Cascades IncCAS.TOTOP PICKMay 08, 2014Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 10, 2026. Market Open.
Likes it, though shares have been down the past year. They fixed their operational issues. Demand remains strong in container board, and they opened a facility in Virginia which could raise margins. They sold their European division, so are more streamlined in operations. Pays around a 4% dividend. Still likes it.
They've been hit by a lot of input costs, which may be easing now. It's hard to raise prices on tissue paper and costs have been rising on recycled fibre. Their new container board factory will operate soon. CAS is selling at the low end of its range historically. But be patient until the stock price doubles or even triples.
(Analysts’ price target is $9.83)
Earnings today were a bit light because of lower tissue shipments and prices on tissue, but their packaging products are doing quite well. He is seeing them doing better in box board and container board, etc. Have invested in plant facilities and equipment over the last few years. Feels they are addressing concerns about the balance sheet. He can see fairly significant capital appreciation potential.