Timber REITs
What Are Timber REITs? Timber Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own and manage forested lands, focusing on timber production and land conservation. These REITs generate income by selling timber and leasing land for sustainable forestry, as well as other land uses such as recreation or conservation.
Why Invest? Timber REITs provide steady cash flow through timber harvests and land sales, with the added benefit of natural resource appreciation. As global demand for wood products rises, particularly in construction and paper industries, these REITs offer inflation protection and diversification within natural resources.
Challenges & Outlook Timber REITs face risks such as fluctuating timber prices, climate change, and regulatory changes. However, with sustainable practices and growing demand for eco-friendly materials, timber REITs are positioned for long-term growth, making them an attractive investment in natural resource-focused portfolios.
Timber REITs
Updated Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
- REITs
- 2
- Combined Mkt Cap
- $21.7B
- Snapshot Avg Yield
- 4.37%
The snapshot average uses 2 reported yields with equal weight, including zero yields and excluding missing values. Individual company data may update after this snapshot.
The Numbers Behind the Sector
Updated Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
- Fwd FFO
- 29.0x
- 3-Yr FFO Growth
- +2.7%
- 3-Yr Return
- -5.6%
- Avg Discount
- -6.9%
- Net Debt/EBITDA
- 3.8x
- Market Value
- $21.66B
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Timber REITs are tracked here?
Hoya Capital's Timber REITs table contains 2 companies classified in this sector in its company database. This is the number of tracked records, not a count of every business in the industry or a recommendation to purchase any security.
What is the average dividend yield for Timber REITs?
The simple average dividend yield for the tracked Timber REITs is 4.37%, using 2 reported yields. Each reported yield receives equal weight, including zero yields; missing values are excluded. This calculation describes the company table and is not a forecast of future distributions.
What is the median dividend yield for Timber REITs?
The median reported dividend yield for Timber REITs is 4.37% across 2 companies. The median is the middle observation after sorting yields, or the average of the two middle observations when the count is even. Missing yields are excluded.
Which tracked company is largest in Timber REITs by market capitalization?
Weyerhaeuser (WY) has the largest reported market capitalization in the Timber REITs table, at $15.22 billion. Market capitalization measures equity market value, not property value or investment quality. The comparison covers only tracked companies with a reported value.