---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001597672-26-000013"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RYAM"
cik: "0001597672"
company_name: "RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC."
filed_at: "2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T23:23:08.242390+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RYAM Q1 net loss $81M ($1.22/sh), adjusted EBITDA $8M; strategic review underway

## Summary
- Net sales $319M, down 10% YoY from $353M; net loss $81M vs loss $32M prior year, including $41M non-cash idling charge.
- Adjusted EBITDA $8M, down from $17M; adjusted free cash flow positive $12M; covenant net secured leverage 4.3x.
- Permanent cessation of dissolving wood pulp production at Temiscaming plant drove $41M charge; Jesup fire impact under $5M.
- Company conducting strategic review of alternatives including unsolicited indications of interest; expects FY EBITDA above 2025 and positive FCF.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001597672-26-000013
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RYAM
- cik: 0001597672
- company_name: RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.
- filed_at: 2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1597672/000159767226000013/0001597672-26-000013-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1597672/000159767226000013/ryam-20260505.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: dcf40ef853f1dc89418527d1b97b912b5e3cda3c
  claim: RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. reported quarter ended March 28, 2026 results: revenue $319 million, net income $81 million, EPS $(1.22) per diluted share.
  evidence_excerpt: RYAM Reports First Quarter 2026 Results • Net Sales for the quarter of $319 million, down $34 million from prior year quarter • Net Loss for the quarter of $81 million, a decline of $49 million from prior year quarter
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1597672/000159767226000013/0001597672-26-000013-index.htm

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