Reflecting On Home Construction Materials Stocks' Q3 Earnings: Simpson (NYSE:SSD)

Let’s dig into the relative performance of Simpson (NYSE:SSD) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 home construction materials earnings season.

Traditionally, home construction materials companies have built economic moats with expertise in specialized areas, brand recognition, and strong relationships with contractors. More recently, advances to address labor availability and job site productivity have spurred innovation that is driving incremental demand. However, these companies are at the whim of residential construction volumes, which tend to be cyclical and can be impacted heavily by economic factors such as interest rates. Additionally, the costs of raw materials can be driven by a myriad of worldwide factors and greatly influence the profitability of home construction materials companies.

The 12 home construction materials stocks we track reported a slower Q3. As a group, revenues along with next quarter’s revenue guidance were in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results.

Simpson (NYSE:SSD)

Aiming to build safer and stronger buildings, Simpson (NYSE:SSD) designs and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, and other construction products.

Simpson reported revenues of $623.5 million, up 6.2% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 3.1%. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but a miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

"We delivered solid third quarter results despite ongoing softness in residential housing markets across the U.S. and Europe," said Mike Olosky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Interestingly, the stock is up 2% since reporting and currently trades at $179.39.

Is now the time to buy Simpson? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q3: Quanex (NYSE:NX)

Starting in the seamless tube industry, Quanex (NYSE:NX) manufactures building products like window, door, kitchen, and bath cabinet components.

Quanex reported revenues of $489.8 million, flat year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.4%. The business had an incredible quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 22.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $18.52.

Is now the time to buy Quanex? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Slowest Q3: American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD)

Starting as a small millwork shop, American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD) is a cabinet manufacturing company that helps customers from inspiration to installation.

American Woodmark reported revenues of $394.6 million, down 12.8% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2.4%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

Interestingly, the stock is up 13.1% since the results and currently trades at $58.65.

Read our full analysis of American Woodmark’s results here.

Gibraltar (NASDAQ:ROCK)

Gibraltar (NASDAQ:ROCK) makes renewable energy, agriculture technology and infrastructure products. Its mission statement is to make everyday living more sustainable.

Gibraltar reported revenues of $310.9 million, up 12.2% year on year. This result missed analysts’ expectations by 2.1%. It was a softer quarter as it also logged a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

Gibraltar scored the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is down 24.4% since reporting and currently trades at $50.72.

Read our full, actionable report on Gibraltar here, it’s free.

Masco (NYSE:MAS)

Headquartered just outside of Detroit, MI, Masco (NYSE:MAS) designs and manufactures home-building products such as glass shower doors, decorative lighting, bathtubs, and faucets.

Masco reported revenues of $1.92 billion, down 3.3% year on year. This number came in 1.5% below analysts' expectations. Overall, it was a disappointing quarter as it also recorded a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

The stock is down 1.8% since reporting and currently trades at $67.17.

Read our full, actionable report on Masco here, it’s free.

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