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Quanex Building Products Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Q1 2026 performance was in line with expectations amid soft market conditions and typical seasonal headwinds, with ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges impacting consumer confidence and demand.
Net sales grew 2.3% year-over-year to $409.1 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, driven by foreign exchange translation and tariff pass-throughs.
Gross margin improved to 24.1% from 23.1% year-over-year, reflecting pricing actions and operational efficiencies.
Reported net loss narrowed to $4.1 million from $14.9 million in the prior year quarter; adjusted net loss was $0.3 million versus adjusted net income of $9.0 million last year.
Strategic focus remains on operational improvements, new product development, and targeted bolt-on acquisitions to support growth.
Financial highlights
Net sales for Q1 2026 were $409.1 million, up 2.3% year-over-year, mainly due to FX translation and tariff pass-through.
Adjusted EBITDA was $27.4 million, down from $38.5 million year-over-year, with margin declining to 6.7% from 9.6%.
Gross profit rose to $98.5 million from $92.3 million year-over-year.
Cash used by operating activities was $20.2 million; free cash flow was -$31.5 million, both reflecting typical Q1 seasonality and the impact of the Tyman acquisition.
Reported net loss was $4.1 million ($0.09 per diluted share), improved from a $14.9 million loss ($0.32 per share) in Q1 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 net sales expected at $1.84–$1.87 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $240–$245 million.
Gross margin projected at 28–28.5%, SG&A at $295–$300 million, CapEx at $70–$75 million, and free cash flow around $100 million.
Q2 2026 revenue expected to rise 12–14% sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA margin up 500–550 basis points.
Second half of 2026 anticipated to show margin expansion, especially as Monterrey plant issues are resolved.
Focus remains on cash generation, debt repayment, and opportunistic share repurchases.
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