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Boise Cascade Co.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 4 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose 5%, net income fell 7%: Sales reached $1.83 billion. Net income was $57.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, against $1.64 a year earlier, a 1% decline in per-share earnings. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 6%: Total company Adjusted EBITDA was $126.2 million, up from $119.0 million in second quarter 2025 and from $66.6 million in first quarter 2026. Source
  • BMD income fell 10%: BMD segment income was $70.1 million, down $7.9 million. Second quarter 2025 income included a $3.8 million gain on the sale of a non-operating property. Source
  • Wood Products income up 84%: Wood Products segment income was $25.7 million, up from $14.0 million. Segment EBITDA was $52.4 million, up 40%. Second quarter 2025 included a $3.9 million gain. Source
  • Plywood up, LVL and I-joists down: Year over year, plywood average prices and volumes rose, while LVL and I-joist average prices and volumes fell. Source
  • Housing starts fell in quarter: Total U.S. housing starts fell 1% and single-family starts fell 4% year over year in the second quarter. Year-to-date single-family starts fell 5%. Source
  • Sole nationwide distributor agreement: Effective July 31, 2026, Boise Cascade became the sole nationwide distributor of James Hardie's exterior and outdoor portfolio through its distribution facilities. Source

“I am excited to announce an outstanding second quarter, in what continues to be a mixed demand backdrop.”

Jeff Strom, CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Building Materials Distribution EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026~$53 - $68 millionNew
Wood Products EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026~$42 - $57 millionNew
Unallocated corporate costs Sourcethird quarter 2026~($13) - ($11) millionNew
Total Company Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026~$82 - $114 millionNew
Capital expenditures, excluding potential acquisitions Source2026approximately $150 million to $170 millionKept
Quarterly common stock dividend Sourcepayable September 16, 2026$0.23 per shareRaised from $0.22 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance was provided for BMD EBITDA, Wood Products EBITDA, unallocated corporate costs and total adjusted EBITDA. The prior release covered second-quarter 2026. Source
  • New: Boise Cascade and James Hardie expanded their agreement, with Boise Cascade named sole nationwide distributor of James Hardie's exterior and outdoor products, effective July 31, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales rose 5%, net income fell 7%: Sales reached $1.83 billion. Net income was $57.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, against $1.64 a year earlier, a 1% decline in per-share earnings. Source
  • Prior-year property gains in comparison: Second quarter 2025 included after-tax gains of $5.8 million, or $0.15 per share, from sales of non-operating properties, which affect the year-over-year comparison. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 6%: Total company Adjusted EBITDA was $126.2 million, up from $119.0 million in second quarter 2025 and from $66.6 million in first quarter 2026. Source
  • Six-month diluted EPS lower: Six-month sales were $3.33 billion, against $3.28 billion a year earlier. Six-month diluted EPS was $2.11, against $2.69 in the 2025 period. Source

Segment results

  • BMD sales rose 5%: BMD sales were $1,697.5 million, up 5%, driven by net sales volume and net sales price increases. Sales in the segment's general line and commodity lines rose. Source
  • BMD income fell 10%: BMD segment income was $70.1 million, down $7.9 million. Second quarter 2025 income included a $3.8 million gain on the sale of a non-operating property. Source
  • Gross margin up on commodity and general line: Gross margin added $9.2 million, from higher commodity and general line margins, partly offset by lower EWP margins. Source
  • Wood Products sales rose 3%: Wood Products sales, including sales to BMD, were $459.6 million, up 3%, on higher plywood prices and volumes. EWP sales were lower. Source
  • Wood Products income up 84%: Wood Products segment income was $25.7 million, up from $14.0 million. Segment EBITDA was $52.4 million, up 40%. Second quarter 2025 included a $3.9 million gain. Source
  • Lower OSB costs aided Wood Products: Lower per-unit OSB costs, together with higher plywood prices and volumes, supported Wood Products segment income. Source

“These results reflect the power of our people and the service capabilities that our integrated model delivers to the marketplace”

Jeff Strom, CEO

Products and pricing

  • EWP sales fell, general line rose: EWP sales in BMD fell 6%, while general line sales rose 9% and commodity sales rose 7%. Source
  • Plywood up, LVL and I-joists down: Year over year, plywood average prices and volumes rose, while LVL and I-joist average prices and volumes fell. Source
  • LVL and I-joist volumes rose sharply: Against first quarter 2026, LVL and I-joist sales volumes rose sharply, while plywood sales volume was slightly lower. Source

Costs and margins

  • BMD selling costs rose: BMD selling and distribution expenses rose $10.8 million and depreciation and amortization rose $1.7 million, reducing segment income. Source
  • Consolidated depreciation rose: Consolidated depreciation and amortization was $42.7 million, up from $37.4 million a year earlier. Wood Products depreciation was $26.7 million. Source
  • Wood Products conversion costs rose: Lower EWP sales prices and higher per-unit conversion costs partly offset the Wood Products income gains. Source

“The recent announcement of our expanded partnership with James Hardie to become the sole nationwide distributor of their full portfolio”

Jeff Strom, CEO

Demand and the order book

  • Housing starts fell in quarter: Total U.S. housing starts fell 1% and single-family starts fell 4% year over year in the second quarter. Year-to-date single-family starts fell 5%. Source
  • Single-family starts drive sales: Management identifies single-family housing starts as the key demand driver for company sales. Source
  • Environment uneven, affordability weighs: Management described the operating environment as uneven and competitive. Affordability and consumer sentiment pressure residential construction, and homebuilders are using incentives. Source
  • Long-term fundamentals remain intact: Management said long-term residential construction fundamentals remain intact, citing generational tailwinds and an undersupplied housing market. Source
  • Repair and remodel spending supported: Management cited high homeowner equity and an aging housing stock as support for sustained repair-and-remodel spending. Source
  • Pricing expected to stay dynamic: Management expects commodity pricing to remain dynamic, influenced by input costs, operating rates, supply disruptions, duties, tariffs and inventory levels. Source

Cash and liquidity

  • Total liquidity of $699.9 million: Cash was $304.8 million, with $395.1 million of undrawn bank availability. Cash was $338.7 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Debt unchanged at $452.5 million: Outstanding debt was $452.5 million at June 30, 2026, the same level reported at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow positive for six months: Six-month operating cash flow was $26.3 million, against $4.7 million a year earlier. Receivables rose to $507.1 million and inventories to $927.3 million. Source
  • Property spending down year to date: Six-month spending on property and equipment was $63.3 million, against $132.3 million in the prior-year period. Source

Shareholder returns

  • Six-month buybacks of $108.3 million: Share repurchases in the first six months cost $108.3 million for 1,404,815 shares of common stock. Source
  • About $130 million authorization remaining: About $130 million remained under the repurchase program at June 30, 2026, against about $148 million after April repurchases in the prior release. Source
  • Dividends paid of $18.1 million: Common stock dividends paid in the first six months totaled $18.1 million. Source

Strategy and partnerships

  • Sole nationwide distributor agreement: Effective July 31, 2026, Boise Cascade became the sole nationwide distributor of James Hardie's exterior and outdoor portfolio through its distribution facilities. Source
  • Competing siding lines to be dropped: As the two companies align, Boise Cascade will move away from its competing siding, trim and exterior moulding products. Source
  • Hardie, AZEK and TimberTech included: The agreement covers Hardie siding and trim, AZEK Exteriors, and TimberTech decking and railing. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 August 2026

  • James Hardie network consolidation: James Hardie will consolidate its distribution network across all regional markets and has designated Boise Cascade as its sole nationwide distribution partner. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
BMD net sales volume, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source+4%
BMD net sales price, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source+1%
Plywood average net selling price, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source+15%
Plywood sales volume, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source+3%
LVL average net selling price, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source(4)%
LVL sales volume, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source(2)%
I-joist average net selling price, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source(7)%
I-joist sales volume, 2Q26 vs 2Q25 Source(2)%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management names geopolitical uncertainty, Treasury yields, mortgage rates and inflation as weighing on the macroeconomic backdrop. Source
  • External: Management said declining prices may present challenges for the distribution business, which may benefit from rising prices through higher sales and margins. Source
  • Operational: Guidance is subject to the transition to a new third-party composite decking supplier, which management lists among its known and unknown uncertainties. Source
  • Financial: Capital spending could increase or decrease with organic growth efforts, lease purchase options, economic conditions and financial results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it will continue advancing these priorities. No dated milestone was given. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.