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Carlisle Companies Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record revenue, up 8%: Revenue was $1,570.3 million, up 8% from $1,449.5 million. Organic growth was 7.9%, with acquisitions adding 0.3 points and currency 0.1. Source
  • Diluted and adjusted EPS rose: Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $6.36, up 8%. Adjusted EPS was $7.03, up 12%. Six-month diluted EPS was $9.43, up 5%. Source
  • Volume growth drove record revenue: Management attributed record revenue to above-market volume from strategic initiatives and solid re-roofing demand. Source
  • CCM revenue reached a record: CCM operating income rose 4% to $338 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 5% to $363 million. Revenue growth was 8% organic. Source
  • Petroleum-linked cost surge: Management called the rapid rise in petroleum-derived raw material and freight costs the most significant external challenge of the quarter. Source
  • Surcharges and price increases applied: Freight surcharges and broad-based price increases were applied across CCM and CWT, with a third increase taking effect in August. Source
  • First-half free cash flow $130 million: Operating cash flow was $197 million for the six months. Free cash flow from continuing operations was $130 million after $70 million of capital expenditures. Source
  • Acquisition criteria unchanged: Management said the M&A framework is unchanged: bolt-on building envelope deals that add systems content and meet strict returns criteria. Source

“Our record second quarter results reflect the Carlisle team's relentless focus on execution and operational discipline in a challenging macroeconomic environment.”

Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue, consolidated SourceFY 2026mid-single-digit growthRaised from low-single-digit growth
Revenue, CCM and CWT SourceFY 2026mid-single-digit growth in each segmentRaised from low-single-digit growth in each segment
Adjusted EBITDA margin, consolidated SourceFY 2026flatLowered from about 50 basis points of expansion
Share repurchases Source2026$1.2 billionRaised from $1 billion
Adjusted EPS and ROIC, Vision 2030 SourceVision 2030$40 adjusted EPS; 25%-plus ROICKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue guidance raised to mid-single-digit growth from low-single-digit growth. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance changed from about 50 basis points of expansion in the prior release to flat.
  • Guidance raised: The 2026 share repurchase target was raised to $1.2 billion from $1 billion. Source
  • New: A third price increase was announced, taking effect in August, after increases in April and July. Source
  • Guidance kept: The Vision 2030 target of $40 adjusted EPS and 25%-plus ROIC was restated without change. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Record revenue, up 8%: Revenue was $1,570.3 million, up 8% from $1,449.5 million. Organic growth was 7.9%, with acquisitions adding 0.3 points and currency 0.1. Source
  • Diluted and adjusted EPS rose: Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $6.36, up 8%. Adjusted EPS was $7.03, up 12%. Six-month diluted EPS was $9.43, up 5%. Source
  • Volume growth drove record revenue: Management attributed record revenue to above-market volume from strategic initiatives and solid re-roofing demand. Source
  • Operating margin fell 70 basis points: Operating income rose 5% to $352.5 million. Operating margin was 22.4% against 23.1%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.2%, also down 70 basis points. Source
  • First-quarter revenue had fallen: The first-quarter release reported revenue of $1.1 billion, down 4%, which management tied to winter weather that limited roofing days into early March.
  • Full-year guidance basis stated: Management said the raised full-year revenue guidance reflects disciplined execution, partial recovery of higher raw material and freight costs, and easier comparisons. Source

Segments: CCM and CWT

  • CCM revenue reached a record: CCM operating income rose 4% to $338 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 5% to $363 million. Revenue growth was 8% organic. Source
  • CCM margin fell 90 basis points: CCM adjusted EBITDA margin was 30.7%. Management said higher volumes, productivity and cost controls were more than offset by raw material and freight inflation. Source
  • CWT revenue up 10%: CWT revenue rose 10%, with 8% organic growth; acquisitions and currency added the rest. CWT operating income fell 2% to $42 million. Source
  • CWT margin up on prior quarter: CWT adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.0%, down 90 basis points year-over-year but up 380 basis points from the first quarter, which management linked to operational improvements. Source

“Our margin performance remained resilient despite continued market headwinds, reflecting the benefits of our operational efficiency initiatives and our unwavering commitment to operational excellence.”

Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, pricing and margins

  • Petroleum-linked cost surge: Management called the rapid rise in petroleum-derived raw material and freight costs the most significant external challenge of the quarter. Source
  • Surcharges and price increases applied: Freight surcharges and broad-based price increases were applied across CCM and CWT, with a third increase taking effect in August. Source
  • Input costs outpaced pricing in quarter: Elevated input costs outpaced pricing realization during the quarter. Management pointed to operating efficiency initiatives as support for margins. Source

Demand and new construction

  • Re-roofing solid, new build soft: Re-roofing demand was described as solid, while commercial new construction activity remained soft and partly offset CCM volume growth. Source
  • No near-term new build recovery: Management said the full-year revenue guidance does not assume a recovery in new construction markets in the near term. Source
  • Customers pre-bought ahead of increases: Management said customer pre-buying ahead of announced price increases contributed to revenue in the quarter. Source

“With the strength of our imperative business model, resilient re-roofing demand, and our leadership position in North America, we remain confident in our path to $40 of adjusted EPS and 25%-plus ROIC under Vision 2030.”

Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Innovation and new products

  • Half of 2026 launches done: Roughly half of the planned 2026 new products have launched, starting with the first commercial shipment of ThermaThin 7 polyiso insulation. Source
  • ThermaThin 7 benefits cited: Management cited thinner roof assemblies, lower freight from fewer truckloads and superior cold weather thermal performance for ThermaThin 7. Source
  • Research center investment continues: Management said it continues to invest in the research and innovation center to support long-term growth. Source

Cash flow and shareholder returns

  • First-half free cash flow $130 million: Operating cash flow was $197 million for the six months. Free cash flow from continuing operations was $130 million after $70 million of capital expenditures. Source
  • $590 million returned in first half: Management said the company returned $590 million to shareholders in the six months: $500 million of share repurchases and $90 million of dividends. Source
  • Liquidity at June 30: Cash and cash equivalents were $665 million at June 30, 2026, and $1.0 billion was available under the revolving credit facility. Source

Strategy and capital allocation

  • Vision 2030 priorities restated: Management listed organic growth, bolt-on acquisitions, margin expansion, free cash flow and disciplined capital allocation as the Vision 2030 priorities. Source
  • Acquisition criteria unchanged: Management said the M&A framework is unchanged: bolt-on building envelope deals that add systems content and meet strict returns criteria. Source
  • Balance sheet supports capital plan: Management said the balance sheet continues to support its balanced and disciplined approach to capital allocation. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

  • Pricing benefit builds into 2027: Management expects the benefit of its pricing actions to build through the second half of 2026 and into 2027. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management named the rise in petroleum-derived raw material and freight costs, tied to the Middle East conflict, as a major external pressure. Source
  • Financial: Management said pricing realization typically lags cost inflation, which bears on margins while price increases take effect. Source
  • Demand: Management cited continued softness in residential and non-residential new construction as a CWT headwind, despite share gains. Source
  • Demand: The full-year revenue guidance excludes a near-term recovery in new construction markets, per management. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said CCM and CWT adjusted EBITDA margins were each in line with its expectations for the quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said repurchases were progressing toward the $1 billion full-year target, which is now $1.2 billion.
  • On track: Management said it remains on track to introduce the balance of 2026 new products. 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.