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Griffon Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 lowered, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 3% to $649.1 million: Revenue was $649.1 million, up from $632.4 million. Net income was $64.4 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, versus $70.9 million, or $1.49. Source
  • Adjusted earnings per share rose to $1.45: Adjusted net income excludes items affecting comparability in both periods: $66.3 million, or $1.45 per share, against $65.9 million, or $1.39. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1% to $129.6 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $129.6 million against $131.2 million. Segment adjusted EBITDA before unallocated amounts was $144.6 million, versus $145.2 million. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $99.3 million: Free cash flow was $99.3 million, against $142.7 million a year earlier, after operating cash flow of $107.0 million. Source
  • HBP adjusted EBITDA decreased on higher costs: HBP adjusted EBITDA was $122.8 million, against $127.0 million, which the company attributed to higher material, labor and operating expenses. Source
  • ONCAP joint venture for AMES U.S. and Canada: The company entered into a definitive agreement with ONCAP, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex, to form a joint venture for AMES U.S. and Canada. Source
  • Continuing-operations guidance lowered: Fiscal 2026 revenue from continuing operations is now $1.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA $520 million, against $2.5 billion and $580 million to $600 million previously, as a result of the strategic actions. Source

“We are pleased with our first quarter performance, highlighted by free cash flow of $99 million, continued solid operating performance at Home and Building Products, and improved profitability at Consumer and Professional Products,”

Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue, continuing operations Sourcefiscal 2026$1.8 billionLowered from $2.5 billion
Adjusted EBITDA, continuing operations Sourcefiscal 2026$520 million, excluding unallocated costs of $62 millionLowered from $580 million to $600 million, excluding unallocated costs of $58 million
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2026$50 millionLowered from $60 million
Depreciation and amortization Sourcefiscal 2026$27 million depreciation; $15 million amortizationLowered from $42 million depreciation; $24 million amortization
Interest expense Sourcefiscal 2026$93 millionKept
Normalized tax rate Sourcefiscal 202628%Kept
Retiree medical plan non-cash charge Sourcefirst 10 months of fiscal 2026$5,362Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2026 guidance was restated for continuing operations: revenue $1.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA $520 million, against $2.5 billion and $580 million to $600 million previously. Source
  • New: The company entered into a definitive agreement with ONCAP to form a joint venture including the AMES U.S. and Canada businesses. Source
  • New: The company announced exploration of strategic alternatives for the AMES Australia and UK businesses. Source
  • New: The company announced the combination of Hunter Fan with the Home and Building Products segment. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 3% to $649.1 million: Revenue was $649.1 million, up from $632.4 million. Net income was $64.4 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, versus $70.9 million, or $1.49. Source
  • Adjusted earnings per share rose to $1.45: Adjusted net income excludes items affecting comparability in both periods: $66.3 million, or $1.45 per share, against $65.9 million, or $1.39. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1% to $129.6 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $129.6 million against $131.2 million. Segment adjusted EBITDA before unallocated amounts was $144.6 million, versus $145.2 million. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $99.3 million: Free cash flow was $99.3 million, against $142.7 million a year earlier, after operating cash flow of $107.0 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • HBP revenue rose 3% on pricing: Home and Building Products revenue was $408.0 million, up from $395.4 million, mainly on pricing and mix, partly offset by lower residential volume. Source
  • HBP adjusted EBITDA decreased on higher costs: HBP adjusted EBITDA was $122.8 million, against $127.0 million, which the company attributed to higher material, labor and operating expenses. Source
  • CPP revenue rose 2% on price and mix: Consumer and Professional Products revenue was $241.1 million, against $237.0 million. The company also cited higher volume in Australia and Canada. Source
  • CPP adjusted EBITDA increased 19%: CPP adjusted EBITDA was $21.7 million, against $18.2 million, primarily due to higher net revenue. Source

“We are on track to meet our updated financial targets for the year.”

Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Unallocated corporate costs rose to $15.0 million: Unallocated amounts, mainly corporate overhead, were $15.0 million, against $14.0 million a year earlier, and sit outside segment figures. Source
  • Retiree medical plan charge recorded: A $1.6 million non-cash charge, recorded in other, net, relates to establishing a retiree medical plan and is reported as a retirement plan event. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose to 28.4%: Effective tax rate was 28.4%, against 27.3%. Excluding items affecting comparability, it was 28.0%, against 27.7%. Source

Demand and volume

  • HBP residential volume declined: Home and Building Products volume fell, driven by residential. The company said the lower volume affected absorption of costs. Source
  • CPP volume fell in United States: Consumer and Professional Products volume declined in the United States, while volume rose in Australia and Canada. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Debt reduced by $60.0 million: Total debt was $1.35 billion and net debt $1.26 billion at December 31, 2025, after debt reduction of about $60.0 million in the quarter. Source
  • Leverage ratio at 2.3x: Net debt to EBITDA leverage, as defined in the credit agreement, was 2.3x, against 2.4x at both prior comparison dates. Source
  • Repurchases of 0.2 million shares: Buybacks totaled $18.1 million at an average of $73.21 per share, leaving $280.0 million under the Board authorization. Source
  • Capital expenditures net $7.7 million: Capital expenditures, net, were $7.7 million. Revolving credit availability was $485.7 million at quarter end, subject to loan covenants. Source
  • Cumulative buybacks since April 2023: Since April 2023 the company has bought 11.1 million shares, 19.3% of shares outstanding, for $578.0 million at an average of $52.27. Source

Strategy and portfolio actions

  • ONCAP joint venture for AMES U.S. and Canada: The company entered into a definitive agreement with ONCAP, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex, to form a joint venture for AMES U.S. and Canada. Source
  • AMES Australia and UK under review: The company announced exploration of strategic alternatives for the AMES Australia and UK businesses. Source
  • Hunter Fan to combine with HBP: The company announced combining Hunter Fan with the Home and Building Products segment. Source
  • AMES businesses move to discontinued operations: Starting in the fiscal second quarter, AMES U.S., Canada, Australia and UK will be reported as discontinued operations. Source

Updated fiscal 2026 guidance

  • Continuing-operations guidance lowered: Fiscal 2026 revenue from continuing operations is now $1.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA $520 million, against $2.5 billion and $580 million to $600 million previously, as a result of the strategic actions. Source
  • Capex, depreciation and amortization lowered: Capital expenditures are now $50 million, against $60 million. Depreciation is $27 million and amortization $15 million, against $42 million and $24 million previously. Source
  • Interest and tax rate unchanged: Interest expense is expected at $93 million and the normalized tax rate at 28%, the same as in the November 2025 guidance. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 February 2026

  • Discontinued reporting from fiscal second quarter: AMES U.S., Canada, Australia and UK will be reported as discontinued operations starting with the fiscal second quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
HBP volume change Sourcedown 4%, driven by residential
HBP price and mix Sourceup 7%, residential and commercial

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Lower residential volume at Home and Building Products was cited as the reason for the 4% volume decline, which affected absorption. Source
  • Operational: Higher material, labor and operating costs at Home and Building Products were cited as reducing segment adjusted EBITDA this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the company is on track to meet its updated financial targets for fiscal 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the revised fiscal 2026 contributions from legacy HBP and Hunter Fan are consistent with the November 2025 guidance. 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.