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Janus International Group, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 lowered. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 2.8 percent: Revenue was $213.1 million against $219.3 million a year earlier, down 2.8%. Source
  • Net loss of $13.3 million: The company reported a net loss of $13.3 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, against net income of $15.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 22 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $34.0 million, down 22.0%. The Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.0%, down about 390 basis points from 19.9%. Source
  • Nokē connected devices reached 524,000: Connected devices totaled 524,000 at quarter end, up 19.4%. The prior-quarter release reported 501,000 installed units, up 22.5%. Source
  • Impairment of $18.3 million: Goodwill and intangible assets were impaired by $18.3 million, covering goodwill at the BETCO and Kiwi II reporting units and certain indefinite-lived tradenames. Source
  • Activity softer than anticipated: Management said market conditions remained dynamic and activity levels were softer than anticipated during the third quarter. Source
  • Full-year ranges lowered on three measures: The company lowered its fiscal 2026 ranges for total revenue, inorganic revenue and Adjusted EBITDA from the prior quarter. Source
  • Net leverage at 2.9x: Net Leverage was 2.9x at October 3, 2026, with Net Debt of $418.3 million. At January 3, 2026 the figures were 2.1x and $356.6 million. Source

“Market conditions remained dynamic during the third quarter, with activity levels softer than anticipated.”

Ramey Jackson, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefiscal 2026 full year$855 million to $865 millionLowered from $925 million to $945 million
Inorganic revenue (included in total revenue) Sourcefiscal 2026 full year$55 million to $60 millionLowered from $80 million to $90 million
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) Sourcefiscal 2026 full year$127 million to $133 millionLowered from $150 million to $170 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year total revenue guidance was lowered to $855 million to $865 million, from $925 million to $945 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Inorganic revenue included in full-year guidance was lowered to $55 million to $60 million, from $80 million to $90 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered to $127 million to $133 million, from $150 million to $170 million. Source
  • New: Management said it is taking actions to align the operating structure with current demand, improve efficiency, and strengthen the business. Source

Quarter results and earnings

  • Revenue fell 2.8 percent: Revenue was $213.1 million against $219.3 million a year earlier, down 2.8%. Source
  • Net loss of $13.3 million: The company reported a net loss of $13.3 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, against net income of $15.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.08: Adjusted Net Income was $10.8 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.08, against $0.16 in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 22 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $34.0 million, down 22.0%. The Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.0%, down about 390 basis points from 19.9%. Source

Segments and sales channels

  • New Construction down 1.6 percent: New Construction revenue was $95.7 million, down 1.6%. The Kiwi II Construction acquisition added $10.7 million to that channel. Source
  • R3 revenue down 10.6 percent: R3 revenue was $51.2 million, down 10.6% from $57.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Commercial and Other up 2.3 percent: Commercial and Other revenue was $66.2 million, up 2.3% from $64.7 million. For the nine months it was $196.5 million, down 7.8%. Source

“We remain focused on executing our strategy and maintaining the financial flexibility that has long differentiated Janus, positioning the company to create long-term shareholder value.”

Ramey Jackson, Chief Executive Officer

Nokē and product mix

  • Nokē connected devices reached 524,000: Connected devices totaled 524,000 at quarter end, up 19.4%. The prior-quarter release reported 501,000 installed units, up 22.5%. Source
  • Product and service revenue mix: Product revenues were $178.7 million, down from $186.8 million. Service revenues were $34.4 million, up from $32.5 million. Source

Costs, impairment and margins

  • Gross profit fell as cost of revenues rose: Gross profit was $70.5 million against $85.7 million. Product cost of revenues rose to $116.8 million from $113.2 million, and service cost of revenues rose to $25.8 million from $20.4 million. Source
  • Impairment of $18.3 million: Goodwill and intangible assets were impaired by $18.3 million, covering goodwill at the BETCO and Kiwi II reporting units and certain indefinite-lived tradenames. Source
  • Operating loss against prior profit: The company reported an operating loss of $(5.5) million, against operating income of $29.4 million a year earlier. Selling and marketing fell to $13.8 million; G&A rose to $43.9 million. Source
  • Amortization rose 81.9 percent: Amortization rose to $15.1 million from $8.3 million, a change of 81.9%. Source

Demand and full-year guidance

  • Activity softer than anticipated: Management said market conditions remained dynamic and activity levels were softer than anticipated during the third quarter. Source
  • Full-year ranges lowered on three measures: The company lowered its fiscal 2026 ranges for total revenue, inorganic revenue and Adjusted EBITDA from the prior quarter. Source
  • No GAAP reconciliation for guidance: For Adjusted EBITDA and Inorganic Revenue guidance, the company did not provide the GAAP measure or a reconciliation, citing the unreasonable efforts exception. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Free cash flow of $86.5 million: Nine-month operating cash flow was $94.6 million and free cash flow was $86.5 million. Trailing twelve-month free cash flow conversion of adjusted net income was 203%. Source
  • Net leverage at 2.9x: Net Leverage was 2.9x at October 3, 2026, with Net Debt of $418.3 million. At January 3, 2026 the figures were 2.1x and $356.6 million. Source
  • $30 million term loan prepayment: The company made a voluntary prepayment of $30.0 million toward its First Lien Term Loan during the quarter. Source
  • Share repurchases in the quarter: The company repurchased about 5.0 million shares in the quarter. Year to date it repurchased about 8.2 million shares for $42.9 million. Source
  • Cash balance fell to $99.9 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $99.9 million at October 3, 2026, against $194.4 million at January 3, 2026. Nine-month cash paid for acquisitions was $98.9 million. Source

Strategy and operating structure

  • Operating structure being realigned: Management said it is aligning the operating structure with current demand to improve efficiency and strengthen the business. Source
  • Long-term fundamentals still believed intact: Management said it continues to believe the long-term fundamentals supporting the business remain intact. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Nokē Smart Entry System connected devices Source524,000 at quarter end, up 19.4% year-over-year

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management described market conditions as dynamic and activity as softer than it anticipated during the quarter. Source
  • Financial: The company recorded $18.3 million of write-downs of goodwill and intangible assets, including certain indefinite-lived tradenames, in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management compared third-quarter activity with its expectations and described it as softer than anticipated. Source
  • Not stated: Management refers back to its continued belief in the long-term fundamentals supporting the business. 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.