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Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell on lower Core volume: Net revenues were $722.1 million, down 6.9%, with Core Revenues down 10% and favorable foreign exchange adding 4%. Source
  • Net loss narrowed from prior year: Net loss was $76.8 million, or $0.90 per share, against $190.1 million a year earlier, when goodwill impairment of $137.7 million was recorded. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell to $6.1 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, down $15.7 million from $21.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • North America revenue fell sharply: North America net revenues fell 14.7% to $452.7 million, with Core Revenues down 14%. Source
  • Volume/mix fell 10% across Core: North America volume/mix was down 13% and Europe volume/mix down 4%, both within the Core decline. Source
  • Margin fell on price/cost: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 0.9%, down 190 basis points, with productivity and lower SG&A partly offsetting the pressure. Source
  • Free cash flow stayed negative: Free cash flow was negative $117.3 million, against negative $125.4 million a year earlier, with operating cash use of $91.2 million and capex of $26.1 million. Source

“First-quarter results were in line with our expectations as we continue to navigate the challenging demand environment and focus on service investments that improve how we support our customers”

William J. Christensen, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenues SourceFull year 2026$3.05 to $3.2 billionRaised from $2.95 to $3.1 billion
Core Revenues SourceFull year 2026 versus 2025Down (3%) to (6%)
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$100 to $150 millionKept
Operating cash flow SourceFull year 2026approximately $40 millionKept
Foreign exchange benefit to revenue SourceFull year 2026approximately $50 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $3.05 to $3.2 billion from $2.95 to $3.1 billion. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $100 to $150 million carried over from the prior guidance. Source
  • Guidance kept: Operating cash flow expectation of about $40 million carried over. Source

Results and profitability

  • Revenue fell on lower Core volume: Net revenues were $722.1 million, down 6.9%, with Core Revenues down 10% and favorable foreign exchange adding 4%. Source
  • Net loss narrowed from prior year: Net loss was $76.8 million, or $0.90 per share, against $190.1 million a year earlier, when goodwill impairment of $137.7 million was recorded. Source
  • Adjusted EPS remained negative: Adjusted EPS was ($0.50), against ($0.17) a year earlier; the adjusted figure excludes $0.39 per diluted share of after-tax charges. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell to $6.1 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, down $15.7 million from $21.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Operating loss margin narrowed: Operating loss margin was (7.6%), against (23.8%) in the prior-year quarter. Source

Segments and regions

  • North America revenue fell sharply: North America net revenues fell 14.7% to $452.7 million, with Core Revenues down 14%. Source
  • North America Adjusted EBITDA fell: North America Adjusted EBITDA fell 76.7% to $3.6 million from $15.5 million. Source
  • Europe revenue rose on currency: Europe net revenues rose 9.8% to $269.4 million, while Core Revenues fell 2%. Source
  • Europe Adjusted EBITDA declined: Europe Adjusted EBITDA fell 33.6% to $7.1 million from $10.7 million. Source

“We are seeing meaningful improvement in our delivery and consistency, and customers are beginning to recognize the difference.”

William J. Christensen, Chief Executive Officer

Demand and volume

  • Volume/mix fell 10% across Core: North America volume/mix was down 13% and Europe volume/mix down 4%, both within the Core decline. Source
  • Quarter-end sales lifted receivables: Accounts receivable rose to $428.1 million from $361.2 million at year-end, reflecting higher sales at the end of the quarter. Source
  • Towanda divestiture reduced revenue: The court-ordered Towanda divestiture reduced net revenues by 1% in the quarter. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Margin fell on price/cost: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 0.9%, down 190 basis points, with productivity and lower SG&A partly offsetting the pressure. Source
  • Impairment from capacity review: A $3.1 million North America impairment tied to equipment capacity review was excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as a special item. Source
  • M&A costs excluded from Adjusted EBITDA: M&A related costs were $7.6 million, covering legal and professional expenses on strategic initiatives and the Towanda divestiture. Source
  • Europe price realization offset volume: Europe price realization added 2%, partly offsetting 4% unfavorable volume/mix in Core Revenues. Source

“While there is more work to do, we believe these actions are positioning us for improved sales and earnings.”

William J. Christensen, Chief Executive Officer

Cash flow and liquidity

  • Free cash flow stayed negative: Free cash flow was negative $117.3 million, against negative $125.4 million a year earlier, with operating cash use of $91.2 million and capex of $26.1 million. Source
  • Net Debt Leverage rose to 11.3x: Net debt reached $1,158.6 million, against trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA of $102.3 million; year-end leverage was 8.8x. Source
  • Payables offset inventory build: Accounts payable added $26.2 million and inventories used $26.0 million, mostly on higher material purchases. Source
  • Towanda proceeds excluded from cash flow: Free cash flow figures exclude the $112.1 million of Towanda divestiture proceeds received in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Strategy and transformation spend

  • Transformation consulting spend continued: Non-recurring transformation journey expenses were $2.6 million in the quarter, for consulting on HR centralization and supply chain network work. Source
  • Restructuring charges fell to $2.0 million: Restructuring and asset-related charges were $2.0 million, against $14.5 million a year earlier, tied to facility and role changes. Source
  • Delivery improvement cited by management: Management said delivery and consistency are improving, and that customers are beginning to notice the change. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Core Revenues volume/mix Source(10%) decrease
North America volume/mix Source(13%) decline
Europe volume/mix Source(4%) unfavorable

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Volume/mix decline drove the Core Revenue drop, which management ties to a challenging demand environment. Source
  • Financial: Management said it is focused on preserving cash and strengthening liquidity; cash and equivalents were $50.4 million at quarter end. Source
  • Operational: Unfavorable price/cost and volume/mix were the cited drivers of the margin decline, partly offset by productivity. Source
  • Regulatory: Legal and professional expenses included $9.4 million on historic litigation, excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as a special item. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the Adjusted EBITDA range is unchanged from earlier guidance. Source
  • Met: Management said first-quarter results were in line with its own expectations. Source
  • Not stated: Management said current actions position the company for improved sales and earnings. Source

Other quarters

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