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Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc.: 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, 1 lowered, 2 narrowed, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenues fell slightly year over year: Net revenues were $817.8 million, down 0.7%. Core Revenues fell 2%, and favorable foreign exchange added 1%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose for first time in ten quarters: Adjusted EBITDA was $42.3 million, up $3.3 million from $39.0 million. Management called this the first year-over-year growth in ten quarters. Source
  • North America revenue fell 4.9%: North America net revenues fell $27.2 million, or 4.9%, to $528.5 million, with Core Revenues down 5%. Net income from continuing operations was $26.9 million. Source
  • Europe profit fell on wages and price/cost: Europe Adjusted EBITDA fell $3.8 million, or 22.6%, to $13.2 million, mainly on higher salaries and benefits and unfavorable price/cost, partly offset by productivity. Source
  • Volume fell while price added: The Core Revenue decline came from a 3% volume/mix decrease, partly offset by a 1% benefit from price realization across the company. Source
  • Operating cash use widened: Operating cash used was $100.2 million in the first six months, against $48.9 million, an increase of $51.3 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance floor raised: Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $120 to $150 million, up from $100 to $150 million, reflecting significant cost reductions partly offset by continued volume pressure. Source
  • Operating cash flow guidance cut: Operating cash flow guidance is about $10 million, down from about $40 million in the May release. Source

“Second-quarter results marked an important step forward as Adjusted EBITDA grew year-over-year for the first time in ten quarters,”

Chief Executive Officer William J. Christensen

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenues SourceFull year 2026$3.1 to $3.2 billionNarrowed, low end up from $3.05 to $3.2 billion
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$120 to $150 millionNarrowed, low end up from $100 to $150 million
Core Revenue change SourceFull year 2026 versus 2025Down (2%) to (5%)Raised from Down (3%) to (6%)
Foreign exchange benefit to revenue SourceFull year 2026approximately $50 millionKept
Operating cash flow SourceFull year 2026approximately $10 millionLowered from approximately $40 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 net revenue range low end raised to $3.1 billion from $3.05 billion; top end kept at $3.2 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range raised to $120 to $150 million from $100 to $150 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Core Revenue decline range narrowed to (2%) to (5%) from (3%) to (6%). Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 operating cash flow expected at approximately $10 million, down from approximately $40 million in the prior release. Source

Second quarter results

  • Net revenues fell slightly year over year: Net revenues were $817.8 million, down 0.7%. Core Revenues fell 2%, and favorable foreign exchange added 1%. Source
  • Loss per share larger than last year: Net loss from continuing operations was $31.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, against $0.26 a year earlier. Adjusted EPS was a loss of $0.11, against $0.04. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose for first time in ten quarters: Adjusted EBITDA was $42.3 million, up $3.3 million from $39.0 million. Management called this the first year-over-year growth in ten quarters. Source

Segments and regions

  • North America revenue fell 4.9%: North America net revenues fell $27.2 million, or 4.9%, to $528.5 million, with Core Revenues down 5%. Net income from continuing operations was $26.9 million. Source
  • North America profit rose on productivity: North America Adjusted EBITDA rose 17.1% to $40.7 million, mainly on improved productivity and lower SG&A, partly offset by unfavorable price/cost. Source
  • Europe revenue rose on Core growth and currency: Europe net revenues rose 7.9% to $289.3 million, with Core Revenues up 5% and foreign exchange up 3%. Source
  • Europe profit fell on wages and price/cost: Europe Adjusted EBITDA fell $3.8 million, or 22.6%, to $13.2 million, mainly on higher salaries and benefits and unfavorable price/cost, partly offset by productivity. Source

“This progress reflects deliberate actions across the business, including better service, tighter cost management, and continued productivity, which are helping us win back customers even in a soft demand environment.”

Chief Executive Officer William J. Christensen

Demand, volume and pricing

  • Volume fell while price added: The Core Revenue decline came from a 3% volume/mix decrease, partly offset by a 1% benefit from price realization across the company. Source
  • North America volume fell on demand: North America volume/mix fell 5%, which management attributed to weakened market demand. Source
  • Europe volume and price both rose: Europe Core Revenues rose 5%, driven by favorable volume/mix of 3% and a 2% benefit from price realization. Source

Costs and margins

  • Operating loss margin narrowed: Operating loss margin was (0.6%) against (1.7%) a year earlier. Restructuring and asset-related charges were $4.1 million, against $8.8 million. Source
  • Margin gain from productivity and SG&A: Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 5.2%, up 50 basis points, mainly from productivity and lower SG&A, partly offset by price/cost and volume/mix. Source
  • M&A costs tied to Towanda divestiture: M&A related costs were $3.4 million in the quarter, against $0.1 million, covering strategic initiatives and the court-ordered Towanda divestiture. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash use widened: Operating cash used was $100.2 million in the first six months, against $48.9 million, an increase of $51.3 million. Source
  • Receivables rose on higher sales: Accounts receivable were $44.9 million unfavorable versus the prior year, mainly from higher sales in the current quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Inventory and payables timing: Inventories were $12.0 million unfavorable, from increased material purchases. Accounts payable were $2.4 million unfavorable, from higher inventory purchases and vendor payment timing. Source
  • Capital spending lower: Capital expenditures fell $31.5 million to $44.6 million in the first six months. Source
  • Free cash flow use and Towanda proceeds: Free Cash Flow used was $144.8 million in the first six months, against $125.1 million. The figure excludes $110.7 million of Towanda divestiture proceeds received in 2025. Source
  • Net Debt Leverage rose to 11.3x: Net Debt was $1,187.2 million, and Net Debt Leverage was 11.3x, against 8.8x at December 31, 2025. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • Revenue range floor raised: Net revenue guidance is $3.1 to $3.2 billion, up from $3.05 to $3.2 billion, with the top end unchanged. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance floor raised: Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $120 to $150 million, up from $100 to $150 million, reflecting significant cost reductions partly offset by continued volume pressure. Source
  • Core Revenue decline range narrowed: Core Revenues are expected to decline about 2% to 5% in 2026, versus 3% to 6% previously, with foreign exchange benefit of about $50 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow guidance cut: Operating cash flow guidance is about $10 million, down from about $40 million in the May release. Source

Transformation and cost actions

  • Transformation expenses lower year on year: Non-recurring transformation journey expenses were $1.5 million in the quarter, against $8.1 million a year earlier, for project-based consulting fees. Source
  • Projects cover HR and supply chain: Transformation projects include centralizing human resources processes and North America supply chain network optimization strategy. Source
  • Restructuring charges tied to facility closures: Restructuring and asset-related charges were $4.1 million, against $8.8 million, tied to changing the operating structure and closing facilities in North America and Europe. Source
  • Technology asset impairments recorded: North America recorded impairments of $2.7 million for windows manufacturing technology and $1.8 million for logistics technology, both determined to have no future use. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited continued volume pressure as offsetting cost reductions in the full-year Adjusted EBITDA range. Source
  • Operational: Europe Adjusted EBITDA was affected by higher salaries and benefits and unfavorable price/cost. Source
  • Operational: North America Adjusted EBITDA was partly offset by unfavorable price/cost. Source
  • Financial: Net Debt Leverage was 11.3x at June 27, 2026, against 8.8x at year-end 2025. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it remains focused on executing consistently and generating cash in the second half. Source

Other quarters

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