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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 27 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Pricing and currency lifted sales: Management attributed sales growth mainly to 2025 pricing of about 6% and foreign exchange of 3%, with volume down 1%. Source
  • Operating income up 12.0%: Income from operations rose 12.0% to $114.6 million year over year. Source
  • Diluted EPS up 15.1%: Diluted EPS was $2.13, up 15.1%, on net income of $88.2 million. Source
  • North America gross margin fell: North America gross margin declined to 47.8% from 49.8%, attributed mainly to tariffs and higher material, labor and factory and overhead costs. Source
  • Europe operating income fell 23.8%: Europe operating income fell to $7.1 million, with margin at 5.9% against 8.2%, mainly on lower sales volumes. Source
  • Revenue growth expected to moderate: Management expects revenue growth to moderate through the rest of 2026, citing timing of 2025 price increases and lower volumes. Source

“While the first quarter was a solid start to the year, revenue growth is expected to moderate throughout the remainder of 2026, reflecting the timing of 2025 price increases and lower volumes amid challenging market conditions.”

Mike Olosky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated operating margin SourceFiscal year ending December 31, 202619.5% to 20.5%Kept
Gain on sale of vacant land within operating margin SourceFiscal year ending December 31, 2026$10.0 million to $12.0 millionKept
Effective tax rate SourceFiscal year ending December 31, 202625.0% to 26.0%Kept
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal year ending December 31, 2026$75.0 million to $85.0 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Management reaffirmed the prior 2026 guidance for operating margin, effective tax rate and capital expenditures. Source
  • New: Certain software amortization costs for component manufacturing moved from general and administrative expense to cost of sales, with prior-period figures recast. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 9.1%: Net sales were $588.0 million, up 9.1% year over year. Source
  • Pricing and currency lifted sales: Management attributed sales growth mainly to 2025 pricing of about 6% and foreign exchange of 3%, with volume down 1%. Source
  • Operating income up 12.0%: Income from operations rose 12.0% to $114.6 million year over year. Source
  • Diluted EPS up 15.1%: Diluted EPS was $2.13, up 15.1%, on net income of $88.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 14.1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $139.4 million, up 14.1%, per the non-GAAP reconciliation in the release. Source

Segments and regions

  • North America sales up 9.8%: North America sales reached $461.9 million, from price increases in June and October 2025 and higher volumes, plus about $1.2 million of currency translation. Source
  • North America gross margin fell: North America gross margin declined to 47.8% from 49.8%, attributed mainly to tariffs and higher material, labor and factory and overhead costs. Source
  • North America operating income up 12.8%: North America operating income rose 12.8% to $118.3 million, with margin at 25.6% against 24.9%, helped by lower operating expense. Source
  • Europe sales up 6.3%: Europe sales rose 6.3% to $121.0 million, helped by about $13.2 million of currency translation and price increases, partly offset by lower volumes. Source
  • Europe operating income fell 23.8%: Europe operating income fell to $7.1 million, with margin at 5.9% against 8.2%, mainly on lower sales volumes. Source

“Even with a more cautious view of housing activity, our full year financial outlook remains intact.”

Mike Olosky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Products and customers

  • Wood construction sales up 8.3%: Wood Construction sales were $497.7 million, or 84.6% of net sales, up 8.3%. Source
  • Concrete construction sales up 14.7%: Concrete Construction sales rose 14.7% to $89.1 million, or 15.2% of net sales. Source
  • Customer base in two regions: The company supplies building products to residential and commercial markets in North America and Europe. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Operating margin up 50 basis points: Operating margin rose 50 basis points to 19.5%, as reported by the company. Source
  • Prior-year cost savings helped income: Management said cost savings initiatives implemented last year contributed to higher operating income. Source
  • North America operating expense lower: Total operating expenses were $150.7 million, up 1.7%, while North America expense fell on personnel, professional fees and incentive pay. Source
  • Europe expenses hit by currency: Europe operating expenses were increased by about $3.8 million of currency translation. Source
  • Europe gross margin rose: Europe gross margin rose to 36.3% from 35.2%, on higher pricing and lower material costs, partly offset by factory and tooling costs. Source
  • Quality assurance costs reclassified for 2025: Quality assurance costs for 2025 moved from general and administrative expense to cost of sales, with no effect on total operating income. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Revenue growth expected to moderate: Management expects revenue growth to moderate through the rest of 2026, citing timing of 2025 price increases and lower volumes. Source
  • Housing view more cautious: Management said its view of housing activity is more cautious, while the full-year financial plan is unchanged. Source
  • Housing starts data unavailable at release: National housing starts data was not available when the release was issued. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Repurchased $50.0 million of stock: The company repurchased 269,064 shares at an average of $185.83, totaling $50.0 million in the quarter. Source
  • About $100 million buyback capacity left: Approximately $100.0 million remained available for repurchases through December 31, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose: Operating cash flow was $35.9 million, up $28.3 million, mainly on higher net income and working capital changes. Source
  • Investing outflow fell on lower capex: Investing cash outflow was $19.1 million, down $31.0 million, mainly from lower capital expenditures. Source
  • Cash and debt at quarter end: Cash was $341.0 million and total debt was $370.5 million under the $900 million credit facility. Source
  • Quarterly dividend declared at $0.29: Cash dividends declared were $0.29 per share, up from $0.28 a year earlier. Source

Strategy, investment and people

  • Focus on disciplined profitable growth: Management said it remains focused on disciplined, profitable growth consistent with its financial ambitions. Source
  • Net property and equipment increased: Net property, plant and equipment was $621.1 million at March 31, 2026, against $568.5 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Cost discipline credited to team: The CEO thanked the team for maintaining cost discipline through the quarter. Source

Coming up, as management said on 27 April 2026

  • Next national housing data release: The company expects the next national housing market data update around April 29, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Sales volume change Source1% decline

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Tariffs were cited as a driver of lower North America gross margin in the quarter. Source
  • Demand: Lower volumes tied to softer housing starts offset part of the pricing gains. Source
  • Financial: Currency translation added about $3.8 million to Europe operating expenses. Source
  • Operational: Higher factory and tooling costs partly offset Europe gross margin gains. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Repurchases are made under the previously announced $150.0 million authorization. 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.