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Owens Corning Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary6 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 net sales were $2.3 billion, down 10% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $369 million (16% margin), reflecting challenging residential markets and portfolio changes.

  • Net earnings from continuing operations were $38 million (2% margin), with adjusted EPS at $1.22 and diluted EPS at $0.47.

  • Completed the sale of the glass reinforcements business, unlocking $280 million in cash proceeds and $50–$70 million expected from excess alloy sales, but resulting in a $182 million pre-tax loss from discontinued operations.

  • Maintained strong safety performance with a recordable incident rate of 0.46 and 85% of sites injury-free.

  • Recognized by S&P Global as a top 1% sustainability performer in the building products industry.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 net sales were $2.265–$2.3 billion, down 10% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA was $369 million (16% margin), and adjusted EPS was $1.22.

  • Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to shareholders were $38 million, down from $255 million a year ago.

  • Free cash outflow was $387 million, reflecting seasonal working capital and higher capex.

  • Gross margin declined to $510 million (23% of net sales) from $725 million (29%) year-over-year.

  • Return on capital for the trailing 12 months was 10%; debt-to-EBITDA ratio at 2.5x; liquidity at quarter end was $1.8 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q2 2026 revenue expected at $2.6–$2.7 billion, slightly below prior year, with adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 20–22%.

  • Roofing revenue expected down low to mid single-digits; EBITDA margin in low 30% range.

  • Insulation revenue expected down low single-digits; EBITDA margin around 20%.

  • Doors revenue expected down mid single-digits; EBITDA margin to improve to high single-digits.

  • General corporate EBITDA expense for 2026 expected at $245–$255 million; capex at $800 million; effective tax rate 24–26%.

Explain the $60M Iran conflict cost impact
Address the margin decline in the Doors segment
Detail cost efficiencies from the glass sale
Iran conflict inflation impact on Q2 margins
Status of Doors structural cost improvements
AI and data center impact on insulation demand
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