Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.06Last Year’s EPS
2.38Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: clear strengths in commercial and heavy-commercial performance, strong operating cash flow, ample liquidity, an active M&A pipeline, and shareholder returns initiatives. These positives were contrasted with notable near-term headwinds: weaker residential/new-single-family demand, a meaningful volume decline (partly weather-driven), margin pressure from rising insurance, vehicle and fuel costs, and some project slowdowns. Management expressed confidence in the long-term fundamentals, expects further M&A activity, and reaffirmed a full-year gross margin range (32%–34%), but acknowledged persistent cost pressures that could pressure quarterly results.Company Guidance
Solid commercial and heavy-commercial growth
Commercial same-branch sales increased 11% year-over-year in Q1, with heavy commercial outperforming (more than 20% growth, cited as ~22% in comments). Heavy commercial backlog growth positions that end market for continued strength in 2026.
Strong cash generation and liquidity
Generated $102 million in cash flow from operations in Q1, an 11% year-over-year increase; ended the quarter with $474 million in cash on the balance sheet and $346 million in working capital (ex-cash).
Profitability metrics remained solid
Adjusted EBITDA was $92 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.9%; adjusted net income was $48 million or $1.79 per diluted share for the quarter.
Prudent balance sheet / leverage
Net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA was 1.2x at March 31, 2026 (down slightly from 1.17x prior year) — well below the company's stated target of 2.0x.
Active M&A and acquisitive outlook
Completed 4 acquisitions in Q1 representing approximately $28 million of annual sales across residential and commercial end markets; management expects to acquire at least $100 million of annual revenue in 2026.
Shareholder returns
Repurchased ~91,000 shares for $25 million in Q1 and has approximately $475 million remaining under the repurchase program (expires March 1, 2027); Q2 dividend approved at $0.39 per share, a >5% increase year-over-year.
Price/mix tailwinds from spray foam and product margin improvement
Spray foam manufacturers announced ~25% price increases that management expects to be largely passed through (spray foam ~11% of total sales), and product margin was reported up ~70 basis points year-over-year in Q1.
Multifamily backlog and market share gains
Management reported growing multifamily backlogs (traditional multifamily growing; high-rise is small portion of revenue) and noted profitable share gains and positive April activity in multifamily.
CH:2IL Earnings History
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FAQ
When does Installed Building Products (CH:2IL) report earnings?
Installed Building Products (CH:2IL) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is CH:2IL EPS forecast?
CH:2IL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.06.