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Carlisle Companies
(NYSE:CSL)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$360.00
▲(7.13% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/30/26
CSL scores solidly on financial performance—especially cash flow strength and healthy operating margins—and the earnings call was constructive with higher revenue outlook and accelerated capital returns. The score is held back by a weak technical setup (trading below major moving averages) and a balance-sheet risk profile with elevated leverage, while valuation appears fair rather than compelling.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Carlisle converts earnings into cash at a high rate (FCF ~88% of net income; TTM OCF ~$1.01B). This durable cash conversion funds capex, debt service, M&A optionality and funded the accelerated $1.2B buyback target, supporting shareholder returns and strategic flexibility over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Leverage sits toward the higher end of the firm's target range, which reduces financial flexibility if demand weakens or rates rise. Reported balance-sheet inconsistencies further cloud the leverage picture, increasing refinancing or covenant risk if cyclical pressures intensify over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Carlisle converts earnings into cash at a high rate (FCF ~88% of net income; TTM OCF ~$1.01B). This durable cash conversion funds capex, debt service, M&A optionality and funded the accelerated $1.2B buyback target, supporting shareholder returns and strategic flexibility over coming quarters.
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Carlisle Companies Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
Highlights revenue from different business units, indicating which segments are driving growth and which may need strategic adjustments.
Highlights revenue from different business units, indicating which segments are driving growth and which may need strategic adjustments.
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The FlyCarlisle Companies (CSL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$15.49B
Dividend Yield1.15%
Average Volume (3M)521.82K
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta (1Y)1.04
Revenue Growth1.90%
EPS Growth-2.79%
CountryUS
Employees5,900
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.52
Shares Outstanding39,714,134
10 Day Avg. Volume483,513
30 Day Avg. Volume521,816
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.48
Price to Book (P/B)7.63
Price to Sales (P/S)2.73
P/FCF Ratio14.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$434.25Price Target Upside29.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)21.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.25B
Carlisle Companies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Carlisle Companies Incorporated operates as a manufacturer and supplier of building envelope products and solutions in the United States, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Carlisle Construction Materials...
How the Company Makes Money
Carlisle makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling physical products and systems, with revenue largely driven by its building-products operations. The company’s largest earnings contributor is typically Carlisle Construction Materials, wh...
Carlisle Companies Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a net positive message: Carlisle delivered record Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS, generated strong cash flow, strengthened capital return commitments (raising buyback target), and showed tangible progress on CWT self-help and product innovation under Vision 2030. Offsetting these positives were material near-term headwinds from raw material and freight inflation, supplier force majeures, supply constraints (e.g., MDI), a price realization lag that produced a Q2 price/cost hit (~$40M at CCM), and continued weakness in new construction that compressed margins and prompted a 50-basis-point reduction in margin guidance for the year. Management emphasized that pricing actions, operational productivity and structural initiatives should drive margin recovery in the second half and into 2027, leaving the overall tone constructive despite near-term challenges.Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Revenue
Revenue was a record $1.6 billion in Q2, an 8% year-over-year increase driven by strong performance in both CCM and CWT and a small contribution from customer prebuys ahead of announced price increases.
Negative Updates
Raw Material and Freight Inflation
Significant increases in petroleum-based raw materials and freight costs driven by the conflict in the Middle East and related supply chain disruptions. Inflationary pressures and several supplier force majeure events impacted key roofing and insulation inputs.
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Q2-2026 Updates
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Negative
Record Quarterly Revenue
Revenue was a record $1.6 billion in Q2, an 8% year-over-year increase driven by strong performance in both CCM and CWT and a small contribution from customer prebuys ahead of announced price increases.
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Company Guidance
Carlisle raised its 2026 revenue outlook to mid single‑digit growth while lowering consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin guidance by 50 basis points to roughly flat year‑over‑year, expecting CCM revenue to grow mid single‑digits (reroofing +3–4%, new construction down low single‑digits) and CWT revenue to grow mid single‑digits with pricing realization building through H2 (Q3 mid‑single‑digit, Q4 high‑single‑digit pricing) after a Q2 price‑cost drag (≈$40M negative at CCM, immaterial at CWT) that management expects to be neutral in Q3 and slightly positive in Q4; they see CCM EBITDA margins of ~29% in Q3, ~28% in Q4 (≈29% full year) and CWT improving ~100 bps for the year with ~250 bps of improvement in each of Q3/Q4. Key financial targets remain ROIC ≈25%, free cash flow margin ≈15%, and double‑digit adjusted EPS growth in 2026, supported by a strong balance sheet (cash $665M, $1.0B revolver, net debt/EBITDA 1.7x) and robust cash generation (Q2 operating cash flow $244M, free cash flow $203M, Q2 capex $42M) alongside accelerated capital return: $250M repurchased in Q2 ($500M YTD), $90M dividends, and an increased full‑year repurchase target of $1.2B.Carlisle Companies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
54
Neutral
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 5.10B | 5.02B | 5.00B | 4.59B | 5.45B | 3.84B |
| Gross Profit | 1.80B | 1.79B | 1.89B | 1.63B | 1.87B | 1.10B |
| EBITDA | 1.25B | 1.22B | 1.36B | 1.21B | 1.46B | 796.30M |
| Net Income | 724.50M | 740.70M | 1.31B | 767.40M | 924.00M | 421.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.23B | 6.26B | 5.82B | 6.62B | 7.22B | 7.25B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 665.30M | 1.11B | 753.50M | 576.70M | 364.80M | 324.40M |
| Total Debt | 2.88B | 2.88B | 1.99B | 2.32B | 2.62B | 2.99B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.62B | 4.47B | 3.35B | 3.79B | 4.20B | 4.62B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.62B | 1.80B | 2.46B | 2.83B | 3.02B | 2.63B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 866.60M | 970.60M | 945.80M | 1.07B | 817.40M | 292.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.01B | 1.10B | 1.06B | 1.21B | 1.00B | 426.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -144.20M | -240.40M | 1.23B | 352.40M | -61.10M | -1.49B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -268.60M | -503.70M | -2.11B | -1.35B | -862.00M | 488.10M |
Carlisle Companies Technical Analysis
Positive
336.04
Price Trends
354.42
Positive
349.56
Positive
347.23
Positive
Market Momentum
11.00
Negative
59.55
Neutral
85.39
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CSL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 336.04 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 358.40, below the 50-day MA of 354.42, and below the 200-day MA of 347.23, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 11.00 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.39 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CSL.
Carlisle Companies Risk Analysis
Carlisle Companies disclosed 11 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Carlisle Companies reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Carlisle Companies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $7.89B | 25.10 | 35.36% | 0.82% | 8.57% | 8.25% | |
68 Neutral | $10.83B | 24.10 | 30.48% | 0.52% | 10.37% | 4.62% | |
65 Neutral | $15.49B | 21.84 | 41.06% | 1.31% | 1.90% | -2.79% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | $15.01B | 17.16 | -406.43% | 1.59% | -0.56% | 15.03% | |
60 Neutral | $12.56B | -19.15 | -17.10% | 2.15% | -11.79% | -310.77% | |
55 Neutral | $8.08B | 78.71 | 2.46% | ― | -9.38% | -86.05% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Carlisle Companies Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Carlisle Companies Announces Leadership Changes and Governance Votes
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Carlisle Companies announced the retirement of Scott C. Selbach as Executive Vice President, Government Relations Secretary after more than 35 years with the company, and confirmed that director Jonathan R. Collins resigned fro...
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