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Owens Corning
(NYSE:OC)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$153.00
▲(7.49% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/05/26
The score is held back primarily by weakened profitability (recent losses) and higher leverage, partially offset by strong and improving cash generation. Technicals are supportive with an established uptrend and moderate positive momentum. Valuation is mixed due to a negative P/E despite a reasonable dividend yield, while earnings-call guidance signals near-term margin and volume headwinds that cap upside in the near term.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow Strength
Consistent, sizable operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, productivity projects, dividends, and buybacks. Strong cash generation also supports debt service and liquidity even while GAAP earnings are weak, giving management flexibility to execute long-term strategy.
Negative Factors
Swing to Net Losses
Sustained recent net losses compress retained earnings and reduce return metrics, weakening financial flexibility. Negative profitability makes funding growth and debt service more dependent on cash flow quality and heightens sensitivity to further margin pressure or revenue volatility over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Strength
Consistent, sizable operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, productivity projects, dividends, and buybacks. Strong cash generation also supports debt service and liquidity even while GAAP earnings are weak, giving management flexibility to execute long-term strategy.
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Owens Corning (OC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$11.19B
Dividend Yield2.2%
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.39
Revenue Growth-12.20%
EPS Growth-333.77%
CountryUS
Employees25,000
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.14
Shares Outstanding80,528,320
10 Day Avg. Volume900,079
30 Day Avg. Volume1,217,855
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)2.42
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio9.71
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
$166.45Price Target Upside16.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)9.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.96B
Owens Corning Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Owens Corning (OC) is a building and construction materials company that manufactures and sells products used primarily in residential and commercial building applications. The company operates through segments focused on Roofing, Insulation, and ...
How the Company Makes Money
Owens Corning makes money by manufacturing and selling building-material products through its three main operating segments, with revenue primarily generated from product sales to distributors, retailers, contractors, builders, and industrial cust...
Owens Corning Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Oct 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a clear mix of strength and resilience—solid profitability (24% adjusted EBITDA margin), improving free cash flow (+54% YoY), disciplined capital returns, and operational achievements (exceeded Doors synergy targets, major growth investments). However, meaningful near-term headwinds were emphasized: inflation tied to the Iran conflict, negative price/cost dynamics, tariff-related impacts, and Q3 revenue/margin guidance indicating softer roofing volumes due to pull-forward inventory. On balance, the company appears fundamentally strong with multiple levers for long-term growth and disciplined capital allocation, but near-term volatility and inflation risks temper the outlook.Positive Updates
Strong Enterprise Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA of $660 million in Q2 with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 24%, demonstrating substantial profitability and earnings resiliency in the current market environment.
Negative Updates
Near-Term Inflationary Pressure (Iran Conflict Impact)
Net cost inflation related to the Iran conflict was ~$30 million in Q2 and management expects approximately $40 million of net cost impact in Q3 as inflation moves through inventory, with continued exposure to asphalt, transportation/diesel and certain polymer inputs.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Enterprise Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA of $660 million in Q2 with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 24%, demonstrating substantial profitability and earnings resiliency in the current market environment.
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Company Guidance
For the third quarter the company expects enterprise revenue of $2.6–$2.7 billion with adjusted EBITDA margin of about 20%–22% (reflecting a Q3 Iran-related net cost impact of roughly $40 million that is included in the outlook); Roofing revenue is expected down mid‑ to high‑single digits with ARMA shipments down high single digits, volumes broadly in line with the market and an anticipated Roofing EBITDA margin of ~30% (negative price/cost expected); Insulation is expected to grow mid‑single digits (North American residential flat to prior year, North American nonres up low double digits, Europe up) with Q3 EBITDA margin roughly in line with Q2 at ~22%; Doors revenue is expected down mid‑single digits (partly reflecting divestitures) with a Q3 EBITDA margin of ~10% (pricing slightly positive but overall negative price/cost); companywide items: full‑year corporate EBITDA expense $245–$255 million, 2026 effective tax rate 24%–26%, depreciation & amortization ≈ $680 million, capital additions ≈ $800 million (more than half for productivity/growth), and tariff‑refund timing/amounts were excluded from the guidance.Owens Corning Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
44
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 9.85B | 10.10B | 10.97B | 9.68B | 9.76B | 8.50B |
| Gross Profit | 2.58B | 2.88B | 3.29B | 2.84B | 2.71B | 2.22B |
| EBITDA | 682.00M | 975.00M | 1.75B | 2.17B | 2.07B | 1.91B |
| Net Income | -670.00M | -522.00M | 647.00M | 1.20B | 1.24B | 995.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 12.73B | 12.98B | 14.07B | 11.24B | 10.75B | 10.02B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 271.00M | 353.00M | 361.00M | 1.61B | 1.10B | 959.00M |
| Total Debt | 5.73B | 6.16B | 5.62B | 3.27B | 3.22B | 3.12B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.92B | 9.09B | 8.96B | 6.03B | 6.13B | 5.68B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.77B | 3.85B | 5.08B | 5.17B | 4.58B | 4.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 163.00M | 962.00M | 1.25B | 1.19B | 1.31B | 1.09B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.60B | 1.79B | 1.89B | 1.72B | 1.76B | 1.50B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -601.00M | -765.00M | -3.39B | -356.00M | -623.00M | -377.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.09B | -1.07B | 334.00M | -877.00M | -974.00M | -881.00M |
Owens Corning Technical Analysis
Positive
142.34
Price Trends
134.88
Positive
124.72
Positive
120.40
Positive
Market Momentum
3.04
Negative
62.88
Neutral
76.86
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For OC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 142.34 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 142.44, above the 50-day MA of 134.88, and above the 200-day MA of 120.40, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 3.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.88 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.86 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for OC.
Owens Corning Risk Analysis
Owens Corning disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Owens Corning reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Owens Corning Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $7.38B | 23.89 | 35.36% | 0.82% | 8.57% | 8.25% | |
68 Neutral | $10.61B | 25.27 | 22.43% | 0.52% | 5.03% | -5.49% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | $14.09B | 16.43 | -406.43% | 1.59% | -0.56% | 15.03% | |
60 Neutral | $11.19B | -20.79 | -17.10% | 2.15% | -12.20% | -333.77% | |
55 Neutral | $7.15B | 72.22 | 2.46% | ― | -9.38% | -86.05% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Owens Corning Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Owens Corning Announces New CFO and Leadership Changes
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
On July 29, 2026, Owens Corning announced that its board has appointed Jonathan M. Collins as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 10, 2026, with a compensation package that includes a $775,000 base salary, annual...
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