Quanex Building Products Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule
Earnings Release Announcement: Quanex Building Products Corporation will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on December 12, 2024, after market close, followed by a conference call on December 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Company Overview: Quanex is a global manufacturer involved in various markets including windows, doors, and solar solutions, and aims to expand into adjacent markets using its material science and engineering expertise.
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High Volume Call Option for ALAB: The $180 strike call option expiring on December 19, 2025, has particularly high activity, with 1,172 contracts traded, representing approximately 117,200 underlying shares.
Quanex Building Products Options Activity: Quanex Building Products Corp (NX) has recorded an options volume of 4,029 contracts today, representing around 402,900 underlying shares, or 51.9% of its average daily trading volume.
High Volume Call Option for NX: The $15 strike call option expiring on December 19, 2025, has seen notable trading with 2,258 contracts, which corresponds to approximately 225,800 underlying shares.
Building Stock Set for Its Strongest Day Since 2009 as Shares Rise 24%.
Company Performance: Quanex Building Products reported a profit in its fiscal fourth quarter, marking a significant turnaround for the small-cap manufacturing company.
Stock Market Reaction: Following the positive earnings report, shares of Quanex Building Products experienced their largest same-day percentage increase in nearly 17 years.
Quanex Shares Surge Following Strong Q4 Earnings Report: Key Insights
Earnings Report: Quanex Building Products Corp. reported fourth quarter earnings of 83 cents per share, significantly surpassing the analyst estimate of 52 cents, and quarterly revenue of $489.8 million, exceeding expectations of $470.74 million.
Stock Performance: Following the earnings announcement, Quanex's stock surged by 22.41%, reaching $18.46 in extended trading.
CEO's Statement: CEO George Wilson highlighted the successful integration of Tyman and the re-segmentation of the company's structure, while acknowledging the challenges posed by the macroeconomic environment.
Future Guidance: Wilson indicated that it would be premature to provide official guidance for fiscal 2026 at this time, with plans to revisit guidance during the first quarter earnings report.
Quanex Reports 44% Year-over-Year Sales Growth, Successful Tyman Acquisition Integration
- Significant Sales Growth: Quanex achieved net sales of $1.84 billion in fiscal 2025, representing a 44% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by the Tyman acquisition completed in August 2024, enhancing the company's competitive position in the market.
- Strong Cash Flow: Cash provided by operating activities increased approximately 86% year-over-year to $164.9 million, enabling the company to repay $75 million in debt in 2025, further improving its financial health.
- Profitability Improvement: Despite a slight 0.5% decline in sales for the fourth quarter, the adjusted net income for the full year reached $106.4 million, demonstrating the company's ability to maintain profitability in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
- Cost Synergy Potential: The integration of the Tyman acquisition is substantially complete, with an expected realization of $45 million in cost synergies, exceeding the initial projection of $30 million, laying the groundwork for future profit growth.
Quanex Building Products (NX) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Projections
Earnings Performance: Quanex Building Products reported quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.50, and showing a year-over-year increase from $0.61 per share. The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three out of the last four quarters.
Revenue Insights: The company generated revenues of $489.85 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.78%, although this reflects a slight decline from $492.16 million in the previous year. Quanex has also topped revenue estimates in four of the last four quarters.
Stock Outlook: Despite the recent earnings beat, Quanex shares have declined by about 40.2% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's 17.1% gain. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market.
Industry Context: The Building Products - Miscellaneous industry is currently ranked in the bottom 43% of Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead. Investors are advised to monitor earnings estimate revisions and industry outlooks, as these factors can significantly impact stock performance.
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lululemon athletica inc. Earnings Forecast: lululemon (LULU) is projected to report earnings of $2.22 per share for the quarter ending October 31, 2025, representing a 22.65% decrease from last year, despite consistently beating expectations in the past year.
Other Companies' Earnings Forecasts: Companies like RH, Quanex Building Products, Mitek Systems, and Comtech Telecommunications are also set to report earnings, with varying forecasts and trends, including decreases in earnings per share for some.
Significant Friday Options Trading: NKE, ALAB, NX
Astera Labs Options Activity: Astera Labs Inc (ALAB) has seen a significant options volume of 35,512 contracts today, equating to about 3.6 million underlying shares, which is 53.7% of its average daily trading volume over the past month.
High Volume Call Option for ALAB: The $180 strike call option expiring on December 19, 2025, has particularly high activity, with 1,172 contracts traded, representing approximately 117,200 underlying shares.
Quanex Building Products Options Activity: Quanex Building Products Corp (NX) has recorded an options volume of 4,029 contracts today, representing around 402,900 underlying shares, or 51.9% of its average daily trading volume.
High Volume Call Option for NX: The $15 strike call option expiring on December 19, 2025, has seen notable trading with 2,258 contracts, which corresponds to approximately 225,800 underlying shares.
Building Stock Set for Its Strongest Day Since 2009 as Shares Rise 24%.
Company Performance: Quanex Building Products reported a profit in its fiscal fourth quarter, marking a significant turnaround for the small-cap manufacturing company.
Stock Market Reaction: Following the positive earnings report, shares of Quanex Building Products experienced their largest same-day percentage increase in nearly 17 years.
Quanex Shares Surge Following Strong Q4 Earnings Report: Key Insights
Earnings Report: Quanex Building Products Corp. reported fourth quarter earnings of 83 cents per share, significantly surpassing the analyst estimate of 52 cents, and quarterly revenue of $489.8 million, exceeding expectations of $470.74 million.
Stock Performance: Following the earnings announcement, Quanex's stock surged by 22.41%, reaching $18.46 in extended trading.
CEO's Statement: CEO George Wilson highlighted the successful integration of Tyman and the re-segmentation of the company's structure, while acknowledging the challenges posed by the macroeconomic environment.
Future Guidance: Wilson indicated that it would be premature to provide official guidance for fiscal 2026 at this time, with plans to revisit guidance during the first quarter earnings report.
Quanex Reports 44% Year-over-Year Sales Growth, Successful Tyman Acquisition Integration
- Significant Sales Growth: Quanex achieved net sales of $1.84 billion in fiscal 2025, representing a 44% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by the Tyman acquisition completed in August 2024, enhancing the company's competitive position in the market.
- Strong Cash Flow: Cash provided by operating activities increased approximately 86% year-over-year to $164.9 million, enabling the company to repay $75 million in debt in 2025, further improving its financial health.
- Profitability Improvement: Despite a slight 0.5% decline in sales for the fourth quarter, the adjusted net income for the full year reached $106.4 million, demonstrating the company's ability to maintain profitability in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
- Cost Synergy Potential: The integration of the Tyman acquisition is substantially complete, with an expected realization of $45 million in cost synergies, exceeding the initial projection of $30 million, laying the groundwork for future profit growth.
Quanex Building Products (NX) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Projections
Earnings Performance: Quanex Building Products reported quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.50, and showing a year-over-year increase from $0.61 per share. The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three out of the last four quarters.
Revenue Insights: The company generated revenues of $489.85 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.78%, although this reflects a slight decline from $492.16 million in the previous year. Quanex has also topped revenue estimates in four of the last four quarters.
Stock Outlook: Despite the recent earnings beat, Quanex shares have declined by about 40.2% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's 17.1% gain. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market.
Industry Context: The Building Products - Miscellaneous industry is currently ranked in the bottom 43% of Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead. Investors are advised to monitor earnings estimate revisions and industry outlooks, as these factors can significantly impact stock performance.
Earnings Report for December 11, 2025: AVGO, COST, LULU, RH, NX, MITK, CMTL Released After Market Hours
Broadcom Inc. Earnings Forecast: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) is expected to report earnings of $1.49 per share for the quarter ending October 31, 2025, reflecting a 19.20% increase year-over-year, despite recent negative earnings surprises.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Earnings Forecast: Costco (COST) anticipates earnings of $4.26 per share for the quarter ending November 30, 2025, indicating an 11.52% increase compared to the previous year, although it missed earnings expectations earlier in 2025.
lululemon athletica inc. Earnings Forecast: lululemon (LULU) is projected to report earnings of $2.22 per share for the quarter ending October 31, 2025, representing a 22.65% decrease from last year, despite consistently beating expectations in the past year.
Other Companies' Earnings Forecasts: Companies like RH, Quanex Building Products, Mitek Systems, and Comtech Telecommunications are also set to report earnings, with varying forecasts and trends, including decreases in earnings per share for some.
