JELD-WEN Appoints Jeffrey Embt as Chief Accounting Officer to Enhance Financial Position
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 05 2026
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Source: PRnewswire
- Executive Appointment: JELD-WEN has appointed Jeffrey Embt as Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately, bringing over 20 years of financial management and strategic planning experience to support the company's financial improvement efforts.
- Rich Industry Background: Embt previously served as CFO of Proterra LLC and held various finance leadership roles at BWX Technologies and Deloitte, which will enable JELD-WEN to implement best practices and optimize processes.
- Strategic Value Enhancement: Company executives noted that Embt's deep expertise in financial reporting and compliance will be instrumental in improving the company's financial position, thereby creating greater value for shareholders.
- Educational Background: Embt holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Coastal Carolina University and completed graduate and executive education at the University of Tennessee, further enhancing his professional capabilities in finance.
Analyst Views on JELD
Wall Street analysts forecast JELD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JELD is 3.09 USD with a low forecast of 2.50 USD and a high forecast of 3.75 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Hold
Current: 2.870
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2.50
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3.09
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3.75
Current: 2.870
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2.50
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3.09
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3.75
About JELD
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Its segments include North America and Europe. North America segment competes primarily in the new construction and repair and remodel (R&R) market for residential doors and windows in the United States and Canada. North America segment supplies windows and doors for residential and commercial markets. These products reach builders, repair and replacement contractors, architects, and homebuilders through direct and indirect channels, including dealer and distribution networks. Europe segment competes primarily in the market for residential and non-residential doors in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. Its family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
