The chart below shows how GMS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GMS sees a +4.74% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.53% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.23%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Net Sales Increase: Net sales for the quarter increased 3.5% year-over-year to $1.47 billion, primarily driven by recent acquisitions with volume growth in Ceilings, Steel Framing, and Complementary Products.
Gross Margin Improvement: Gross margin for the quarter was 31.4%, up 20 basis points sequentially from our fiscal first quarter, indicating improved operational efficiency.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA was $152.2 million compared to $167.6 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting strong cost management initiatives despite market challenges.
Complementary Products Sales Growth: Sales for Complementary Products grew 9% year-over-year, representing the 18th consecutive quarter of growth for this category.
Cost Savings Initiatives: The company expects to achieve close to $30 million of annualized cost savings from the initiatives announced in August, demonstrating effective cost management strategies.
Negative
Quarterly Organic Sales Decline: Organic sales for the quarter declined by 4.6% due to year-over-year market-driven declines in multifamily and commercial volumes, along with the impacts from Hurricanes Helena and Milton.
Net Income Decline: Net income for the quarter was $53.5 million compared to $81 million a year ago, representing a decrease of 33.9%.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA was $152.2 million compared to $167.6 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting a decrease of 9.2%.
Gross Margin Decline: Gross margin for the quarter was 31.4%, down 90 basis points from a year ago, primarily due to cost price dynamics on Wallboard manufacturing.
SG&A Expense Increase: Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were $324.2 million, up from the prior year's $300.9 million, indicating an increase of $23.3 million year-over-year.
GMS Inc. (GMS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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