Solid Volume Growth in Challenging Environment
Both specialty and structural products businesses delivered solid volume growth despite the challenging macro environment. Specialty products gross margins were solid, and structural products gross margins were positively impacted by higher lumber prices.
Multifamily Segment Expansion
The company experienced a 30% year-over-year growth in the multifamily segment, driven by strategic investments and demand creation efforts.
Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased $20 million of shares in Q2 and authorized a new $50 million share repurchase, demonstrating commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Digital Transformation Progress
Phase 1 of the digital transformation is on track to be completed this year, with successful pilots in AI demand forecasting and e-commerce processing.
Strong Liquidity Position
The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $387 million cash on hand and $343 million undrawn revolver capacity, totaling approximately $730 million available liquidity.