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Quanex (NX)
NYSE:NX
NX Stock Chart & Stats
$18.80
-$0.21(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.80
-$0.21(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.04 - $22.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume58.87K
Average Volume (3M)504.05K
Market Cap
$863.64M
Enterprise Value$1.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$892.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Jun 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding45,938,400
10 Day Avg. Volume465,784
30 Day Avg. Volume504,045
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.36
P/FCF Ratio6.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-17.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.00Price Target Upside48.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AcquisitionTyman acquisition expands Quanex's scale, global footprint, and product portfolio, increasing revenue diversification and market presence.
Operational TurnaroundAggressive corrective actions at the Monterrey facility and swift management response reduced customer disruption and restored production reliability, supporting operational stability.
Product Mix And MarginsHigher-margin products from the Tyman portfolio, combined with planned cost synergies, is expected to improve Quanex's overall margins and accelerate earnings growth.
Bears Say
Cyclicality And Earnings VolatilityThe business remains exposed to cyclical industry dynamics, increasing the risk of volatile quarterly results and downside to analyst estimates.
Demand Recovery RiskIndustry outlook points to a delayed recovery in demand, which could limit order momentum and keep sales growth subdued.
Macro HeadwindsOngoing macro headwinds could weaken demand for building products and pressure Quanex's top line and margin trajectory.
Quanex News
NX FAQ
What was Quanex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quanex lowest stock price was $11.04 and its highest was $22.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Quanex’s market cap?
Quanex’s market cap is $863.64M.
When is Quanex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quanex’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 04, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Quanex’s earnings last quarter?
Quanex released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported -$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.058 by $0.048.
Is Quanex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quanex’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quanex pay dividends?
Quanex pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.12%. See more information on Quanex dividends here
What is Quanex’s EPS estimate?
Quanex’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Quanex have?
Quanex has 45,938,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quanex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quanex reported an EPS of -$0.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.058. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quanex?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Quanex Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$28.00 (48.94% Upside)
$28.00 (48.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NX Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-28.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Quanex
Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides components for the fenestration industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North American Fenestration, European Fenestration, and North American Cabinet Components. It offers flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, and precision-formed metal and wood products, as well as cabinet doors and other components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the kitchen and bathroom cabinet industry. The company also provides various non-fenestration components and products, including solar panel sealants, trim moldings, vinyl decking, fencing, water retention barriers, and conservatory roof components. It sells its products to OEMs in the building products industry through sales representatives, direct sales force, distributors, and independent sales agents. The company was founded in 1927 and is based in Houston, Texas.
NX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: near-term results showed meaningful margin and cash-flow deterioration (notably a ~28.8% drop in consolidated adjusted EBITDA and negative free cash flow), and segments experienced lower volumes and EBITDA declines. Offsetting these near-term headwinds are several positive items — stabilization of the Monterrey plant, solid liquidity, explicit FY2026 guidance calling for meaningful revenue growth (12%–14%) and a material margin expansion (500–550 bps), ongoing product and commercial initiatives, and a plan to reduce leverage toward ~2.0x. Given the balance of significant near-term operational and cash challenges with a credible set of remediation actions and constructive full-year guidance, the overall tone is cautious but constructive.View all NX earnings summariesNX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.00
▲(48.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.88% Insiders
26.59% Mutual Funds
16.42% Other Institutional Investors
20.98% Public Companies and
Individual Investors