Quanex Building Products (NX)
NYSE:NX
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NX Stock Chart & Stats
$16.86
-$0.21(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$16.86
-$0.21(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.04 - $22.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume58.87K
Average Volume (3M)365.63K
Market Cap
$780.78M
Enterprise Value$1.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$63.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$889.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.66Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.54
Shares Outstanding45,927,963
10 Day Avg. Volume431,456
30 Day Avg. Volume365,625
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 Cap2.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-18.29
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.00Price Target Upside77.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.86B
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 Building Products’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quanex Building Products lowest stock price was $11.04 and its highest was $22.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Quanex Building Products’s market cap?
Quanex Building Products’s market cap is $780.78M.
When is Quanex Building Products’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quanex Building Products’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Quanex Building Products’s earnings last quarter?
Quanex Building Products released its earnings results on Jun 04, 2026. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.202 by $0.048.
Is Quanex Building Products overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quanex Building Products’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quanex Building Products pay dividends?
Quanex Building Products pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.12%. See more information on Quanex Building Products dividends here
What is Quanex Building Products’s EPS estimate?
Quanex Building Products’s EPS estimate is 0.66.
How many shares outstanding does Quanex Building Products have?
Quanex Building Products has 45,927,963 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quanex Building Products’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quanex Building Products reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.202. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.421%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quanex Building Products?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NX
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Quanex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.00 (77.94% Upside)
$30.00 (77.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NX Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 144.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-35.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Quanex Building Products
Quanex Building Products Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, operates as a comprehensive global supplier specializing in components for the fenestration sector (windows and doors). The company serves markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international regions. Its operations are structured into three distinct segments: North American Fenestration, European Fenestration, and North American Cabinet Components. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses a variety of fenestration-related items, including flexible insulating glass spacers, custom-extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, and precisely engineered metal and wood components. Furthermore, it supplies cabinet doors and other essential components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) within the kitchen and bathroom cabinetry sector. Beyond fenestration and cabinetry, Quanex diversifies its offerings with a range of non-fenestration items such as solar panel sealants, decorative trim moldings, vinyl decking and fencing materials, water retention barriers, and specialized conservatory roof components. These diverse products are channeled to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout the building products industry via a multi-faceted sales approach, utilizing its direct sales force, external sales representatives, a network of distributors, and independent sales agents. Established in 1927, Quanex Building Products Corporation maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas.
NX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call shows operational resilience (modest consolidated revenue growth, stable extruded segment revenue, inventory reductions and clear pricing and operational actions) but is dominated by significant near-term challenges: sharp declines in reported and adjusted earnings, material gross margin compression (350 bps), sizable EBITDA declines (adjusted EBITDA down ~30% YoY) and weaker cash generation. Management is taking steps (price increases, make-to-order transition, working capital focus) and provided cautious Q3 guidance, but elevated inflation, logistics costs and geopolitical uncertainty have materially impaired profitability and prompted withdrawal of full-year guidance.View all NX earnings summariesNX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.00
▲(77.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.88% Insiders
23.86% Mutual Funds
24.48% Other Institutional Investors
11.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors