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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$131.00
▲(5.82% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/07/26
PATK scores as a moderate-quality setup: solid and improving cash generation and constructive 2026 outlook support the rating, but elevated leverage and still-thin profitability keep financial performance from scoring higher. Technically the trend is strong, yet overbought signals raise near-term risk, and a high P/E with a modest yield weighs on valuation.
Positive Factors
Material reduction in leverage
A dramatic reduction in leverage meaningfully strengthens financial resilience, lowers interest burden, and increases capacity for strategic investments, acquisitions, and dividends. This improved capital structure supports durability through industry cycles and funds long-term growth initiatives.
Diversified end-market growth (Marine & Powersports)
Above-market growth in Marine and Powersports signals structural demand and product content expansion per unit, reducing dependence on a single cyclical market. Durable exposure to growing outdoor recreation segments supports steadier revenue and opportunity for higher aftermarket content per vehicle.
Disciplined capital allocation and strategic M&A
Consistent shareholder returns alongside targeted acquisitions show balanced capital allocation: rewarding investors while expanding capabilities and product breadth. This strategy strengthens market position, accelerates cross-selling, and embeds acquisition-driven inorganic growth into the company’s long-term model.
Negative Factors
Margin compression
Declining gross and operating margins indicate rising cost pressure or reduced pricing power. Persistent margin erosion restrains reinvestment capacity and free cash flow, weakening long-term profitability unless offset by productivity gains, pricing recovery, or higher-margin product mix shifts.
Declining free cash flow growth
Significant FCF decline reduces internal funding for acquisitions, dividends, and debt reduction. Even with positive operating cash conversion, falling FCF curtails financial flexibility and raises reliance on balance sheet strength to sustain strategic initiatives and shareholder returns over multiple quarters.
Falling net income and return on equity
Lower net income and reduced ROE signal weakening core profitability and returns to shareholders. Persistently lower profitability can limit reinvestment, make accretive M&A harder, and pressure long-term shareholder value creation unless margins and operating efficiency are restored.

Patrick Industries (PATK) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Patrick Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionPatrick Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes components, building products, and materials for the recreational vehicle, marine, manufactured housing, and industrial markets in the United States, China, and Canada. Its Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells furniture, shelving, wall, countertop, and cabinet product; cabinet door, fiberglass bath fixture, and tile system; hardwood furniture, vinyl printing, amplifiers, tower speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers; solid surface, granite, and quartz countertop fabrication; aluminum product; fiberglass and plastic components; RV painting; decorative vinyl and paper laminated panels; softwoods lumber; custom cabinet; polymer-based flooring product; dash panels; and other products. This segment also provides wrapped vinyl, paper, and hardwood profile moulding; interior passage doors; air handling products; slide-out trim and fascia; treated, untreated, and laminated plywood; fiberglass and plastic helm systems and components; boat covers, tower, top, and frame; adhesives and sealants; thermoformed shower surrounds; specialty bath, and closet building products; wiring and wire harnesses; aluminum and plastic fuel tanks; CNC molds, composite part, marine hardware; slotwall panels, components; and other products. The company's Distribution segment distributes pre-finished wall and ceiling panel, drywall and finishing product, electronic, audio system component, appliance, marine accessories, wiring product, electrical and plumbing product, fiber reinforced polyester product; cement siding product, raw and processed lumber, interior passage, roofing, laminate, and ceramic flooring product, shower door, furniture, fireplace and surround, interior and exterior lighting product, and other products. This segment also offers transportation and logistics service. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
How the Company Makes MoneyPatrick Industries generates revenue primarily through the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of building products and materials. Key revenue streams include sales from its manufacturing segments, which produce components for recreational vehicles and marine applications. Additionally, the company earns income from its distribution operations, where it supplies various products to manufacturers and builders in the construction sector. Strategic partnerships with major manufacturers and retailers in the RV and marine industries further enhance its market reach and contribute to revenue growth. Seasonal demand fluctuations and industry trends, such as the growth of outdoor recreational activities, also play a significant role in influencing its earnings.

Patrick Industries Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed solid operational and financial progress: double-digit quarterly content and revenue gains in key end markets, improved quarterly margins, strong cash generation, active strategic acquisitions (marine, composites, aftermarket) and a meaningful aftermarket expansion. Challenges noted include industry-wide shipment softness in housing, commodity/ tariff headwinds, a near-term inventory build for composites, some full-year margin pressure and convertible-note dilution. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance (margin expansion and robust cash flow) but emphasized reliance on disciplined OEM/dealer behavior and consumer confidence for shipment recoveries. Overall, positives (top-line growth, margin expansion in Q4, strong free cash flow, strategic M&A and innovation investments) outweigh the headwinds cited.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Top-line Growth
Fourth-quarter net sales increased 9% year-over-year to $924 million; full-year net sales increased 6% to approximately $4.0 billion.
Earnings and Margin Expansion (Quarter)
Q4 adjusted diluted EPS was $0.84 (adjusted EPS increased 62% YoY); GAAP Q4 EPS was $0.83 (up 98% YoY). Q4 gross margin improved to 23.0% from 22.1% a year ago. Q4 adjusted operating margin expanded 110 basis points to 6.3% and adjusted EBITDA increased 17% to $105 million with adjusted EBITDA margin up 80 bps to 11.4%.
Full-year Profitability and Earnings
Full-year adjusted net income rose 5% to $154 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased 2% to $4.44. Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $468 million.
Strong Cash Generation and Liquidity
Full-year free cash flow was $246 million; cash provided by operations was $329 million. Q4 operating cash flow was $131 million (Q4 free cash flow ~$113 million). Available liquidity at year-end was approximately $818 million and net leverage improved to 2.6x from 2.8x.
Disciplined Capital Allocation
Returned $87 million to shareholders in 2025 (including $32 million repurchases and $55 million dividends); increased regular quarterly dividend by 17.5%. Invested $122 million in acquisitions during the year.
End-Market Content Gains and Revenue Outperformance
RV Q4 revenue +10% to $392M; RV content per wholesale unit for the full year $5,190 (+7% YoY) and Q4 CPU +13% YoY. Marine Q4 revenue +24% to $150M; marine estimated CPU for the year $4,327 (+11% YoY) and Q4 CPU +25% YoY. Powersports Q4 revenue +39% to $109M.
Aftermarket and Platform Expansion
Aftermarket sales increased ~30% YoY and now represent 10% of total revenue (up from 8%). Over 500 Patrick SKUs are listed on RecPro. Acquisitions (Medallion, QES, Aegis, Lilypad, Elkhart Composites) expanded marine electrical, instrumentation, composites and aftermarket capabilities.
Innovation — 'The Experience' Virtual Design Platform
Launched a full-scale virtual design and reality solution (50'x14' LED Experience); hosted 30+ comprehensive demos since late November, intended to reduce prototyping and deepen customer collaboration.
2026 Financial Outlook
Management expects 2026 adjusted operating margin to improve by 70–90 basis points vs. 2025. Guidance: operating cash flow $380–400M, CapEx $70–80M, implying free cash flow of approximately $300M or more. End-market shipment outlooks generally call for low-single-digit increases or flat retail across key segments.
Negative Updates
Wholesale Shipment Weakness and Macro/Tariff Headwinds
Company noted wholesale shipment declines across RV, marine and housing markets driven by macro uncertainty and tariff volatility; management described dealer and OEMs as cautious and inventory-disciplined.
Housing Weakness in Q4
Housing revenue declined 5% in Q4 to $272 million. Company noted industry MH shipments and total housing starts each down an estimated 10% in the quarter, and MH content per wholesale unit was flat for the year.
Full-year Margin/GAAP Pressure
While quarterly margins improved, full-year adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 40 basis points to 11.8%. Full-year GAAP EPS declined 5% to $3.90 and GAAP net income was slightly lower year-over-year ($135M vs. $138M).
Commodity Cost and Input Volatility
Ongoing commodity cost pressure noted for copper, aluminum and wood (Luon) with specific noise expected into May; management indicated they are selectively passing through pricing and relying more on mix and content gains than price increases.
Inventory Build and Working Capital Impact
Company strategically added more than $30 million of inventory in Q4 to support composites and innovation initiatives, which increases working capital deployment near-term.
Convertible Note-Related Dilution
Adjusted diluted EPS includes approximately $0.06 of dilution in Q4 and $0.26 for the full year from 2028 convertible notes and related warrants; management warned 2026 EPS may include additional dilution based on recent stock prices.
Dependence on OEM/Dealer Discipline and Consumer Confidence
Management's positive outlook depends on OEMs/dealers maintaining disciplined inventories and on improvements in consumer confidence and interest rates. Q1 expected to be 'patient' with anticipated uptick in Q2/Q3 tied to selling season cadence.
Limited Granularity on Acquisition vs. Organic Contribution
Management did not provide detailed attribution of the recent marine and aftermarket revenue gains between acquisitions and organic content/mix, leaving some uncertainty about sustainability of growth drivers.
Company Guidance
Patrick's 2026 guidance called for adjusted operating margin to expand 70–90 basis points versus 2025, operating cash flow of $380–$400 million, CapEx of $70–$80 million and implied free cash flow of roughly $300 million or more, with a full‑year tax rate of 24–25%. Management's end‑market shipment assumptions were: RV retail registrations flat with wholesale shipments up low‑to‑mid single digits; marine retail flat with wholesale powerboat shipments up low single digits; powersports unit shipments up low single digits (organic content up low single digits, implying mid‑to‑high single‑digit growth for that business); MH wholesale shipments flat to up 5% and residential housing starts flat to up 5%. They also flagged potential EPS dilution tied to convertible notes/warrants based on recent trading levels, and reiterated disciplined capital allocation while targeting net leverage of 2.25–2.5x (Q4 net leverage 2.6x) and ending the quarter with approximately $818 million of available liquidity.

Patrick Industries Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Fundamentals are mixed: revenue has recovered and free cash flow is consistently positive (and improved in 2025), but profitability remains below prior-cycle peaks with thin operating/net margins, and leverage is elevated (debt higher than equity), increasing cyclical risk.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Revenue has recovered over the last two annual periods (2024–2025) after the 2023 decline, but profitability has not fully rebounded from the 2022 peak. Gross margin has improved in 2025 versus 2024, yet operating and net margins remain relatively thin and below the stronger 2021–2022 levels. Net income is roughly flat to slightly down across 2023–2025 despite higher sales, pointing to ongoing cost or pricing pressure.
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Leverage is elevated, with debt running higher than equity across the period (debt-to-equity ~1.15–1.89), which increases sensitivity to cycles in end markets. On the positive side, equity has grown over time and returns on equity are acceptable in recent years (low-teens in 2024–2025), though well below the unusually strong 2021–2022 levels. Overall, the balance sheet is serviceable but not conservative given the debt load.
Cash Flow
73
Positive
Cash generation is a clear strength: free cash flow is consistently positive and has improved meaningfully in 2025, with free cash flow covering a large portion of net income in recent years. However, cash conversion has been uneven—operating cash flow relative to net income was strong in 2022–2023 but fell below 1x in 2024–2025, suggesting more working-capital drag or timing effects. Even with that volatility, absolute free cash flow remains solid versus earnings.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue3.95B3.72B3.47B4.88B4.08B
Gross Profit912.86M835.89M782.23M1.06B801.19M
EBITDA421.78M424.58M404.74M626.93M456.52M
Net Income135.06M138.40M142.90M328.20M224.91M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.08B3.02B2.67B2.78B2.65B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments26.43M33.56M11.41M22.85M122.85M
Total Debt1.64B1.52B1.21B1.45B1.45B
Total Liabilities1.89B1.89B1.63B1.83B1.88B
Stockholders Equity1.18B1.13B1.05B955.17M767.56M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow246.49M251.16M349.69M331.55M187.33M
Operating Cash Flow329.41M326.84M408.67M411.74M252.13M
Investing Cash Flow-206.49M-512.85M-86.55M-321.47M-574.73M
Financing Cash Flow-130.06M208.16M-333.56M-190.27M400.69M

Patrick Industries Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price123.79
Price Trends
50DMA
124.81
Negative
100DMA
113.83
Positive
200DMA
106.25
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.53
Positive
RSI
37.80
Neutral
STOCH
10.57
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PATK, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 123.79 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 134.81, below the 50-day MA of 124.81, and above the 200-day MA of 106.25, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.53 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.57 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for PATK.

Patrick Industries Risk Analysis

Patrick Industries disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Patrick Industries reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Patrick Industries Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
67
Neutral
$7.70B21.164.65%-0.82%-23.99%
62
Neutral
$4.11B31.7510.49%1.49%6.08%-22.18%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
59
Neutral
$1.37B-52.34-1.95%4.16%4.34%-141.36%
57
Neutral
$1.59B6.8727.48%1.84%-6.03%
53
Neutral
$1.29B50.806.19%1.77%-44.11%
48
Neutral
$3.87B12.0911.76%7.40%-11.36%-133.01%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
PATK
Patrick Industries
123.79
35.15
39.66%
MLKN
MillerKnoll
20.14
-0.05
-0.25%
LEG
Leggett & Platt
11.68
2.97
34.04%
MHK
Mohawk
125.27
8.97
7.71%
WHR
Whirlpool
68.43
-24.59
-26.44%
MBC
MasterBrand Inc
10.12
-3.07
-23.28%

Patrick Industries Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Patrick Industries Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
Positive
Feb 5, 2026

On February 5, 2026, Patrick Industries reported that fourth-quarter 2025 net sales rose 9% year over year to $924 million and full-year 2025 sales grew 6% to $4.0 billion, driven largely by content gains and acquisitions in its Outdoor Enthusiast markets, even as Housing revenue softened. Fourth-quarter operating income jumped 45% to $57 million and net income doubled to $29 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 17%, while for the full year operating income increased 7% to $276 million and adjusted net income rose 5% to $154 million despite modest margin compression and slightly lower reported net income due in part to the dilutive impact of convertible notes. The company outperformed underlying industry shipment trends across RV, marine and powersports through higher content per unit, completed five acquisitions in 2025 including QES and Egis in the fourth quarter, and deployed $122 million on M&A, while generating $246 million in free cash flow and returning $87 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, including a 17.5% dividend increase. Patrick ended 2025 with about $1.3 billion in total debt, a reduced net leverage ratio of 2.6x and $818 million in liquidity, reinforcing financial flexibility to continue investing in automation, digital capabilities and strategic acquisitions that support its long-term growth and competitive positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (PATK) stock is a Buy with a $139.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Patrick Industries stock, see the PATK Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
Patrick Industries Announces Planned Chief Financial Officer Transition
Neutral
Jan 5, 2026

On January 5, 2026, Patrick Industries announced a planned chief financial officer transition, with current Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Andrew C. Roeder resigning effective February 20, 2026, following the filing of the company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to pursue opportunities outside the company; the company noted that Roeder’s departure does not stem from any disagreement over operations, policies or practices. In line with its executive succession plan, Patrick appointed Matthew S. Filer, currently Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer and previously interim CFO, to succeed Roeder as Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective February 20, 2026, a move framed by management as ensuring continuity in financial leadership and stability for the finance organization amid dynamic end-market conditions.

The most recent analyst rating on (PATK) stock is a Buy with a $120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Patrick Industries stock, see the PATK Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
Patrick Industries Announces Leadership Change
Neutral
Dec 15, 2025

On December 12, 2025, Patrick Industries announced the resignation of Kip B. Ellis, President of Powersports and Housing, effective immediately. Hugo E. Gonzalez, currently Executive Vice President – Operations and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as his successor, aligning with the company’s succession plan.

The most recent analyst rating on (PATK) stock is a Buy with a $120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Patrick Industries stock, see the PATK Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 07, 2026