NYSE$EXP
Eagle Materials Inc. · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Eagle Materials reported its second quarter results for fiscal year 2026, ending September 30, 2025, highlighting record revenue and strong performance in Heavy Materials.
Eagle Materials achieved record revenue of $638.9 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, driven by strong demand in its Heavy Materials segment, particularly cement and aggregates. Despite a decline in Light Materials due to lower wallboard sales volume, the company reported solid net earnings and adjusted EBITDA, while also repurchasing shares and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
- Record revenue of $638.9 million was achieved in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
- Net earnings per diluted share were $4.23, with total net earnings at $137.4 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $233.3 million, reflecting strong operational performance.
- Cement sales volume increased by 8% and organic Aggregates sales volume rose by 35%, driven by public infrastructure and non-residential construction.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Eagle Materials · Revenue · Quarterly
$639M
Revenue by segment
Eagle Materials · $479M total across 4 segments · Q4 2026
- Cement (Wholly Owned)$206M—42.9%
- Gypsum Wallboard$184M—38.3%
- Concrete and Aggregates$58.9M—12.3%
- Recycled Paperboard$31M—6.5%
Forward guidance
Eagle Materials is well-positioned for future growth, anticipating recovery in the housing market and continuing investments in plant modernization and expansion to enhance cost structure, reliability, and production capabilities.
Tailwinds
- Strong balance sheet provides substantial financial flexibility for capital allocation and long-term growth.
- Continued investments in modernizing and expanding the Mountain Cement plant are on-time and within budget.
- Initiated modernization of the Duke, OK Gypsum Wallboard plant to lower costs and improve reliability.
- Anticipates capitalizing on the future recovery of the housing market.
- Strong free cash flow is expected to support additional high-return investments and deliver shareholder value.
Headwinds
- New residential construction activity remains constrained by housing affordability concerns.
- Persistently elevated mortgage rates continue to impact the housing market.
- Other macroeconomic uncertainties are contributing to housing market constraints.
- Light Materials sector experienced decreased revenue and operating earnings due to lower sales volume.
- No specific negative forward guidance was explicitly stated beyond current market conditions impacting certain segments.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2026
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
39 / 66 earnings
Positive
+12.2%
Q2 2019
Best reaction
-8.9%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -2.9% | +0.8% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2026 | -8.0% | -10.6% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2026 | +2.8% | -0.2% | +4.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.9% | -11.4% | -19.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.2% | -0.5% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +9.5% | +2.0% | +2.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.1% | -7.3% | -15.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.1% | +10.3% | +19.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.9% | +1.2% | +17.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.1% | +3.8% | +6.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.5% | +0.9% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.0% | -0.2% | +9.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.4% | -2.1% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.4% | -2.1% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.2% | +1.3% | -11.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.7% | +3.2% | -3.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.5% | +12.9% | +15.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +7.0% | +5.5% | +17.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.0% | -1.8% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.5% | +6.8% | +15.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.7% | +11.1% | +12.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.0% | +1.6% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.5% | +10.7% | +22.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.1% | -7.0% | -11.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.4% | +1.5% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.4% | -6.3% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.2% | +3.4% | -0.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.6% | +6.5% | +11.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +12.2% | +17.8% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -8.3% | -8.0% | -13.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.8% | +3.4% | +6.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.1% | -10.4% | -13.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.9% | -4.2% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.7% | -0.6% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.4% | +2.8% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.3% | +4.5% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.1% | +4.0% | +23.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.4% | +0.0% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +9.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +12.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.6% | — | — |
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