NYSE$OC
Owens Corning Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Owens Corning reported strong financial results, demonstrating strength and resilience in a challenging environment.
Owens Corning reported a 14% increase in net sales for Q4 2020, reaching $1.9 billion. Net earnings attributable to Owens Corning were $232 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, compared to $73 million, or $0.66 per diluted share in Q4 2019. Adjusted earnings were $207 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, compared to $125 million, or $1.13 per diluted share in the same period last year.
- Consolidated net sales increased by 14% compared to the same period in 2019, reaching $1.9 billion.
- Net earnings attributable to Owens Corning were $232 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, compared to $73 million, or $0.66 per diluted share in Q4 2019.
- Adjusted earnings were $207 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, compared to $125 million, or $1.13 per diluted share during the same period one year ago.
- Adjusted EBIT was $306 million, an increase of $102 million, compared with the same period in 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Owens Corning · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.93B
Revenue by segment
Owens Corning · $1.43B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Insulation$728M+0.7%50.9%
- Roofing$702M+32.7%49.1%
Forward guidance
The company expects continued strength in the U.S. residential housing market with commercial and industrial markets recovering at a slower pace and the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to create market uncertainty.
Tailwinds
- Continued strength in the U.S. residential housing market
- General corporate expenses are estimated to be between $135 million and $145 million.
- Capital additions are expected to be approximately $460 million, below depreciation and amortization of approximately $480 million.
- Interest expense is estimated to be between $120 million and $130 million.
- The company estimates an effective tax rate of 26% to 28%, and a cash tax rate of 18% to 20%, both on adjusted pre-tax earnings.
Headwinds
- The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to create market uncertainty.
- Commercial and industrial markets recovering at a slower pace.
- Unspecified risks, uncertainties and other factors and actual results may differ materially from any results projected in the statements.
- Climate change, weather conditions and storm activity
- Changes to tariff, trade or investment policies or laws
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
-0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
38%
26 / 68 earnings
Positive
+19.5%
Q3 2011
Best reaction
-13.9%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -2.6% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.3% | -7.8% | -17.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.5% | -15.8% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -8.5% | +0.4% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.6% | -6.9% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.7% | +6.0% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.3% | -4.5% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.5% | +2.4% | +8.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.3% | -4.8% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.7% | -8.7% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +6.3% | +7.1% | +3.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.0% | +6.1% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.7% | -3.4% | -13.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.7% | -4.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.7% | +12.3% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.7% | +8.3% | +13.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.8% | +6.2% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.3% | +4.1% | -3.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.5% | +2.4% | +6.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.3% | +2.3% | +9.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.2% | -2.1% | +8.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.3% | -1.1% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.0% | +1.4% | +12.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.1% | +1.1% | +30.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.1% | -1.8% | -50.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.7% | -0.6% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +7.6% | +3.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.6% | -6.7% | -10.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -6.9% | -10.7% | -16.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.5% | -6.2% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.1% | -3.8% | -12.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -11.8% | -13.5% | -14.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.5% | -1.9% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.0% | +0.8% | +8.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +6.0% | +4.6% | +9.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.3% | -3.1% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.7% | +4.1% | +11.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.0% | -2.0% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.6% | -2.6% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -10.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +19.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -13.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -8.1% | — | — |
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