Let’s dig into the relative performance of Carlisle (NYSE: CSL) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 building materials earnings season.

Traditionally, building materials companies have built competitive advantages with economies of scale, brand recognition, and strong relationships with builders and contractors. More recently, advances to address labor availability and job site productivity have spurred innovation. Additionally, companies in the space that can produce more energy-efficient materials have opportunities to take share. However, these companies are at the whim of construction volumes, which tend to be cyclical and can be impacted heavily by economic factors such as interest rates. Additionally, the costs of raw materials can be driven by a myriad of worldwide factors and greatly influence the profitability of building materials companies.

The 9 building materials stocks we track reported a strong Q2. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 4.5% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 63.4% below.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 11% since the latest earnings results.

Best Q2: Carlisle (NYSE: CSL)

Originally founded as Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company, Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL) is a multi-industry product manufacturer focusing on construction materials and weatherproofing technologies.

Carlisle reported revenues of $1.57 billion, up 8.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 6.3%. Overall, it was a stunning quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE: CSL) today announced the issuance of an employee stock option grant to eligible employees as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broad‑based employee ownership and long‑term value creation. “Carlisle has a long track record of providing employee equity grants to recognize contributions, strengthen engagement, and reinforce shared accountability,” said Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street’s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts’ consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 3% since reporting and currently trades at $324.36.

Is now the time to buy Carlisle? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW)

Widely known for its success in the paint industry, Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) is a manufacturer of paints, coatings, and related products.

Sherwin-Williams reported revenues of $6.79 billion, up 7.5% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 3%. The business had an exceptional quarter with full-year EPS guidance beating analysts’ expectations and an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 1.5% since reporting. It currently trades at $322.45.

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Weakest Q2: Resideo (NYSE: REZI)

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) is a manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions for home comfort, energy management, water management, and safety and security.

Resideo reported revenues of $1.98 billion, up 2% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 2.3%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted revenue guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations significantly and a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

Resideo delivered the slowest revenue growth and weakest full-year guidance update in the group. As expected, the stock is down 26.6% since the results and currently trades at $18.88.

Read our full analysis of Resideo’s results here.

Tecnoglass (NYSE: TGLS)

The first-ever Colombian company to trade on the NASDAQ, Tecnoglass (NYSE: TGLS) is a manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and aluminum products.

Tecnoglass reported revenues of $295.3 million, up 15.6% year on year. This number surpassed analysts’ expectations by 11.3%. It was a strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Tecnoglass scored the biggest analyst estimate beat among its peers. The stock is down 24.2% since reporting and currently trades at $36.20.

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Valmont (NYSE: VMI)

Credited with an invention in the 1950s that improved crop yields, Valmont (NYSE: VMI) provides engineered products and infrastructure services for the agricultural industry.

Valmont reported revenues of $1.12 billion, up 6.5% year on year. This print beat analysts’ expectations by 2.6%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also put up full-year revenue guidance slightly topping analysts’ expectations and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Valmont achieved the highest full-year guidance raise of the whole group. The stock is down 9.7% since reporting and currently trades at $475.

Read our full, actionable report on Valmont here, it’s free.

Market Update

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