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Quanex Building Products(NYSE) NX

Current Price$18.60
Market Cap$838.65MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2008)+73%
5 Year-17%
1 Year-2%
1 Month+5%
Quanex Building Products last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 18.602026-07-24
Quanex Building Products stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.37%USD 18.172026-07-17
1 month+4.67%USD 17.772026-06-24
3 month-8.62%USD 20.352026-04-24
Year to date+22.07%USD 15.242025-12-31
1 year-2.38%USD 19.052025-07-24
3 year-29.63%USD 26.432023-07-25
5 year-17.46%USD 22.532021-07-23
Since inception+73.24%USD 10.542008-04-14

Quanex Building Products Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$838.65MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.86B

Net Income (TTM)

-$257.16M

EPS (TTM)

-$5.63

P/E Ratio

-3.24

Dividend

$0.32

Beta (Volatility)

1.22 (Average)

Price

$18.60

Volume

242,935

Open

$18.37

Previous Close

$18.60

Daily Range

$18.05 - $19.03

52-Week Range

$11.04 - $22.98

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 3, 2026

NX News

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About Quanex Building Products

Quanex makes parts for windows and doors. These products help homes save energy. The company sells components to manufacturers.

Essential Building Blocks

  • Hardware Solutions: Window and door hardware and screens for home construction and remodeling; serves markets focused on fenestration, which is the design and placement of windows in buildings.
  • Extruded Solutions: Energy-saving glass spacers, vinyl profiles, and seals that improve the thermal performance of windows and doors.
  • Custom Solutions: Wood components and specialized building access systems used in residential and commercial construction.
  • Other Components: Specialized products including solar panel sealants, vinyl decking, and water barriers for the building industry.

Strategic Moves and New Directions

  • Completed the acquisition of Tyman plc on August 1, 2024, to expand its international reach in the building products market.
  • Restructured reportable segments in 2025 to better integrate Tyman business operations and improve internal efficiency.
  • Implemented a workforce alignment plan in fiscal 2025 to simplify the organizational structure and reduce costs.

Where Quanex Fits In

Quanex operates across North America and Europe with specialized expertise in energy-efficient window sealing technology. It maintains long-term relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that build the final products for the housing market.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $462.4 million in Q2 2026, up 2.2% from Q2 2025.
  • Gross profit was $93.1 million in Q2 2026, down 29.1% year-over-year.
  • Operating income hit $18.7 million in Q2 2026, down 54.3% from Q2 2025.
  • Free cash flow was $7.9 million in Q2 2026, down 41.9% year-over-year.

Evolution and Outlook

Founded in 1927 and based in Houston, Texas, Quanex has transformed into a global supplier through major acquisitions and internal restructuring. The company focuses on providing engineered components to manufacturers in the building and industrial sectors.

AI Generated • Jun 6, 2026

Industry

Building Products

Sector

Industrials

Employees

7,071

CEO

George L. Wilson, MBA

Website

www.quanex.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77027, US

NX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

23.86%

Operating Margin

-11.11%

Net Income Margin

-13.85%

Return on Equity

-35.45%

Return on Capital

-12.28%

Return on Assets

-12.90%

Earnings Yield

-30.86%

Dividend Yield

1.75%

Payout Ratio

-5.68%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$838.65MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

45.93M

Volume

242.94K

Avg. Volume

385.70K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$442.95M

Operating Income

-$206.33M

EBITDA

-$85.76M

Operating Cash Flow

$147.62M

Capital Expenditure

-$58.42M

Free Cash Flow

$89.20M

Cash & ST Invst.

$63.67M

Total Debt

$889.35M

Quanex Building Products Performance Analysis

Quanex Building Products annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD 1,221,502,00013.9%
20232023-10-31USD 1,130,583,000-7.4%
20242024-10-31USD 1,277,862,00013.0%
20252025-10-31USD 1,837,641,00043.8%
Quanex Building Products sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-07-319.5%
Q42025-10-31-1.1%
Q12026-01-31-16.5%
Q22026-04-3013.0%
Quanex Building Products annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD 2.6656.4%
20232023-10-31USD 2.50-6.1%
20242024-10-31USD 0.90-63.9%
20252025-10-31USD -5.43N/A
Quanex Building Products sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-07-31-1452.3%
Q42025-10-31107.2%
Q12026-01-31-120.9%
Q22026-04-30181.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$462.37M

+2.2%

Gross Profit

$93.14M

-29.1%

Gross Margin

20.14%

N/A

Market Cap

$838.65MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$118.60K

N/A

Employees

7,071

N/A

Net Income

$3.35M

-83.7%

EBITDA

$43.81M

-26.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$63.67M

+1.7%

Total Debt

$889.35M

-4.0%

Accounts Receivable

$217.21M

+7.9%

Inventory

$278.05M

-0.5%

Long Term Debt

$843.89M

-4.8%

Short Term Debt

$45.46M

+12.8%

Return on Assets

-12.90%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-11.94%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$7.89M

-41.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$18.92M

-33.6%

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Questions About NX

What is the current price of Quanex Building Products?

Quanex Building Products is trading at $18.60 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Quanex Building Products?

Over the past 52 weeks, Quanex Building Products has traded between $11.04 and $22.98.

How much debt does Quanex Building Products have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Quanex Building Products reported total debt of $889.35M.

How much cash does Quanex Building Products have on hand?

Quanex Building Products reported $65.98M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Quanex Building Products’s dividend yield?

Quanex Building Products currently has a dividend yield of 1.75%.

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