Net Sales Decline Driven by Organic Headwinds and Commodity Deflation
Net sales decreased 8.8% YoY to $3.86B in Q2 FY2026. The decline was primarily driven by a 7.0% core organic sales contraction due to reduced single-family housing starts and a 2.7% drop from commodity price deflation, partially offset by a 0.9% contribution from acquisitions.
Sales Contraction Across All Product Categories
In Q2 FY2026, Manufactured Products net sales fell 13.3% to $831.6M, Windows, Doors and Millwork dropped 9.1% to $954.6M, Specialty Building Products and Services fell 5.1% to $1.04B, and Lumber & Lumber Sheet Goods decreased 8.1% to $1.04B.
IRS Tax Settlement Increases Discrete Income Tax Expense
The company recorded income tax expense of $56.3M in Q2 FY2026, resulting in an effective tax rate of 107.4%. This was driven by a $43.9M discrete tax charge associated with an IRS settlement regarding prior years' research and development expenses.