Eagle Materials (EXP)
NYSEMaterialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$194.48+0.46%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · EXP
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within materials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks EXP against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 0% of the last 2 guided quarters · -26.6% avg surprise
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Not enough signal yet.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.42x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 50% for the rest of the cohort, n=1862).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue modernization projects at Laramie Cement and Duke Gypsum Wallboard plants to increase capacity, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management reported meaningful progress on modernizing Laramie Cement and Duke Gypsum Wallboard plants, with Mountain Cement about 60% complete and commissioning expected late 2026; Duke plant commissioning expected second half 2027. The trajectory shows delivering progress consistent with stated timelines.
“We made meaningful progress on modernizations of Laramie and Duke plants, investments that will strengthen our competitive position.”
“We continued to make good progress on projects to modernize Laramie Cement and Duke Gypsum Wallboard plants.”
“Significant progress modernizing Laramie Cement plant and Duke Gypsum Wallboard plant; commissioning expected late 2026 and second half 2027.”
Maintain a strong capital structure with disciplined capital allocation to support growth and shareholder returns.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management issued $750 million senior notes, repaid bank credit facility, and maintained net leverage ratio between 1.8x and 2.1x, providing financial flexibility. The trajectory shows delivering on capital structure enhancement consistent with stated goals.
Drive growth in net income through volume increases and operational efficiency despite market challenges.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. Despite record revenue growth to $2.3 billion in fiscal 2026 and Cement sales volume up 8%, net earnings declined 9% to $423.8 million, reflecting cost pressures and market softness. The trajectory shows limited progress on net income growth despite volume gains.
Sustain robust operating cash flow to support investments and shareholder returns.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. Operating cash flow ranged from $102 million to $205 million quarterly, totaling $614 million in fiscal 2026. Management continues to maintain strong cash flow to support investments and shareholder returns, delivering on this priority.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
10 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Materials names rated stable grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 50% for the rest of the cohort, n=709).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Issued $750 million 10-year senior notes at 5.00%, repaid bank credit facility, net leverage ratio 1.8x.”
“Ended quarter with debt of $1.8 billion, net debt $1.5 billion, net leverage ratio 2.1x, supporting disciplined capital allocation.”
“Enhanced capital structure with debt issuance, increased liquidity, net leverage ratio 1.9x, supporting disciplined capital allocation.”
“Net earnings of $102.9 million, revenue $556 million, Cement sales volume up 9%.”
“Fiscal 2026 net earnings of $423.8 million, down 9%, record revenue of $2.3 billion, Cement sales volume up 8%.”
“Net earnings of $60.2 million, down 10%, revenue up 2%, Cement sales volume increased 15%.”
“Net earnings of $102.9 million, revenue $556 million, Cement sales volume up 9%.”
“Operating cash flow of $102.1 million for the quarter.”
“Operating cash flow of $204.6 million for the quarter.”
“Operating cash flow of $136.6 million for the quarter.”
“Operating cash flow of $170.8 million for the quarter.”