Press Release

American Woodmark Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results

Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:


  • Net sales of $394.6 million
  • Net income of $6.1 million; 1.5% of net sales
  • GAAP EPS of $0.42; adjusted EPS of $0.76
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $39.6 million; 10.0% of net sales
  • Cash provided by operating activities of $11.2 million; negative free cash flow of $0.9 million

Fiscal 2026 Year to Date Financial Highlights:

  • Net sales of $797.7 million
  • Net income of $20.7 million; 2.6% of net sales
  • GAAP EPS of $1.42; adjusted EPS of $1.77
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $81.9 million; 10.3% of net sales
  • Cash provided by operating activities of $44.3 million; free cash flow of $24.0 million

WINCHESTER, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AMWD #AMWD–American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) (“American Woodmark,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) today announced results for its second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2025.

Demand trends remain challenged in both the new construction and remodel markets. Our teams are executing well despite the lower volumes and delivered Adjusted EBITDA margins of 10.0% for the second fiscal quarter,” said Scott Culbreth, President and CEO. “Actions have been put in place or are in process to mitigate tariff and lower demand impacts on the business, including structural cost reductions, supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing and price increases. We estimate the unmitigated tariff impact at the current rates, in effect as of today’s date, to represent approximately 4-4.5% of the Company’s annualized net sales with the impact varying by product category. This impact does not include the potential increase on Section 232 tariffs to 50%. The Company is also focused on closing the previously announced merger transaction with MasterBrand, Inc. so that we can provide a broader product portfolio across expanded channels, advance our innovation capabilities, and create exciting opportunities for team members.”

Second Quarter Results

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased $57.8 million, or 12.8%, to $394.6 million compared with the same quarter last fiscal year. Net income was $6.1 million ($0.42 per diluted share and 1.5% of net sales) compared with $27.7 million ($1.79 per diluted share and 6.1% of net sales) for the same quarter last fiscal year. Net income decreased $21.6 million due to the following: lower net sales, higher tariff and input costs, merger-related expenses, higher interest expense, and restructuring charges, net. These increases were partially offset by lower volume-based costs at our operating locations, lower incentive compensation, favorable mark-to-market adjustments on our foreign exchange forward contracts, and controlled discretionary spending across all locations and functions. Adjusted EPS per diluted share was $0.76 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $2.08 for the same quarter last fiscal year. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased $20.6 million, or 34.1%, to $39.6 million, or 10.0% of net sales, compared with $60.2 million, or 13.3% of net sales, for the same quarter last fiscal year.

Fiscal Year to Date Results

Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2026 decreased $113.9 million, or 12.5%, to $797.7 million compared with the same period last fiscal year. Net income was $20.7 million ($1.42 per diluted share and 2.6% of net sales) compared with $57.3 million ($3.68 per diluted share and 6.3% of net sales) for the same period last fiscal year. Net income decreased $36.6 million due to the following: lower net sales combined with an unfavorable mix shift towards value-based offerings, higher tariff and product input costs, increased Digital Transformation spending related to our ERP deployment strategy, merger-related expenses, higher interest expense, and restructuring charges, net. These increases were partially offset by lower volume-based costs at our operating locations, lower incentive compensation, favorable mark-to-market adjustments on our foreign exchange forward contracts, and controlled discretionary spending across all locations and functions. Adjusted EPS per diluted share was $1.77 for the first six months of fiscal 2026 compared with $4.22 for the same period last fiscal year. Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of fiscal 2026 decreased $41.2 million, or 33.5%, to $81.9 million, or 10.3% of net sales, compared with $123.1 million, or 13.5% of net sales, for the same period last fiscal year.

In light of our pending merger with MasterBrand, Inc., previously announced on August 6, 2025, we will not be holding a conference call to discuss our second quarter of fiscal 2026 results and we will not be providing or updating previously issued financial guidance.

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

As of October 31, 2025, the Company had $52.1 million in cash plus access to $315.2 million of additional availability under its revolving credit facility. Also, as of October 31, 2025, the Company had $195.0 million in term loan debt and $173.4 million drawn on its revolving credit facility and net leverage was 1.90.

Cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of fiscal 2026 was $44.3 million and free cash flow totaled $24.0 million. The Company repurchased 209,757 shares, or approximately 1.4% of shares outstanding, for $12.4 million during the first six months of fiscal 2026.

About American Woodmark

American Woodmark celebrates the creativity in all of us. With over 7,800 employees and more than a dozen brands, we’re one of the nation’s largest cabinet manufacturers. From inspiration to installation, we help people find their unique style and turn their home into a space for self-expression. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and independent dealers and distributors, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designers and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office, and manufacturing facilities, you’ll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Visit americanwoodmark.com to learn more and start building something distinctly your own.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We have presented certain financial measures in this press release which have not been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP are provided below following the financial highlights under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Safe harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors that may be beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaudited Financial Highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

394,637

 

 

$

452,482

 

$

797,683

 

 

$

911,610

Cost of sales & distribution

 

 

334,734

 

 

 

366,771

 

 

670,290

 

 

 

733,033

Gross profit

 

 

59,903

 

 

 

85,711

 

 

127,393

 

 

 

178,577

Sales & marketing expense

 

 

21,728

 

 

 

21,738

 

 

45,291

 

 

 

46,075

General & administrative expense

 

 

24,368

 

 

 

20,237

 

 

47,281

 

 

 

41,739

Restructuring charges, net

 

 

1,458

 

 

 

1,133

 

 

2,280

 

 

 

1,133

Operating income

 

 

12,349

 

 

 

42,603

 

 

32,541

 

 

 

89,630

Interest expense, net

 

 

4,531

 

 

 

2,448

 

 

8,667

 

 

 

4,738

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(1,079

)

 

 

4,702

 

 

(4,698

)

 

 

9,942

Income tax expense

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

7,767

 

 

7,880

 

 

 

17,631

Net income

 

$

6,097

 

 

$

27,686

 

$

20,692

 

 

$

57,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

14,622,814

 

 

 

15,435,311

 

 

14,601,845

 

 

 

15,557,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per diluted share

 

$

0.42

 

 

$

1.79

 

$

1.42

 

 

$

3.68

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

 

 

October 31,

 

April 30,

 

 

2025

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

Cash & cash equivalents

 

$

52,066

 

$

48,195

Customer receivables, net

 

 

104,191

 

 

111,171

Inventories

 

 

184,836

 

 

178,111

Income taxes receivable

 

 

4,986

 

 

2,567

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

35,289

 

 

24,409

Total current assets

 

 

381,368

 

 

364,453

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

238,970

 

 

244,989

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

116,877

 

 

128,907

Goodwill, net

 

 

767,612

 

 

767,612

Other long-term assets, net

 

 

61,024

 

 

64,608

Total assets

 

$

1,565,851

 

$

1,570,569

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

7,501

 

$

7,659

Short-term lease liability – operating

 

 

33,383

 

 

33,598

Accounts payable & accrued expenses

 

 

136,381

 

 

141,685

Total current liabilities

 

 

177,265

 

 

182,942

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

 

363,284

 

 

365,825

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3,792

 

 

Long-term lease liability – operating

 

 

90,570

 

 

102,846

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

2,700

 

 

2,958

Total liabilities

 

 

637,611

 

 

654,571

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

928,240

 

 

915,998

Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,565,851

 

$

1,570,569

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

2025

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

44,251

 

 

$

52,733

 

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(20,221

)

 

 

(22,587

)

Net cash used by financing activities

 

 

(20,159

)

 

 

(60,827

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

3,871

 

 

 

(30,681

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

48,195

 

 

 

87,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

52,066

 

 

$

56,717

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We have reported our financial results in accordance with GAAP, and have discussed our financial results using the non-GAAP measures described below.

Management believes all of these non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional means of analyzing the current period’s results against the corresponding prior period’s results. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin

We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin in evaluating the performance of our business, and we use each in the preparation of our annual operating budgets and as indicators of business performance and profitability. We believe EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin allow us to readily view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve operating performance. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is a key measurement used in our Term Loans to determine interest rates and financial covenant compliance.

We define EBITDA as net income adjusted to exclude (1) income tax expense, (2) interest expense, net, and (3) depreciation and amortization expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude (1) expenses related to the pending merger with MasterBrand, Inc., (2) restructuring charges, net, (3) net gain/loss on debt modification, (4) stock-based compensation expense, (5) gain/loss on asset disposals, and (6) change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when presented in conjunction with comparable GAAP measures, is useful for investors because management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the performance of our business.

We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.

Adjusted EPS per diluted share

We use Adjusted EPS per diluted share in evaluating the performance of our business and profitability. Management believes that this measure provides useful information to investors by offering additional ways of viewing the Company’s results by providing an indication of performance and profitability excluding the impact of unusual and/or non-cash items. We define Adjusted EPS per diluted share as diluted earnings per share excluding the per share impact of (1) expenses related to the currently proposed merger with MasterBrand, (2) restructuring charges, net, (3) net gain/loss on debt modification, (4) change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts, and (5) the tax benefit of items (1) – (4).

Free cash flow

We use free cash flow to better understand cash flow trends in our business. We believe this measure gives investors an additional perspective on cash flow from operating activities in excess of amounts required for reinvestment. It also provides a measure of our ability to repay our debt obligations. We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures consisting of (1) cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment and (2) cash investments in promotional displays.

Net leverage

Net leverage is a performance measure that we believe provides investors a more complete understanding of our leverage position and borrowing capacity after factoring in cash and cash equivalents that eventually could be used to repay outstanding debt.

We define net leverage as net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) divided by the trailing-twelve months Adjusted EBITDA.

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures and the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are set forth on the following tables:

Reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

(in thousands)

 

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (GAAP)

 

$

6,097

 

 

$

27,686

 

 

$

20,692

 

 

$

57,319

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

7,767

 

 

 

7,880

 

 

 

17,631

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

4,531

 

 

 

2,448

 

 

 

8,667

 

 

 

4,738

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

16,388

 

 

 

13,466

 

 

 

32,192

 

 

 

26,268

 

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

$

29,816

 

 

$

51,367

 

 

$

69,431

 

 

$

105,956

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merger related expenses (1)

 

 

6,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,285

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges, net (2)

 

 

1,458

 

 

 

1,133

 

 

 

2,280

 

 

 

1,133

 

Net loss on debt modification

 

 

 

 

 

364

 

 

 

 

 

 

364

 

Change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts (3)

 

 

(1,058

)

 

 

4,375

 

 

 

(4,614

)

 

 

9,684

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

2,627

 

 

 

2,864

 

 

 

4,887

 

 

 

5,805

 

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

 

315

 

 

 

84

 

 

 

609

 

 

 

142

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

$

39,642

 

 

$

60,187

 

 

$

81,878

 

 

$

123,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

$

394,637

 

 

$

452,482

 

 

$

797,683

 

 

$

911,610

 

Net income margin (GAAP)

 

 

1.5

%

 

 

6.1

%

 

 

2.6

%

 

 

6.3

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP)

 

 

10.0

%

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

13.5

%

 

(1) Merger-related expenses are comprised of expenses related to the pending merger with MasterBrand, Inc.

(2) Restructuring charges, net are comprised of expenses incurred related to the reduction in force implemented in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2026 in the U.S. and Mexico, the closure of the distribution facility located in Dallas, Texas, which was announced in August 2025, and the closure of the manufacturing facility located in Orange, Virginia, which was announced in January 2025.

(3) In the normal course of business the Company is subject to risk from adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company manages these risks through the use of foreign exchange forward contracts. The changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other (income) expense, net in the operating results.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

(in thousands, except share data)

 

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (GAAP)

 

$

6,097

 

 

$

27,686

 

 

$

20,692

 

 

$

57,319

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merger related expenses

 

 

6,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,285

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges, net

 

 

1,458

 

 

 

1,133

 

 

 

2,280

 

 

 

1,133

 

Change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts

 

 

(1,058

)

 

 

4,375

 

 

 

(4,614

)

 

 

9,684

 

Tax benefit of add backs

 

 

(1,811

)

 

 

(1,510

)

 

 

(1,828

)

 

 

(2,874

)

Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)

 

$

11,170

 

 

$

32,048

 

 

$

25,815

 

 

$

65,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average diluted shares (GAAP)

 

 

14,622,814

 

 

 

15,435,311

 

 

 

14,601,845

 

 

 

15,557,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS per diluted share (GAAP)

 

$

0.42

 

 

$

1.79

 

 

$

1.42

 

 

$

3.68

 

Adjusted EPS per diluted share (Non-GAAP)

 

$

0.76

 

 

$

2.08

 

 

$

1.77

 

 

$

4.22

 

Free Cash Flow

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

 

 

2025

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

44,251

 

$

52,733

Less: Capital expenditures (1)

 

 

20,237

 

 

22,592

Free cash flow

 

$

24,014

 

$

30,141

 

(1) Capital expenditures consist of cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment and cash investments in promotional displays.

Net Leverage

 

 

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

October 31,

(in thousands)

 

2025

 

 

 

Net income (GAAP)

 

$

62,829

 

Add back:

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

17,331

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

14,269

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

61,089

 

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

$

155,518

 

Add back:

 

 

Merger related expenses (1)

 

 

9,285

 

Restructuring charges, net (2)

 

 

5,755

 

Net gain on debt modification

 

 

(374

)

Change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts (3)

 

 

(10,763

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

7,071

 

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

 

929

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

$

167,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

October 31,

 

 

2025

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

7,501

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

 

363,284

 

Total debt

 

 

370,785

 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(52,066

)

Net debt

 

$

318,719

 

 

 

 

Net leverage (4)

 

 

1.90

 

 

(1) Merger-related expenses are comprised of expenses related to the pending merger with MasterBrand, Inc.

(2) Restructuring charges, net are comprised of expenses incurred related to the reduction in force implemented in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2026 in the U.S. and Mexico, the closure of the distribution facility located in Dallas, Texas, which was announced in August 2025, and the closure of the manufacturing facility located in Orange, Virginia, which was announced in January 2025.

(3) In the normal course of business the Company is subject to risk from adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company manages these risks through the use of foreign exchange forward contracts. The changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other (income) expense, net in the operating results.

(4) Net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended October 31, 2025.

 

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