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Investing.com -- Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE:SSD), a provider of engineered structural connectors and building solutions, reported second quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares up 4% following the announcement.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.47 for the second quarter, beating the analyst consensus of $2.28 by $0.19. Revenue came in at $631.1 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $601.8 million and representing a 5.7% increase from $597.0 million in the same quarter last year.
Simpson’s performance demonstrated resilience in a challenging housing market, with volumes outperforming U.S. housing starts by approximately 240 basis points over the trailing twelve months. The North America segment, which accounts for the majority of the company’s business, saw sales increase 6.4% to $492.7 million, driven by price increases implemented in June, contributions from 2024 acquisitions, and higher sales volumes.
"Our results underscore the strength and resilience of our business model, as we delivered year-over-year sales growth in a challenging housing market," said Mike Olosky, President and CEO of Simpson Manufacturing. "We achieved an operating income margin of 22.2%, with year-to-date earnings growth outpacing sales growth."
The Europe segment also showed improvement with sales rising 2.7% to $133.4 million, primarily due to favorable currency translation of approximately $7.0 million. The segment’s operating income increased 29.0% to $15.7 million, with operating margin expanding to 11.7%, the highest second quarter level in over a decade.
Simpson reaffirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting consolidated operating margin between 18.5% and 20.5%. The company also continued its shareholder return program, repurchasing 216,645 shares at an average price of $161.55 per share during the quarter and declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share.
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