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In recent trading activity, Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. has significantly increased its stake in JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE:JELD) by purchasing a substantial amount of common stock. The transactions, which took place over two consecutive days, March 31 and April 1, 2025, involved the acquisition of a total of 108,240 shares. This move comes as JELD-WEN’s stock has experienced significant volatility, with shares down over 70% in the past year and currently trading near its 52-week low of $5.44.
The investment firm, known for its strategic asset management, executed these purchases at prices ranging from $5.87 to $6.00 per share, resulting in a total investment of $742,112. The purchases were made through various funds managed by Turtle Creek, including Turtle Creek Equity Fund, Turtle Creek Investment Fund, Turtle Creek United States Equity Fund, Turtle Creek North American Equity Fund, and Turtle Creek Synthetic PE Fund. According to InvestingPro data, JELD-WEN currently operates with a significant debt burden, though its liquid assets exceed short-term obligations with a current ratio of 1.92.
Following these transactions, Turtle Creek Asset Management now holds a significant position in JELD-WEN, with shares distributed across its managed funds. This move underscores Turtle Creek’s confidence in the financial prospects of JELD-WEN, a prominent player in the millwork and structural wood manufacturing industry.
The transactions were disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, signed by Meaghan Einav, Chief Compliance Officer of Turtle Creek Asset Management.
In other recent news, JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $68.4 million, or ($0.81) per share, compared to a net loss of $22.6 million in the same quarter last year. This includes a goodwill impairment charge linked to the divestiture of their Towanda facility. Despite a 12.3% decrease in revenue to $895.7 million, the figure surpassed the consensus estimate of $859.65 million. For the full year, the company projected 2025 revenues between $3.2 billion and $3.4 billion, falling short of the expected $3.431 billion.
Analysts at Jefferies and Loop Capital Markets adjusted their price targets for JELD-WEN to $7 and $8, respectively, while maintaining a Hold rating. The revisions followed the company’s release of its 2025 guidance, which did not meet market expectations due to ongoing demand challenges. JELD-WEN also announced the completion of its Towanda facility sale, expected to reduce annual revenues by $150 million to $200 million. The company unveiled a 2025 Management Incentive Plan to align leadership interests with shareholders through performance-based bonuses.
JELD-WEN’s strategic initiatives aim to address market challenges and improve service levels, with plans to regain market share and optimize its manufacturing footprint. These efforts are expected to yield an incremental margin of 25-30% when volumes rebound. The company remains committed to its transformation strategy amid a challenging economic environment for the building products sector.
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