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Gibraltar Industries , Inc. (NASDAQ:ROCK), a manufacturer specializing in steel processing with a market capitalization of $1.65 billion and a "GOOD" financial health rating according to InvestingPro, held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 30, 2025, virtually. A substantial 94.64% of the common shares outstanding as of the March 17, 2025 record date were present or represented by proxy. The meeting addressed several key proposals, including the election of directors, executive compensation, and amendments to the company’s Certificate of Incorporation.
Eight directors were elected for a one-year term expiring in 2026, with each director receiving a majority of the votes cast. The advisory "Say-on-Pay" vote, which concerns the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, was approved by the stockholders. The company has maintained strong profitability with a return on equity of 14% and earnings per share of $4.34 over the last twelve months. The detailed voting results for each director and the "Say-on-Pay" proposal are disclosed in the company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 31, 2025.
Additionally, a proposal to amend the company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was approved. This amendment allows for the exculpation of officers as permitted by Delaware law. The amendment required a majority of outstanding shares to vote in favor, which was achieved during the meeting.
The selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s Independent (LON:IOG) Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was ratified by the stockholders.
Effective May 1, 2025, a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, formalizing the changes approved during the meeting. Currently trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 12.7, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is undervalued. Discover detailed valuation metrics and 12+ additional exclusive insights with InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report, part of their coverage of 1,400+ US stocks.
This report is based on the information provided in the company’s 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, Gibraltar Industries reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95, which exceeded analyst expectations of $0.84. Despite this positive EPS result, the company fell short on revenue, reporting $290.02 million against a forecast of $305.27 million. The company also noted a record backlog growth of 30% to $434 million, indicating potential future revenue. In terms of strategic moves, Gibraltar Industries completed two acquisitions in the residential segment, enhancing its presence in the metal roofing market. These acquisitions are expected to be accretive to earnings this year, with a projected revenue contribution of approximately $50 million. The company also announced a new three-year, $200 million stock repurchase program, signaling a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Analysts, such as those from CJS Securities, noted the company’s resilience amid market uncertainties, particularly in the solar sector, which faces challenges due to tariffs and regulatory changes. Gibraltar Industries maintains its full-year guidance, projecting net sales between $1.4 billion and $1.45 billion, with an adjusted EPS of $4.80 to $5.05.
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