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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

IBP earnings analysis

Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

Installed Building Products, Inc. reported a decline in Q1 2026 revenue of $660.5 million, a 3.5% decrease from the prior year, and EPS of $1.29, significantly below estimates of $1.95. The company cited challenges in…

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Installed Building Products, Inc. reported a decline in Q1 2026 revenue of $660.5 million, a 3.5% decrease from the prior year, and EPS of $1.29, significantly below estimates of $1.95. The company cited challenges in residential job volume and increased costs impacting margins, although it reported a strong liquidity position with $474.3 million in cash.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

34% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2022 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$1.29
Gross margin
32.1%
Segment
Residential: (10.3%)
Segment
Commercial: 10.7%
Segment
Distribution & Manufacturing: 34.8%

What stood out

  • Revenue Decrease

    Q1 2026 revenue was $660.5 million, down 3.5% from $684.8 million in Q1 2025.

  • EPS Misses Estimates

    Diluted EPS for Q1 2026 was $1.29, missing estimates of $1.95.

  • Strong Cash Reserves

    The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $474.3 million.

  • Increased Stock Repurchases

    Returned $84.6 million in capital to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.

  • Operational Cash Flow Gains

    Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $102.3 million from $92.1 million year-over-year.

  • Drop in Residential Sales

    Residential sales fell 10.3% year-over-year, with Installation segment volume declining by 9.9%.

What to watch

  • Residential Sales Decline

    Residential segment sales dropped 10.3% year-over-year amid a challenging demand environment.

  • Rising Labor and Material Costs

    Higher labor costs and vehicle insurance pressured margins, contributing to a gross profit decline of 5.1%.

  • Increased Interest Expenses

    Net interest expense rose 24.1% to $10.3 million, primarily due to increased debt levels.

Management's outlook

No specific forward guidance provided for revenue or EPS.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Installed Building Products reports net revenue of $3.0 billion for 2025, up from $2.9 billion in 2024 and $2.8 billion in 2023, with a national footprint (~250 branches) and a multi-decade acquisition track record…

10-K · February 27, 2025

Installed Building Products (IBP) reports net revenue of $2.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, with a national footprint of approximately 250 branch locations and a long-standing acquisition-led growth…

10-Q · November 7, 2024

Installed Building Products reported third-quarter net revenue of $760.6 million, up $54.1 million year-over-year from $706.5 million, driven by strength in the Installation segment. Gross margin compressed modestly to…

10-Q · November 8, 2023

Installed Building Products reported Q3 net revenue of $706,465 (in thousands) and diluted EPS of $2.40. Revenue declined modestly year-over-year while gross profit, operating income and operating cash flow improved,…

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