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Knife River (KNF) Is Down 12.0% After Q2 Revenue Beat But Profit Miss - What's Changed

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) stock price, news, quote and history

This Yahoo Finance page provides comprehensive financial information for James Hardie Industries plc (JHX), including real-time stock quotes, historical data, news, and analyst insights. The company, a manufacturer of fiber cement and related building materials, recently announced its preliminary Q1 FY27 results, exceeding prior …

Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Linde (LIN) and Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)

RBC Capital analysts have provided ratings for Linde (LIN) and Martin Marietta Materials (MLM). Arun Viswanathan maintained a Buy rating for Linde with a price target of $553.00, while Anthony Codling maintained a Hold rating for Martin Marietta Materials with a target of $610.00. …

Martin Marietta (NYSE: MLM) CFO reports tax-related share withholding

Martin Marietta Materials SVP and CFO Michael J. Petro reported a Form 4 transaction where 368 shares of common stock were withheld on August 3, 2026, at $542.27 per share to cover a tax obligation or exercise price. Following this transaction, Petro directly owns …

How Investors May Respond To Knife River (KNF) Mixed Q2 2026 Results And New Revenue Outlook

Knife River (KNF) Stock Drops As Margin Squeeze Dents Earnings

Can Tecnoglass Offset Tariff Pressure Without Sacrificing Growth?

Tecnoglass Inc. faces a significant challenge in maintaining profitability and growth due to a new 10% U.S. tariff on aluminum window imports, alongside elevated aluminum costs and an unfavorable Colombian peso. The company plans to counteract these pressures through price increases, operational efficiencies, and …

Parksite Expanding Exterior Portfolio With Hardie® Siding & Trim

Parksite announced it will begin distributing Hardie® Siding & Trim, expanding its offering to include the complete James Hardie product portfolio. This addition means Parksite now provides Hardie® Siding & Trim alongside existing AZEK® Exteriors and TimberTech® Decking & Railing, making a comprehensive outdoor …

Martin Marietta Materials promotes Michael J. Petro to Chief Financial Officer

Martin Marietta Materials has promoted Michael J. Petro to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 4, 2026. This promotion includes a base salary of $750,000, a target annual incentive of 100% of his base salary, and a target long-term incentive of …

Earnings call transcript: Knife River misses Q2 2026 profit view, shares fall

Knife River Corp. reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.77 per share, significantly missing the $1.75 forecast, despite revenue increasing 13% to $938.6 million. The company's shares fell over 10% in premarket trading. Management attributed the profit miss to approximately $24 million in external headwinds, …

Aggregate shipments, pricing help lift Knife River in Q2

Knife River Corp. reported a 13% increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching $938.6 million, driven by strong aggregate shipments and pricing. Despite a slight 1% dip in adjusted EBITDA, the company saw a 13.7% rise in aggregate sales volumes and a 3.2% increase in average …

Vulcan Materials (VMC) On Strong Earnings And The Case For A Higher Valuation

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased sales and net income, leading to a 5.6% stock jump. While short-term performance shows a slight dip, the company's 5-year return is robust, and analysts consider it undervalued at $328.81 per share due …

2 Reasons to Like VMC (and 1 Not So Much)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has seen its stock price drop by 8.2% over the past six months, despite the S&P 500 climbing by 11.8%. The company shows strong positive attributes including impressive 10.6% compounded annual revenue growth over the last five years and an increasing …

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM) rose 2.50% to $555.82 on Tuesday, outperforming the broader market. This gain occurred on a strong trading day where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw significant increases. This marks the second consecutive …

Should Investors Buy Tecnoglass for Growth Despite Margin Pressure?

Tecnoglass (TGLS) presents a credible growth case driven by a record backlog and geographic expansion, yet faces near-term challenges from tariffs and aluminum inflation impacting margins. While the company's valuation appears attractive after a recent pullback and it boasts a strong balance sheet, its …

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against James Hardie Industries plc

A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:JHX) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between May 20, 2025, and August 18, 2025. The lawsuit alleges that the company made false statements and concealed the deteriorating primary consumer demand …

Knife River (NYSE:KNF) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.36 EPS

Knife River Corporation has released its quarterly earnings report (Form 10-Q) for the period ending June 30, 2026. The report details the company's financial performance, including revenue increases in construction materials and contracting services, particularly driven by acquisitions and favorable weather conditions. Despite the …

Knife River (NYSE:KNF) Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss

Eagle Materials Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on October 13, 2026

Eagle Materials Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. This dividend is payable on October 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 14, 2026. The announcement was made by the company's Board of Directors.

Does Strong Q2, Higher Dividend And Buybacks Change The Bull Case For CRH (CRH)?

CRH plc reported strong Q2 and half-year 2026 results, with increased revenue and net income, reaffirmed full-year guidance, and a raised quarterly dividend. The company also continued its share repurchase program, buying back over US$5.89 billion worth of shares since March 2023. This performance …

Eagle Materials Inc Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 (NYSE:EXP)

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on October 13 to shareholders of record on September 14. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.00 and a yield of approximately 0.5%, with a low payout ratio of 6.5%. …

Knife River contracting backlog climbs to $1.2 billion in Q2

Knife River Corporation announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting a 13% year-over-year revenue growth and a 20% increase in contracting services revenue. The company's contracting services backlog reached $1.2 billion, leading to raised full-year 2026 guidance for revenue and aggregate volumes. Despite headwinds …

Analysts Are Bullish on Top Materials Stocks: Clariant AG (CLZNF), CRH plc (CRH)

Analysts are showing bullish sentiment towards two top materials stocks: Clariant AG (CLZNF) and CRH plc (CRH). Barclays upgraded Clariant AG to a Buy rating with a CHF11.50 price target, while Citi maintained a Buy rating on CRH plc with a $122.00 price target, …

Knife River (KNF) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Knife River (KNF) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates

Knife River (KNF) Earnings Date and Reports 2026 $KNF

Should Eagle Materials’ Softer Earnings, Steady Dividend and New Shareholder Powers Require Action From EXP Investors?

Knife River in the spotlight as earnings test acquisition gains

Knife River Corp. is poised to report its second-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting a significant turnaround to $1.75 per share, driven by seasonal construction demand and recent acquisitions. The report will assess the success of three 2026 acquisitions and the company's ability to maintain …

Citi Maintains Martin Marietta Materials(MLM.US) With Buy Rating, Cuts Target Price to $690

Citi has reiterated its Buy rating on Martin Marietta Materials (MLM.US) but has lowered the target price to $690 from $700. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook from the analyst firm while maintaining a positive investment stance on the company.

Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) grants director stock options and restricted shares

Eagle Materials Inc. director Michael R. Nicolais was granted 1,341 non-qualified stock options and 1,549 shares of restricted common stock on July 30, 2026. The stock options are exercisable at $205.48 per share from July 30, 2027, to July 30, 2036, while the restrictions …

Eagle Materials Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.25 a Share, Payable Oct. 13 to Stockholders of Record Sept. 14

Eagle Materials Inc. announced that it is maintaining its quarterly dividend at $0.25 per share. This dividend will be payable on October 13 to stockholders who are on record as of September 14. The announcement was made on August 3, 2026.

Capstone Holding Extends Maturity of $3.27 Million Convertible Note to Aug. 29, 2026

Capstone Holding has extended the maturity of a $3.27 million senior secured convertible note by one month to August 29, 2026, through a First Amendment with an institutional investor. This amendment, signed on July 29, 2026, aims to provide short-term financial flexibility for the …

Eagle Materials Inc (NYSE: EXP) awards director 1,400 restricted shares

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) director Richard Beckwitt was awarded 1,400 restricted shares of common stock on July 30, 2026, with restrictions set to lapse on July 30, 2027. This grant, valued at $0.00 per share, increases his direct holdings to 26,801 shares. The …

Vulcan Materials wins decision against Mexican government - Birmingham Business Journal

Vulcan Materials Co. has secured a favorable decision in its long-standing dispute with the Mexican government regarding international trade rules. The arbitration stemmed from Mexico's shutdown of Vulcan's quarrying operations in the country and a breach of agreement. This win marks a significant development …

James Hardie’s 25% quarter stands apart from weak Building Materials breadth

JHX slipped 0.9% for the week, but the ADR remains above its weekly Trend Line with a six-week active streak and the strongest 12-week return in its Building Materials group.

Vulcan Materials Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) rallied 5.59% to $283.59 on Monday, outperforming the broader market. The S&P 500 Index rose 1.48% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.32% on the same trading day. This rise ended a three-day losing streak for Vulcan …