- The U.S. has a $282 billion trade surplus you’ve never heard of — and it’s at risk
Apr 19, 2026
Last December, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer declared 2025 the “Year of the Tariff.” His continued leadership can make 2026 the “Year of Digital Trade.” There could be no better investment in U.S. economic and national security.
When Caterpillar provides cloud-based equipment diagnostic services to a mining company in Australia, that’s digital trade. When Midwest farmers use John Deere’s AI-powered precision agriculture platform to sell precision-harvested grain to customers in Japan, that’s digital trade. And when people use Zoom to do business across borders — whether it’s Coursera serving students in India, Cleveland Clinic doctors providing cardiac care to patients in the Middle East, or American Woodmark selling U.S.-made cabinets to global customers — that’s digital trade.
Digital trade helps American companies and workers reach the 96 percent of the world’s consumers who live outside our borders. Our $282 billion trade surplus in digitally delivered services is testament to that. Counterintuitively, digital trade’s greatest impacts fall outside the tech sector entirely — in manufacturing, agriculture, health care, financial services, and entertainment. And it’s a game changer for small businesses, allowing them to advertise, execute payments, and manage customs clearance with the sophistication of large corporations. At a time when we are looking to increase affordability, boost manufacturing, and create good middle-class jobs, digital trade is a no-brainer.
It gets better. By reinforcing our economic strength, digital trade underwrites our technological leadership and enhances our national security. U.S. firms that do more business abroad can invest more in cutting-edge R&D at home — for example in advanced semiconductors, hypersonic materials, and synthetic biology. In addition, U.S. government support for digital trade helps prevent other governments from forcing American companies to share their valuable intellectual property (IP). Finally, cross-border data flows allow industry and government to better share information about — and thereby prevent — suspected terrorist financial activity, cyberattacks, or supply chain disruptions.
For decades, the United States was an unflinching champion for strong digital trade rules. This leadership helped U.S. companies compete in overseas markets, even as many governments pressed them to use local data centers or transfer their IP as a condition of doing business. In October 2023, however, the Biden Administration withdrew U.S. support at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for three core digital trade principles: (1) free cross-border data flows; (2) prohibitions on “data localization” requirements; and (3) protections against forced source code disclosure. This well-intentioned but shortsighted decision allowed many countries to further restrict digital trade.
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The Trump Administration and Congress should take the following bold, bipartisan, and urgent steps to restore strong U.S. leadership on digital trade:
First, reassert U.S. leadership. The Administration should publicly re-adopt the longstanding U.S. position supporting core digital trade protections. Doing so would send a powerful message that the United States intends to write the rules of digital trade and stand by U.S. companies and workers as they compete internationally.
Second, take bipartisan Congressional action. Several Members of Congress have been staunchly bipartisan in pushing for strong digital trade rules. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Darin LaHood (R-IL) have co-chaired the House Digital Trade Caucus for years, working together to combat unfair digital trade practices. Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) recently introduced the Digital Trade Promotion Act, which would empower the President to negotiate high-standard digital trade agreements. Congress should move swiftly to pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk.
Third, pursue “gold standard” digital trade agreements. The first Trump Administration made important progress on digital trade, concluding high-standard agreements with Japan, Canada, and Mexico. The second Trump Administration should move immediately to negotiate pacts with additional allies and partners, such as Australia, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
Finally, combat unfair digital trade practices. The United States should more forcefully deter other countries from restricting digital trade. This includes threatening the use of U.S. trade laws to resist the digital services taxes (DSTs) that countries such as Canada, France, and India have imposed on U.S. tech firms. It also includes making the WTO “moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions” permanent, so that U.S. companies have certainty that their digital exports will not be taxed when they cross borders.
Digital trade is essential to our economic competitiveness, technological leadership, and national security. The time to reclaim U.S. leadership in setting the global agenda is now.
The opinions expressed in Fortune.com commentary pieces are solely the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of Fortune.
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- How The Story Around American Woodmark (AMWD) Is Shifting With Neutral Ratings And Merger Risks
Apr 12, 2026
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American Woodmark is back in focus as analysts fine tune their price targets around a fair value view that sits close to US$59. With Neutral ratings clustered in a relatively tight US$54 to US$60 range, the current setup reflects a view that both upside and downside are now more evenly balanced, especially with the pending MasterBrand acquisition in mind. Read on to see what is driving this recalibrated stance and how you can track the key signposts as the story evolves.
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What Wall Street Has Been Saying
🐂 Bullish Takeaways
Baird keeps a Neutral rating but lifts its price target to US$60 from US$57, which lines up close to the current fair value view around US$59 and signals that analysts see the shares as more fairly valued than previously. Zelman moves from Underperform to Neutral with a US$54 target, which reduces downside skew in its view and suggests the firm now sees the risk and reward profile as more balanced.
🐻 Bearish Takeaways
Baird steps down from Outperform to Neutral, highlighting that, with the MasterBrand acquisition pending, the story no longer screens as clearly mispriced and that execution and integration will be key watchpoints for investors. The tight US$54 to US$60 target range from both Baird and Zelman points to limited conviction in potential upside at current levels, with much of the focus shifting to how American Woodmark delivers on the acquisition and ongoing operations.
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What's in the News
American Woodmark reported no share repurchases under its existing buyback program between November 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026, with activity of 0 shares for US$0m in that period. Under the authorization announced on November 26, 2024, the company has so far repurchased 337,246 shares, equal to 2.28% of its shares, for a total of US$19.64m. The recent pause in buyback activity follows earlier repurchases under the same program, providing a clearer view of how much of the authorization has already been used.
How This Changes the Fair Value For American Woodmark
Fair value is held steady at about US$59.0. Revenue growth is kept at about a 2.55% decline. Net profit margin is left at roughly 4.64%. Future P/E is set at about 17.09x, compared with 16.99x previously. The discount rate is now about 10.57%, compared with 10.35% previously.
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Narratives link a company’s business story to a financial forecast and fair value, so you can see how assumptions, risks, and catalysts fit together. They refresh as new data, deals, and analyst views come through.
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How the pending MasterBrand merger could deliver around US$90m of cost synergies by year 3 through procurement, manufacturing, and network optimization. The impact of U.S. housing cycles, competitive pressures, and sustainability demands on American Woodmark’s core kitchen, bath, and home organization business. The risk that investors may be overestimating a housing recovery and underestimating integration hurdles, margin pressures, and the cost of meeting stricter ESG and sustainability expectations.
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- Richard Pzena's Strategic Acquisition of American Woodmark Corp Shares
Apr 8, 2026 · gurufocus.com
On March 31, 2026, Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio) executed a notable transaction involving American Woodmark Corp (AMWD). This transaction saw the addition o
- Home Construction Materials Q4 Earnings: Trex (NYSE:TREX) is the Best in the Biz
Apr 3, 2026
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the home construction materials industry, including Trex (NYSE:TREX) and its peers.
Traditionally, home construction materials companies have built economic moats with expertise in specialized areas, brand recognition, and strong relationships with contractors. More recently, advances to address labor availability and job site productivity have spurred innovation that is driving incremental demand. However, these companies are at the whim of residential construction volumes, which tend to be cyclical and can be impacted heavily by economic factors such as interest rates. Additionally, the costs of raw materials can be driven by a myriad of worldwide factors and greatly influence the profitability of home construction materials companies.
The 12 home construction materials stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.
Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 22% since the latest earnings results.
Best Q4: Trex (NYSE:TREX)
Addressing the demand for aesthetically-pleasing and unique outdoor living spaces, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) makes wood-alternative decking, railing, and patio furniture.
Trex reported revenues of $161.1 million, down 3.9% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 11.3%. Overall, it was a stunning quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.Trex Total Revenue
Trex achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat of the whole group. Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street’s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts’ consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 14.2% since reporting and currently trades at $35.58.
Is now the time to buy Trex? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Quanex (NYSE:NX)
Starting in the seamless tube industry, Quanex (NYSE:NX) manufactures building products like window, door, kitchen, and bath cabinet components.
Quanex reported revenues of $409.1 million, up 2.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 0.9%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.Quanex Total Revenue
Although it had a fine quarter compared its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 7.1% since reporting. It currently trades at $17.46.
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Weakest Q4: Fortune Brands (NYSE:FBIN)
Targeting a wide customer base of residential and commercial customers, Fortune Brands (NYSE:FBIN) makes plumbing, security, and outdoor living products.
Fortune Brands reported revenues of $1.08 billion, down 2.4% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 5.5%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted full-year EPS guidance missing analysts’ expectations significantly and a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.
As expected, the stock is down 39.4% since the results and currently trades at $37.77.
Read our full analysis of Fortune Brands’s results here.
JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD)
Founded in the 1960s as a general wood-making company, JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD) manufactures doors, windows, and other related building products.
JELD-WEN reported revenues of $802 million, down 10.5% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 7.6%. More broadly, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but full-year EBITDA guidance missing analysts’ expectations significantly.
The stock is down 45.5% since reporting and currently trades at $1.15.
Read our full, actionable report on JELD-WEN here, it’s free.
American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD)
Starting as a small millwork shop, American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD) is a cabinet manufacturing company that helps customers from inspiration to installation.
American Woodmark reported revenues of $324.3 million, down 18.4% year on year. This print came in 9.8% below analysts' expectations. It was a softer quarter as it also produced a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and adjusted operating income estimates.
American Woodmark had the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 26.3% since reporting and currently trades at $38.28.
Read our full, actionable report on American Woodmark here, it’s free.
Market Update
Late in 2025 into early 2026, there was hand wringing around artificial intelligence. For software companies, the fear was that AI would erode pricing power and compress margins as new tools made it easier to replicate what once required expensive enterprise platforms. Crypto investors had their own version of the same anxiety: if AI agents could trade, allocate capital, and manage wallets autonomously, what exactly was the long-term value of today’s crypto infrastructure?
These concerns triggered a noticeable rotation away from these sectors and into safer havens. But markets rarely dwell on one narrative for long. Spring 2026 came, and the focus shifted abruptly from technological disruption to geopolitical risk. The US’ conflict with Iran became the dominant driver of market psychology, and when geopolitics takes center stage, the script changes quickly. Investors stop debating growth rates and start worrying about oil supply, inflation, and global stability.
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- American Woodmark, Resideo, Hertz, THOR Industries, and DXP Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
Mar 24, 2026
What Happened?
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Trump administration postponed military action against Iran's following 'very good and productive' talks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average responded with a significant jump as the news sent a wave of optimism through trading floors. This type of broad market rally is often led by cyclical sectors, such as industrials, which are sensitive to global economic stability. Companies like construction equipment firm Caterpillar and manufacturing conglomerate 3M, which have large international operations, were among the top performers. A decrease in geopolitical risk can lead to lower oil prices and a more stable outlook for global trade and large-scale projects, directly benefiting these firms.
The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.
Among others, the following stocks were impacted:
Home Construction Materials company American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD) jumped 8.5%. Is now the time to buy American Woodmark? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Building Materials company Resideo (NYSE:REZI) jumped 7%. Is now the time to buy Resideo? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Ground Transportation company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) jumped 6.7%. Is now the time to buy Hertz? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Automobile Manufacturing company THOR Industries (NYSE:THO) jumped 6.7%. Is now the time to buy THOR Industries? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Maintenance and Repair Distributors company DXP (NASDAQ:DXPE) jumped 7.7%. Is now the time to buy DXP? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
Zooming In On American Woodmark (AMWD)
American Woodmark’s shares are quite volatile and have had 15 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 14 days ago when the stock dropped 6.3% on the news that oil prices surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude prices soared past $110 a barrel for the first time since 2022 as the conflict threatens oil production and key shipping routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption reportedly halted over 20 million barrels of oil per day. For the industrial sector, which includes manufacturing, transportation, and construction companies, higher oil prices translate directly into increased operational costs. Elevated fuel and energy expenses can shrink profit margins and signal a potential slowdown in economic activity, weighing heavily on investor sentiment for cyclical stocks.
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American Woodmark is down 26.2% since the beginning of the year, and at $40.56 per share, it is trading 41.8% below its 52-week high of $69.64 from September 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of American Woodmark’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at only $446.26.
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- 3 Cash-Producing Stocks with Warning Signs
Mar 16, 2026
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Luckily for you, we built StockStory to help you separate the good from the bad. That said, here are three cash-producing companies that don’t make the cut and some better opportunities instead.
American Eagle (AEO)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 3.8%
With a heavy focus on denim, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is a specialty retailer offering an assortment of apparel and accessories to young adults.
Why Are We Cautious About AEO?
Lack of new stores puts a ceiling on its growth and reflects a focus on optimizing sales at existing locations Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last year as its operating margin fell by 3.9 percentage points Low returns on capital reflect management’s struggle to allocate funds effectively, and its shrinking returns suggest its past profit sources are losing steam
American Eagle’s stock price of $17.57 implies a valuation ratio of 9.9x forward P/E. If you’re considering AEO for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
American Woodmark (AMWD)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 2.4%
Starting as a small millwork shop, American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD) is a cabinet manufacturing company that helps customers from inspiration to installation.
Why Is AMWD Risky?
Annual sales declines of 1.8% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle Projected sales decline of 8.6% over the next 12 months indicates demand will continue deteriorating Earnings per share have contracted by 9.9% annually over the last five years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
American Woodmark is trading at $39.50 per share, or 25.7x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why AMWD doesn’t pass our bar.
LeMaitre (LMAT)
Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 29.8%
Founded in 1983 and named after a pioneering vascular surgeon, LeMaitre Vascular (NASDAQGM:LMAT) develops and manufactures specialized medical devices used by vascular surgeons to treat peripheral vascular disease and other circulatory conditions.
Why Are We Hesitant About LMAT?
Revenue base of $249.6 million puts it at a disadvantage compared to larger competitors exhibiting economies of scale
At $105.84 per share, LeMaitre trades at 36.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including LMAT in your portfolio, it’s free.
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- 1 Profitable Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Turn Down
Mar 13, 2026
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
A business making money today isn’t necessarily a winner, which is why we analyze companies across multiple dimensions at StockStory. That said, here is one profitable company that generates reliable profits without sacrificing growth and two best left off your watchlist.
Two Stocks to Sell:
Kadant (KAI)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 14.9%
Headquartered in Massachusetts, Kadant (NYSE:KAI) is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide.
Why Are We Wary of KAI?
4.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was slower than its industrials peers Earnings per share fell by 3.9% annually over the last two years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable Shrinking returns on capital suggest that increasing competition is eating into the company’s profitability
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American Woodmark (AMWD)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 1.9%
Starting as a small millwork shop, American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD) is a cabinet manufacturing company that helps customers from inspiration to installation.
Why Do We Avoid AMWD?
Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 1.8% annually over the last five years Forecasted revenue decline of 8.6% for the upcoming 12 months implies demand will fall even further Earnings per share have contracted by 9.9% annually over the last five years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance
American Woodmark’s stock price of $39.14 implies a valuation ratio of 26.8x forward P/E. If you’re considering AMWD for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.
One Stock to Watch:
Domino's (DPZ)
Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 19.3%
Founded by two brothers in Michigan, Domino’s (NYSE:DPZ) is a globally recognized pizza chain known for its creative marketing and fast delivery.
Why Does DPZ Stand Out?
Aggressive strategy of rolling out new restaurants to gobble up whitespace is prudent given its same-store sales growth Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 19% operating margin Free cash flow margin jumped by 2.7 percentage points over the last year, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends
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- Titan International, American Woodmark, RXO, JELD-WEN, and LGI Homes Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
Mar 9, 2026
What Happened?
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after oil prices surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude prices soared past $110 a barrel for the first time since 2022 as the conflict threatens oil production and key shipping routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz.
The disruption reportedly halted over 20 million barrels of oil per day. For the industrial sector, which includes manufacturing, transportation, and construction companies, higher oil prices translate directly into increased operational costs. Elevated fuel and energy expenses can shrink profit margins and signal a potential slowdown in economic activity, weighing heavily on investor sentiment for cyclical stocks.
The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.
Among others, the following stocks were impacted:
Agricultural Machinery company Titan International (NYSE:TWI) fell 6.2%. Is now the time to buy Titan International? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Home Construction Materials company American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD) fell 6.3%. Is now the time to buy American Woodmark? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Ground Transportation company RXO (NYSE:RXO) fell 6.1%. Is now the time to buy RXO? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Home Construction Materials company JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD) fell 9%. Is now the time to buy JELD-WEN? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. Home Builders company LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) fell 6.4%. Is now the time to buy LGI Homes? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
Zooming In On JELD-WEN (JELD)
JELD-WEN’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 55 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 4 days ago when the stock dropped 7.7% on the news that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated, sent oil prices soaring and reignited inflation concerns.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 1,000 points as the conflict involving the U.S. and Iran disrupted global energy markets, particularly through crucial shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. A barrel of Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose toward $85, stoking fears of a new wave of inflation. This spike in energy costs puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position, as it may complicate future monetary policy decisions and delay potential interest rate cuts. The broad-based sell-off hit multiple sectors, with airline and retail stocks falling sharply on concerns of higher fuel costs and reduced consumer spending power.
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JELD-WEN is down 32.1% since the beginning of the year, and at $1.69 per share, it is trading 75.1% below its 52-week high of $6.76 from September 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JELD-WEN’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $60.57.
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- American Woodmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
Feb 26, 2026 · businesswire.com
WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AMWD #AMWD--American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) (“American Woodmark,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) today announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2026. “Demand trends were once again challenging in both the new construction and remodel markets with new construction softening throughout the quarter. We delivered Adjusted EBITDA margins of 6.7% for the third fiscal quarter, as lower volumes impacted fixed cost absorption,” said Scott.
- AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
Feb 26, 2026
WINCHESTER, VA.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AMWD #AMWD--AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION (NASDAQ: AMWD) (“AMERICAN WOODMARK,” “THE COMPANY,” “WE,” “OUR,” OR “US”) TODAY ANNOUNCED RESULTS FOR ITS THIRD FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 31, 2026. “DEMAND TRENDS WERE ONCE AGAIN CHALLENGING IN BOTH THE NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODEL MARKETS WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION SOFTENING THROUGHOUT THE QUARTER. WE DELIVERED ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGINS OF 6.7% FOR THE THIRD FISCAL QUARTER, AS LOWER VOLUMES IMPACTED FIXED COST ABSORPTION,” SAID SCOTT.
