Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Stock Price & Analysis
Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) closed at USD 20.65 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.56% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 19.94; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 19.72–21.21 on volume of 495,588 shares. Market capitalization is $946.31M, with a 52-week range of USD 11.04–23.33 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
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Key facts (NX)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 31, 2026): revenue $1.86B, net income $45.4M (2.4% margin), free cash flow $90.8M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.9x (avg 21.5x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 7.3x, net debt $575M.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold NX (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 26 (range 23–30).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +37.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +6.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-09-03, EPS estimate USD 0.79, revenue estimate $501M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (NX)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.07B | $1.22B | $1.13B | $1.28B | $1.84B | $1.86B |
| Gross profit | $241M | $268M | $278M | $306M | $499M | — |
| Operating income | $81.9M | $111M | $111M | $54.8M | -$194M | $111M |
| Net income | $57.0M | $88.3M | $82.5M | $33.1M | -$251M | $45.4M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.70 | $2.66 | $2.50 | $0.90 | -$5.43 | — |
| Free cash flow | $54.6M | $64.8M | $110M | $51.7M | $102M | $90.8M |
| Gross margin | 22.4% | 22.0% | 24.5% | 23.9% | 27.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 7.6% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% | -10.6% | 6.0% |
| Net margin | 5.3% | 7.2% | 7.3% | 2.6% | -13.6% | 2.4% |
| Revenue growth | +25.9% | +13.9% | -7.4% | +13.0% | +43.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $40.1M | $55.1M | $58.5M | $97.7M | $76.0M | — |
| Total debt | $53.5M | $32.2M | $70.0M | $777M | $704M | — |
Fiscal years end Oct. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 31, 2026) (NX)
P/E 20.9x · P/S 0.5x · EV/EBITDA 7.3x · EV/Sales 0.8x · P/FCF 10.4x · P/B 1.3x · FCF yield 9.60% · Earnings yield 4.79% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.54% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.51% · Net debt $575M · EV $1.52B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Oct 2024 32.2x, Oct 2023 10.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (NX)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold NX. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $8.8M | Reduced -2.0% |
Analysts (NX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 26 (low 23, high 30).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | StoneX | Reiterated | Buy | $28 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +37.9% | +6.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +38.0% | +1.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.3% | 47.0% |
| Max drawdown | -31.3% (Feb 2026→Jun 2026) | -68.1% (Mar 2024→Nov 2025) |
NX revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jul 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Solutions | $220.9M | 44.0% | -2.7% |
| Extruded Solutions | $179.3M | 35.7% | +2.8% |
| Custom Solutions | $111.0M | 22.1% | +8.5% |
| Total revenue | $501.8M | 100% | — |
NX revenue by product line (quarter ended Jul 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window & Door Hardware | $133.0M | 26.5% | -10.3% |
| Screens | $85.8M | 17.1% | +11.7% |
| Window Profiles | $75.7M | 15.1% | -1.4% |
| Spacers | $60.0M | 12.0% | +8.7% |
| Wood Solutions | $59.3M | 11.8% | +11.0% |
| Access Solutions | $29.5M | 5.9% | +7.7% |
| Mixing Solution | $22.2M | 4.4% | +3.5% |
| Seals & Gaskets | $20.2M | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Solar | $5.4M | 1.1% | +2.4% |
| Product Type Other | $5.1M | 1.0% | +65.9% |
| Flashing Tape | $2.8M | 0.6% | -7.1% |
| Other Hardware Solutions | $2.1M | 0.4% | +2.5% |
| Total revenue | $501.8M | 100% | — |
NX revenue by region (fiscal year ended Oct 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.25B | 67.9% | +34.7% |
| Europe | $450.4M | 24.5% | +66.1% |
| Canada | $66.0M | 3.6% | +86.9% |
| Asia | $58.8M | 3.2% | +144.3% |
| Other Foreign Countries | $14.3M | 0.8% | -30.0% |
| Total revenue | $1.84B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
NX customer concentration
In the period ended Oct 31, 2025, a single direct customer accounted for 10% of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Dec 12, 2025. The company does not name it.
NX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $0.79 | $0.75 | +4.7% | $500.7M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $-0.03 | $0.02 | -250.0% | $408.2M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Oct 2026) | $1.82 | $1.65 | +10.2% | $1.87B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Oct 2027) | $1.97 | $2.10 | -6.2% | $1.88B | 4 |
NX options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 60.8% | ±13.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 61.2% | ±19.0% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 56.9% | ±27.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 55.2% | ±33.9% |
30-day implied volatility 50.2% vs 37.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.86. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC)
| Price | USD 20.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.56% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 19.94 |
| Open | USD 19.7 |
| Day Range | USD 19.72 – 21.21 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.04 – 23.33 |
| Volume | 495,588 shares |
| Market Cap | $946.31M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NX)
Nexqual's technical model rates NX "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.72 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 19.85) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NX)
Wall Street analysts rate NX "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 26 (range USD 23–30), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 26 |
| High Target | USD 30 |
| Low Target | USD 23 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (NX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.79 |
| Revenue Estimate | $500.69M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.66 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.25 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD -0.01 vs est -0.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.83 vs est 0.52 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NX)
| Total Revenue | $1.86B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.30% |
| Gross Margin | +26.59% |
| Operating Margin | +9.26% |
| Profit Margin | +2.43% |
| ROE | +6.20% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.13 |
| Current Ratio | 2.23 |
| Total Cash | $62.09M |
| Total Debt | $842.48M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $90.81M (4.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NX)
Nexqual rates Quanex Building Products Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +44% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 9% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $62M cash and investments vs $637M debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $91M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), slim 4.9% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 3.5% |
Ownership (NX)
| Insider Ownership | +1.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +117.22% |
| Shares Outstanding | 45.83M |
| Float | 39.30M |
| Short % of Float | +8.79% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Leadership (NX)
Quanex Building Products Corporation is led by George L. Wilson, President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | George L. Wilson |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer | Scott Michael Zuehlke |
| Vice President of Operations Excellence | Jessica L. Navascues |
| President of Extruded Solutions | Chris Alderson |
| President of Custom Solutions (Wood) | John Sleva |
Major Backers & Investors (NX)
Notable institutional backers of Quanex Building Products Corporation include Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, TPG GP A, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 5.97% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 5.2% |
| TPG GP A, LLC | 4.48% |
| American Century ETF Trust-Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 3.97% |
| Systematic Financial Management, L.P. | 3.96% |
| Deprince, Race & Zollo, Inc. | 3.84% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.95% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.68% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.46% |
| State Street | 3.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
From Quanex Building Products Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-12-12)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Although we hold numerous patents, the proprietary process technology that has been developed is also considered a source of competitive advantage.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Compliance with, or liabilities under, existing or future environmental laws and regulations could significantly increase our costs of doing business.
- We are subject to various existing and contemplated laws, regulations and government initiatives that may materially impact the demand for our products, our profitability or our costs of doing business.
- We are subject to data security and privacy risks that could negatively affect our results or operations.
- Our operations outside the U.S. require us to comply with a number of U.S. and international anti-corruption regulations, violations of which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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