Boise Cascade Q2 Earnings Beat, Guides Q3 EBITDA $82–$114M; Trex Loss Offset by James Hardie Deal
BCC sits 30% above its 52-week low of $65 on light trading volume (0.3× avg).
Summary
Boise Cascade reported Q2 EPS of $1.63, guided Q3 EBITDA to $82–$114M, and disclosed the loss of its Trex distribution relationship (9% of revenue) alongside a new exclusive deal with James Hardie.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BCC
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Q2 Earnings Beat
Q2 EPS of $1.63 on sales of $1.8B, slightly above the $1.64 consensus. Net income was $57.3M, down from $62.0M a year ago due to higher costs and lower EWP prices.
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Q3 EBITDA Guidance
Management guided Q3 2026 EBITDA to a range of $82–$114M, providing a concrete near-term outlook amid uneven housing demand.
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Trex Termination & James Hardie Deal
Trex terminated its distribution relationship (9% of revenue) effective August 12, 2026. Boise Cascade simultaneously signed a 10-year exclusive national distribution agreement with James Hardie, replacing Trex decking with TimberTech.
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Aggressive Share Repurchases
Repurchased 1.4M shares for $108.3M in H1 2026 at an average price of $77.08. $130.4M remains under the current authorization.
Analysis · BCC · Trade & Services
Boise Cascade delivered Q2 EPS of $1.63, slightly ahead of the $1.64 consensus, on sales of $1.8B. More importantly, the company issued Q3 EBITDA guidance of $82–$114M, providing a concrete near-term outlook. The quarter was overshadowed by two subsequent events: Trex terminated its distribution relationship (9% of revenue), but Boise Cascade immediately signed a 10-year exclusive national distribution agreement with James Hardie, replacing the lost decking line with TimberTech. The net impact is uncertain, but the swift replacement mitigates the blow. The company also repurchased $108M in stock during H1 and raised its dividend 5% to $0.23, signaling confidence in cash generation despite a softer housing market.
At the time of this filing, BCC was trading at $84.55 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3B. The 52-week trading range was $65.00 to $91.97. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.