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Janus International Group — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenues were $213.1 million for the quarter, a 2.8% decrease year-over-year compared to $219.3 million.
    • Net loss was $13.3 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, compared to net income of $15.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
    • Adjusted Net Income was $10.8 million, with Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.08.
    • Adjusted EBITDA was $34.0 million, down 22.0% year-over-year from $43.6 million.
    • Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 16.0%, a decrease of approximately 390 basis points year-over-year.
    • Operating cash flow for the nine months ended October 3, 2026, was $94.6 million.
    • Free cash flow for the nine months ended October 3, 2026, was $86.5 million.
    • Free cash flow conversion of Adjusted Net Income for the trailing twelve-month period ended October 3, 2026, was 203%.
    • Net Leverage was 2.9x as of October 3, 2026.
    • Gross profit was $70.5 million for the quarter, down from $85.7 million in the prior year period.
    • Operating expenses were $76.0 million for the quarter, including an $18.3 million impairment of goodwill and intangible assets.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Full-year 2026 Total Revenue guidance is updated to a range of $855 million to $865 million, representing a midpoint decline of 2.7% year-over-year.
    • Full-year 2026 Inorganic Revenue guidance is updated to a range of $55 million to $60 million.
    • Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is updated to a range of $127 million to $133 million, representing a midpoint decline of 22.7% year-over-year.
    • Management noted that market conditions remained dynamic with activity levels softer than anticipated.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Total Self-Storage revenues decreased 5.0% year-over-year.
    • Self-Storage New Construction revenues decreased 1.6% year-over-year to $95.7 million.
    • Self-Storage R3 revenues decreased 10.6% year-over-year to $51.2 million.
    • Commercial and Other revenues increased 2.3% year-over-year to $66.2 million.
    • The acquisition of Kiwi II Construction contributed $10.7 million to the New Construction sales channel.
    • Nokē Smart Entry System connected devices totaled 524,000 at quarter end, up 19.4% year-over-year.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The self-storage industry remains highly competitive.
    • Management cited general economic conditions, including capital and credit markets, inflation, supply chain constraints, and geopolitical conflicts as potential risks.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Risks include the potential inability to successfully integrate and develop Kiwi II Construction into operations.
    • Risks include the inability to realize expected benefits and efficiencies from cost-savings initiatives and restructuring activities.
    • Risks include the possibility that the demand outlook for products may not be as strong as anticipated.
    • Risks include litigation, complaints, adverse publicity, and cyber incidents.
    • Risks include fluctuations in interest rates and changes in consumer practices due to slower economic growth.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Ramey Jackson stated that while long-term fundamentals remain intact, the company is taking actions to align its operating structure with current demand, improve efficiency, and strengthen the business.
    • Management emphasized maintaining financial flexibility to create long-term shareholder value.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The Company completed a voluntary prepayment of $30.0 million towards its First Lien Term Loan during the quarter.
    • The Company repurchased approximately 5.0 million shares of common stock for a total of $25.3 million (including commissions and excise taxes) during the quarter.
    • Year-to-date, the Company repurchased approximately 8.2 million shares of common stock for a total of $42.9 million (including commissions and excise taxes).
    • The Company recorded an $18.3 million impairment of goodwill and intangible assets related to the write-down of goodwill at BETCO and Kiwi II reporting units and the write-down of certain indefinite-lived tradenames.
    • The Company recorded $5.5 million in restructuring charges for the nine-month period, consisting of facility relocations, severance and hiring costs, and strategic business assessment projects.
Company
JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment