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Company Performance - GMS reported quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.39 per share, and down from $1.60 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -33.81% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.26 billion for the quarter ended January 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.44%, and unchanged from year-ago revenues [2] - Over the last four quarters, GMS has not surpassed consensus EPS estimates and has topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Stock Performance - GMS shares have declined approximately 7.1% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of -0.7% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current Zacks Rank for GMS is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $1.87 on revenues of $1.41 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.26 on revenues of $5.62 billion [7] - The outlook for the Building Products - Retail industry, where GMS operates, is currently in the bottom 12% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q3 fiscal 2025 were $1.3 billion, a slight increase of 0.2%, while organic net sales decreased by 6.7%[4] - The company reported a net loss of $21.4 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $51.9 million, or $1.28 per diluted share in the prior year[9] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $35.0 million, or 27.3%, to $93.0 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.4% compared to 10.2% in Q3 fiscal 2024[10] - Gross profit was $393.1 million, down $21.6 million from the prior year, with a gross margin of 31.2%, a decrease of 180 basis points year-over-year[5] - Operating income for the three months ended January 31, 2025, was $4.8 million, significantly lower than $86.2 million in the same period last year, indicating a decline of 94.4%[29] - Net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2025, was $(21.4) million, compared to net income of $51.9 million in the prior year, representing a change of 141.2%[29] - Adjusted net income for the three months ended January 31, 2025, was $36.2 million, down from $68.8 million in the same period of 2024[43] - Net income for the last twelve months ended January 31, 2025, was $145,762, a decrease of 50.7% compared to $295,285 for the same period in 2024[47] Expenses and Cost Management - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased to $310.8 million, up from $295.7 million, with SG&A as a percentage of net sales rising to 24.7%[6][7] - The company is implementing an additional estimated $20 million in annualized cost reductions, bringing total reductions to $50 million since the start of the fiscal year[3] - The company reported a total adjusted SG&A margin of 23.9% for the three months ended January 31, 2025, compared to 22.9% in the same period of 2024[39] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash provided by operating activities was $94.1 million, down from $104.3 million in the prior year, while free cash flow was $83.1 million compared to $94.1 million[13] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $59.0 million as of January 31, 2025, down from $166.1 million at the beginning of the period, a decrease of 64.5%[27] - The company reported a cash flow from operating activities of $186.8 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, down from $229.0 million in the prior year, a decrease of 18.4%[27] - Free cash flow for the three months ended January 31, 2025, was $83.1 million, compared to $94.1 million in the same period of 2024[38] Debt and Leverage - As of January 31, 2025, total debt was $1.4 billion, with net debt leverage increasing to 2.4 times from 1.5 times a year ago[12] - Total liabilities increased to $2,399.4 million as of January 31, 2025, compared to $2,299.3 million as of April 30, 2024, reflecting an increase of 4.4%[25] - Total debt increased to $1,409,977, up 36.7% from $1,030,761 in the prior year[47] - Net debt rose to $1,350,948, compared to $942,420, marking an increase of 43.3%[47] - The net debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA ratio is now 2.4x, up from 1.5x in the previous year[47] Impairment and Goodwill - The company recognized a $42.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge during the quarter, primarily due to decreased expected future cash flows[11] - The company incurred an impairment of goodwill of $42.5 million for the three months ended January 31, 2025, which was not present in the same period last year[29] - Impairment of goodwill was recorded at $42,454, indicating a new expense not present in the previous year[47] Sales Performance - Wallboard sales were $501.7 million, down 3.6%, while Ceilings sales increased by 16.0% to $180.7 million[8] - Wallboard sales for the three months ended January 31, 2025, were $501.7 million, a decrease of 3.6% from $520.7 million in the same period last year[30] - Wallboard per day net sales decreased by 3.6% to $8.1 million in the three months ended January 31, 2025, compared to $8.4 million in the same period of 2024[33] - Steel framing per day net sales decreased by 11.6% to $2.9 million in the three months ended January 31, 2025, compared to $3.3 million in the same period of 2024[33] Asset Management - Total current assets decreased to $1,491.5 million as of January 31, 2025, from $1,639.3 million as of April 30, 2024, a decline of 9.0%[25] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $59,029, down 33.2% from $88,341[47] - Contributions from acquisitions increased to $16,572, compared to $6,276, representing a growth of 164.5%[47] - The company incurred $4,745 in transaction costs related to acquisitions, slightly up from $4,180[47]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2024, were $1,470,776, an increase of 3.7% compared to $1,420,930 for the same period in 2023[19]. - Gross profit for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $461,127, compared to $458,629 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a slight increase[19]. - Operating income decreased to $94,824 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, down from $124,798 in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of 24%[19]. - Net income for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $53,536, a decrease of 33.8% from $80,957 in the same period of 2023[19]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $152,224 million, compared to $167,558 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a decline of about 9.1%[101]. - Net income for the six months ended October 31, 2024, was $110,784, compared to $167,787 for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of about 34%[25]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended October 31, 2024, was $298,105 thousand, down 12.5% from $340,856 thousand in the prior year[119]. - Net income for the six months ended October 31, 2024, was $110.8 million, a 34.0% decrease compared to the prior year, with net income as a percentage of sales dropping to 3.8% from 5.9%[135]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $1,670,350 as of October 31, 2024, compared to $1,639,323 as of April 30, 2024[17]. - Total assets rose to $4,023,009 as of October 31, 2024, compared to $3,759,840 as of April 30, 2024, indicating growth in the company's asset base[17]. - Long-term debt increased to $1,426,564 as of October 31, 2024, up from $1,229,726 as of April 30, 2024, reflecting a rise in leverage[17]. - As of October 31, 2024, total stockholders' equity was $1,469,307, a decrease from $1,375,885 as of October 31, 2023, reflecting a year-over-year change of approximately 6.8%[22]. - The company's long-term debt as of October 31, 2024, was $1.43 billion, an increase from $1.23 billion as of April 30, 2024, representing an increase of 16.5%[57]. - The company’s total liabilities for medical self-insurance as of October 31, 2024, were $4,812, down from $6,067 as of April 30, 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 20.7%[31]. Expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $324,225 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $300,894 for the same period in 2023, indicating rising operational costs[19]. - The company reported depreciation and amortization expenses of $80,110 for the six months ended October 31, 2024, an increase from $64,955 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a rise of about 23.3%[25]. - Interest expense for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $23,697 thousand, compared to $18,742 thousand in the same period last year, indicating an increase of 26.3%[199]. - Interest expense rose by $4,955 thousand, or 26.4%, to $23,697 thousand, attributed to increased outstanding debt and finance leases[158]. - Total lease cost for the six months ended October 31, 2024, was $70,830,000, an increase of 22.4% from $57,820,000 in the same period of 2023[69]. Share Repurchase and Equity - The company repurchased common stock totaling $99,248 during the six months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $75,356 in the same period of 2023, reflecting an increase of about 31.7%[25]. - The company repurchased approximately 1.1 million shares for $98.5 million under the 2023 Repurchase Plan, with $102.0 million remaining for future repurchases[186]. - The company approved a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $250 million, replacing the previous program with $94.6 million remaining as of November 30, 2024[117]. - The total number of shares repurchased in the three months ended October 31, 2024, was 593,168 shares, with an average price per share of $88.86[216]. Acquisitions and Growth - The company acquired businesses for $207,259 during the six months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $55,964 in the same period of 2023, indicating a significant increase in acquisition activity[25]. - The Company acquired Howard & Sons Building Materials, Inc. on May 1, 2024, and Yvon Building Supply, Inc. and related entities on July 2, 2024, to expand geographical coverage[39][40]. - The total preliminary consideration for fiscal 2025 acquisitions was $242.2 million, including $215.5 million in cash and $26.6 million in contingent consideration[45]. - The Company reported $64.4 million in net sales and $0.4 million in net income from acquisitions made in fiscal 2025 for the six months ended October 31, 2024[42]. - The company completed three acquisitions and opened one greenfield location during the reporting period[138]. Market and Operational Insights - Demand for single-family housing units showed positive wallboard volume growth for the first time since fall 2022, indicating early recovery in this market[124]. - Multi-family construction activity remained robust throughout calendar 2023, but demand for products declined year-over-year during the first half of fiscal 2025 due to completed backlogs[126]. - The company is focused on expanding its core products and complementary product lines, aiming to enhance market share both organically and through acquisitions[128][129]. - Financing availability and cost, along with labor constraints, are expected to be headwinds for commercial projects until conditions improve[122]. Tax and Valuation - The effective income tax rate on continuing operations was 26.4% for the six months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 24.3% in 2023[72]. - The provision for income taxes decreased by $8,315 thousand, or 30.6%, to $18,890 thousand, with an effective tax rate of 26.1%[159]. - The company had a valuation allowance of $12.6 million against its deferred tax assets as of October 31, 2024[73]. Miscellaneous - The company reported a loss on disposal of assets of $507 for the six months ended October 31, 2024, compared to a gain of $441 in the same period of 2023[25]. - The company recorded $6.2 million in restructuring costs during Q2 of fiscal 2025, primarily for workforce reduction and related expenses[32]. - The company reported no material changes in market risks or internal controls over financial reporting during the three months ended October 31, 2024[207][210].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of $1.47 billion, an increase of 3.5% year-over-year, primarily driven by recent acquisitions and volume growth in Ceilings, Steel Framing, and Complementary Products [7][25] - Organic sales declined by 4.6% due to softened market demand and the impact of hurricanes, with net income decreasing by 33.9% to $53.5 million compared to $81 million a year ago [9][41] - Adjusted EBITDA was $152.2 million, down 9.2% year-over-year, with an EBITDA margin of 10.3%, compared to 11.8% in the prior year [10][41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wallboard sales were $582.1 million, down 0.5% year-over-year, with a 1.6% decline in volume offset by a 1.1% increase in price and mix [28] - Ceilings sales increased by 16.6% year-over-year, with organic sales growing 1.6% despite a 2.5% decrease in volume [31] - Steel Framing sales decreased by 6.3%, with organic sales down 14%, reflecting an 8% decline in volume and a 6% decline in price and mix [32][34] - Complementary Products sales grew 9% year-over-year, marking the 18th consecutive quarter of growth for this category [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial sales dollars declined by 4.4%, while multifamily sales fell significantly by 16.9% compared to the previous year [26] - Single-family sales dollars were slightly up, less than 1% above the prior year quarter, but below expectations due to high mortgage rates [27] - The company estimates that hurricanes negatively impacted net sales by approximately $20 million and adjusted EBITDA by about $6 million [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining and growing market share across core product categories, particularly in Wallboard, Steel Framing, and Complementary Products [15][17] - The company has invested over $1 billion in acquisitions since COVID, targeting both core products and complementary products to enhance its service offerings [21] - The management emphasizes the importance of a diversified customer base and balanced revenue mix to navigate market fluctuations effectively [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current market conditions are challenging, with expectations for continued headwinds into 2025, particularly in multifamily and commercial sectors [47][48] - There is optimism for a recovery in the housing market driven by favorable demographics and easing regulatory constraints, although the ramp-up will take time [13][14] - The company expects organic Wallboard volumes to decline mid- to high single digits in the upcoming quarter, with a slight improvement in gross margin anticipated [50][52] Other Important Information - The company has renewed its share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $250 million of its shares outstanding, reflecting confidence in the business [45] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $14.1 million, with expectations of $45 million to $50 million for the full fiscal year [44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Wallboard price cost dynamics - Management indicated that approximately 60 basis points of gross margin was still attributed to Wallboard price costs, with slight improvements expected moving forward [61][62] Question: Long-term pricing expectations for Steel Framing and Ceilings - Management noted that tariffs on steel could be beneficial, and they expect the Ceilings market to remain slightly inflationary [66][68] Question: Outlook for multifamily and commercial markets - Management expressed that there is little improvement expected in these categories for the next few quarters, with a need for new structures to drive demand [76][78] Question: Visibility on project delays in multifamily - Management confirmed that while the pipeline exists, many projects are being delayed due to financing issues and anticipation of lower rates [88][90] Question: Expectations for SG&A leverage - Management is optimistic about achieving neutral SG&A in the next quarter, with potential for improvement if volume declines do not continue [91][92] Question: Wallboard pricing and demand - Management stated that low single-digit volume growth would be sufficient to facilitate easier price increases in the future [108][110]

Company Performance - GMS reported quarterly earnings of $2.02 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.26 per share, and down from $2.30 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -10.62% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.47 billion for the quarter ended October 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.12%, and up from $1.42 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, GMS has not surpassed consensus EPS estimates and has topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Future Outlook - The sustainability of GMS's stock price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the earnings outlook [3][5] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $1.73 on revenues of $1.32 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.95 on revenues of $5.68 billion [8] - The estimate revisions trend for GMS is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [7] Industry Context - The Building Products - Retail industry, to which GMS belongs, is currently in the top 13% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [9]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 were $1.5 billion, an increase of 3.5% year-over-year, while organic net sales decreased by 4.6%[3] - Net income decreased by 33.9% to $53.5 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, with a net income margin decline of 200 basis points to 3.6%[18] - Adjusted EBITDA was $152.2 million, a decrease of $15.3 million or 9.2%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.3% compared to 11.8% in the prior year[19] - Operating income decreased to $94,824 thousand from $124,798 thousand, reflecting a decline of 24% year-over-year[36] - Net income for the quarter was $53,536 thousand, down 33.8% from $80,957 thousand in the prior year[36] - Basic net income per share was $1.37, compared to $2.00 in the same quarter last year, representing a decrease of 31.5%[36] - Net income for the three months ended October 2024 was $53,536 thousand, a decrease of 33.8% compared to $80,957 thousand for the same period in 2023[52] - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended October 2024 was $298,105 thousand, down 12.5% from $340,856 thousand for the same period in 2023[52] - Adjusted net income for the three months ended October 2024 was $80,061 thousand, a decrease of 18.6% compared to $98,448 thousand for the same period in 2023[59] - Net income for the last twelve months ended October 31, 2023, was $219,076, down from $308,155 in the previous period, representing a decrease of approximately 29%[62] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash provided by operating activities was $115.6 million, down from $118.1 million in the prior year, while free cash flow was $101.5 million compared to $102.1 million[21] - Cash provided by operating activities was $92.662 million, down 25.7% from $124.747 million year-over-year[41] - Cash used in investing activities totaled $233.189 million, significantly higher than $83.809 million in the previous year, primarily due to business acquisitions[41] - Cash provided by financing activities was $57.712 million, a turnaround from cash used of $128.778 million in the same quarter last year[41] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $83,928 thousand from $166,148 thousand, indicating a significant reduction in liquidity[38] - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $83,928, up from $76,517, showing an increase of about 9%[62] Sales and Revenue Breakdown - Wallboard sales were $582.1 million, a decrease of 0.5%, while Steel Framing sales decreased by 6.3% to $217.4 million[11][13] - Total net sales for the quarter reached $1.471 billion, representing a 3.5% increase from $1.421 billion in the same quarter of the previous year[44] - Wallboard sales accounted for 39.6% of total net sales, generating $582.119 million, a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to $585.174 million in the prior year[46] - Steel framing sales were $217.388 million, down 6.3% from $232.108 million year-over-year, representing 14.8% of total net sales[46] - Net sales for the six months ended October 2024 were $2,919,232 thousand, an increase of 3.1% compared to $2,830,530 thousand for the same period in 2023[56] Expenses and Costs - SG&A expenses increased to $324.2 million, up from $300.9 million, with a significant portion attributed to recent acquisitions and severance costs[16] - Selling, general and administrative expense for the three months ended October 2024 was $324,225 thousand, an increase of 7.7% compared to $300,894 thousand for the same period in 2023[56] - Adjusted SG&A margin for the three months ended October 2024 was 21.1%, up from 20.6% for the same period in 2023[56] - Interest expense for the three months ended October 2024 was $23,697 thousand, an increase of 26.3% compared to $18,742 thousand for the same period in 2023[52] - Interest expense increased to $83,715 from $72,783, which is an increase of about 15%[62] - Depreciation expense rose to $75,673, compared to $64,416, reflecting an increase of approximately 17%[62] Debt and Leverage - Net debt leverage increased to 2.3 times, up from 1.5 times a year ago, with total debt reported at $1.5 billion[20] - Long-term debt increased to $1,426,564 thousand from $1,229,726 thousand, reflecting a rise of 16%[38] - Total debt increased significantly to $1,481,446 from $1,076,050, reflecting a rise of about 37.5%[62] - Net debt increased to $1,397,518 from $999,533, reflecting a rise of about 40%[62] Strategic Initiatives - The company renewed its share repurchase program, authorizing up to $250 million for repurchase of outstanding common stock[6] - The company successfully acquired R. S. Elliott Specialty Supply, enhancing its distribution capabilities in Florida[24] - The company opened new greenfield locations in Summerville, SC, Middleton, MA, and Clackamas, OR, expanding its service and product offerings[25] - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[41] Other Financial Metrics - Total assets increased to $4,023,009 thousand as of October 31, 2024, up from $3,759,840 thousand as of April 30, 2024[38] - Current liabilities decreased slightly to $748,697 thousand from $757,050 thousand, indicating improved short-term financial stability[38] - The company reported a total stockholders' equity of $1,469,307 thousand, a slight increase from $1,460,521 thousand[38] - EBITDA adjustments totaled $38,288, up from $27,906, indicating an increase of about 37%[62] - Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA was $603,735, down from $647,410, representing a decrease of approximately 6.7%[62]

Core Viewpoint - GMS Inc. is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on December 5, with expectations of mixed performance due to varying demand patterns across product categories and external economic factors [1][5]. Financial Performance - In the last reported quarter, GMS's earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5% and declined 19.6% year over year, while net sales also missed the consensus mark by 2.7% but increased 2.8% year over year [1][2]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) has remained stable at $2.26, indicating a 1.7% drop from the year-ago quarter's level of $2.30 [3]. - The consensus mark for net sales is pegged at $1.45 billion, indicating a 2.4% rise from the year-ago period [4]. Product Category Insights - GMS expects its consolidated organic Wallboard volume to have been flat to down low single digits, with pricing slightly up year over year [6]. - Ceilings volume is likely to have increased in the low-to-single digits, while pricing is anticipated to be flat to up low single digits [6]. - Steel Framing is expected to have declined in the mid-to-high single digits, with pricing anticipated to be up in the low-single digits, reflecting the current financing environment [7]. - Sales growth for Complementary Products is anticipated to be in the mid-to-high single digits, while overall sales growth is expected to be up low-to-mid single digits compared to year-ago figures [8]. Segment Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate of net sales for Wallboard, Ceilings, and Complementary Products is pegged at $607 million, $195 million, and $449.8 million, respectively, compared to $585.2 million, $175.3 million, and $428.3 million in the year-ago period [9]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Steel Framing is pegged at $205.3 million, down from $232.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter [9]. Margin and Income Expectations - GMS anticipates a decline in the bottom line year over year due to increased labor expenses and inflationary pressures, with expected gross margin in the range of 31.6-31.8% and net income of $67-$69 million [10]. - The company reported a gross margin of 32.3% and a net income of $81 million in the year-ago period [10]. - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $163-$168 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 11%, compared to $167.6 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.8% in the year-ago period [11]. Strategic Outlook - GMS's strategic initiatives, diverse product portfolio, and search for accretive inorganic opportunities are expected to benefit its performance, with the housing market remaining undersupplied [12]. - Trends such as AI, reshoring, and infrastructure investment are driving sustained construction demand, positioning GMS to benefit as market conditions stabilize [12].

Overview of FMR LLC's Recent Transaction - On September 30, 2024, FMR LLC acquired 854,987 shares of GMS Inc, increasing its total holdings to 4,232,170 shares, reflecting a strategic enhancement of its investment portfolio [1] - The shares were purchased at a price of $90.57 each, indicating a significant investment move by FMR LLC [1] FMR LLC's Investment Philosophy and Holdings - FMR LLC, commonly known as Fidelity, has been a leader in investment services since its establishment in 1946, focusing on research-driven strategies for long-term growth [2] - The firm's top holdings include major companies like Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc, primarily in the technology and healthcare sectors, showcasing its focus on high-growth areas [2] GMS Inc's Market Position and Performance - GMS Inc operates as a key distributor of specialty building products, with a market capitalization of $3.55 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.93, indicating healthy profitability [5] - The company has shown robust growth since its IPO in 2016, particularly in wallboard products, with a year-to-date price increase of 12.76% and a total rise of 302.04% since its IPO [6] Strategic Rationale Behind FMR LLC's Investment - FMR LLC's increased stake in GMS Inc, now approximately 10.77%, reflects confidence in GMS's market position and future prospects, despite a modest overall impact of 0.02% on FMR LLC's portfolio [4] - The decision is likely influenced by GMS's strong Profitability Rank and a GF Score of 81, indicating good potential for outperformance in the building products sector [7] Comparative Analysis with Other Investors - FMR LLC's strategic positioning in GMS Inc aligns it with other major investors like Gotham Asset Management, highlighting a commitment to investing in companies with strong market positions and growth potential [8]

Core Insights - GMS Inc. reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with earnings and net sales missing consensus estimates, although net sales showed a year-over-year increase [1][4] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.93, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 by 8.5%, and down from $2.40 in the same quarter last year [4] - Net sales reached $1.45 billion, falling short of the consensus mark of $1.49 billion by 2.7%, but increased by 2.8% year over year [4] - Organic net sales declined by 2.2% from the prior year, with volume growth offset by steel price deflation and weaker demand in commercial and multi-family markets [5] Segment Performance - Wallboard sales increased by 2.9% year over year to $587.9 million, with organic growth of 1.1% [6] - Ceilings sales rose by 18.2% year over year to $207.2 million, with organic sales up 5.7% [6] - Steel Framing sales decreased by 11.4% year over year to $209.9 million, with organic sales down 15.3% [6] - Complementary Product sales grew by 4.1% year over year to $443.5 million, but organic sales declined by 2.2% [7] Operating Highlights - Gross profit increased by 0.2% year over year to $451.6 million, with a gross margin contraction of 80 basis points to 32% [8] - Adjusted EBITDA was $145.9 million, down 15.8% from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.1%, contracting 220 basis points [9] Financial Position - As of July 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $53.2 million, down from $166.1 million at the end of fiscal 2024 [9] - Available liquidity under revolving credit facilities was $565.3 million, with long-term debt amounting to $1.33 billion, up from $1.23 billion at the end of fiscal 2024 [9] - Cash used in operating activities was $22.9 million, compared to cash provided of $6.6 million in the same period last year [10] Share Repurchase Activity - During the fiscal first quarter, GMS repurchased 538,078 shares for $46.2 million, with $154.3 million of share repurchase authorization remaining as of July 31, 2024 [10]