Quanex Building Products (US:NX) Prnewswireยท2025-10-10 00:10Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Quanex Building Products Corporation due to alleged violations of federal securities laws, particularly concerning misleading statements about the company's operational issues and financial performance [1][3]. Summary by Sections Legal Investigation - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is encouraging investors who suffered losses in Quanex between December 12, 2024, and September 5, 2025, to discuss their legal options [1]. - The firm has set a deadline of November 18, 2025, for investors to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action against Quanex [1]. Allegations Against Quanex - The complaint alleges that Quanex and its executives made false or misleading statements regarding the maintenance of tooling and equipment at the Tyman Mexico facility, which were significantly underinvested [3]. - It is claimed that the conditions of the tooling and equipment had degraded to near catastrophic levels, leading to significant costs and delays in expected benefits from the Tyman integration [3]. Financial Performance - On September 4, 2025, Quanex reported a diluted EPS of ($6.04), a significant decline from $0.77 in the prior year period, and an adjusted EBITDA of $70.30 [4]. - The company acknowledged ongoing operational issues related to the Tyman business in Mexico, which negatively impacted financial results more than anticipated during the third quarter of 2025 [4]. Earnings Call Insights - During the earnings call on September 5, 2025, CEO George Wilson highlighted that operational challenges in the Tyman facility negatively impacted EBITDA by nearly $5 million in the third quarter [5]. - Wilson noted that the issues were identified midyear and that the systems for anticipating and planning tooling repairs were severely deficient, indicating a state of underinvestment [5]. Stock Market Reaction - Following the earnings announcement, Quanex's stock price fell by $2.73, or 13.1%, closing at $18.18 per share on September 5, 2025, with unusually high trading volume [5]. - The stock continued to decline, dropping an additional $1.98, or 10.9%, to close at $16.20 per share on September 8, 2025, also on unusually heavy trading volume [5].