Griffon (NYSE:GFF) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBrian Harris - CFOLee Jagoda - Senior Managing DirectorRon Kramer - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsCollin Verron - Stock AnalystJulio Romero - AnalystSam Darkatsh - AnalystTim Wojs - Senior Research AnalystTrey Grooms - AnalystOperatorGreetings, and welcome to the Griffon Corporation Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-an ...

Griffon (NYSE:GFF) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBrian Harris - CFOLee Jagoda - Senior Managing DirectorRon Kramer - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsCollin Verron - Stock AnalystJulio Romero - AnalystSam Darkatsh - AnalystTim Wojs - Senior Research AnalystTrey Grooms - AnalystOperatorGreetings, and welcome to the Griffon Corporation Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-an ...

Griffon (NYSE:GFF) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker4Greetings, and welcome to the Griffon Corporation Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. Please note this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to you ...

Summary of Janus International Group FY Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Janus International Group (NYSE:JBI) - **Industry**: Self-storage and commercial building solutions - **Key Products**: Turnkey self-storage solutions, commercial sheet doors, rolling steel doors, and Nok Smart Entry technology - **Market Position**: Largest provider in the self-storage industry with a market share of less than 10% overall, indicating significant growth potential [3][4][5] Core Business Insights - **Revenue Breakdown**: Two-thirds from new construction and R3 (repair, rebuild, replace), and one-third from commercial operations [3][4] - **Customer Base**: Major clients include Public Storage, Extra Space, and U-Haul, with a focus on both institutional and smaller operators [4] - **Market Dynamics**: The self-storage industry is fragmented, with 35% being public REITs, providing a solid market share opportunity for Janus [4] Growth Drivers - **Event-Based Demand**: Growth driven by the "Six Ds" (dislocation, death, divorce, disaster, decluttering, distribution) [5] - **R3 Opportunities**: 60% of self-storage facilities are over 20 years old, creating a demand for renovations and upgrades [5] - **Technological Advancements**: Nok Smart Entry technology is a key growth area with a recurring revenue model [6] Recent Acquisitions - **Kiwi II Construction**: Acquired for $97 million, enhancing building solutions capabilities, particularly on the West Coast and Florida [9][10] - **Strategic Fit**: Complements existing operations and expands customer base among institutional contractors [10][11] - **TMC Acquisition**: Acquired for $60 million, focusing on facility maintenance services, with a strong revenue history despite recent project delays due to external factors [15][16] Financial Position - **Net Leverage**: 2.3 at Q3 end, within target range, with a TTM free cash flow conversion of 171% [8] - **Capital Allocation Priorities**: Focus on M&A and share repurchases, with a strategic bias towards acquisitions when opportunities arise [7][48] Market Outlook - **REIT CapEx Plans**: Positive outlook for growth in new construction and R3 services, with expectations of increased M&A activity among REITs in 2026 [27][28] - **Commercial Sector**: Anticipated growth in TMC and other commercial segments, despite some stagnation in pre-engineered metal building markets [31] Margin Improvement Strategies - **International Operations**: Structural changes and in-country strategies to improve margins, with a goal of achieving high teens to low 20s EBITDA rates [21][26] - **Product Adjustments**: Redesigning products to meet local market needs, aiming for lower-cost solutions without compromising quality [24] Input Costs and Profitability - **Steel Prices**: Stable in 2025, but potential increases anticipated in the near future, impacting margins [44][45] - **Nok Technology**: Expected to reach break-even as adoption increases, with high gross margins projected for software revenue [42][43] Conclusion - **Overall Sentiment**: Cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, with strong growth drivers identified in both self-storage and commercial sectors [50]