CNA Financial (CNA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -44.30%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance holding company would post earnings of $1.2 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.16, delivering a surprise of -3.33%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
CNA Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $3.32 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.32%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.24 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
CNA Financial shares have added about 0.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.6%.
What's Next for CNA Financial?While CNA Financial has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for CNA Financial was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.19 on $3.35 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.63 on $13.81 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Mercury General (MCY - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 5.
This auto insurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +193.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Mercury General's revenues are expected to be $1.46 billion, up 6.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Atos and CNA strengthen long-term strategic partnership through new multi-year infrastructure services agreement
Irving, Texas, USA – May 5, 2026 – Atos, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, today announced the extension and expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with CNA, one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies, through a new multi-year infrastructure and cybersecurity services agreement with an expected total value of up to approximately $500 million over the duration of the core agreement, inclusive of potential future extensions and additional services.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in the relationship between CNA and Atos, reinforcing nearly a decade of collaboration built on trust, service excellence, and a shared commitment to operational resilience and innovation.
Under the new agreement, Atos will continue delivering critical infrastructure services across CNA’s enterprise environment, including mainframe services, network and middleware operations, digital workplace support, service desk, identity and access management, major incident management, and cybersecurity services.
This renewal reflects CNA’s continued confidence in Atos as a trusted strategic partner supporting mission-critical operations across one of the most complex IT environments in the insurance industry.
“CNA’s decision to extend this partnership reflects the strength of the trusted relationship we have built together over many years,” said Michael Grunberg, head of North America, Atos. “Our teams have worked side by side to deliver measurable service improvements, modernize critical infrastructure, and help support CNA’s long-term business objectives. This agreement underscores the value of strong collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability in driving successful business outcomes.”
The new contract includes an initial 67-month base term, alongside potential extension options and future scope expansions, reflecting the long-term nature of the partnership further demonstrating CNA’s long-term commitment to Atos as a key strategic partner.
A key differentiator in the relationship has been Atos’ ability to work collaboratively across CNA’s broader IT partner network to drive outcomes in the best interest of the client, reducing friction, accelerating issue resolution, and improving overall service performance.
“Atos has become much more than a service provider to CNA — they are a trusted partner,” said Jane Possell, executive vice president & chief information officer, CNA. “Their commitment to quality delivery, transparency, and partnership has played a critical role in supporting our technology transformation journey and positioning us for the future.”
Looking ahead, both organizations are continuing to explore how AI-driven service innovation and infrastructure modernization can further enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and long-term business value.
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About Atos Group
Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, please visit CNA at cna.com.
Key Takeaways CNA posted Q1 core EPS of $0.83, missing estimates by 44.3% and falling 19.4% YoY.CNA underwriting income fell 28% as the combined ratio worsened to 102.2 on higher claims.CNA saw 2.2% revenue growth on premiums and investment income, while catastrophe losses eased. CNA Financial Corporation (CNA - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 core earnings of 83 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 44.3%. The bottom line decreased 19.4% year over year.
The quarterly results of CNA reflected higher claims and expenses, a sharp deterioration in the combined ratio, which pressured underwriting income. These factors were partially offset by modest premium growth, improved investment income and decreased catastrophe losses.
Behind Q1 HeadlinesTotal operating revenues of CNA Financial were $3.3 billion, up 2.2% year over year, driven by higher premiums and net investment income. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3%.
Net written premiums of Property & Casualty Operations increased 1% year over year to $2.7 billion. The new business grew 3% to $581 million.
Net investment income rose 1% year over year to $610 million. The increase was supported by higher fixed income returns, partly offset by weaker performance in limited partnerships and equities. Our estimate for net investment income was $640 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at $640.5 million.
Total claims, benefits and expenses increased 4% to $3.4 billion, primarily due to higher insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits, amortization of deferred acquisition costs, other operating expenses and interest expenses. Our estimate was $3.2 billion.
Catastrophe losses were $88 million, narrower than the loss of $96 million in the year-ago quarter. Underlying underwriting income declined 28% year over year to $144 million.
The combined ratio deteriorated 380 basis points (bps) year over year to 102.2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 92.5, while our estimate was 92.5.
Q1 Segment ResultsSpecialty’s net written premiums decreased 1% year over year to $834 million. Our estimate was $875.5 million. The combined ratio deteriorated 760 bps to 102.7. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 90.3.
Commercial’s net written premiums decreased 1% year over year to $1.5 billion. Our estimate was $1.5 billion. The combined ratio deteriorated 240 bps to 103.5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 94.2.
International’s net written premiums increased 16% year over year to $308 million. Our estimate was $254.4 million. The combined ratio deteriorated 50 bps to 95.9. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 91.4.
Life & Group’s net earned premiums were $103 million, down 2.8% year over year. Our estimate was $101.8 million. The core loss was $9 million versus income of $6 million earned in the year-ago quarter. Core loss increased primarily due to unfavorable persistency experience.
Corporate & Others’ core loss of $17 million was narrower than the loss of $36 million incurred in the year-earlier quarter.
CNA’s Financial UpdateThe core return on equity contracted 200 bps year over year to 7.2%. Book value per share was $40.13, down 6.5% from the year-end 2025 level.
Statutory capital and surplus for the Combined Continental Casualty Companies were $11.1 billion, down 6.5% from the 2025-end level.
Net cash flow provided by operating activities decreased 38.4% to $393 million year over year.
CNA’s Dividend UpdateCNA Financial’s board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share. The dividend will be paid out on June 4 to its shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026.
CNA’s Zacks RankCNA currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Some Other P&C InsurersThe Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 core income of $7.71 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.5%. The bottom line surged fourfold year over year. Travelers’ total revenues remained flat from the year-ago quarter to $11.9 billion. The top-line figure, however, missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.7%.
Net written premiums increased 2% year over year to a record $10.3 billion, driven by strong growth across Business Insurance and Bond & Specialty Insurance segments. Net investment income increased 8.4% year over year to $1 billion. The figure matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 operating income of $1.30 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 15%. The bottom line increased 28.7% year over year.
Total revenues were $ 3.7 billion, up 5% year over year, driven by higher net premiums earned, improved net investment income, higher revenues from non-insurance businesses and increased other income. The top-line figure, however, missed the Zacks consensus Estimate by 0.28%. W.R. Berkley’s net premiums written were about $3.2 billion, up 1.3% year over year. The figure beat our estimate as well as the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.18 billion.
RLI Corp. (RLI - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 operating earnings of 83 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%. The bottom line decreased 13.2% from the prior-year quarter.
Operating revenues for the reported quarter were $454 million, up 4.4% year over year, driven by higher net premiums earned and net investment income. The top-line figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%. Gross premiums written increased 3% year over year to $503.9 million, driven by strong growth in the casualty segment (up 10%). Our estimate was $523.9 million.
CNA Financial reported a disappointing Q1 2026, with combined ratios exceeding 100% across specialty and commercial lines. Specialty lines, historically profitable, suffered from reserve strengthening and higher claims in professional liability, raising concerns about underwriting discipline. Investment income offset underwriting losses, but reliance on portfolio returns underscores the need for remediation in core insurance operations.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for CNA Financial (CNA - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 5.1% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CNA Financial due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for CNA Financial Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
CNA Financial Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates on Weak Underwriting Income
CNA Financial reported first-quarter 2026 core earnings of 83 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 44.3%. The bottom line decreased 19.4% year over year.
The quarterly results of CNA reflected higher claims and expenses, a sharp deterioration in the combined ratio, which pressured underwriting income. These factors were partially offset by modest premium growth, improved investment income and decreased catastrophe losses.
Behind Q1 Headlines
Total operating revenues of CNA Financial were $3.3 billion, up 2.2% year over year, driven by higher premiums and net investment income. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3%.
Net written premiums of Property & Casualty Operations increased 1% year over year to $2.7 billion. The new business grew 3% to $581 million.
Net investment income rose 1% year over year to $610 million. The increase was supported by higher fixed income returns, partly offset by weaker performance in limited partnerships and equities. Our estimate for net investment income was $640 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at $640.5 million.
Total claims, benefits and expenses increased 4% to $3.4 billion, primarily due to higher insurance claims and policyholders’ benefits, amortization of deferred acquisition costs, other operating expenses and interest expenses. Our estimate was $3.2 billion.
Catastrophe losses were $88 million, narrower than the loss of $96 million in the year-ago quarter. Underlying underwriting income declined 28% year over year to $144 million.
The combined ratio deteriorated 380 basis points (bps) year over year to 102.2. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 92.5, while our estimate was 92.5.
Q1 Segment Results
Specialty’s net written premiums decreased 1% year over year to $834 million. Our estimate was $875.5 million. The combined ratio deteriorated 760 bps to 102.7. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 90.3.
Commercial’s net written premiums decreased 1% year over year to $1.5 billion. Our estimate was $1.5 billion. The combined ratio deteriorated 240 bps to 103.5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 94.2.
International’s net written premiums increased 16% year over year to $308 million. Our estimate was $254.4 million. The combined ratio deteriorated 50 bps to 95.9. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at 91.4.
Life & Group’s net earned premiums were $103 million, down 2.8% year over year. Our estimate was $101.8 million. The core loss was $9 million versus income of $6 million earned in the year-ago quarter. Core loss increased primarily due to unfavorable persistency experience.
Corporate & Others’ core loss of $17 million was narrower than the loss of $36 million incurred in the year-earlier quarter.
CNA’s Financial Update
The core return on equity contracted 200 bps year over year to 7.2%. Book value per share was $40.13, down 6.5% from the year-end 2025 level.
Statutory capital and surplus for the Combined Continental Casualty Companies were $11.1 billion, down 6.5% from the 2025-end level.
Net cash flow provided by operating activities decreased 38.4% to $393 million year over year.
CNA’s Dividend Update
CNA Financial’s board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share. The dividend will be paid out on June 4 to its shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -11.77% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, CNA Financial has a poor Growth Score of F, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a D. However, the stock has a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise CNA Financial has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerCNA Financial is part of the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry. Over the past month, RLI Corp. (RLI - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 1.7%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2026 more than a month ago.
RLI Corp. reported revenues of $453.71 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.3%. EPS of $0.83 for the same period compares with $0.92 a year ago.
RLI Corp. is expected to post earnings of $0.70 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -16.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.7%.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for RLI Corp.. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of C.
SG Americas Securities LLC grew its position in shares of Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAR – Free Report) by 9,091.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 122,890 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 121,553 shares during the quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC owned 0.38% of Interparfums worth $10,425,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new position in shares of Interparfums during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new stake in Interparfums in the third quarter valued at about $35,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in Interparfums in the third quarter valued at about $40,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its holdings in Interparfums by 269.9% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 529 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 386 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP boosted its holdings in Interparfums by 1,180.5% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 525 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 484 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 55.57% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. BWS Financial reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $85.00 target price on shares of Interparfums in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Zacks Research upgraded Interparfums from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Wall Street Zen lowered Interparfums from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on Interparfums in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $112.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Interparfums in a report on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $110.67.
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Interparfums Stock Performance Shares of Interparfums stock opened at $90.53 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $96.47 and a two-hundred day moving average of $92.38. Interparfums, Inc. has a 12-month low of $77.21 and a 12-month high of $142.61. The company has a current ratio of 2.99, a quick ratio of 1.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The stock has a market cap of $2.90 billion, a PE ratio of 17.28 and a beta of 1.21.
Interparfums (NASDAQ:IPAR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.88 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $386.18 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $366.76 million. Interparfums had a return on equity of 15.76% and a net margin of 11.31%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.82 EPS. Interparfums has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.850-4.850 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Interparfums, Inc. will post 5.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Interparfums Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be issued a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. Interparfums’s dividend payout ratio is 61.07%.
Interparfums Profile (Free Report)
Interparfums, Inc is a global fragrance company that designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of premium perfume and cosmetic products. Operating primarily through licensing agreements with established fashion and luxury brands, the company oversees every stage of product development from concept and formulation to production and global distribution. Its portfolio encompasses well-known names in the fragrance industry, including Montblanc, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels and Lanvin, among others.
The company’s core activities include fragrance creation, brand management and international logistics.
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Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAR – Get Free Report) CEO Jean Madar sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.02, for a total transaction of $1,820,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 7,066,341 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $643,178,357.82. The trade was a 0.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.
Interparfums Stock Performance NASDAQ:IPAR opened at $90.61 on Friday. Interparfums, Inc. has a 1 year low of $77.21 and a 1 year high of $142.61. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $96.16 and its 200 day simple moving average is $91.93. The company has a current ratio of 2.99, a quick ratio of 1.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion, a PE ratio of 17.29 and a beta of 1.25.
Interparfums (NASDAQ:IPAR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $386.18 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $366.76 million. Interparfums had a net margin of 11.31% and a return on equity of 15.76%. The business’s revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.82 EPS. Interparfums has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.850-4.850 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Interparfums, Inc. will post 5.14 EPS for the current year.
Interparfums Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th were given a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. Interparfums’s payout ratio is currently 61.07%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In IPAR has been the subject of a number of research reports. BWS Financial reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $85.00 price target on shares of Interparfums in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Interparfums in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Zacks Research raised Interparfums from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded Interparfums from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on Interparfums in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $112.00 price objective on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $110.67.
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Institutional Trading of Interparfums Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Interparfums by 3.0% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,163,784 shares of the company’s stock worth $183,554,000 after purchasing an additional 62,832 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Interparfums by 10.4% in the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 776,043 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,831,000 after purchasing an additional 73,159 shares during the period. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Interparfums by 66.8% in the 2nd quarter. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. now owns 775,590 shares of the company’s stock worth $101,843,000 after buying an additional 310,712 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Interparfums by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 753,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,917,000 after buying an additional 23,767 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of Interparfums by 17.3% during the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 736,782 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,501,000 after buying an additional 108,433 shares during the period. 55.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Interparfums Company Profile (Get Free Report)
Interparfums, Inc is a global fragrance company that designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of premium perfume and cosmetic products. Operating primarily through licensing agreements with established fashion and luxury brands, the company oversees every stage of product development from concept and formulation to production and global distribution. Its portfolio encompasses well-known names in the fragrance industry, including Montblanc, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels and Lanvin, among others.
The company’s core activities include fragrance creation, brand management and international logistics.
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Jean Madar, the CEO of Inter Parfums (IPAR +1.84%), reported the indirect sale of 20,000 shares of common stock on April 2, 2026 for a transaction value of about $1.82 million, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (indirect)20,000Transaction value$1.8 millionPost-transaction common shares (direct)10,500Post-transaction common shares (indirect)7,066,341Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$951KTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($91.02); post-transaction value based on April 2, 2026 market close ($90.61).
Key questionsWhat proportion of Jean Madar’s total position was impacted by this transaction?
This indirect sale accounted for 0.28% of Madar’s pre-transaction holdings via the personal holding company, leaving aggregate beneficial ownership above 7 million shares.How was the transaction structured in terms of direct versus indirect ownership?
All shares sold were held indirectly, with no change to Madar’s directly held shares, which remain at 10,500 post-sale as reported in the Form 4.Does this transaction indicate a change in selling pattern or cadence?
The 20,000-share sale is in line with prior reported sell transactions and reflects a pattern of periodic, moderate-sized dispositions as available shares have declined.How does the sale align with market conditions and valuation?
Shares were sold at around $91.02 per share, with the company’s stock about 10% over the past year, suggesting the transaction was executed in a lower valuation environment relative to the prior 12 months.Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$1.49 billionNet income (TTM)$168.39 millionDividend yield3.5%Company snapshotInter Parfums manufactures, markets, and distributes branded fragrances and related personal care products under licenses with global fashion and lifestyle brands such as Coach, Jimmy Choo, Montblanc, and Kate Spade.The company generates revenue primarily through wholesale distribution to department stores, specialty retailers, duty-free shops, and e-commerce channels, leveraging both European-based and U.S.-based operations.Main customers include international and domestic wholesalers, beauty retailers, and department stores targeting consumers seeking premium and designer fragrance products.Inter Parfums is a leading player in the global fragrance market, operating with a portfolio of prestigious licensed brands and a diversified distribution network. The company’s dual-segment structure enables it to serve both U.S. and international markets efficiently, supporting resilient revenue streams. Its focus on brand partnerships and innovation in fragrance development underpins its competitive position within the household and personal products industry.
What this transaction means for investorsWhat this sale ultimately seems like is routine portfolio trimming rather than a directional signal, especially given how small it is relative to total ownership. And with shares down about 10% over the past year, the timing doesn’t outwardly suggest aggressive profit-taking or a loss of confidence.
The underlying business, meanwhile, remains steady but not without pressure points. Inter Parfums delivered record 2025 net sales of $1.49 billion, up 2% year over year, with diluted EPS of $5.24, also up 2%. Growth was driven by continued strength across key brands like Coach and Jimmy Choo, as well as newer contributors like Lacoste and Roberto Cavalli. Still, margins compressed modestly, with operating income slipping to $270 million from $275 million and operating margin declining 80 basis points to 18.2%. Management flagged tariffs and higher promotional spending as ongoing headwinds, even as global demand for prestige fragrances remains resilient.
For long-term investors, the signal here is less about insider behavior and more about execution in a maturing growth phase. The company is still generating consistent earnings and cash flow, but margin pressure and uneven regional demand will matter more from here.
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Key Takeaways Interparfums' top seven brands delivered 8% Q4 growth and 5% full-year gains.Interparfums continues to scale newer brands through innovation and global demand.Interparfums expands via new brands, GUESS license extension and launches like Solferino. Interparfums, Inc.’s (IPAR - Free Report) growth strategy remains firmly anchored in the strength and expansion of the brand portfolio, which continues to be a key driver of consistent performance. The company’s approach centers on balancing established prestige labels with newer high-growth brands, enabling it to deliver resilience even amid macroeconomic pressures.
A defining feature of this strategy is the concentration of revenues among its leading brands. In its fourth quarter of 2025 earnings, the company mentioned that the top seven brands accounted for approximately 77% of total sales and delivered growth of 8% in the quarter and 5% for the full year. This underscores the effectiveness of prioritizing high-performing labels while continuing to invest in their global appeal through innovation and marketing.
Interparfums has also demonstrated a strong ability to scale newer brands. Lacoste and Roberto Cavalli, now in their second full year under the company’s management, delivered impressive momentum, driven by innovative launches and solid global demand. Cavalli recorded 33% growth in both the fourth quarter and full year, while Lacoste posted gains of 23% and 28%, respectively. These results highlight the company’s ability to effectively convert brand investments into sustained sales growth.
Beyond organic growth, portfolio expansion remains a key pillar. The company is actively broadening its reach through new brand introductions, license extensions and proprietary launches such as Solferino. This approach strengthens diversification while improving long-term revenue visibility. Interparfums is also reinforcing its pipeline through strategic agreements, including a 15-year extension of the GUESS license through 2048 and the addition of brands such as David Beckham and Nautica.
Importantly, Interparfums supports its brands through sustained investment in advertising and promotion, reinforcing brand equity and driving sell-through. This disciplined brand strategy, focused on scaling proven franchises and nurturing emerging labels, positions the company to maintain consistent growth in an evolving global fragrance market.
IPAR’s Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 2.4% in the past three months against the broader Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 index’s decline of 8.5% and 5.2%, respectively. Interparfums has also outperformed the industry's 0.9% growth during the same period.
IPAR Stock's Past 3 Months’ Performance
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Is IPAR a Value Play Stock?Interparfums currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 18.27 compared with the industry average of 15.71 and the sector average of 17.05. This valuation places the stock at a noticeable premium relative to comparable peers and the sector overall.
IPAR P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months)
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KTB’s current financial-year sales and EPS is expected to rise 9.2% and 15.6%, respectively, from the corresponding year-ago reported figures.
2026 First Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for May 6, 2026 April 21, 2026 16:05 ET | Source: Interparfums, Inc.
NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) (“Interparfums” or the “Company”) today announced net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Net Sales
($ in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31, 20262025% ChangeTotal Interparfums, Inc.$345$3392%European-based net sales$252$2482%United States based net sales$96$942%Elimination of intercompany sales($3)($3)n/aThe average dollar/euro exchange rate for the 2026 first quarter was 1.17 compared to 1.05 in the 2025 first quarter, leading to a positive 4.6% foreign exchange impact.Data may not foot due to rounding. Management Commentary:
Jean Madar, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Interparfums, stated, “We started off the year broadly in line with expectations with consolidated sales increasing 2% on a reported basis to $345 million, reflecting solid performances from select brands and favorable foreign exchange dynamics, which partially offset less favorable results from other brands in the portfolio. Excluding the war in the Middle East, which represented an estimated 1% headwind, organic sales declined moderately by 2%. Growth continues to be more measured compared to recent years amid ongoing macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. Consumer interest in fragrance remains resilient, and we are actively navigating an industry that continues to normalize as consumers become more selective and retailers are managing inventory cautiously. We are encouraged by the category’s durability and remain cautiously optimistic about the future of our ever-evolving brand portfolio.”
European Based Operations
Mr. Madar continued, “In the first quarter, reported sales from European based operations increased 2%, which included a 5.5% positive foreign exchange impact.
“Coach fragrance sales grew 30% in the 2026 first quarter, following an 11% increase in the 2025 first quarter. This quarter’s growth reflected strong sell-in following the launches of new extensions within the Coach Women and Coach Men franchises, Coach Cherry and Coach Platinum, as well as sustained strong demand across most existing lines.
“Montblanc fragrance sales rose 14% in the first quarter, driven by the launch of Legend Elixir, the first launch for the Legend franchise since 2024, the success of the Explorer Extreme line launched last year, and a lower sales base in last year’s first quarter. We plan to launch a new extension for the Explorer Extreme line in the second half of this year to sustain the brand.
“While Jimmy Choo fragrance sales continue to grow in the United States, supported by the ongoing success of the I Want Choo franchise and the first quarter launch of Jimmy Choo Man Parfum, overall brand net sales declined 4% in the first quarter. The decrease reflected a moderate downturn in certain European and Asian markets.
“A high comparative base to last year’s first quarter, when sales grew 30% behind a very successful innovation program, as well as challenging market conditions primarily in Eastern Europe, drove a 12% decline in Lacoste sales in the 2026 first quarter. We remain confident in the brand’s medium- and long-term potential, given recent and upcoming extensions in 2026 and planned blockbuster launches for women’s and men’s fragrances in 2027 and 2028.”
United States Based Operations
Mr. Madar continued, “Sales by our United States operations rose by 2% during the 2026 first quarter, which included a 2.5% favorable foreign exchange impact. Organic sales were broadly flat.
“Fragrance sales of GUESS, our largest United States based brand, rose 11% in the first quarter. Growth was supported by successful launches of new extensions within the Iconic and Seductive pillars − Iconic Sublime, the newest men’s fragrance that extends the franchise’s strong momentum, and Seductive Desire, a bold new dual-gender fragrance duo.
“Following a successful first two years in our portfolio, Roberto Cavalli continued to generate robust results to start 2026, achieving a 32% increase in net sales during the first quarter. Growth was fueled by the latest innovation released during the quarter, including the Just Cavalli Wild Heart extension dual-gender duo, Wild Pink & Wild Blue, and Verde Assoluto, the newest fragrance within the Uomo pillar.
“Donna Karan/DKNY net sales declined by a modest 3% off a strong sales base in the first quarter of 2025; however, sales of Be Delicious Core rebounded by 17% in the 2026 first quarter, compared to the same period last year, reflecting renewed consumer demand and strengthening momentum for the franchise. We expect sales to improve as the year progresses, driven by support for the new DKNY three-scent collection, Be Delicious Latte, and the new fragrance for the Donna Karan Cashmere Collection, Cashmere & Rose Absolu.”
Mr. Madar concluded, "We remain cautiously optimistic about the remainder of 2026. We have reduced our forecast for the Middle East region due to the war and are preparing to capture the opportunities associated with improved market dynamics in the other regions. Looking at 2027, we continue to be optimistic by the enhanced offerings within our current portfolio of brands, the introduction of new fragrances from recently acquired brands and licenses, and the selective pursuit of incremental brand opportunities.”
2026 First Quarter Results and Conference Call Details
The Company will issue financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the close of the stock market. Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results and business operations beginning at 11:00 am ET on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Interested parties may participate in the live call by dialing:
U.S. / Toll-free: (877) 423-9820
International: (201) 493-6749
Participants are asked to dial in approximately 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.
A live audio webcast will also be available in the “Events” tab within the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.interparfumsinc.com, or by clicking here. The conference call will be available for webcast replay for approximately 90 days following the live event.
About Interparfums, Inc.:
Operating in the global fragrance business since 1982, Interparfums, Inc. produces and distributes a wide array of prestige fragrance and fragrance related products under license and other agreements with brand owners. The Company manages its business in two operating segments, European based operations, through its 72% owned subsidiary, Interparfums SA, and United States based operations, through wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States and Italy.
Our portfolio of prestige brands includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Boucheron, Coach, Donna Karan/DKNY, Emanuel Ungaro, Ferragamo, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Spade, Lacoste, Longchamp, MCM, Moncler, Montblanc, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose products are distributed in over 120 countries around the world through an extensive and diverse network of distributors. Interparfums, Inc. is also the registered owner of several trademarks including Lanvin, Rochas, and Solférino. Goutal and Off-White joined the Company’s fragrance portfolio in 2026.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions, or expectations will be achieved. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate”, "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "should", "will", and "would" or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements, because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings “Forward Looking Statements” and "Risk Factors" in Interparfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and the reports Interparfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Interparfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.
Key Takeaways IPAR reported Q1 sales of $345M, up 2% YoY, with FX gains offsetting a 2% organic decline.IPAR Europe sales rose 2% to $252M, driven by Coach and Montblanc growth despite Jimmy Choo, Lacoste weakness.IPAR U.S. sales rose 2% to $96M, with gains in GUESS and Roberto Cavalli offsetting Donna Karan/DKNY decline. Interparfums, Inc. (IPAR - Free Report) announced its sales results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2026. The results reflected modest top-line growth supported by favorable foreign exchange, partially offset by softer organic trends and mixed brand performance amid a normalizing fragrance market.
Interparfums’ Solid Sales NumbersFor the first quarter of 2026, Interparfums posted a 2% increase in net sales to $345 million, compared with $339 million in the prior-year period. Growth was supported by solid performances from select brands and favorable foreign exchange, which helped offset weaker trends across other parts of the portfolio.
Organic sales declined 2%, reflecting macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical headwinds, including a roughly 1% impact from the Middle East war conflict. Meanwhile, a favorable dollar/euro exchange rate resulted in a positive 4.6% foreign exchange impact on reported sales in the quarter.
Interparfums’ Europe-Based Sales PerformanceEurope-based net sales were $252 million in the first quarter, a 2% increase from the prior period, including 5.5% benefit from foreign exchange.
Several brands contributed meaningfully to performance. Coach fragrances posted 30% growth, driven by strong sell-in of new extensions such as Coach Women and Coach Men franchises, Coach Cherry and Coach Platinum, along with sustained demand for core lines.
Montblanc delivered 14% growth, benefiting from the launch of Legend Elixir and the continued traction of the Explorer Extreme line.
In contrast, Jimmy Choo sales declined 4% due to softer demand in parts of Europe and Asia, despite strength in the United States, while Lacoste sales fell 12%, reflecting a tough comparison base and weaker conditions in Eastern Europe, though management remains optimistic about upcoming launches.
Interparfums’ US-Based MetricsU.S.-based net sales rose 2% to $96 million, including a 2.5% favorable foreign exchange impact, while organic sales were broadly flat.
Fragrance sales of GUESS rose 11%, on the back of new launches such as Iconic Sublime and Seductive Desire. Roberto Cavalli maintained strong momentum, with sales rising 32%, driven by product innovations, including the Just Cavalli Wild Heart extensions.
Meanwhile, Donna Karan/DKNY sales declined 3% against a strong prior-year comparison, although the Be Delicious Core line rebounded 17%, indicating improving consumer demand trends.
IPAR’s Management OutlookInterparfums maintains a cautiously positive outlook for the rest of 2026, even as it has lowered expectations for the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical challenges. The company is increasingly focused on leveraging stronger trends in other regions to offset this impact. Looking ahead, management sees 2027 as a more favorable growth phase, supported by a richer innovation pipeline, contributions from newly added brands and continued portfolio expansion opportunities.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock has gained 5% in the past month compared with the industry’s rise of 4.3%.
IPAR Price Performance vs. Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kontoor Brands’ current financial-year sales and EPS is expected to rise 9.2% and 15.6%, respectively, from the corresponding year-ago reported figures.
Evergreen Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Interparfums, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAR – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 6,170 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $523,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of IPAR. Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in Interparfums by 823.0% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 205,526 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,220,000 after purchasing an additional 183,258 shares in the last quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC grew its stake in Interparfums by 249.3% in the second quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 225,907 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,664,000 after purchasing an additional 161,239 shares in the last quarter. Man Group plc grew its stake in Interparfums by 572.8% in the second quarter. Man Group plc now owns 187,058 shares of the company’s stock worth $24,563,000 after purchasing an additional 159,254 shares in the last quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Interparfums by 139.6% in the third quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC now owns 228,520 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,482,000 after purchasing an additional 133,131 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in Interparfums by 9,091.5% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 122,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,425,000 after purchasing an additional 121,553 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 55.57% of the company’s stock.
Interparfums Stock Up 0.0% Interparfums stock opened at $91.19 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a current ratio of 2.99 and a quick ratio of 1.97. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.40 and a beta of 1.25. Interparfums, Inc. has a 1-year low of $77.21 and a 1-year high of $142.61. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $94.46 and a 200-day moving average price of $91.36.
Interparfums (NASDAQ:IPAR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $386.18 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $366.76 million. Interparfums had a return on equity of 15.76% and a net margin of 11.31%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.82 EPS. Interparfums has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.850-4.850 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Interparfums, Inc. will post 4.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Interparfums Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th were given a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Interparfums’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 61.07%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts recently issued reports on IPAR shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Interparfums in a research report on Friday, March 27th. BWS Financial reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $85.00 target price on shares of Interparfums in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen cut Interparfums from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday. Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on Interparfums in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $112.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research raised Interparfums from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Interparfums has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $105.20.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Interparfums In other news, CEO Jean Madar sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.02, for a total value of $1,820,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 7,066,341 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $643,178,357.82. This trade represents a 0.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 43.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Interparfums Profile (Free Report)
Interparfums, Inc is a global fragrance company that designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of premium perfume and cosmetic products. Operating primarily through licensing agreements with established fashion and luxury brands, the company oversees every stage of product development from concept and formulation to production and global distribution. Its portfolio encompasses well-known names in the fragrance industry, including Montblanc, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels and Lanvin, among others.
The company’s core activities include fragrance creation, brand management and international logistics.
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Q1 2026 Net Sales of $345 Million and Diluted EPS of $1.35 Per Share; Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Guidance; Quarterly Cash Dividend to be Paid on June 30, 2026
Interparfums (IPAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.32 per share a year ago.
Key Takeaways Interparfums' latest quarter highlighted core brands as key to sustaining growth momentum.Interparfums' top seven brands grew 8%, while top brand-region combinations rose 9%.Interparfums introduced line extensions across key brands to support consumer engagement. Interparfums, Inc.’s (IPAR - Free Report) brand portfolio continues to demonstrate resilience, even as the global fragrance market enters a more normalized growth phase. The company’s latest quarterly results highlighted the importance of its core franchises, which are increasingly driving performance across geographies and channels.
In the first quarter of 2026, several leading brands delivered strong gains. Coach sales climbed 30%, while Roberto Cavalli rose 32%, Montblanc increased 14% and GUESS advanced 11%. Management noted that the company’s top seven brands grew 8% during the quarter, underscoring the strength of its largest franchises. Meanwhile, the top 20 brand-region combinations, which represented 86% of total sales, posted 9% growth. These results suggest that Interparfums’ biggest brands continue to resonate with consumers despite softer demand in certain markets.
Interparfums is increasingly concentrating on the strength of its larger brands as part of an ongoing portfolio optimization strategy. Management acknowledged that brands generating less than $10 million in annual sales could eventually be reevaluated, while the company continues to pursue larger opportunities. New licensing agreements with David Beckham and Nautica further reflect this strategy of strengthening the portfolio with brands offering greater scale and long-term potential.
The company also continues to support brand momentum through innovation. Although 2026 is not expected to feature major blockbuster launches, the company has introduced multiple line extensions across key brands and plans additional releases throughout the year. Management believes these initiatives are helping maintain consumer engagement ahead of a larger wave of launches scheduled for 2027.
Overall, the latest quarter reinforced the importance of Interparfums' core brands, which continue to drive growth across markets and channels. Supported by innovation initiatives, portfolio enhancements and strong consumer demand for its leading franchises, the company appears well-positioned to maintain momentum as the fragrance market returns to more normalized growth levels.
IPAR’s Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 3% in the past three months against the broader Consumer Discretionary sector and the industry's decline of 4.5% and 6.4%, respectively. Interparfums has also outperformed the S&P 500 index’s 9.5% growth during the same period.
IPAR Stock's Past 3 Months’ Performance
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Is IPAR a Value Play Stock?Interparfums currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 18.93 compared with the industry average of 13.73 and the sector average of 16.65. This valuation places the stock at a noticeable premium relative to comparable peers and the sector overall.
IPAR P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months)
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SPX Technologies (SPXC - Free Report) reported $566.8 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 17.5%. EPS of $1.69 for the same period compares to $1.38 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.48% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $553.09 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.55, the EPS surprise was +9.34%.
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Revenues- Detection & Measurement: $172.8 million compared to the $164.82 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.3% year over year.Revenues- HVAC: $394 million versus $388.33 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +22% change.Segment Income- Detection & Measurement: $46.7 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $40.54 million.Segment Income- HVAC: $88.6 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $89.6 million.View all Key Company Metrics for SPX Technologies here>>>
Shares of SPX Technologies have returned +4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The mean of analysts' price targets for SPX Technologies (SPXC) points to a 26.9% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
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Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
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Our proprietary system currently recommends SPX Technologies (SPXC - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.
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Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for SPX Technologies is 28.8%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 17.9% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 6.4%.
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You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination indicates that SPX Technologies is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.
Kevin Horner (@CharlesSchwab) reviews today's markets focusing on the S&P 500 (SPX) as traders juggle the recent pullback. He highlights Tyson Foods (TSN) as a 2026 winner after a 13% breakout.
All attention turns to Nvidia (NVDA) as the stock market leader readies to report earnings after the closing bell Wednesday. Kevin Green talks about the "interesting" scenario he sees into the report, pointing out a "breather" in the S&P 500 (SPX).
SPX Technologies (SPXC) witnesses a hammer chart pattern, indicating support found by the stock after losing some value lately. This coupled with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
The S&P 500 (SPX) is testing a key area of resistance established over recent weeks, says Kevin Green. Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings will be the catalyst that makes or breaks the trend.
On May 20, 2026, SPX Technologies Inc (SPXC) shares rose 5.0% today, reaching a current price of $205.55. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $147
James Demmert tells investors to look at earnings growth and predicts by 2030, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJI) will double. He also sees the S&P 500 (SPX) tapping 8,100 by the end of 2026.
On June 02, 2026, SPX Technologies Inc (SPXC) shares rose 4.2%, bringing the current price to $230.08. The stock has seen a 52-week range of $150.81 to $246.68,
The Construction group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. SPX Technologies (SPXC - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
SPX Technologies is a member of our Construction group, which includes 88 different companies and currently sits at #15 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. SPX Technologies is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for SPXC's full-year earnings has moved 3% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.
Our latest available data shows that SPXC has returned about 17% since the start of the calendar year. At the same time, Construction stocks have gained an average of 13.5%. This shows that SPX Technologies is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Simpson Manufacturing (SSD - Free Report) is another Construction stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 16.6%.
Over the past three months, Simpson Manufacturing's consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 2.2%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, SPX Technologies belongs to the Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry, a group that includes 7 individual stocks and currently sits at #31 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 40.6% so far this year, meaning that SPXC is slightly underperforming its industry in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, Simpson Manufacturing falls under the Building Products - Miscellaneous industry. Currently, this industry has 33 stocks and is ranked #185. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +0.2%.
Investors interested in the Construction sector may want to keep a close eye on SPX Technologies and Simpson Manufacturing as they attempt to continue their solid performance.
SPX Technologies (SPXC - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.
Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for SPX Technologies is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. That's partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
For SPX Technologies, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for SPX TechnologiesThis infrastructure equipment supplier is expected to earn $7.98 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for SPX Technologies. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 3%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of SPX Technologies to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
SPX Technologies (SPXC) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Company Announces Completion of Corporate Name Change and Provides Updated SKY Holdings and Staking Metrics Company Announces Completion of Corporate Name Change and Provides Updated SKY Holdings and Staking Metrics
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes”) today announced it won the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award for the 12th year in a row.
MHI awarded Champion Homes with top honors in the Manufactured Home Design – CrossMod® category. With this announcement, Champion’s Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award total comes to 27 in the last 12 years, showcasing the depth and breadth of the company’s portfolio of products.
“Our exceptional team at Champion Homes is committed to building high quality and attainable offsite-built homes, so more families can realize the dream of homeownership,” said Champion Homes President and CEO Tim Larson. “We’re honored to receive the prestigious MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award, which highlights the incredible work our team is doing to create smart-built homes that homeowners love.”
Champion’s winning CrossMod home is the Belvidere, a gorgeous three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,493-square-foot home. Built by Champion’s Topeka, Ind., manufacturing facility, the Belvidere exemplifies the highest standards of CrossMod design.
CrossMod homes, or crossover modern homes, combine the benefits and value of offsite-built homes with the features and aesthetics of site-built homes. They offer amenities typically found in site-built homes, such as garages, carports, steeper roof pitches and energy efficient features. Champion’s award for the Belvidere CrossMod home shows the company’s commitment to industry innovation in this exciting home category.
A high quality and cost-effective housing solution, CrossMods are built according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development code, offering the benefits of standardized, factory-built construction along with providing opportunities for personalization. CrossMods can be built on permanent foundations, including basements, and they’re eligible for many traditional financing options, providing an attainable path to homeownership.
The Belvidere’s exterior features a serene blue design and white accents, offering comparable aesthetics to site-built homes. The interior blends a light color palette with subtle farmhouse details, combining modern aesthetics and functional design in one beautiful space.
The butler's pantry is the crown jewel of the home, offering lots of cabinets, counterspace for food prep, and a window that floods this unique space with light. In the kitchen, there’s a massive island with bar seating for four, a floor-to-ceiling white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel Whirlpool® appliances, two windows and a farmhouse sink.
Appealing amenities are abundant in the primary bathroom, which features a walk-in shower with marble-inspired tile and a rainfall showerhead, a double vanity with trendy square sinks and a built-in linen closet.
MHI received more than 80 submissions across 18 categories for this year’s awards, which were announced at the 2026 Excellence in Manufactured Housing Awards at MHI Congress & Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. MHI’s annual awards program honors those in the manufactured and modular housing industry who provide outstanding products, customer service, creative solutions and state-of-the-art homes.
About the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI)
MHI is the national trade organization representing all segments of the factory-built housing industry. MHI serves its membership by providing industry research, promotion, education and government relations programs and by building and facilitating consensus within the industry.
About Champion Homes, Inc.
Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs more than 9,000 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 46 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family, and hospitality sectors.
In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 83 retail locations across the United States, and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.
Manufactured and Modular Homes
www.championhomes.com
www.skylinehomes.com
www.genesishomes.com
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes”) is proud to announce its milestone achievement of helping to plant nearly two million trees with the Arbor Day Foundation, exemplifying the offsite homebuilder’s commitment to sustainability.
Since 2021, Champion Homes and the Arbor Day Foundation have worked together on 51 tree planting projects across the U.S. and Canada. These large-scale reforestation efforts are focused on areas where the company’s homes are built and delivered.
As part of the celebration, Champion Homes hosted a tree-planting day of impact this Arbor Day (April 24) in Metro Detroit, where the company’s headquarters is located. Champion employees assisted with digging holes, planting trees and supporting other hands-on activities throughout the project.
“Through the planting of nearly two million trees in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation, Champion Homes is proud to help clean the air we breathe, protect water quality and deliver lasting benefits to communities and future generations,” said Champion Homes President and CEO Tim Larson. "We are grateful for everyone that’s made this possible, including those taking the time to join today’s tree-planting day of impact in service of our local community.”
Through Champion Homes’s work with the Arbor Day Foundation, the company is helping restore Detroit’s urban forest and strengthen the health and resilience of the community. Detroit has lost hundreds of thousands of trees over the past several decades, according to the Greening of Detroit, one of the Arbor Day Foundation’s local planting partners.
Forest products are the largest raw material used in the construction of a home, and Champion Homes has taken proactive steps to balance its use through planting one tree for every one used in the building process.
Champion Homes is proud of the meaningful impact it’s had in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation:
Nearly two million trees planted in five years 975,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide sequestered, equal to 210,000 fewer cars on the road for one year 106 million gallons of runoff water avoided, enough water for 1.2 million people for one day 3,800 tons of air pollutants removed, enough oxygen for almost 7.7 million people for one day About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
About Champion Homes, Inc.
Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs more than 9,000 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 46 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family, and hospitality sectors.
In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 83 retail locations across the United States, and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.
Manufactured and Modular Homes
www.championhomes.com
www.skylinehomes.com
www.genesishomes.com
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes”) will release its earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year 2026 before the market opens on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Champion Homes will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the live conference call here, and also by visiting the Investor Relations section of Champion Homes’ website at ir.championhomes.com. The online replay will be available on the same website immediately following the call.
The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (800) 225-9448 (domestic) or (203) 518-9708 (international) and using the Conference ID: CHAMPION when joining. A telephonic replay will be available approximately three hours after the call by dialing (844) 512-2921, or for international callers, (412) 317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 11161365. The telephonic replay will be available until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on June 9, 2026.
About Champion Homes, Inc.:
Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs approximately 9,300 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 46 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family, and hospitality sectors.
In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 84 retail locations across the United States, and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.
Manufactured and Modular Homes
www.championhomes.com
www.skylinehomes.com
www.genesishomes.com
On May 20, 2026, Champion Homes Inc SKY shares rose 6.9% to $69.75, reflecting a modest recovery after declining significantly over the past year. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $59.44 and $99.17, indicating notable volatility.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $69.75, which is 23.9% below the GF Value™ estimate of $91.70, indicating it is undervalued.GF Score™ of 88/100 suggests a strong overall performance relative to peers, indicating potential for long-term returns.Notable signal: Financial Strength rank of 9/10 suggests that the company is in a solid position financially. Is SKY Overvalued or Undervalued? With the current price of Champion Homes Inc SKY at $69.75, it is trading significantly below the GF Value™ estimate of $91.70, reflecting a 23.9% margin of safety for potential investors. The GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is considered "Modestly Undervalued," presenting an opportunity for investors who may believe in the company's long-term growth prospects. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
While being undervalued provides a favorable scenario for potential upside, it also comes with caveats. The stock has faced considerable downward pressure recently, evidenced by a year-to-date decline of 17.5% and a one-year drop of 22.2%. This suggests that investors should remain cautious and consider the broader market conditions affecting the homebuilding and construction industry.
How Does SKY's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 18.6x 20.2x Forward P/E 18.4x - The current P/E (TTM) ratio of 18.6x is below its 5-year median P/E of 20.2x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of being undervalued, reinforcing the notion that the current price may represent an attractive entry point based on historical performance.
What Does SKY's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 88 Financial Strength 9/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 8/10 Valuation 8/10 Momentum 5/10 The GF Score™ of 88/100 indicates that Champion Homes Inc has strong fundamentals across multiple dimensions. The highest rating is in Financial Strength with a score of 9/10, indicating that the company is well-capitalized and financially stable. Profitability, Growth, and Valuation all score 8/10, suggesting a strong operational performance and growth potential. However, the Momentum rank of 5/10 shows that the stock's recent performance has been lackluster, which could be a concern for potential investors looking for momentum-driven stocks.
What Are Insiders Doing with SKY Stock? In the last three months, insiders at Champion Homes Inc have sold approximately $0.2 million worth of shares, with no reported buying activity. This selling trend raises a caution flag, suggesting that insiders may have a less optimistic outlook on the company's short-term prospects. While insider selling can sometimes indicate a lack of confidence in future performance, it is essential to consider other factors such as overall market conditions and individual circumstances surrounding the insiders.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis of GF Value™, Champion Homes Inc is currently undervalued with a significant margin of safety. However, potential investors should be aware of recent volatility and the mixed signals from insider activity and momentum rankings.
For the complete analysis, visit the Champion Homes Inc SKY stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is SKY's GF Score™?
SKY's GF Score™ is 88/100, indicating strong performance across various metrics and suggesting a higher potential for long-term returns based on historical backtests.
Is SKY overvalued or undervalued?
SKY is currently considered undervalued, trading at 23.9% below its GF Value™ estimate of $91.70.
What is SKY's P/E ratio?
SKY's P/E (TTM) ratio is 18.6x, which is below its 5-year median P/E of 20.2x, indicating a lower valuation relative to its historical performance.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE:SKY) will release earnings for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday, May 26.
Analysts expect the Troy, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings of 62 cents per share, down from 65 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Champion Homes' quarterly revenue is $607.4 million (it reported $593.87 million last year), according to Benzinga Pro.
On Feb. 3, Champion Homes reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.
Shares of Champion Homes rose 2.1% to close at $71.00 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.
Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $111 to $106 on April 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%. RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl upgraded the stock from Sector Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $85 to $91 on Nov. 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%. Considering buying SKY stock? Here’s what analysts think:
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Expands Champion Homes’ Retail Presence in the Western United States
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion” or “the Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Homes Direct representing 11 retail locations across key Western U. S. markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon. These locations represent the majority of Homes Direct’s operating footprint and align closely with Champion’s manufacturing and distribution presence in the region.
Homes Direct is the largest independent manufactured and modular home dealer in the western region of the United States, with a differentiated business model that engages a broad set of customers. The company offers a range of options and elevated purchasing experience, supporting customers through permitting, financing, home selection and site preparation. Through its innovative retail platform and additional go‑to‑market channels, Homes Direct expands Champion’s ability to drive retail growth and sales across key Western markets.
The transaction is an opportunity to expand Champion’s Western U.S. retail footprint and accelerate the Company’s direct‑to‑consumer strategy by increasing access to high‑quality retail locations closely aligned with Champion’s manufacturing network.
“Homes Direct, led by pioneering industry leader and CEO Ray Gritton, is an outstanding retailer that we’ve admired and worked with for many years,” said Tim Larson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Champion Homes. “Our businesses complement each other well, and Homes Direct’s differentiated retail experience and significant western U.S. presence make this a natural fit. We are confident this acquisition strengthens our retail platform and will further our ability to win as a customer-centric, high performance agile team.”
“Champion is an ideal long-term partner for Homes Direct, and I have significant trust in their team to take our assets forward,” said Gritton. “We share a strong focus on the customer, delivering a seamless transition for our employees and allowing us to continue delivering a differentiated retail experience while creating a great environment for future growth by expanding our reach across the United States.”
The completion of the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Champion’s second quarter of fiscal year 2027. To ensure a seamless integration process, all Homes Direct employees at impacted locations will be offered employment by Champion following the completion of the transaction.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results
In a separate release issued today, Champion announced its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 financial results. The press release can be found on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.
Champion will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 am ET today, May 26, 2026, to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2026 results and the announced acquisition. The live webcast and presentation will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.championhomes.com.
About Champion Homes, Inc.
Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs more than 9,300 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 46 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family, and hospitality sectors.
In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 84 retail locations across the United States, and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.
Manufactured and Modular Homes
www.championhomes.com
www.skylinehomes.com
www.genesishomes.com
Park Model RVs
www.championparkmodelscabins.com
Star Fleet Trucking
www.starfleettrucking.com
About Homes Direct
Homes Direct is the largest manufactured home and modular home dealer on the West Coast, with 15 locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, and New Mexico (also serving ID, NV, CO, UT, and TX). Homes Direct has four factory direct locations at Palm Harbor Homes (Oregon), Goldenwest Homes (California), Champion Homes (Arizona), and Karsten Homes (New Mexico).
Homes Direct does business differently than most manufactured and modular home dealers. Homes Direct allows customers limitless options to customize their home. Homes Direct also has priced our homes right on its website, and assists each customer through the process of obtaining permits, finding affordable lenders, picking options/changes and helping with the site preparations as well.
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended March 28, 2026 (“fiscal 2026”). Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Highlights (compared to Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025, respectively, unless otherwise noted) 4QF26 net sales increased 4.6% to $621.3 million and FY26 net sales increased 7.3% to $2.7 billion 4QF26 net income decreased 18.4% to $29.7 milli.
Champion Homes (SKY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.94%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this manufactured and modular housing maker would post earnings of $0.83 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.97, delivering a surprise of +16.87%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Champion Homes, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $621.28 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.14%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $593.87 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Champion Homes shares have lost about 16% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.2%.
What's Next for Champion Homes?While Champion Homes has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Champion Homes was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.97 on $718.2 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.60 on $2.77 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders is currently in the top 44% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Winnebago Industries (WGO - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended May 2026.
This recreational vehicle maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 9.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Winnebago Industries' revenues are expected to be $776.91 million, up 0.2% from the year-ago quarter.
3 Stocks Built for America’s Affordable Housing RealityChampion Homes NYSE: SKY reported higher fourth-quarter sales and earnings as the manufactured housing company said it continued to outperform a softer industry backdrop, while also announcing a deal to expand its company-owned retail footprint in the western United States.
On the company’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, President and CEO Tim Larson said Champion sold 26,622 homes during the fiscal year ended March 28, 2026, which he described as “the record number of homes sold since the company went public in 2018.” Larson said off-site built homes remain a compelling affordability solution as traditional U.S. home prices remain elevated.
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Champion Homes: The Focus on Affordability Makes It a Winner“With the average price of a home in the U.S. hovering near $500,000, Champion Homes provides today's buyers with a high-quality, attractive brand-new home at a fraction of that cost,” Larson said.
Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise 4.6% Champion reported fourth-quarter net sales of $621.3 million, up 4.6% from the prior-year period. Larson said the result came in above the company’s sales expectations, despite weather-related headwinds early in the quarter.
Modular Home Builder Skyline Champion Trading At New HighsExecutive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer Dave McKinstray said U.S. homes sold in the quarter declined 0.6% year over year to 5,908, while the full-year U.S. total reached 25,718 homes. The average selling price per U.S. home sold increased 4.6% to $98,600, driven by a shift toward more multi-section homes and higher prices through company-owned retail sales centers.
In Canada, homes sold increased to 243 from 230 a year earlier, with revenue benefiting from higher volume and favorable foreign exchange rates.
Adjusted gross profit increased 4.6% to $159.4 million, and adjusted gross margin was 25.7%, essentially flat from the prior year. Adjusted net income attributable to Champion rose 1% to $37.7 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared with $36.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.3% to $55.9 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin edging up to 9% from 8.9%.
Backlog Improves Entering Spring Selling Season Larson said manufacturing orders increased 7% year over year in the fourth quarter. Manufacturing backlog ended the period at $316 million, up $50 million, or about 19%, sequentially. Average backlog lead time was eight weeks, consistent with the prior quarter and the year-ago period.
Manufacturing capacity utilization, including idle facilities, was 59%, in line with the third quarter and slightly below 60% in the prior-year quarter. Larson said Champion continues to pace production with demand in each market.
Larson also noted that HUD industry shipments declined about 9% in the three months ended March 2026 compared with the prior year. He said Champion outperformed the broader market during that period, with shipments down only in the low single digits.
By channel, sales to independent retailers increased year over year, and Larson said ordering levels returned closer to normal in the fourth quarter after dealers worked through inventory earlier in the fiscal year. Captive retail sales also grew year over year and represented 37% of consolidated sales, compared with 35% a year earlier. Community channel sales declined in the fourth quarter, partly due to weather in northern markets, though Larson said full-year sales in the channel increased. Builder-developer sales also grew year over year.
Homes Direct Deal Expands Western Retail Footprint Champion announced the acquisition of Homes Direct, a manufactured housing retailer with 11 locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon. Larson said the acquisition will bring Champion’s U.S. company-owned retail store count to 95 and expand its presence in the West.
Homes Direct has annualized revenue of approximately $70 million, and Champion expects the transaction to close in its fiscal second quarter. The company did not include the acquisition in its first-quarter outlook.
Larson said Homes Direct already works with Champion, including near the company’s plant in Chandler, Arizona, but still carries other brands. He said Champion expects to migrate more of those products to Champion’s own brands over time, similar to the company’s integration of Iseman Homes.
“The other great thing about Homes Direct is they have a really great customer experience and post-sale experience on the service side,” Larson said during the question-and-answer portion of the call.
Cash Flow, Buybacks and Triad Proceeds Champion ended the fiscal year with $638.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. Full-year net cash provided by operating activities was $303.9 million, up 26.2% from $240.9 million in fiscal 2025.
During the fourth quarter, Champion repurchased and retired $50 million of its common stock, bringing full-year repurchases to $200 million. McKinstray said the board refreshed the company’s share repurchase authorization back to $150 million earlier in the month.
Larson also discussed the completed acquisition of ECN Capital, Triad’s parent company, by an investor group led by Warburg Pincus. Champion received CAD 189.1 million in proceeds from the sale of its 19% ownership interest in ECN during the current fiscal first quarter. Larson said Champion will continue its joint venture with Triad, which provides financing options for retailers and consumers.
Company Guides for Flat First-Quarter Revenue Looking to the first quarter of fiscal 2027, McKinstray said Champion expects revenue to be approximately flat versus the prior year as the company manages through a challenging consumer environment. He cited affordability pressures, elevated CPI and pressure on consumer purchasing power.
Champion expects adjusted gross margin of 24.5% to 25.5% in the first quarter. McKinstray said inflationary pressures accelerated through the fourth quarter and into the first quarter, with cost increases in categories including lumber, oriented strand board, steel and petroleum-related products.
“While we're managing margins through efficiency and value, these initiatives lag input cost inflation,” McKinstray said. He also said channel and product mix are expected to create modest headwinds.
McKinstray said adjusted SG&A as a percentage of sales is expected to be in the 16% to 17% range, consistent with the company’s run rate after the Iseman acquisition. He also noted that ENERGY STAR tax credits expire July 1, which is expected to increase Champion’s fiscal 2027 effective tax rate by approximately 3 to 4 percentage points compared with fiscal 2026.
During the call, Larson said order activity so far in the spring selling season was encouraging, though he emphasized that the consumer and economic backdrop remains dynamic. He also pointed to legislative and regulatory developments, including the House passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as potential longer-term catalysts for manufactured housing.
About Champion Homes NYSE: SKYChampion Homes, traded under the NYSE ticker SKY, operates as a leading provider of factory-built housing solutions in North America. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of manufactured and modular homes, serving a broad spectrum of customers from first-time homebuyers to those seeking upscale residential properties. Champion Homes leverages vertically integrated operations to streamline production, ensuring consistent quality and cost efficiencies across its product lines.
The company's product portfolio encompasses single- and multi-section modular homes, manufactured home models, park models and select commercial modular buildings.
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