second quarter 2026
Filed Jul 29, 2026Lennox Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results
Revenue increased 3% and operating income increased 2%, supported by Building Climate Solutions and acquisitions, while Home Comfort Solutions revenue declined 7%, segment margin declined 130 basis points, and full-year EPS guidance was updated to $23.00 to $24.00 from $23.50 to $25.00.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net salesGAAP | $ 1,545.3 | – | up 3% |
| Cost of goods soldGAAP | 1,005.8 | – | – |
| Gross profitGAAP | 539.5 | – | – |
| Selling, general and administrative expensesGAAP | 183.1 | – | – |
| Losses (gains) and other expenses, netGAAP | 2.4 | – | – |
| Income from equity method investmentsGAAP | (1.0) | – | – |
| Operating incomeGAAP | $355 million | – | up 2% |
| Operating profit marginGAAP | 23.0% | – | down 30 bps |
| Total segment profitnon-GAAP | $355 million | – | up 2% |
| Total segment profit marginnon-GAAP | 23.0% | – | down 30 basis points |
| Pension settlementsGAAP | 0.1 | – | – |
| Interest expense, netGAAP | 14.7 | – | – |
| Other expense, netGAAP | 0.6 | – | – |
| Net incomeGAAP | $269 million | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per shareGAAP | $7.72 per share | – | flat |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per sharenon-GAAP | $7.72 | – | flat |
| Operating cash flowGAAP | $172 million | – | – |
| Net capital expenditureother | $35 million | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Comfort SolutionsRevenue declined primarily reflecting lower sales volumes, partially offset by favorable mix-price and contributions from acquisitions. Demand improved across both distribution channels, though residential new construction activity remained a meaningful headwind. | $936 million | – | down 7% |
| Building Climate SolutionsOrganic revenue growth of 15% was driven by strong execution with national account customers, healthy emergency replacement activity, and growth in service offerings, while acquisitions added 9% to revenue growth. | $610 million | – | up 24% |
full year 2026 outlook
- Revenueapproximately 8% growth
- Noteupdated 5% benefit from completed acquisitions
- NoteEarnings per share guidance has been updated to a range of $23.00 to $24.00 compared to the prior range of $23.50 to $25.00.
- NoteFree Cash Flow is still estimated to be within the range of $750 million to $850 million.
Capital returns
- Share repurchases totaled $132 million.
What drove it
- Revenue increased 3% to $1.5 billion, driven by revenue from completed acquisitions.
- Total segment profit margin was primarily driven by $39 million of mix/price benefits and $17 million from completed acquisitions.
- Building Climate Solutions benefited from higher sales volumes, mix/price benefits, and completed acquisitions.
- Earlier than expected tariff refunds provided a benefit during the quarter.
- Operating cash flow improved driven by reduced inventory levels.
Concerns
- Residential market conditions remained challenging during the second quarter.
- Residential new construction activity remained a meaningful headwind.
- Home Comfort Solutions profit faced a $49 million headwind from lower sales volumes.
- Home Comfort Solutions segment margin declined 130 basis points.
- Total segment profit was partially offset by a $25 million decrease from lower sales volumes, $11 million of product cost, and $14 million of SG&A and distribution inflation and investments.
- Full-year EPS guidance was updated to a range of $23.00 to $24.00 compared to the prior range of $23.50 to $25.00.
What to watch
- Residential demand and the pace of improvement across Home Comfort Solutions distribution channels.
- Residential new construction activity.
- Building Climate Solutions execution with national account customers, emergency replacement activity, and service offerings.
- Realization of the updated 5% benefit from completed acquisitions.
- Inflation, factory absorption, and tariff-related impacts.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Operating cash flow was $172 million compared to $87 million in the prior-year quarter driven by reduced inventory levels.
- Net capital expenditure was $35 million compared to $28 million in the prior-year quarter.
Analysis
Lennox reported second-quarter revenue of $1.5 billion, up 3%, and GAAP operating income of $355 million, up 2%. GAAP diluted earnings per share were $7.72, described as flat, while net income was $269 million versus $274 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating profit margin was 23.0%, down 30 bps, showing that modest consolidated growth did not translate into margin expansion.
Building Climate Solutions was the principal source of growth. Segment revenue was $610 million, up 24%, with segment profit up $35 million or 29% and segment margin improving 100 basis points to 25.5%. The release attributes organic revenue growth of 15% to national account execution, emergency replacement activity, and service offerings, while acquisitions added 9% to revenue growth.
Home Comfort Solutions remained the pressure point. Revenue was $936 million, down 7%, and segment profit was $222 million, down 12%; segment margin declined 130 basis points to 23.7%. Lower sales volumes created a $49 million profit headwind, while distribution, freight, and other costs reduced profit by $11 million. Mix/price benefits, acquisition contributions, SG&A improvement, and tariff refunds only partly offset the volume and cost pressures. Management stated that demand improved sequentially from the first quarter, but residential new construction remained a meaningful headwind.
Consolidated segment profit benefited from $39 million of mix/price and $17 million from completed acquisitions. These benefits were partly offset by a $25 million decrease from lower sales volumes, $11 million of product cost reflecting inflation and factory under absorption net of tariff refunds, and $14 million of SG&A and distribution inflation and investments. Corporate expenses were $22 million, down $2 million from the prior-year quarter.
Cash generation improved, with operating cash flow of $172 million compared with $87 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by reduced inventory levels. Net capital expenditure was $35 million compared with $28 million, and share repurchases totaled $132 million. For full year 2026, Lennox reaffirmed approximately 8% revenue growth, including an updated 5% benefit from completed acquisitions, while updating EPS guidance to $23.00 to $24.00 from $23.50 to $25.00. Free cash flow remains estimated at $750 million to $850 million.
Management, verbatim
Our results this quarter reflect the strength of our portfolio and team. Strong momentum in Building Climate Solutions, and contributions from the Duro Dyne and Supco acquisitions mitigated the continued softness in the residential end market. We also expanded our portfolio through the acquisition of Comfort-Aire and Century brands and remain focused on executing our growth strategy through innovation, operational excellence, and disciplined capital allocation.
Alok Maskara, Chief Executive Officer
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