JELD‑WEN CFO resigns; interim CFO named and 2026 guidance reaffirmed

JELD‑WEN Holding announced that Chief Financial Officer Samantha L. Stoddard will step down on November 13, 2026. The board appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Jeffrey Embt as interim CFO while a search for a permanent replacement begins. The company also restated its full‑year 2026 outlook, projecting revenue between $3.1 billion and $3.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA in the $120 million‑$150 million range.

The leadership change could affect investor confidence in the finance function, but the reaffirmed guidance signals that the company does not expect the transition to alter its financial outlook. Analysts will watch the interim period for any impact on earnings forecasts.

  • 1Samantha L. Stoddard will resign as CFO effective November 13, 2026.
  • 2Jeffrey Embt, currently Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO.
  • 3JELD‑WEN reaffirmed its 2026 revenue outlook of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion.
  • 4Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 was restated at $120 million to $150 million.
  • 5The company will commence a process to identify a permanent CFO.
  • 6Jeffrey Embt joined JELD‑WEN in January 2026 and has more than 20 years of finance experience.

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