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Eagle Materials posts record Q2 FY2027 revenue but earnings miss

Eagle Materials reported fiscal Q2 2027 revenue of $652.7 million, a 2% year‑over‑year increase, while net earnings fell to $111.5 million, yielding diluted EPS of $3.63. Both Heavy Materials ($477.8 million) and Light Materials ($216.4 million) segments saw revenue growth, but operating earnings declined 12% and 13% respectively due to higher diesel‑driven freight costs. The company repurchased 304,881 shares for about $62 million and ended the quarter with $1.5 billion of net debt and a net leverage ratio of 2.1×.

Why it matters

The company said the record revenue and ongoing share buybacks improve cash generation, but the earnings miss and elevated leverage signal tighter margins and higher debt for investors (the filing notes net debt of $1.5 billion and a leverage of 2.1×).

Key facts

  • 1Record revenue of $652.7 million sec.gov
  • 2Net earnings of $111.5 million sec.gov
  • 3Diluted EPS of $3.63 sec.gov
  • 4Adjusted EBITDA of $202.7 million sec.gov
  • 5Heavy Materials revenue of $477.8 million sec.gov
  • 6Light Materials revenue of $216.4 million sec.gov

Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 11 of 11 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.

Sources

11 sources · 6 publishers