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JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members · SIC 2430 · Vertical: Lumber and wood products (SIC 24xx)

1.01USD−7.34% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

JELD-WEN designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products for new construction and repair and remodeling, with operations concentrated in North America and Europe. Net revenues reached 3.21 billion USD in 2025, and in the second quarter of 2026 the company reported its first year-over-year rise in Adjusted EBITDA in ten quarters, amid weak demand where cost and volume trends remain decisive.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (JELD) stock was 1.01 USD (−7.34% on the day), with market capitalisation 87.6 m USD, beta 1.44, 52-week range 0.96–3.18 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 798.5 m USD (−1.4% YoY), net income of -17.2 m USD, diluted EPS -0.20 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
87.6 m USD
shares as of 30 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1.96 · TTM to 26 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
-194.15%
TTM to 26 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.44
Volatility (1y) 108%
52-week range
0.963.18

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
29.2
oversold (≤ 30)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.08 – 1.55
below the lower band · %B -0.14 · band width 35.7%
SMA 50 / 200
1.72 / 1.72
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.15 / -0.14
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−44.5%−1.1%−43.4 pp—
3 months−42.9%−0.5%−42.5 pp—
6 months−40.2%+4.4%−44.6 pp—
Year to date−58.9%+12.3%−71.3 pp—
1 year−63.9%+13.5%−77.5 pp+8.3%
3 years−91.8%+76.4%−168.2 pp−8.4%
5 years−96.3%+63.7%−160.0 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−70.0%
15 Jan 2026 → 07 Apr 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−96.5%
04 Jan 2022 → 07 Apr 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−48.3%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 26 Sept 2026

Revenue
798.5 m USD
−1.4% YoY
Net income
-17.2 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.20
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-2.2% / 1.1%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue895.7 m776.0 m823.7 m809.5 m802.0 m722.1 m817.8 m798.5 m
Cost of revenue749.3 m663.9 m680.3 m668.6 m684.2 m629.4 m680.5 m660.9 m
Gross profit146.5 m112.1 m143.4 m140.9 m117.8 m92.7 m137.3 m137.6 m
SG&A158.0 m144.8 m148.5 m137.7 m120.2 m146.0 m138.3 m116.2 m
Operating income-50.9 m-185.0 m-13.9 m-202.5 m-14.6 m-55.2 m-5.1 m8.8 m
Depreciation & amortisation28.2 m27.3 m27.4 m ≈28.3 m ≈29.3 m29.4 m29.0 m ≈28.0 m ≈
Interest expense18.7 m14.9 m16.5 m17.4 m18.3 m17.2 m18.4 m19.5 m
Pre-tax income-65.0 m-189.5 m-25.8 m-218.9 m-40.1 m-73.5 m-26.9 m-14.4 m
Income tax3.4 m618.0 k-3.5 m148.7 m2.1 m3.4 m4.6 m2.9 m
Net income-68.4 m-190.1 m-21.5 m-367.6 m-41.9 m-76.8 m-31.5 m-17.2 m
Diluted EPS-0.81 ≈-2.24-0.25-4.30-0.49 ≈-0.90-0.37-0.20
Operating cash flow28.2 m-83.5 m34.6 m ≈11.2 m ≈32.8 m-91.2 m-9.0 m ≈27.4 m ≈
Capex52.1 m36.8 m29.3 m ≈24.3 m ≈29.4 m25.1 m15.8 m ≈11.6 m ≈
Share repurchases000 ≈0 ≈0———

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue4.3 bn4.3 bn4.2 bn4.2 bn4.5 bn4.3 bn3.8 bn3.2 bn
Revenue YoY+15.5%−1.3%−1.3%−1.3%+8.7%−5.3%−12.3%−14.9%
Net income141.9 m63.0 m91.6 m168.8 m45.7 m62.4 m-189.0 m-621.2 m
Net income YoY+1,647.2%−55.6%+45.4%+84.3%−72.9%+36.6%−402.7%unavailable
Diluted EPS1.330.620.901.720.530.73-2.22-7.29
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−53.4%+45.2%+91.1%−69.2%+37.7%−404.1%unavailable
net %3.3%1.5%2.2%4.0%1.0%1.5%-5.0%-19.3%
Free cash flow122.3 m201.2 m278.0 m92.1 m-52.9 m246.9 m-55.7 m-124.6 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
136.1 m USD
Financial debt
23.7 m USD
Net debt
-112.4 m USD
Equity
92.2 m USD
Total assets
2.1 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.26x
Current ratio
1.76x
ROE
-174.4%
ROA
-26.3%
FCF margin
-3.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
4.3 bn
2024
3.8 bn
2025
3.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
3.5 bn
2024
3.1 bn
2025
2.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
832.6 m
2024
689.0 m
2025
514.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

SG&A
2023
655.3 m
2024
652.5 m
2025
551.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
141.6 m
2024
-126.4 m
2025
-416.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
140.2 m
2024
125.8 m
2025
112.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
281.8 m ≈
2024
-660.0 k ≈
2025
-303.7 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
72.3 m
2024
67.2 m
2025
67.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
88.6 m
2024
-170.8 m
2025
-474.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
63.3 m
2024
16.8 m
2025
147.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
62.4 m
2024
-189.0 m
2025
-621.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.73
2024
-2.22
2025
-7.29

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
85.9 m
2024
85.0 m
2025
85.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
288.3 m
2024
150.3 m
2025
136.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
516.7 m
2024
388.4 m
2025
361.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
481.5 m
2024
460.1 m
2025
444.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
1.5 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
644.2 m
2024
681.4 m
2025
728.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
390.2 m
2024
315.2 m
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
123.9 m
2024
102.0 m
2025
96.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
3.0 bn
2024
2.6 bn
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
269.3 m
2024
264.9 m
2025
237.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
36.2 m
2024
30.9 m
2025
23.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
0
2024
0
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 20 Feb 2025verified

Current liabilities
2023
678.9 m
2024
625.0 m
2025
577.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
2.1 bn
2024
2.0 bn
2025
2.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
850.6 m †
2024
620.1 m †
2025
92.2 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
345.2 m
2024
106.2 m
2025
-4.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
98.3 m
2024
161.9 m
2025
119.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
246.9 m ≈
2024
-55.7 m ≈
2025
-124.6 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
279.2 m
2024
-153.3 m
2025
16.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-563.2 m
2024
-80.6 m
2025
-33.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
24.3 m
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-14.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-10.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-5.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
15.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
EBITDA margin
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
-2.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Net margin
-5.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
FCF margin
-3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
-454.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROA
-7.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
equity is negative: buybacks shrink the invested capital and ROIC would come out large without meaning anything
ROCE
-4.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-72.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
-1.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
Interest coverage
-0.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Cash ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-39.9 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
81.9 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
-121.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
-80.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
51 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Days inventory outstanding
62 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Days payables outstanding
36 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Cash conversion cycle
76 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
87.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
14.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-194.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
P/S
0.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
0.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
0.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-139.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.01 USD

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 87.6 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
87.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
EV/EBITDA
0.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
ROE
-454.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 26 Sept 2026
Net margin
-5.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 26 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-14.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 26 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 26 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 30 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 04 Nov 2026
verified 1766derived 116

Score by group

60% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · not enough peers
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Lumber and wood products (SIC 24xx)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-5.3%20 (vs peers)10%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-10.9%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet-1.5x100 (on a fixed band)17%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-0.9x0 (on a fixed band)10%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.8x85 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuation0.3x100 (on a fixed band)17%
FCF yield · Valuation-139.0%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.0%0 (on a fixed band)10%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet67/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial20/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation56/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (JELD). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-26.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.2 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -14.9%; net margin -5.3%; ROE -454.4%; net debt/EBITDA -1.5x.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net debt / EBITDA: -1.5x
  • Current ratio: 1.8x
  • EV/EBITDA: 0.3x

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -5.3%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -10.9%
  • Interest coverage: -0.9x
  • FCF yield: -139.0%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.0%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, P/E (TTM), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Lumber and wood products (SIC 24xx) · same major group (2-digit SIC) · compared with 10 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 27.7x
EV/EBITDA
0.3x
vertical median —
P/S
0.0x
vertical median 1.8x
below median (−98.5%)
P/B
—
vertical median 2.4x
ROE
-454.4%
vertical median 6.5%
below median (−7,126.1%)
Net margin
-5.3%
vertical median 3.3%
below median (−262.8%)
EBIT margin
-2.1%
vertical median 5.4%
below median (−139.4%)
Revenue YoY
-14.9%
vertical median -6.5%
below median
Net debt/EBITDA
-1.5x
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.7%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
TREXTrex Company, Inc.5.6 bn32.517.3%13.9%+2.0%+60% / −20%
FBINFortune Brands Innovations, Inc.5.6 bn44.25.5%2.9%−3.2%−9% / −31%
LPXLouisiana-Pacific Corporation5.4 bn78.93.9%2.7%−7.9%−6% / +26%
SKYChampion Homes, Inc.5.0 bn27.711.8%6.8%+7.3%+9% / +55%
CVCOCavco Industries, Inc.4.9 bn27.316.6%7.7%+11.4%+8% / +128%
UFPIUfp Industries, Inc.4.5 bn20.17.5%3.6%−5.0%−11% / −24%
KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.749.7 m—-19.0%-4.6%−10.2%+34% / −12%
LEGHLegacy Housing Corporation716.1 m11.311.4%30.1%−10.7%+51% / +34%
JELDJELD-WEN Holding, Inc.87.6 m—-454.4%-5.3%−14.9%−64% / −92%
NWGLCL Workshop Group Ltd4.4 m—-64.0%-40.5%−15.4%−98% / −100%
WFGWest Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.——-14.6%-17.2%−11.5%+13% / −5%

1- and 3-year price returns: for JELD from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
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insufficient data
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insufficient data
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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 04 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (04 Nov 2026), 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

    In brief

    JELD-WEN designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products for new construction and repair and remodeling, with operations concentrated in North America and Europe. Net revenues reached 3.21 billion USD in 2025 1, and in the second quarter of 2026 the company reported its first year-over-year rise in Adjusted EBITDA in ten quarters 3, amid weak demand where cost and volume trends remain decisive.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • A broad range of doors and windows, vertical integration and a presence in many European and North American countries are strengths described in the company's filings 1.
    • The company states it is the only manufacturer offering a full line of interior and exterior doors and windows to North American customers 1.
    • Productivity programs contributed to the improvement in Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026 3.

    Weaknesses

    • Dependence on a few large customers, such as The Home Depot and Lowe's, gives them bargaining power over prices 1.
    • The company reported a net loss from continuing operations and negative free cash flow in the first half of 2026 3.
    • Gross margin declined in the second quarter of 2026 because of weaker price/cost and volume/mix 2.

    Opportunities

    • Renovation activity could rise in some European countries because of government stimulus programs 1.
    • If interest rates ease, demand for new construction and renovation could recover 1.
    • Value-added distribution and configuration services could support better margins 1.

    Threats

    • Raw material, freight and tariff costs could continue to pressure margins 1.
    • Competitors with greater financial resources could cut prices and gain share 1.
    • Extreme weather and geopolitical tensions could disrupt production and the supply chain 1.

    Risks

    • Dependence on large customershigh

      Losing a major customer or seeing orders reduced could sharply affect sales, since the company generally has no long-term contracts with them 1.

    • Construction and renovation demandhigh

      Activity in construction is sensitive to interest rates, credit and inflation, and demand declined in the second quarter of 2026 12.

    • Production costsmedium

      Rising costs for raw materials, energy and transport could reduce margins if they cannot be fully passed on to customers 1.

    • Execution of cost reduction programsmedium

      If plant closures and footprint programs do not deliver the expected results, the company could incur additional restructuring costs 1.

    • Cash flowmedium

      Operating cash flow was negative in the first half of 2026, and debt and interest costs could limit financial flexibility 3.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If productivity and cost control continue, the Adjusted EBITDA margin could keep improving even in a weak market, as seen in the second quarter of 2026 3.
    • The raised midpoint of Adjusted EBITDA guidance suggests management is confident in execution, and Europe showed revenue growth 3.
    • A full North American product range and a European platform could support customer wins and share gains if demand recovers 1.

    What would break the thesis

    • Core Revenues continue to decline, and the 2026 guidance implies a Core Revenue decline of up to 5% 3.
    • Net losses and negative cash flow could limit the company's ability to invest and reduce debt 3.
    • If price and volume pressure persists, gross margins could stay below earlier levels 2.

    What to watch

    • Core Revenue and volume trends in North AmericaQ3 2026
    • Delivery against the revised Adjusted EBITDA and revenue guidance2026
    • Operating cash flow in the second half of the year2026
    • Gross margin and raw material cost trends in Europenext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 04 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (04 Nov 2026), 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

    The business

    JELD-WEN is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products, with brands including LaCantina, VPI, Swedoor, DANA and Kellpex 1. Doors accounted for 68% of 2025 net revenues and windows for 19%, with the remainder from ancillary products and services 1. The company operates 76 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 14 countries 1 and employed approximately 13,900 people at December 31, 2025 1.

    The operating model relies on vertical integration across many product lines, which supports quality control and yields supply chain, transport and working capital savings 1. Strategy covers pricing discipline, cost reduction, footprint rationalization and automation, aiming at better margins 1.

    Sales run through large wholesale distributors and home centers such as The Home Depot and Lowe's in North America and B&Q and Howdens in Europe 1. The concentration on large customers is a defining feature, and The Home Depot represented 17% of consolidated net revenues in 2025 1.

    Market context

    Demand for doors and windows depends on new construction and renovation activity, which is sensitive to elevated interest rates, credit availability and inflation 1. For North America the company expects continued headwinds in 2026, and for Europe broadly flat markets with growth in the Nordics, the UK and France and softness in the DACH region until late 2026 1. Core Revenues declined 2% in the second quarter of 2026 2.

    Seasonality shapes results, with peak activity in the second and third calendar quarters and working capital building ahead of the season 1. Adverse weather can delay construction projects and affect volumes 1.

    Trends

    • Interest rates and mortgage creditheadwind

      Elevated rates and harder access to financing for consumers weigh on discretionary renovation and new construction, which can be deferred 1. If rates ease, demand could gradually recover.

    • Raw material and freight costsheadwind

      Rising prices for wood, steel, glass and aluminum, along with freight and tariff costs, pressure margins, and the company tries to pass these costs on to customers without certainty of success 12.

    • Productivity and cost reductiontailwind

      Productivity programs, plant closures and headcount reductions supported Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026 3, although full realization of savings depends on execution.

    • European renovation and government incentivestailwind

      In some European regions renovation could outpace new builds because of government incentives, which could support the European segment 1.

    Competitive position

    The door and window industry is highly competitive with regional and international players, and competition rests on quality, service, distribution and price 1. In North America the main rivals include units of larger groups such as Masonite (Owens Corning) and Therma-Tru (Fortune Brands), while the window market is fragmented 1. In Europe competitors include regional makers such as Huga, Prüm/Garant and Hörmann 1. Some rivals have greater financial resources, which can pressure prices 1.

    The company argues that its brands, broad product lines and distribution capabilities position it well in the industry 1. If aggressive rivals cut prices, JELD-WEN could lose customers or market share 1.

    • Masonite

      A division of Owens Corning and a major rival for interior and exterior doors in North America and Europe, according to the filing 1.

    • Therma-Tru

      A division of Fortune Brands and a competitor for exterior doors in North America 1.

    • Andersen

      A private window maker cited as a sizable competitor in a fragmented North American window market 1.

    • Pella

      A window maker cited as a competitor in North America 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    • Quarterly report04 Nov 2026
    • Current report03 Nov 2026
      Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report29 Oct 2026
      Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report19 Oct 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report29 Sept 2026
      Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report04 Aug 2026
    • Current report03 Aug 2026
      Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report05 May 2026
    • Current report04 May 2026
      Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report24 Apr 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. · 23 Feb 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-27 · SEC / JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. · 04 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. · 03 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.