Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) Q1 2026 profit drops but Q2 margin outlook improves
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Owens Corning reported sharply lower first‑quarter 2026 results from continuing operations while advancing its shift to a branded building products portfolio. Net sales from continuing operations were $2.27 billion, down 10% from $2.53 billion a year ago. Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning fell to $38 million from $255 million, with margin declining to 2% of net sales. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations decreased to $369 million from $565 million, reducing the adjusted EBITDA margin to 16% from 22%. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.47 versus $2.95, while adjusted diluted EPS declined to $1.22 from $2.97.
The company completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business, expecting approximately $280 million in cash proceeds plus an additional $50 million to $70 million from excess alloy sales, to support organic growth and cash returns to shareholders. In the quarter, Owens Corning generated operating cash outflow of $154 million and free cash outflow of $387 million, and returned $63 million to shareholders via dividends. For second‑quarter 2026, it projects revenue from continuing operations of about $2.6 billion to $2.7 billion and an enterprise adjusted EBITDA margin of roughly 20% to 22%, while flagging an estimated $60 million inflationary cost impact from the Iran conflict and possible tariff refunds of about $25 million.
Positive
- Portfolio simplification and cash inflow: Completion of the glass reinforcements business sale is expected to generate approximately $280 million in cash plus $50–70 million from excess alloy sales, earmarked for organic growth initiatives and shareholder returns.
- Improving margin outlook: Despite weaker Q1, management projects second‑quarter 2026 revenue of $2.6–2.7 billion with an enterprise adjusted EBITDA margin of about 20–22%, indicating expected sequential margin recovery from the 16% level.
Negative
- Significant earnings deterioration: Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning fell to $38 million from $255 million year over year, with diluted EPS from continuing operations dropping from $2.95 to $0.47.
- Margin compression and cash outflows: Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations declined from 22% to 16%, and the company reported operating cash outflow of $154 million and free cash outflow of $387 million in the quarter.
Insights
Q1 earnings contracted sharply, but divestiture proceeds and margin outlook partly offset the pressure.
Owens Corning saw net sales from continuing operations drop to $2.27 billion, down 10%, with net earnings from continuing operations plunging to $38 million from $255 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $369 million, a 35% decline, and adjusted EBITDA margin compressed from 22% to 16%. These figures reflect weaker volumes and higher costs, as seen across all three segments where EBITDA margins narrowed.
Despite the earnings contraction, the company completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business, expecting roughly $280 million of cash proceeds plus $50–70 million from excess alloy sales. Management plans to deploy this toward organic growth and shareholder returns, consistent with the commitment to return $2 billion over 2025–2026.
Looking ahead to Q2 2026, guidance for revenue of $2.6–2.7 billion and adjusted EBITDA margin of 20–22% implies sequential margin improvement, even as the company anticipates about $60 million in incremental inflationary costs tied to the Iran conflict. The outlook excludes approximately $25 million of potential tariff refunds, so actual results could differ depending on timing of any refunds and market demand conditions described in the outlook.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net sales from continuing operations: $2.27B
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning: $38M
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations: $369M
+5 more
8 metrics
Net sales from continuing operations
$2.27B
Q1 2026, down 10% from $2.53B in Q1 2025
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning
$38M
Q1 2026 vs $255M in Q1 2025 (85% decline)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$369M
Q1 2026 vs $565M in Q1 2025; margin 16% vs 22%
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.47/share
Q1 2026 vs $2.95/share in Q1 2025
Operating cash flow
($154M)
Q1 2026 operating cash outflow including discontinued operations
Free cash flow
($387M)
Q1 2026 free cash outflow vs ($252M) in Q1 2025
Glass reinforcements sale proceeds
$280M
Expected cash from divestiture plus $50–70M from excess alloy sales
Q2 2026 revenue outlook
$2.6–2.7B
Guidance for revenue from continuing operations with 20–22% adjusted EBITDA margin
Key Terms
non-GAAP financial measures, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, free cash flow, discontinued operations, +2 more
6 terms
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Exhibit 99.1 contains certain financial measures that are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" as defined in the federal securities laws"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations financial
"The reconciliation from Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is shown"
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure used by investors, financial analysts and management to help evaluate the company's ability to generate cash"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
discontinued operations financial
"Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to Owens Corning, net of tax"
Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act regulatory
"Not included in the second-quarter outlook is the impact of potential refunds for tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act"
A U.S. law that gives the president broad authority to control trade, financial transactions, and assets during a declared national emergency, such as by imposing sanctions, freezing property, or restricting exports and imports. For investors it matters because those powers can suddenly block deals, cut off access to markets or funds, and change the value of companies or securities much like an emergency brake that can stop or reroute economic activity overnight.
Paroc marine recall other
"Paroc marine recall | (32) | (1) | Total adjusting items"
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales from continuing operations: $2.27B · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Net sales from continuing operations
$2.27B
-10% YoY
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning
$38M
-85% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations
16%
down from 22% YoY
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.47
-84% YoY
Guidance
For Q2 2026, Owens Corning expects revenue from continuing operations of approximately $2.6–2.7 billion and an enterprise adjusted EBITDA margin of about 20–22%, including an estimated $60 million inflationary cost impact related to the Iran conflict and excluding roughly $25 million of potential tariff refunds.
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026
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On May 6, 2026, Owens Corning (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Exhibit 99.1 contains certain financial measures that are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" as defined in the federal securities laws and contains an explanation and, as applicable, a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Owens Corning | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Todd W. Fister | ||||||
| Todd W. Fister | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Owens Corning Delivers Resilient First-Quarter Revenue and Margin Results from Continuing Operations While Completing Portfolio Shift to Branded Building Products Leader
TOLEDO, Ohio – May 6, 2026 - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a branded building products leader, today reported first-quarter 2026 results.
•Reported Net Sales from Continuing Operations of $2.3 Billion, a 10% Decrease from Prior Year
•Generated Net Earnings Margin from Continuing Operations of 2% and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations of 16%
•Delivered Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.47 and Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $1.22
•Produced Operating Cash Outflow of $154 Million and Free Cash Outflow of $387 Million
•Returned $63 Million to Shareholders through a Cash Dividend
“Our first-quarter results highlight our ability to deliver strong financial performance within current market conditions. This is driven by the strength of our team and the actions we have taken over the last several years to reshape the earnings profile of the company,” said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers. “With the sale of our glass reinforcements business complete, we are now well positioned to operate as a more integrated company and unlock additional cost efficiencies that can be reinvested to accelerate our growth as a branded building products leader. Executing the OC AdvantagesTM across our three complementary businesses, we are focused on enhancing our market positions, helping our customers win and grow, and delivering additional value to shareholders.”
Enterprise Performance from Continuing Operations
($ in millions, except per share amounts) | First-Quarter | |||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $2,265 | $2,530 | $(265) | (10)% | ||||||||||
| Net Earnings Attributable to OC | 38 | 255 | (217) | (85)% | ||||||||||
| As a Percent of Net Sales | 2% | 10% | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 369 | 565 | (196) | (35)% | ||||||||||
| As a Percent of Net Sales | 16% | 22% | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | 0.47 | 2.95 | (2.48) | (84)% | ||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | 1.22 | 2.97 | (1.75) | (59)% | ||||||||||
Operating Cash Flow (Outflow)1 | (154) | (49) | (105) | * | ||||||||||
Free Cash Flow (Outflow)1 | (387) | (252) | (135) | * | ||||||||||
1 Reflects full company performance inclusive of discontinued operations.
*Calculation not meaningful.
Enterprise Strategy Updates
•In the first quarter, Owens Corning maintained a high level of safety performance with a recordable incident rate (RIR) of 0.46.
•Owens Corning completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business on April 30, 2026, advancing the company’s strategy to operate as a focused building products leader in North America and Europe and enhancing its capital efficiency. The company will realize cash proceeds from the transaction of approximately $280 million and expects to generate additional cash of approximately $50 million to $70 million from excess alloy sales over the next year. Proceeds will be used to fund organic growth initiatives and cash returns to shareholders. The sale positions the company to deliver higher, more resilient margins and cash flows in support of its capital allocation strategy.
Cash Returned to Shareholders
•Owens Corning returned $63 million to shareholders through a cash dividend. The company remains committed to returning $2 billion of cash to shareholders over 2025 and 2026 through dividends and share repurchases. At the end of the quarter, 12.5 million shares were available for repurchase under the current authorizations.
“In the first quarter, Owens Corning executed well in markets that include the carryover impact of 2025 roofing market conditions. We are delivering strong margins at this point in the cycle in Roofing and Insulation, while we continue to reinvest for future growth and margin expansion,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer Todd Fister. “Our teams are highly focused on operational discipline and integrated execution, and in my expanded role I look forward to accelerating the benefits of our more focused company."
Other Notable Highlights
•Owens Corning has been recognized by S&P Global as a top 1% performer in the Sustainability Yearbook for the building products industry, placing the company among a select group of sustainability leaders worldwide.
First-Quarter Business Performance from Continuing Operations
•First-quarter performance was driven by solid commercial and operational execution despite the market environment, resulting in an enterprise adjusted EBITDA margin of 16%.
| Segment Results ($ in millions) | Net Sales | EBITDA | EBITDA Margin | |||||||||||||||||
Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Roofing | $960 | $1,120 | $231 | $332 | 24% | 30% | ||||||||||||||
| Insulation | 867 | 909 | 167 | 225 | 19% | 25% | ||||||||||||||
| Doors | 475 | 540 | 34 | 68 | 7% | 13% | ||||||||||||||
Second-Quarter Outlook for Continuing Operations
•The key economic factors that impact the company’s business are residential repair activity, residential remodeling activity, U.S. housing starts, and commercial construction activity.
•Owens Corning expects discretionary remodeling activity and residential new construction to remain under pressure. Absent major storm activity, the company expects roofing demand to remain solid but slightly down versus prior year due to heightened restocking activity at the end of the first quarter. Non-residential construction activity in North America is expected to be stable, and market conditions in Europe are anticipated to gradually improve.
•Owens Corning anticipates inflationary impact from the Iran conflict to result in incremental costs of approximately $60 million in the second quarter.
•For the second-quarter 2026, Owens Corning expects to continue delivering strong financial performance based on structural improvements made to the company and its market-leading positions. Revenue from continuing operations is expected to be approximately $2.6 billion to $2.7 billion. The company expects to generate enterprise adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations of approximately 20% to 22%.
•Not included in the second-quarter outlook is the impact of potential refunds for tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Approximately $25 million in refunds may be available to Owens Corning in the quarter.
Current 2026 Financial Outlook for Continuing Operations
| General Corporate EBITDA Expenses | $245 million to $255 million | ||||
| Interest Expense | $255 million to $265 million | ||||
| Effective Tax Rate on Adjusted Earnings | 24% to 26% | ||||
| Capital Additions | Approximately $800 million | ||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | Approximately $680 million | ||||
First-Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Presentation
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9 a.m. Eastern Time
All Callers
•Live dial-in telephone number: U.S. and Canada 1.833.461.5787; and other international locations +1.585.542.9983
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•Webcast replay will be available for one year using the above link.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market‑leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go‑to‑market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Owens Corning uses non-GAAP measures in its earnings press release that are intended to supplement investors' understanding of the company's financial information. These non-GAAP measures include EBITDA from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, adjusted earnings from continuing operations, adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Owens Corning common stockholders ("adjusted EPS") from continuing operations and free cash flow. When used to report historical financial information, reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures are included in the financial tables of this press release. Specifically, see Table 2 for adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Table 3 for adjusted earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations, and Table 8 for free cash flow.
For purposes of internal review of Owens Corning's year-over-year operational performance, management excludes from net earnings attributable to Owens Corning certain items it believes are not representative of ongoing operations. The non-GAAP financial measures resulting from these adjustments (including adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, adjusted earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations) are used internally by Owens Corning for various purposes, including reporting results of operations to the Board of Directors, analysis of performance, and related employee compensation measures. Management believes that these adjustments result in a measure that provides a useful representation of its operational performance; however, the adjusted measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings attributable to Owens Corning as prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure used by investors, financial analysts and management to help evaluate the company's ability to generate cash to pursue opportunities that enhance shareholder value. The company defines free cash flow as net cash flow provided by operating activities, less cash paid for property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow is not a measure of residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures due to the company's mandatory debt service requirements. Free cash flow is used internally by the company for various purposes, including reporting results of operations to the Board of Directors of the company and analysis of performance.
Management believes that these measures provide a useful representation of our operational performance and liquidity; however, the measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net cash flow provided by operating activities or net earnings attributable to Owens Corning as prepared in accordance with GAAP.
When the company provides forward-looking expectations for non-GAAP measures, the most comparable GAAP measures and a reconciliation between the non-GAAP expectations and the corresponding GAAP measures are generally not available without unreasonable effort due to the variability, complexity and limited visibility of the adjusting items that would be excluded from the non-GAAP measures in future periods. The variability in timing and amount of adjusting items could have significant and unpredictable effect on our future GAAP results.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors and actual results may differ materially from those results projected in the statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: levels of residential and non-residential construction activity; demand for our products; industry and economic conditions including, but not limited to, supply chain disruptions, recessionary conditions, inflationary pressures, and interest rate and financial markets volatility; additional changes to tariff, trade or investment policies or laws by the United States, or similar actions, including reciprocal actions, by foreign governments; availability and cost of energy and raw materials; competitive and pricing factors; relationships with key customers and customer concentration in certain areas; our ability to achieve expected synergies, cost reductions and/or productivity improvements; issues related to acquisitions, divestitures
and joint ventures or expansions; climate change, weather conditions and storm activity; legislation and related regulations or interpretations in the United States or elsewhere; domestic and international economic and political conditions, policies or other governmental actions, as well as war and civil disturbance; uninsured losses or major manufacturing disruptions, including those from natural disasters, catastrophes, pandemics, theft or sabotage; environmental, product-related or other legal and regulatory liabilities, proceedings or actions; research and development activities and intellectual property protection; issues involving implementation and protection of information technology systems; foreign exchange and commodity price fluctuations; our level of indebtedness; our liquidity and the availability and cost of credit; the level of fixed costs required to run our business; levels of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets; loss of key employees and labor disputes or shortages; defined benefit plan funding obligations; and factors detailed from time to time in the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The information in this news release speaks as of May 6, 2026, and is subject to change. The company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities laws. Any distribution of this news release after that date is not intended and should not be construed as updating or confirming such information.
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Table 1
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| NET SALES | $ | 2,265 | $ | 2,530 | ||||
| COST OF SALES | 1,755 | 1,805 | ||||||
| Gross margin | 510 | 725 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| Marketing and administrative expenses | 258 | 261 | ||||||
| Science and technology expenses | 37 | 35 | ||||||
| Other expense, net | 95 | 22 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 390 | 318 | ||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 120 | 407 | ||||||
| Non-operating income | — | — | ||||||
| EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES | 120 | 407 | ||||||
| Interest expense, net | 66 | 64 | ||||||
| EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | 54 | 343 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 15 | 88 | ||||||
| NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 39 | 255 | ||||||
| Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to Owens Corning, net of tax | (143) | (348) | ||||||
| NET LOSS | $ | (104) | $ | (93) | ||||
| NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ | 39 | $ | 255 | ||||
| Net earnings attributable to non-redeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 1 | — | ||||||
| NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING | 38 | 255 | ||||||
| Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to Owens Corning, net of tax | (143) | (348) | ||||||
| NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING | $ | (105) | $ | (93) | ||||
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | ||||||||
| Basic - continuing operations | $ | 0.47 | $ | 2.97 | ||||
| Basic - discontinued operations | $ | (1.77) | $ | (4.05) | ||||
| Basic | $ | (1.30) | $ | (1.08) | ||||
| Diluted - continuing operations | $ | 0.47 | $ | 2.95 | ||||
| Diluted - discontinued operations | $ | (1.76) | $ | (4.03) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | (1.29) | $ | (1.08) | ||||
Table 2
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
EBITDA Reconciliation Schedules
(unaudited)
Adjusting (expense) income items to EBITDA are shown in the table below:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Restructuring excluding depreciation | $ | (43) | $ | (3) | ||||
| Gains on sale of certain precious metals | 12 | 9 | ||||||
| Impairment of venture investment | (7) | — | ||||||
| Gain (Loss) on sale of businesses | 4 | (2) | ||||||
| Acquisition-related integration costs excluding depreciation | (9) | (2) | ||||||
| Paroc marine recall | (32) | (1) | ||||||
| Total adjusting items | $ | (75) | $ | 1 | ||||
The reconciliation from Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is shown in the table below:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING | $ | 38 | $ | 255 | ||||
| Net earnings attributable to non-redeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 1 | — | ||||||
| NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 39 | 255 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 15 | 88 | ||||||
| EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES | 54 | 343 | ||||||
| Interest expense, net | 66 | 64 | ||||||
| EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES | 120 | 407 | ||||||
| Less: Adjusting items from above | (75) | 1 | ||||||
| Depreciation & Amortization | 174 | 159 | ||||||
| ADJUSTED EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ | 369 | $ | 565 | ||||
| Net sales | $ | 2,265 | $ | 2,530 | ||||
| ADJUSTED EBITDA as a % of Net sales | 16 | % | 22 | % | ||||
Table 3
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
EPS Reconciliation Schedules
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
A reconciliation from Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning to adjusted earnings from continuing operations and a reconciliation from diluted earnings from continuing operations per share to adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations per share are shown in the tables below:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
RECONCILIATION TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||||||||
| NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING | $ | 38 | $ | 255 | ||||
Adjustment to remove adjusting items and other adjustments (a) | 75 | (1) | ||||||
Adjustment to remove adjusting items for depreciation and amortization (b) | 5 | — | ||||||
Adjustment to remove tax (benefit)/expense on adjusting items and other adjustments (c) | (18) | — | ||||||
Adjustment to tax expense/(benefit) to reflect pro forma tax rate (d) | (1) | 2 | ||||||
ADJUSTED EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ | 99 | $ | 256 | ||||
RECONCILIATION TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING COMMON STOCKHOLDERS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||||||||
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | 0.47 | $ | 2.95 | ||||
| Adjustment to remove adjusting items and other adjustments (a) | 0.92 | (0.01) | ||||||
| Adjustment to remove adjusting items for depreciation and amortization (b) | 0.06 | — | ||||||
| Adjustment to remove tax (benefit)/expense on adjusting items and other adjustments (c) | (0.22) | — | ||||||
| Adjustment to tax expense/(benefit) to reflect pro forma tax rate (d) | (0.01) | 0.03 | ||||||
ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWENS CORNING COMMON STOCKHOLDERS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ | 1.22 | $ | 2.97 | ||||
RECONCILIATION TO DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used for basic earnings per share | 80.7 | 85.8 | ||||||
Unvested restricted shares and performance shares | 0.4 | 0.5 | ||||||
Diluted shares outstanding | 81.1 | 86.3 | ||||||
| (a) | Please refer to Table 2 "EBITDA Reconciliation Schedules" for additional information on adjusting items. | ||||
| (b) | To remove the impact of accelerated depreciation and amortization charges for restructuring projects and impairments which are excluded from adjusted earnings from continuing operations. | ||||
| (c) | The tax impact of adjusting items is based on our expected tax accounting treatment and rate for the jurisdiction of each adjusting item. | ||||
| (d) | To compute adjusted earnings from continuing operations, we apply a full year pro forma effective tax rate to each quarter presented. For 2026, we have used a full year pro forma effective tax rate of 25%, which is the mid-point of our 2026 effective tax rate guidance of 24% to 26%. For comparability, in 2025, we have used an effective tax rate of 25%, which was our 2025 effective tax rate excluding the adjusting items referenced in (a), (b) and (c). | ||||
Table 4
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| ASSETS | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 272 | $ | 345 | ||||
| Receivables, less allowance of $4 at March 31, 2026 and $4 at December 31, 2025 | 1,353 | 937 | ||||||
| Inventories | 1,492 | 1,472 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 175 | 165 | ||||||
| Current assets of discontinued operations | 431 | 426 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 3,723 | 3,345 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,121 | 4,170 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 485 | 507 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 1,664 | 1,679 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 2,498 | 2,535 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 13 | 10 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | 475 | 480 | ||||||
| Non-current assets of discontinued operations | 112 | 254 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 13,091 | $ | 12,980 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,274 | $ | 1,257 | ||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 84 | 83 | ||||||
| Short-term debt | 383 | 50 | ||||||
| Long-term debt - current portion | 438 | 435 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 644 | 613 | ||||||
| Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 189 | 222 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,012 | 2,660 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 4,686 | 4,687 | ||||||
| Pension plan liability | 38 | 38 | ||||||
| Other employee benefits liability | 93 | 96 | ||||||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | 432 | 450 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 742 | 737 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 309 | 323 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations | 96 | 96 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 9,408 | 9,087 | ||||||
| OWENS CORNING STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (a) | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (b) | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 4,237 | 4,256 | ||||||
| Accumulated earnings | 4,293 | 4,463 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive deficit | (472) | (437) | ||||||
| Cost of common stock in treasury (c) | (4,415) | (4,430) | ||||||
| Total Owens Corning stockholders’ equity | 3,644 | 3,853 | ||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 39 | 40 | ||||||
| Total equity | 3,683 | 3,893 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 13,091 | $ | 12,980 | ||||
(a)10 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
(b)400 shares authorized; 135.5 issued and 80.5 outstanding at March 31, 2026; 135.5 issued and 80.2 outstanding at December 31, 2025
(c)55.0 shares at March 31, 2026 and 55.3 shares at December 31, 2025
Table 5
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in millions)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| NET CASH FLOW USED FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | (104) | $ | (93) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net losses to cash used for operating activities: | ||||||||
| Gain/(Loss) on discontinued operations | 182 | 362 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 174 | 159 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 6 | 16 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 18 | 21 | ||||||
| Gains on sale of certain precious metals | (12) | (9) | ||||||
| Other adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities | — | (21) | ||||||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities | (404) | (481) | ||||||
| Pension fund contribution | (2) | (1) | ||||||
| Payments for other employee benefits liabilities | (4) | (3) | ||||||
| Other | (8) | 1 | ||||||
| Net cash flow used for operating activities | (154) | (49) | ||||||
| NET CASH FLOW USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Cash paid for property, plant and equipment | (233) | (203) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of assets or affiliates | 43 | 52 | ||||||
| Other | — | (8) | ||||||
| Net cash flow used for investing activities | (190) | (159) | ||||||
| NET CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Proceeds from senior revolving credit and receivables securitization facilities | — | 329 | ||||||
| Payments on senior revolving credit and receivables securitization facilities | — | (329) | ||||||
| Net proceeds from commercial paper | 330 | 501 | ||||||
| Payments on long-term debt | — | (29) | ||||||
| Dividends paid | (63) | (59) | ||||||
| Purchases of treasury stock | (22) | (136) | ||||||
| Finance lease payments | (13) | (11) | ||||||
| Other | 3 | (2) | ||||||
| Net cash flow provided by financing activities | 235 | 264 | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (5) | 23 | ||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (114) | 79 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 407 | 369 | ||||||
| CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 293 | $ | 448 | ||||
Table 6
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
Segment Information
(unaudited)
Roofing
The table below provides a summary of net sales and EBITDA for the Roofing segment:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net sales | $ | 960 | $ | 1,120 | ||||
| % change from prior year | -14 | % | 2 | % | ||||
| EBITDA | $ | 231 | $ | 332 | ||||
| EBITDA as a % of net sales | 24 | % | 30 | % | ||||
Insulation
The table below provides a summary of net sales and EBITDA for the Insulation segment:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net sales | $ | 867 | $ | 909 | ||||
| % change from prior year | -5 | % | -5 | % | ||||
| EBITDA | $ | 167 | $ | 225 | ||||
| EBITDA as a % of net sales | 19 | % | 25 | % | ||||
Doors
The table below provides a summary of net sales and EBITDA for the Doors segment:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net sales | $ | 475 | $ | 540 | ||||
| % change from prior year | -12 | % | N/A | |||||
| EBITDA | $ | 34 | $ | 68 | ||||
| EBITDA as a % of net sales | 7 | % | 13 | % | ||||
Table 7
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
Corporate, Other and Eliminations
(unaudited)
Corporate, Other and Eliminations
The table below provides a summary of EBITDA for the Corporate, Other and Eliminations category:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Restructuring excluding depreciation | $ | (43) | $ | (3) | ||||
| Acquisition-related integration costs excluding depreciation | (9) | (2) | ||||||
| Gains on sale of certain precious metals | 12 | 9 | ||||||
| Impairment of venture investment | (7) | — | ||||||
| Paroc marine recall | (32) | (1) | ||||||
| Gain (Loss) on sale of businesses | 4 | (2) | ||||||
| General corporate expense and other | (63) | (60) | ||||||
| EBITDA | $ | (138) | $ | (59) | ||||
Table 8
Owens Corning and Subsidiaries
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation Schedule
(unaudited)
The reconciliation from net cash flow provided by operating activities to free cash flow is shown in the table below:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| NET CASH FLOW USED FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $ | (154) | $ | (49) | ||||
| Less: Cash paid for property, plant and equipment | (233) | (203) | ||||||
| FREE CASH FLOW | $ | (387) | $ | (252) | ||||
FAQ
How did Owens Corning (OC) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Owens Corning reported weaker Q1 2026 results. Net sales from continuing operations were $2.27 billion, down 10%, and net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Owens Corning fell to $38 million, with diluted EPS from continuing operations dropping to $0.47 and adjusted diluted EPS to $1.22.
What happened to Owens Corning’s (OC) margins and EBITDA in Q1 2026?
Margins contracted materially. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations declined to $369 million from $565 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin falling to 16% from 22%. All three segments—Roofing, Insulation, and Doors—reported lower EBITDA margins compared to the prior‑year quarter.
What strategic portfolio actions did Owens Corning (OC) take in 2026?
Owens Corning completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business on April 30, 2026. The company expects about $280 million in cash proceeds plus $50–70 million from excess alloy sales, supporting its strategy to focus on branded building products and fund growth and shareholder returns.
What is Owens Corning’s (OC) Q2 2026 financial outlook?
For Q2 2026, Owens Corning expects revenue from continuing operations of approximately $2.6–2.7 billion and an enterprise adjusted EBITDA margin of about 20–22%. Guidance incorporates roughly $60 million in incremental inflationary costs tied to the Iran conflict but excludes potential tariff refunds.
What were Owens Corning’s (OC) segment results in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Roofing net sales were $960 million with 24% EBITDA margin, Insulation net sales were $867 million with 19% EBITDA margin, and Doors net sales were $475 million with 7% EBITDA margin. All three segments showed year‑over‑year declines in sales and profitability.