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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Janus International Group Q2 FY26 earnings call JBI

    Aug 11, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Janus International Group Q2 FY26 — Revised Outlook Amid Challenging Macro Environment

    Janus International Group reported Q2 FY26 results reflecting a challenging macroeconomic environment, leading to a downward revision of full-year guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Despite these headwinds, the company achieved a significant milestone with its NOKI smart security platform and maintained strong free cash flow generation and a healthy balance sheet, positioning it to execute strategic priorities and adapt to market conditions.

    Highlights

    5

    • NOKI smart security solutions surpassed 500,000 installed units, marking an important inflection point for the platform.

    • Trailing 12-month free cash flow conversion of adjusted net income was 129%.

    • Net leverage stood at 2.7 times, within the target range of 2 to 3 times.

    • International segment revenue increased by 9.5% compared to the prior year period.

    • R3 revenue was up 6.6%, driven by door replacements, redevelopment, conversion, and expansion activity.

    Concerns

    5

    • Total revenue was $233.5 million, impacted by challenging macroeconomic trends and lower-than-anticipated demand.

    • Adjusted EBITDA was $40.2 million, down 18% compared to Q2 2025.

    • Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by approximately 430 basis points year-over-year to 17.2%.

    • Full-year 2026 guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA was revised downwards due to muted demand trends and project delays.

    • Revenue in the commercial and other segments decreased by 21.2%, primarily due to softness in commercial sheet doors.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year revenue
    $925 million to $945 million
    high materiality
    High
    Inorganic revenue from KB2 construction
    approximately $80 million to $90 million
    medium materiality
    Medium
    North America organic self-storage revenues
    down high single digits
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Commercial sales channel revenue
    roughly flat
    medium materiality
    Medium
    International revenue growth
    high single-digit
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Full-year adjusted EBITDA
    $150 million to $170 million
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    17.1%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Free cash flow conversion of adjusted net income
    around the higher end of 75% to 100%
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Consolidated
    Total revenue increased due to contributions from KB2 construction, but demand was lower than anticipated.
    		$233.5M2.4%——
    Self-Storage Business
    Strong growth in the self-storage channel.
    		—15.4%——
    New Construction
    Growth driven by KB2 Construction and international business, offsetting North America softness. Organically, new construction revenues were flat.
    Organic revenue growth: flat
    		—20.3%——
    R3 (Redevelopment, Replacement, Repair)
    Revenue increase driven by door replacements, redevelopment activity, and increased conversion and expansion activity.
    		—6.6%——
    International
    Growth driven by new construction and market share gains.
    		$31.1M9.5%——
    Commercial and Other
    Decline primarily driven by continuous softness in demand for commercial sheet doors.
    		—-21.2%——

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $40.2Mdown 18% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Impacted by challenging macroeconomic trends.

    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    17.2%down 430 bps YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Decrease primarily attributable to impacts of geographic segment and product mix.

    Adjusted Net Income
    $23.9Mvs $28.2M in Q2 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to prior year period.

    Adjusted EPS
    $0.17
    Q2 FY26

    Per share.

    Cash from operating activities
    $24.4M
    Q2 FY26

    Generated in the quarter.

    Free cash flow conversion of adjusted net income
    129%
    TTM

    On a trailing 12-month basis.

    Capital expenditures
    $2.8M
    Q2 FY26

    In the quarter.

    Total liquidity
    $205.3M
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end.

    Total outstanding long-term debt
    $550M
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end.

    Net leverage
    2.7x
    Q2 FY26

    Within target range.

    Shares repurchased
    367,000 shares
    Q2 FY26

    During the quarter.

    Shares repurchased YTD
    3.2M shares
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date.

    Remaining share repurchase authorization
    $63M
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end.

    Inorganic revenue
    $19.2M
    Q2 FY26

    Reflecting contributions from KB2 construction.

    NOKI installed units
    500,000+
    Q2 FY26

    Significant milestone for the Smart Entry platform.

    Steel prices
    going up
    Q2 FY26

    Management monitoring and managing well with commercial actions.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Price costminimal
    Order backlogstill pretty strong
    Data center hvac exposureprogressing
    Order lead times placement horizonpushouts
    Orders bookings growth by verticalSelf-storage: 15.4% YoY; New construction: 20.3% YoY (organic flat); R3: 6.6% YoY; International: 9.5% YoY; Commercial & Other: -21.2% YoY%

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    KB2 construction backlogstill pretty strongQ2 FY26

    no change in total backlog

    Projects are intact, but timing push-outs are occurring as customers prioritize getting other facilities online.

    Product announcements

    1
    ProductTypeDetails
    Nokia Infinitylaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    KB2 ConstructionIntegration of the acquisition remains on track.

    Integration of the acquisition remains on track, contributing to new construction revenue.

    Risks & headwinds

    6
    Challenging macroeconomic trendsQ2 FY26 and near term

    Impacted total revenue of $233.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $40.2 million.

    Mitigation: Focus on execution, adapting to customer needs, optimizing operations, advancing strategic priorities, and managing costs with discipline.

    Soft demand in North American new constructionQ2 FY26 and FY26

    Project activity and customer investment levels constrained; North America organic self-storage revenues expected to be down high single digits for FY26.

    Mitigation: Expanding and refining product offerings, including R3 business, international presence, and design-build capabilities.

    Soft demand for commercial sheet doorsQ2 FY26

    Revenue in commercial and other segments decreased by 21.2%.

    Mitigation: Leveraging expanded distribution footprint and architectural specification initiatives; focusing on data center space.

    Project pushouts and extended timelinesFY26

    Adjusted expectations for inorganic revenue from KB2 construction to $80-$90 million for FY26.

    Mitigation: Projects are still intact, but timing is delayed; management is monitoring and aligning resources.

    Lower forecasted volumes, negative mix, and inflationary pressuresQ2 FY26 and FY26

    Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 430 basis points to 17.2%; full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance revised to $150-$170 million.

    Mitigation: Managing costs, focusing on operational efficiency, optimizing footprint, and implementing commercial actions to offset steel price increases.

    Stagnant housing demandQ2 FY26 and FY26

    Contributed to slower activity across portions of the core business.

    Mitigation: Focus on strategic initiatives and long-term fundamentals of self-storage.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Macro environment stabilization

    next quarter
    CurrentChallenging, muted demand
    TargetStabilization or improvement

    Why it matters

    A stabilized macro environment is crucial for demand recovery and achieving revised guidance targets.

    We have yet to see the macro environment stabilize as we anticipate entering the year, which has contributed to slower activity across portions of our core business, reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures and stagnant housing demand across North America.

    Q&A highlights

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    Analyst asked for more color on the revised outlook, specifically regarding new construction and commercial segment weakness, and how trends progressed through the quarter.

    Management stated that the first half trends are expected to continue into the second half. The weakness in new construction was primarily due to project pushouts, not cancellations, and the core business was relatively flat. The significant drag in the commercial segment was attributed to soft demand for commercial sheet doors, which are used in pre-engineered metal buildings, an end market facing headwinds.

    “The good thing is that what we've reviewed is that there's not been cancellation. It's just been a timing push-up.”

    asked by Philip Ng · answered by Unknown Speaker

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Macroeconomic Headwinds & Guidance Revision

    Janus International Group faced continued challenging macroeconomic trends in Q2 FY26, leading to lower-than-anticipated demand across many markets. This environment, characterized by ongoing inflationary pressures and stagnant housing demand in North America, prompted a revision of the full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company acknowledged that demand levels have not trended as expected, necessitating a more prudent outlook.

    02

    Self-Storage Market & R3 Business Performance

    The self-storage market remained challenging, particularly in North American new construction, where project activity and customer investment levels were constrained. Despite this, the R3 business (door replacements, redevelopment, conversion, and expansion) saw a 6.6% increase in revenue, benefiting from institutional customers right-sizing and shoring up facilities. The company continues to expand and refine its product offerings to adapt to changing customer needs.

    03

    Smart Security Solutions (NOKI) Milestone

    A significant milestone was achieved with the NOKI Smart Entry platform, surpassing 500,000 installed units. This reflects years of investment and execution, marking an important inflection point for the platform's scale and supporting efforts to improve profitability and drive recurring revenue. Initial interest in NOKI Infinity, an on-door dual technology smart locking system, is encouraging, with factory installation expected to begin in Q4.

    04

    Commercial Market & Data Center Focus

    The commercial segment experienced a 21.2% revenue decrease, primarily due to soft demand for commercial sheet doors used in pre-engineered metal buildings. However, the rolling steel product continued to perform well, and strategic initiatives like architectural specifications are starting to pay off. Efforts in the data center space are progressing, with the company exploring new product capabilities and positioning itself as a strategic manufacturing partner for OEMs.

    05

    Capital Allocation & Balance Sheet Strength

    The company generated $24.4 million in cash from operating activities and $21.6 million in free cash flow during the quarter, with a trailing 12-month free cash flow conversion of 129%. Total liquidity stood at $205.3 million, including $127 million in cash. Net leverage was 2.7 times, within the target range. The company repurchased 367,000 shares for $1.9 million in Q2, with $63 million remaining on its authorization, indicating a continued focus on shareholder returns given attractive share prices.

    06

    Strategic Priorities & Long-Term Outlook

    Janus remains focused on its GROW strategic framework: Greater Penetration of Self-Storage, Ramping Adoption of Smart Security Solutions, performing in the commercial market, and winning through strategic accretive acquisitions. While market conditions are expected to remain challenging in the near term, improving sentiment from larger customers and favorable long-term fundamentals for self-storage (healthy occupancy, growing household utilization, ongoing consolidation) provide a positive outlook for future growth.

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