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Is Lennox (LII) Using Buybacks to Offset Weaker EPS Guidance or Reinforce Its Long-Term Play?
In the second quarter of 2026, Lennox International reported higher sales of US$1,545.3 million but essentially flat diluted EPS, while also completing a large share repurchase program totaling 16.72 million shares for US$3.45 billion since its October 2014 authorization.
The company’s decision to slightly lower full‑year 2026 EPS guidance to US$23.00–US$24.00, despite reaffirming about 8% revenue growth aided by acquisitions, highlights the pressure from weaker residential demand even as...