Owens Corning Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Owens Corning's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -17.8%, while the Building industry saw earnings growing at 10.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.7% per year.
Key information
-17.79%
Earnings growth rate
-14.40%
EPS growth rate
| Building Industry Growth | 13.32% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.67% |
| Return on equity | -10.97% |
| Net Margin | -4.12% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 09
OC: Q2 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target framework for Owens Corning, keeping fair value at $144.80 while fine tuning assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings power. What's in the News Owens Corning issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, stating that it expects to continue delivering strong financial performance based on structural changes to the business and its market positions.Narrative Update • May 26
OC: Q4 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Owens Corning slightly, to $144.80 from about $144.81, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Owens Corning issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, expecting revenue from continuing operations in a range of $2.6b to $2.7b, tied to structural company changes and its market positions (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • May 14
Owens Corning: Trough Conditions For A Patient Investor's Setup
Summary Owens Corning is rated Buy, trading at 6.3x EV/EBITDA with a $1B capital return commitment and robust margin durability. Q1 '26 results showed revenue down 10% and EBITDA down 35%, but margin resilience and a portfolio transformation to pure-play building products underpin earnings quality. Q2 guidance calls for a sharp margin rebound to 20–22% despite $60M in geopolitical cost headwinds, with Roofing segment offering substantial upside operating leverage. At $122, OC offers 13–25% upside to consensus targets, a 10% capital return yield, and significant potential as housing volumes normalize. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 12
OC: Q4 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts now set a higher fair value estimate for Owens Corning, raising it from $137.75 to $144.81. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 23
OC: Q4 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Owens Corning price target by about $4 to $137.75, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which collectively point to a slightly more conservative fair value outlook. What's in the News Owens Corning issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026, with revenue from continuing operations expected in a range of $2.1b to $2.2b (company guidance).Narrative Update • Apr 09
OC: Q4 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside
The analyst price target for Owens Corning has edged down slightly from $142.00 to about $141.81, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around the discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E levels. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Owens Corning repurchased 2,138,345 shares, described as 2.6% of shares, for a total of $230.06 million under the buyback announced on December 2, 2022 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 26
OC: Q4 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts maintained their Owens Corning fair value estimate at $142, making only slight adjustments to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which fine-tune rather than reshape their overall outlook. What's in the News Owens Corning issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026, expecting revenue from continuing operations of about $2.1b to $2.2b (company guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 11
OC: Q4 2026 Outlook And Modest Assumption Shifts Will Support Returns
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Owens Corning from $137.69 to $142.00, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Owens Corning issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026, focusing on revenue from continuing operations.Narrative Update • Feb 25
OC: Higher Dividend And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Owens Corning by about $0.63 to roughly $138, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, profitability and future P/E, even without new Street research since the last review. What's in the News Owens Corning's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per common share.Narrative Update • Feb 10
OC: Higher Dividend And Slight Assumption Shifts Will Support Steady Returns
Analysts have inched their price target on Owens Corning slightly lower to about US$137.06 from roughly US$137.13, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Owens Corning's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.79 per common share.Narrative Update • Jan 26
OC: Dividend Hike And Buybacks Will Offset Impairment As Returns Stabilize
Analysts have nudged their price target on Owens Corning higher to about US$137.13 from roughly US$136.94, reflecting slightly updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue expectations, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Board declares a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.79 per common share, a 15% increase compared to the prior quarterly dividend.Narrative Update • Jan 12
OC: Shares Will Rise As Higher Dividend And Buybacks Support Future Returns
Narrative Update on Owens Corning Analysts have adjusted their price target on Owens Corning to US$136.94 from US$140.56, citing updated assumptions around slightly softer revenue trends, a lower profit margin outlook at 18.68%, and a future P/E of 6.70. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.79 per common share, a 15% increase compared to the prior quarterly dividend.Narrative Update • Dec 19
OC: Shares Will Rise As Dividend And Buybacks Offset Impairment
Analysts have nudged their price target on Owens Corning slightly lower to approximately $140.56 from about $140.63, reflecting modestly softer long term revenue and margin assumptions that are only partly offset by a slightly lower discount rate and a marginally higher future valuation multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved a 15% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.79 per share, payable January 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 5, 2026 (company announcement).Analysis Article • Dec 08
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.79
Owens Corning's ( NYSE:OC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.79 on 21st of...Narrative Update • Dec 05
OC: Shares Will Rise As Dividend Hike And Buybacks Support Expansion
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Owens Corning to approximately $140.63 from about $140.88, reflecting slightly lower long term profit margin assumptions and a marginally higher forward valuation multiple, despite a small improvement in the discount rate. What's in the News The Board approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.79 per share, payable January 21, 2026, signaling confidence in ongoing cash generation (dividend announcement).Narrative Update • Nov 21
OC: Shares Will Advance as Manufacturing Expansion Drives Future Opportunity
Analysts have revised their price target for Owens Corning downward from $152.56 to $140.88. They cite updated expectations for lower profit margins and modestly weaker revenue growth.Narrative Update • Nov 07
OC: Shares Will Gain Momentum as Margin Expansion Is Projected
Analysts have reduced their price target for Owens Corning from $167.31 to $152.56. They cite a higher discount rate, a projection for lower revenue growth, stronger expected profit margins, and a lower future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Lower Owens Corning Price Target as Valuation Slips Amid New Developments
Analysts have revised Owens Corning's fair value downward, lowering their price target from $174.07 to $167.31. They cite minor adjustments to growth and margin expectations.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Sustainable Construction Trends Will Spur Resilient Building Demand
Narrative Update on Owens Corning Analyst Price Target Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for Owens Corning from $175.93 to $174.07, citing more conservative forecasts for future growth and profit margins. What's in the News Owens Corning has chosen Prattville, Alabama as the site for a new shingle manufacturing plant.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Sustainable Construction Trends Will Spur Resilient Building Demand
As the analyst reasoning is unavailable and both the discount rate and future P/E remain unchanged, key valuation inputs for Owens Corning are stable, leaving the consensus analyst price target effectively unchanged at $175.93. What's in the News The company did not repurchase any shares under the buyback announced on May 14, 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Investors Can Find Comfort In Owens Corning's (NYSE:OC) Earnings Quality
NYSE:OC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Owens Corning's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 01
What Does Owens Corning's (NYSE:OC) Share Price Indicate?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Owens Corning ( NYSE:OC ). The company's stock received a lot...Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
Owens Corning Q4: In Continued Transition
Summary Owens Corning's strategic focus on ESG, insulation, and energy transition, along with the Masonite acquisition, provides a solid growth platform despite current market challenges. The company reported 2024 sales of $10.98 billion, with adjusted earnings of $15.91 per share, but GAAP earnings were significantly lower due to various charges. Despite a reasonable valuation at 10 times adjusted earnings and reduced leverage, the lack of organic growth and high margins limit near-term earnings growth potential. The sale of the glass reinforcement business and cautious 2025 outlook, including soft construction activity and tariff impacts, raise small concerns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 05
Owens Corning: Steady Post The Masonite Deal
Summary Owens Corning's transformation focusing on ESG, insulation, and energy transition has driven significant advancements, including the strategic acquisition of Masonite to boost earnings growth. The company is on track to earn $16 per share in 2024, aided by the purchase of door manufacturer Masonite. The company's high margins and strategic buybacks, alongside a 15% dividend increase, underscore its strong financial health and investor returns. With a current earnings multiple of 9-10 times and ongoing business diversification, I remain optimistic about Owens Corning's long-term growth and market re-rating potential even if margin pressure arrives. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 18
Owens Corning: Balanced Prospects Amid Fair Valuation
Summary Owens Corning's strong market position and pricing power are bolstered by strategic acquisitions like Masonite and a focus on energy-efficient building materials. Financially, the company faces higher debt levels and margin pressures, but maintains a strong balance sheet and sufficient free cash flow for dividends and share repurchases. Despite current market challenges, the DCF model indicates OC stock is slightly undervalued, with a price target of $202.24, contingent on Masonite acquisition synergies and European market recovery. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Owens Corning makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 9,838 | -405 | 1,012 | 152 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 10,103 | -188 | 1,015 | 150 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 10,535 | 220 | 1,041 | 151 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 10,614 | 1,002 | 1,059 | 144 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 10,364 | 924 | 1,025 | 139 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 9,851 | 947 | 954 | 131 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 9,581 | 952 | 1,039 | 129 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 9,297 | 1,002 | 981 | 126 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 9,363 | 1,091 | 959 | 122 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 8,372 | 1,064 | 747 | 110 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 9,658 | 1,189 | 823 | 118 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 9,708 | 1,322 | 822 | 115 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 9,746 | 1,320 | 809 | 111 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 9,761 | 1,241 | 787 | 106 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 9,607 | 1,344 | 779 | 101 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 9,291 | 1,134 | 766 | 96 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 8,929 | 1,089 | 753 | 94 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 8,498 | 995 | 745 | 91 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 8,292 | 1,000 | 703 | 86 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 7,983 | 946 | 681 | 85 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 7,369 | 744 | 648 | 81 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 7,055 | -383 | 650 | 82 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 6,822 | -542 | 699 | 81 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 6,801 | -598 | 696 | 82 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 7,094 | -556 | 728 | 86 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 7,160 | 405 | 732 | 87 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 7,192 | 503 | 686 | 88 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 7,127 | 514 | 673 | 88 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 7,033 | 497 | 684 | 88 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 7,057 | 545 | 680 | 89 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 6,939 | 370 | 713 | 87 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 6,824 | 305 | 745 | 88 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 6,597 | 280 | 709 | 87 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 6,384 | 289 | 674 | 85 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 6,161 | 379 | 632 | 86 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 5,976 | 395 | 592 | 84 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 5,924 | 437 | 587 | 84 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 5,677 | 393 | 576 | 82 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 5,591 | 416 | 557 | 80 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 5,520 | 416 | 547 | 78 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 5,378 | 369 | 528 | 75 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,350 | 330 | 525 | 73 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,298 | 254 | 504 | 72 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 5,233 | 194 | 484 | 72 |
Quality Earnings: OC is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: OC is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: OC is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 17.8% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare OC's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: OC is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Building industry (-7.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: OC has a negative Return on Equity (-10.97%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 06:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Owens Corning is covered by 32 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Stephen Kim | Barclays |
| Matthew Bouley | Barclays |