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Griffon Corp manufactures and markets residential, commercial and industrial garage doors to professional installing dealers and home center retail chains. It also provides non-powered landscaping products for homeowners and professionals. Its operating segments include Consumer and Professional Products: is a provider of branded consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial and commercial fans; home storage and organization products; and Home and Building Products conducts its operations through Clopay Corporation (Clopay). Clopay is the manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Home and Building Products segment. Operates in USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Others.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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Griffon shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 adjusted EPS results.

Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) announced its Q1 earnings on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 07:30 AM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Griffon beat estimated earnings by 17.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.39 versus an estimate of $1.19.
Revenue was down $10.78 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.29, resulting in a 4.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Griffon's past performance:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>0.75</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.47</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.07</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>641.24M</td>
<td>688.94M</td>
<td>629.18M</td>
<td>595.87M</td>
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<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>659.67M</td>
<td>647.81M</td>
<td>672.88M</td>
<td>643.15M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Griffon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GFF/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Earnings

Griffon Earnings Review: Q1 Summary

Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.19 by 16.81 percent. This is a 29.91 percent increase over earnings of $1.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $632.371 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $638.050 million by 0.89 percent. This is a 1.68 percent decrease over sales of $643.153 million the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For February 5, 2025

4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $94.25, along with a high estimate of $100.00 and a low estimate of $85.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $86.50, the current average has increased by 8.96%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732107615_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Griffon's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
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<td>Trey Grooms</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
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<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
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<td>Trey Grooms</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Griffon. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Griffon compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Griffon's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Griffon's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GFF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Griffon analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Griffon</h2>
Griffon Corp manufactures and markets residential, commercial and industrial garage doors to professional installing dealers and home center retail chains. It also provides non-powered landscaping products for homeowners and professionals. Its operating segments include Consumer and Professional Products and Home and Building Products. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Home and Building Products segment.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Griffon's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Griffon displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 2.85%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Griffon's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.47%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Griffon's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 27.87%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Griffon's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.63%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Griffon's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 7.59. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Analyst Ratings

Evaluating Griffon: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

Baird analyst Timothy Wojs maintains Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $92 to $100.

Price Target

Baird Maintains Outperform on Griffon, Raises Price Target to $100

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Trey Grooms maintains Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $85 to $100.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Griffon, Raises Price Target to $100

Editor&#8217;s note: The story has been updated to correct the adjusted EPS figure
Griffon Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41936067/griffon-corporation-announces-annual-and-fourth-quarter-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter earnings</a>.
The company reported quarterly revenue growth of 3% year-over-year to $659.67 million, beating the consensus of $641.24 million.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 13.4% YoY to $137.53 million, and the margin expanded 194 bps YoY to 20.9%. Adjusted EPS for the quarter rose to $1.47 from $1.19 YoY, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $1.18.</a>
Fiscal 2024 revenue reached $2.6 billion, marking a 2% decline from the $2.7 billion reported last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 2% to $513.6 million from $505.3 million.
Leverage remained at 2.6x net debt to EBITDA. Free cash flow was $326.1 million in fiscal 2024, with $379.3 million available under the credit facility.
The company returned $310 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during 2024.
As of September 30, 2024, the company had $114.4 million in cash and $1.52 billion in total debt, resulting in net debt of $1.41 billion.
Buyback and Dividend: Griffon&#8217;s board approved an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41936007/griffon-announces-new-400-million-share-buyback-authorization" rel="noreferrer noopener">additional $400 million share buyback</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41935853/griffon-corporation-declares-quarterly-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the quarterly dividend by 20%</a> to $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable on December 18 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 25.
&#8220;In fiscal 2025, we will continue to use our operating cash flow to support our capital allocation strategy with a focus on opportunistically repurchasing shares, reducing debt, supporting our regular quarterly dividend and investing in our businesses,&#8221; commented Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
During the quarter, GFF repurchased 1.1 million shares for $68.4 million at $65.09 per share. Fiscal 2024 repurchases totaled 4.8 million shares for $274.5 million at $57.52 per share.
2025 Outlook: Griffon expects revenue to match 2024 at $2.6 billion versus the consensus of $2.605 billion; adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">$575 million and $600 million.</a>
The company expects free cash flow, including capital expenditures of&nbsp;$65 million, to exceed net income, with depreciation of&nbsp;$42 million&nbsp;and amortization of&nbsp;$23 million.
Price Action: GFF shares traded higher by 10.1% at $75.00 at the last check Wednesday.
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2025 Outlook
We expect Griffon fiscal year 2025 revenue to be consistent with 2024 at $2.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA in a range of $575 million to $600 million, excluding unallocated costs of $55 million and charges related to strategic review retention costs of approximately $5 million. Free cash flow, including capital expenditures of $65 million, is expected to exceed net income, with depreciation of $42 million and amortization of $23 million. Fiscal year 2025 interest expense is expected to be $102 million, and Griffon's normalized tax rate is expected to be 28%.
From a segment perspective, we anticipate 2025 HBP and CPP revenue will both be in line with 2024. We anticipate 2025 EBITDA margin at HBP to continue to be in excess of 30% and at CPP to be in excess of 9%.

Griffon Sees FY25 Revenue To Be Consistent With 2024 At $2.6B Vs $2.66B Est.; Adjusted EBITDA In A Range Of $575M-$600M

Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.18 by 24.58 percent. This is a 23.53 percent increase over earnings of $1.19 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $659.67 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $641.24 million by 2.87 percent. This is a 2.85 percent increase over sales of $641.38 million the same period last year.

CORRECTION: Griffon Q4 Adj EPS $1.47 Beats $1.18 Estimate, Sales $659.67M Beat $641.24M Estimate

Griffon Corp shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results. Also, the company board authorized an additional $400 million in share repurchases.

The Board Of Directors Of Griffon Corporation Authorized The Repurchase Of An Additional $400M Worth Of Shares Of Griffon Common Stock

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Earnings Scheduled For November 13, 2024

Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-11-13. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Griffon to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.18.
The market awaits Griffon's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.07, leading to a 4.82% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731420228_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Griffon Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Griffon were trading at $69.95 as of November 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 57.76%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Griffon</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Griffon.
The consensus rating for Griffon is Outperform, derived from 2 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $88.5 implies a potential 26.52% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Hayward Holdings, Tecnoglass and Zurn Elkay Water, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>For Hayward Holdings, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $17.1, indicating a potential 75.55% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Outperform trajectory for Tecnoglass, with an average 1-year price target of $78.0, indicating a potential 11.51% upside.</li>
<li>For Zurn Elkay Water, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $37.8, indicating a potential 45.96% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Hayward Holdings, Tecnoglass and Zurn Elkay Water are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<tbody>
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<td>Griffon</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-5.21%</td>
<td>$249.15M</td>
<td>19.30%</td>
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<td>Hayward Holdings</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.30%</td>
<td>$113.09M</td>
<td>1.21%</td>
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<td>Tecnoglass</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>13.09%</td>
<td>$109.23M</td>
<td>8.34%</td>
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<td>Zurn Elkay Water</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.91%</td>
<td>$189.40M</td>
<td>2.74%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Griffon ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is at the bottom for Revenue Growth.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Griffon</h3>
Griffon Corp manufactures and markets residential, commercial and industrial garage doors to professional installing dealers and home center retail chains. It also provides non-powered landscaping products for homeowners and professionals. Its operating segments include Consumer and Professional Products and Home and Building Products. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Home and Building Products segment.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Griffon's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Griffon's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.21% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Griffon's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.34%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Griffon's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 19.3%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Griffon's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.71%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 7.51, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GFF/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Griffon visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Look Ahead: Griffon's Earnings Forecast

Baird analyst Timothy Wojs maintains Griffon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $84 to $92.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Griffon, Raises Price Target to $92

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