CSW Industrials (NYSE:CSW) Share Price Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average on Disappointing Earnings

CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE:CSW) passed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $290.90 and traded as low as $282.32. CSW Industrials shares last traded at $285.72, with a volume of 153,774 shares traded.

The basic materials company reported $3.66 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.69 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $361.44 million for the quarter. CSW Industrials had a return on equity of 18.38% and a net margin of 10.17%. CSW Industrials’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.96 EPS.

CSW Industrials Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 30th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. CSW Industrials’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 16.46%.

More CSW Industrials News

Here are the key news stories impacting CSW Industrials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 second-quarter revenue rose 30.5% year over year to $361.44 million, while earnings increased to $3.66 per share from $2.96 a year earlier. The company also reported record results, supported by 13% organic growth in its Contractor Solutions segment. CSW Industrials fiscal 2027 second-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: Reported adjusted earnings and revenue were characterized as surpassing consensus in some coverage, highlighting resilient demand and operating momentum despite the headline EPS comparison. CSW Industrials shares rise after fiscal second-quarter results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is advancing its Greco exit, while discussing approximately $49 million in fiscal 2027 interest expense. The exit could simplify the portfolio, but the interest burden remains an important factor for future profitability. CSW outlines fiscal 2027 interest expense and Greco exit
• Negative Sentiment: EPS of $3.66 missed the $3.69 consensus estimate by $0.03, creating a modest earnings-quality concern even as sales growth remained strong. CSW Industrials Q2 earnings miss estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo lowered its price target from $320 to $290 and assigned an “equal weight” rating, leaving limited implied upside and signaling reduced near-term conviction in the stock. Wells Fargo lowers CSW Industrials price target

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on CSW shares. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of CSW Industrials from $320.00 to $290.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of CSW Industrials from $304.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of CSW Industrials from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of CSW Industrials from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, October 18th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of CSW Industrials from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $343.29.

Insider Transactions at CSW Industrials

In other news, CEO Joseph Armes sold 1,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $287.04, for a total value of $430,560.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 64,083 shares in the company, valued at $18,394,384.32. This represents a 2.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Jeff Underwood sold 720 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $346.96, for a total value of $249,811.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,223,666.64. This trade represents a 10.10% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 3,720 shares of company stock worth $1,114,741. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of CSW Industrials

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. bought a new position in CSW Industrials in the first quarter valued at $26,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of CSW Industrials during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in shares of CSW Industrials during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of CSW Industrials during the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in CSW Industrials by 628.6% in the first quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 153 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares in the last quarter. 82.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

CSW Industrials Stock Down 2.0%

The firm’s 50 day moving average is $298.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $290.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.72 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 2.35 and a quick ratio of 1.36.

About CSW Industrials

CSW Industrials, Inc (NYSE: CSW) is a diversified industrial company that develops, manufactures and sells products designed for professional trades, commercial and residential construction, and industrial maintenance applications. Its offerings are marketed primarily through established brands and distribution channels serving contractors, building professionals and industrial customers.

The company operates through three principal segments: Contractor Solutions, Engineered Building Solutions and Specialized Reliability Solutions.