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Revenue: Record second-quarter revenue of $904.5 million, up 2% from $886.7 million in Q2 2025.
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Gross Margin: Gross margin dollars increased to $145.8 million, with gross margin percentage stable at 16.1%.
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Adjusted EBITDA: Just under $79 million for the quarter, broadly consistent with the prior year.
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Net Earnings: Improved to $31.2 million, up from $27.7 million in Q2 2025.
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Expenses: Distribution, selling, and administration expenses rose 6.9% to $67 million, driven by inflationary pressures.
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Finance Costs: Decreased to $17.6 million from $19.3 million in Q2 2025, due to lower net debt and revolving loan facility utilization.
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Dividend: Declared quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share.
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For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Record second-quarter revenue of $904 million, up 2% year-over-year, driven by higher pricing in construction materials.
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Stable gross margin percentage at 16.1% despite market volatility, reflecting disciplined inventory and pricing management.
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Net earnings improved to $31.2 million in Q2 2026, up from $27.7 million in Q2 2025.
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Finance costs decreased by $1.7 million due to lower net debt and reduced revolving loan facility utilization.
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New tariffs on Brazilian and Canadian imports are expected to boost demand for Doman’s US-produced fencing products, with increased inquiries already noted.
Negative Points
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Adjusted EBITDA slightly declined to $79 million from the prior year quarter, impacted by inflationary pressures on freight and fuel costs.
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Distribution, selling, and administration expenses increased 6.9% year-over-year due to broad inflationary pressures, with expenses as a percentage of sales rising to 7.4%.
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Operating activities consumed $2.3 million in cash during the first half of 2026, versus generating $1.2 million in the prior year, partly due to timing of income tax payments.
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The company faced higher seasonal working capital needs, with net advances on its revolving loan facility increasing to $84.9 million from $46.8 million in 2025.
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Macroeconomic uncertainty, including ongoing Middle East conflicts, continues to create uneven demand across construction markets, with no significant improvement expected in Q3.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is your sense of how Q3 is shaping up relative to Q3 last year, and how are you seeing demand trends in Canada and the U.S.?A: Amar Doman, Chairman and CEO, stated that July results are in and are fairly similar to recent trends. The economy and consumer behavior haven’t changed much, with no significant swings in either direction. He described the market as “steady as she goes,” with the company focusing on consistent execution rather than dramatic shifts.
