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CSW Industrials (CSW)


Market Price (6/27/2026): $281.57 | Market Cap: $4.6 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

CSW Industrials (CSW)


Market Price (6/27/2026): $281.57
Market Cap: $4.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -27%

Key risks
CSW key risks include [1] an inability to find suitable acquisitions to support its long-term growth strategy.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -27%
5 Key risks
CSW key risks include [1] an inability to find suitable acquisitions to support its long-term growth strategy.

CSW in ETFs

Weight = CSW's share of each fund

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VB0.06%
SLYG0.30%
VIOV0.22%
SLYV0.22%
VTWO0.13%
VBK0.13%
SCHA0.09%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/25/2026

CSW Industrials (CSW) stock has lost about 5% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong fiscal Q4 2026 adjusted earnings were offset by a GAAP EPS decline and a muted market reaction.

CSW Industrials reported robust results for its fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, 2026, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.14 significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.34 by $0.80, and revenue growing 34.0% year-over-year to $308.96 million. However, GAAP EPS decreased to $6.70 for the full fiscal year 2026, compared to $8.38 in the prior year, primarily due to higher interest expense, non-cash impairment, and non-recurring expenses. Despite the strong adjusted performance, the stock experienced a slight decline of 1.24% following the earnings release on May 26, 2026, suggesting that positive expectations may have already been priced in or that investors reacted to the GAAP decline.

2. Mixed analyst sentiment and varied price targets contributed to investor indecision.

While CSW Industrials maintains an overall consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" or "Buy" from analysts, reflecting a generally positive long-term outlook, recent individual analyst ratings within the period showed less conviction. For instance, on May 27, 2026, Citigroup, Truist Securities, and Wells Fargo all maintained "Hold" ratings with price targets ranging from $285.00 to $304.00. The consensus price targets from analysts range from $324.57 to $328.57, representing some upside from the stock's trading levels since February 28, 2026, but the variability in targets and the prevalence of "Hold" ratings likely fostered a wait-and-see approach among investors, preventing a significant upward trend.

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Updated on 6/25/2026

CSW Industrials (CSW) stock has lost about 5% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong fiscal Q4 2026 adjusted earnings were offset by a GAAP EPS decline and a muted market reaction.

CSW Industrials reported robust results for its fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, 2026, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.14 significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.34 by $0.80, and revenue growing 34.0% year-over-year to $308.96 million. However, GAAP EPS decreased to $6.70 for the full fiscal year 2026, compared to $8.38 in the prior year, primarily due to higher interest expense, non-cash impairment, and non-recurring expenses. Despite the strong adjusted performance, the stock experienced a slight decline of 1.24% following the earnings release on May 26, 2026, suggesting that positive expectations may have already been priced in or that investors reacted to the GAAP decline.

2. Mixed analyst sentiment and varied price targets contributed to investor indecision.

While CSW Industrials maintains an overall consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" or "Buy" from analysts, reflecting a generally positive long-term outlook, recent individual analyst ratings within the period showed less conviction. For instance, on May 27, 2026, Citigroup, Truist Securities, and Wells Fargo all maintained "Hold" ratings with price targets ranging from $285.00 to $304.00. The consensus price targets from analysts range from $324.57 to $328.57, representing some upside from the stock's trading levels since February 28, 2026, but the variability in targets and the prevalence of "Hold" ratings likely fostered a wait-and-see approach among investors, preventing a significant upward trend.

3. Broader macroeconomic headwinds, including persistent inflation and uncertain interest rate policy, weighed on the industrial sector.

The period since late February 2026 was characterized by an ambiguous macroeconomic environment that likely impacted industrial stocks. Although the U.S. economy continued to expand, with real GDP increasing at an annual rate of 2.1% in fiscal Q1 2026 (January, February, and March 2026), persistent inflation and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led to increased inflation risks and a more uncertain monetary policy outlook. By May 2026, both consumer and business sentiment had softened amid concerns about the Middle East conflict and its implications for prices, and the Federal Reserve showed an increased willingness to tighten policy in response to persistent inflation. These broader economic pressures likely tempered investor enthusiasm for stocks in sectors sensitive to economic cycles, such as industrials, despite company-specific strengths.

4. Acquisition-driven revenue growth was balanced by increased debt and higher interest expenses.

CSW Industrials achieved record revenue of $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2026, representing a 23.3% increase from 2025, largely driven by strategic acquisitions, including Duckt-Strip. However, this growth strategy involved significant capital deployment, with $1.0 billion invested in acquisitions during fiscal 2026. The increased debt associated with these acquisitions led to higher interest expenses, which, along with non-cash impairment, contributed to the decline in GAAP earnings per share for fiscal 2026. Management acknowledged the need to manage higher debt, amortization, and tariff-related cost pressure while extracting value from its larger portfolio, indicating that the benefits of acquisition-led growth were partially counteracted by associated financial costs.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.9% change in CSW stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -18.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820266262026Change
Stock Price ($)294.03282.61-3.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0041,0837.8%
Net Income Margin (%)12.6%10.4%-18.1%
P/E Multiple38.441.57.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17160.9%
Cumulative Contribution-3.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CSW-3.9% 
Market (SPY)6.6%40.8%
Sector (XLI)2.6%65.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.2% change in CSW stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 30.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256262026Change
Stock Price ($)271.33282.614.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9651,08312.2%
Net Income Margin (%)14.9%10.4%-30.5%
P/E Multiple31.741.530.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17162.1%
Cumulative Contribution4.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CSW4.2% 
Market (SPY)7.3%37.6%
Sector (XLI)18.6%56.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.2% change in CSW stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -33.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120256262026Change
Stock Price ($)304.56282.61-7.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8781,08323.3%
Net Income Margin (%)15.6%10.4%-33.5%
P/E Multiple37.441.510.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17162.0%
Cumulative Contribution-7.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CSW-7.2% 
Market (SPY)25.1%41.8%
Sector (XLI)28.6%58.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 101.6% change in CSW stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 84.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236262026Change
Stock Price ($)140.17282.61101.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7581,08342.8%
Net Income Margin (%)12.7%10.4%-18.7%
P/E Multiple22.541.584.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1516-5.9%
Cumulative Contribution101.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CSW101.6% 
Market (SPY)81.3%54.6%
Sector (XLI)95.7%63.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CSW Return9%-4%80%71%-16%-2%164%
Peers Return104%13%-4%3%35%4%221%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CSW Win Rate58%42%67%83%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate48%48%44%44%50%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CSW Max Drawdown-22%-22%-11%-18%-41%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-21%-37%-37%-28%-36%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HON, TTI, HHS, AIAI, MMM.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCSWS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-19.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven21 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven52 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-20.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven75 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-16.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven14 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-10.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.1%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven8 days6 days

Compare to HON, TTI, HHS, AIAI, MMM

In The Past

CSW Industrials's stock fell -19.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventCSWS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven52 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-20.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven75 days140 days

Compare to HON, TTI, HHS, AIAI, MMM

In The Past

CSW Industrials's stock fell -19.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.6% gain to breakeven.

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About CSW Industrials (CSW)

CSW Industrials (CSW) is a diversified industrial company that manufactures and distributes a broad range of products across two primary segments: Industrial Products and Specialty Chemicals. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company provides essential solutions for various commercial and industrial applications in the United States and internationally.

The Industrial Products segment offers specialty mechanical components, such as grilles, registers, and diffusers, along with fire and smoke protection systems and architecturally specified building products. It also supplies storage and application equipment for its chemicals. In parallel, the Specialty Chemicals segment provides a comprehensive line of lubricants, greases, drilling compounds, anti-seize compounds, sealants (including fire stopping and pipe thread), adhesives, and cleaning formulations. These products are marketed under a portfolio of established brands like RectorSeal No. 5, Jet-Lube, and Smoke Guard.

CSW Industrials serves a wide array of vital markets, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, refrigeration, and commercial construction. Beyond building-related sectors, the company's products are critical for heavy industries such as oil and gas, mining, power generation, rail, cement, and water well drilling, among other general industrial applications. Its offerings help improve efficiency, safety, and longevity in demanding operational environments.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for CSW Industrials:

  • A specialized 3M for industrial and construction businesses.
  • Similar to Illinois Tool Works (ITW), offering a wide range of specialized industrial products and chemicals.

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  • Specialty Mechanical & HVAC Products: Includes grilles, registers, diffusers, and other specialized mechanical components for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and general industrial applications.
  • Fire & Smoke Protection Products: Systems and materials, such as fire stopping sealants and smoke control systems, designed to enhance building safety.
  • Architecturally Specified Building Products: Building components selected to meet specific design, aesthetic, and functional requirements for commercial construction.
  • Industrial Lubricants & Greases: Specialized compounds to reduce friction, wear, and corrosion in machinery and equipment across various heavy industries.
  • Specialty Chemical Formulations: A diverse range of chemicals including drilling compounds, anti-seize compounds, degreasers, cleaners, penetrants, pipe thread sealants, and adhesives/solvent cement.
  • Storage, Filtration & Application Equipment: Equipment used for the safe and efficient storage, filtration, and application of industrial chemicals and other products.

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CSW Industrials (CSW) primarily sells its products to other companies across a wide array of industrial and commercial sectors. The provided background information does not disclose the names of specific major customer companies.

However, the company's customer base is comprised of businesses operating in the following markets and industries:

  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Plumbing and Refrigeration
  • Commercial Construction
  • Electrical
  • Rail Car and Locomotive
  • Cement
  • Energy (including Oil and Gas, Power Generation)
  • Infrastructure Drilling and Boring
  • Mining
  • Steel
  • Water Well Drilling
  • General Industrial applications

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Joseph B. Armes, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President

Joseph B. Armes has served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of CSW Industrials since its spin-off from Capital Southwest Corporation in September 2015, and as President of the Company since February 2018. Prior to the spin-off, he was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) from June 2013 to September 2015, and Chairman of its board from January 2014 through August 2017. Mr. Armes began his career as an attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions at the law firm of Weil, Gotshal and Manges, LLP. He also previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Hicks Holdings LLC, where he led the acquisition, management, and disposition of a diverse portfolio of private equity investments across various industries. While at Capital Southwest Corporation, the company engaged in "private equity-style" investing, involving buying, building, and exiting businesses. He served as a board member for RSP Permian, Inc. from 2013 through 2018, prior to its acquisition by Concho Resources, Inc., and for Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation from 2019-2021, until its merger with ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.

James E. Perry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

James E. Perry has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CSW Industrials since June 2020. Before joining CSW Industrials, he served in various financial roles with Trinity Industries, a publicly held diversified industrial company, including as its Chief Financial Officer from 2010 to 2019. From 2001 to 2004, he was a senior financial executive at RMH Teleservices, holding the Chief Financial Officer position for a period. Mr. Perry started his career in the investment banking division at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and also worked in a consulting group at Ernst & Young LLP.

Donal J. Sullivan, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Donal J. Sullivan was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer in April 2024. He joined CSW Industrials in 2015 through RectorSeal and held successive operating leadership roles, including Senior Vice President & General Manager, Industrial Products from 2016-2020, and General Manager, Contractor Solutions from 2020-2024. From May 2015 to January 2016, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for RectorSeal, an operating subsidiary of CSW Industrials. Before 2015, Mr. Sullivan was the Division President of Goodman Global, a member of the Daikin Group, from October 2010 to April 2015. Prior to 2005, he held various management positions in sales, product management, and general management at Carrier Corporation.

Luke E. Alverson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Luke E. Alverson has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of CSW Industrials since February 2016. From May 2008 to February 2016, he held roles of increasing responsibility at Flowserve Corporation, a global manufacturer of fluid motion control products, where his most recent position was Vice President, Corporate Legal Services and Assistant Secretary. Prior to 2008, Mr. Alverson was associated with the law firms of Vinson & Elkins, LLP and Hallett & Perrin, P.C., both in Dallas, Texas.

Craig J. Foster, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Specialty Chemicals

Craig J. Foster has served as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Specialty Chemicals since January 2016. Before this role, he was Vice President and General Manager, Elastomers Division, at Zeon Chemicals from June 2015 to August 2015. From 1995 to June 2015, Mr. Foster held positions of increasing responsibility with Flint Group, a specialty chemicals company, including regional president of China and India, president of EMEA, and president of pigments, chips, and resins. While at Flint Group, he also held functional executive responsibility for the company's global operations. Earlier in his career, Mr. Foster was a purchasing supervisor at Akzo Nobel Coatings and served over seven years in the U.S. Navy within the Nuclear Submarine Force and the Naval Mobile Construction Force.

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The key risks to CSW Industrials' business are primarily driven by its acquisition-heavy growth strategy, exposure to cyclical end markets, and global trade dynamics.

Key Risks to CSW Industrials

  1. Acquisition-Driven Growth Strategy and Integration Challenges: CSW Industrials' business strategy heavily relies on acquiring and integrating other companies. This approach carries inherent risks such as potential overspending on acquisitions, difficulties in effectively integrating newly acquired businesses, managing increased debt levels, and the possibility of diluting the company's core focus. Recent financial results have shown that integration costs, higher interest expenses, and margin pressures related to these acquisitions can significantly impact net income. Failure to achieve anticipated synergies from these acquisitions could undermine the company's growth objectives and financial performance.
  2. Exposure to Cyclical End Markets and Organic Growth Concerns: A significant portion of CSW Industrials' revenue is tied to cyclical markets such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC/R) and commercial construction. These markets are highly sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, including housing slowdowns and fluctuating interest rates. There have been recent concerns about slow or declining organic growth across various segments, which acquisition-driven revenue growth can sometimes mask. Inflationary pressures and shifts in product mix have also contributed to the contraction of gross margins.
  3. Tariffs and Supply Chain Disruptions: As a diversified industrial company with international operations and a global supply chain, CSW Industrials is susceptible to the impacts of tariffs and broader supply chain disruptions. The company has manufacturing operations in Vietnam and utilizes third-party manufacturers in China, making it vulnerable to changes in trade policies and the imposition of tariffs. These external factors can lead to increased operational costs, reduced demand for products, and exert pressure on gross margins.

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CSW Industrials (symbol: CSW) operates in diversified industrial and specialty chemicals markets. The addressable markets for its main products and services are substantial, both globally and within specific regions.

Specialty Chemicals Segment

  • The global specialty chemicals market was estimated at approximately USD 978,973.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach about USD 1,312,777.3 million by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • The global industrial lubricants market, which includes lubricants and greases, was valued at USD 63.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 74.3 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 3.1%.
  • For drilling compounds, the global drilling fluids market size was valued at USD 9.85 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 15.32 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5% from 2025 to 2034.
  • The global anti-seize compounds market was valued at USD 2.47 billion in 2024 and is likely to attain USD 5.38 billion by 2032, increasing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2025 to 2032.
  • The global firestopping sealants market was valued at USD 660.5 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1,082.1 million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.
  • The global solvent-based adhesives market, encompassing adhesives and solvent cement, was estimated to be USD 16.84 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 27.46 billion in 2030, with a CAGR of 10.4%.

Industrial Products Segment

  • The global HVAC grills market, which includes grilles, registers, and diffusers, was valued at USD 613.00 million in 2024 and is projected to experience a CAGR of 5.30% to reach USD 835.66 million by 2030.
  • The global fire protection system market, covering fire and smoke protection products, is projected to grow from USD 85.06 billion in 2025 to USD 118.14 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.8%. North America is projected to reach USD 42.95 billion by 2030 from USD 30.53 billion in 2025.
  • The global building & construction materials market, relevant to architecturally specified building products, is calculated at USD 2.32 trillion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 3.90 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.95% over the forecast period. The U.S. building products spending is expected to reach $552 billion by 2029.
  • For general industrial applications including specialty mechanical products, and storage, filtration, and application equipment, the global industrial distribution market is expected to reach a value of USD 8,153.1 billion in 2024 and is further anticipated to reach USD 12,975.4 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.3%. The U.S. industrial distribution market is projected to be valued at USD 2,687.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4,162.6 billion in 2033.

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CSW Industrials (CSW) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of strategic acquisitions, organic expansion, focused market penetration, new product integration, and pricing strategies. Here are the key drivers:
  • Strategic Acquisitions: The company consistently pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy, targeting niche industrial businesses that complement its existing segments, particularly in Contractor Solutions. Recent significant acquisitions like Aspen Manufacturing, MARS Parts, Hydrotex Holdings, ProAction Fluids, and Duckt-Strip are expected to contribute significantly to revenue growth and enhance market position. These acquisitions are aimed at expanding product offerings and market reach.
  • Organic Growth: CSW Industrials anticipates mid-single to high single-digit organic growth in the coming fiscal year. The Contractor Solutions segment, a primary revenue driver, has shown solid organic growth and is expected to continue this trend.
  • Expansion in HVAC/R Market: The company is strategically expanding its presence in the HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) sector, with a particular focus on the fast-growing ductless application segment and repair parts. Acquisitions such as Aspen Manufacturing, MARS Parts, Duckt-Strip, and investments in Flair specifically bolster its offerings in this market, capitalizing on the shift from unit replacement to repair.
  • New Product Introductions and Distribution Network Leverage: CSW Industrials focuses on integrating new, innovative products, often brought in through acquisitions, into its established national distribution network. This approach facilitates cross-selling opportunities and accelerates product growth, leading to market share expansion. The company emphasizes leveraging its existing sales infrastructure to push these new product lines.
  • Targeted Pricing Actions: Management has indicated that it is taking targeted pricing actions to offset cost pressures and tariffs. These strategic price adjustments are expected to contribute to overall revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • CSW Industrials expanded its share repurchase program authorization to $250 million on December 15, 2025, with the program set to expire on December 31, 2026.
  • As of December 15, 2025, the company had repurchased approximately $98.7 million in shares under the program initiated in November 2024.
  • During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, CSW Industrials returned $18.3 million to shareholders through share repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • In September 2024, CSW Industrials completed a follow-on equity offering, receiving net proceeds of $347.4 million from the issuance of 1,265,000 shares.
  • The proceeds from this offering were utilized to support strategic acquisitions and general corporate purposes, including the repayment of outstanding debt on its revolving credit facility.

Outbound Investments

  • On November 2025, CSW Industrials acquired Motors & Armatures Parts (MARS Parts) for approximately $650 million.
  • In fiscal year 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), the company invested $84.7 million in the acquisitions of PSP Products and PF Waterworks.
  • On March 12, 2026, the company acquired Duckt-Strip® for $21 million and made an additional $4.8 million minority investment in Flair, an HVAC controls company.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, CSW Industrials invested $16.3 million in organic capital expenditures.
  • In the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, the company invested $6.1 million in capital expenditures to fund long-term assets and infrastructure.

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Financials

CSWHONTTIHHSAIAIMMMMedian
NameCSW Indu.Honeywel.Tetra Te.Harte-Ha.AIAI 3M  
Mkt Price282.61232.2110.872.0714.43164.0189.22
Mkt Cap4.6147.41.50.0-86.84.6
Rev LTM1,08336,763630160-25,0241,083
Op Inc LTM1846,319492-4,949184
FCF LTM132-3-4-2,06068
FCF 3Y Avg144-0-1-2,21672
CFO LTM150-85-2-2,959117
CFO 3Y Avg161-622-3,368111

Growth & Margins

CSWHONTTIHHSAIAIMMMMedian
NameCSW Indu.Honeywel.Tetra Te.Harte-Ha.AIAI 3M  
Rev Chg LTM23.3%6.4%4.1%-13.9%-2.1%4.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg12.9%0.9%3.6%-8.1%--0.4%0.9%
Rev Chg Q34.0%2.4%-0.6%-15.4%-1.3%1.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.8%0.6%-0.1%-4.4%-0.3%0.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM1.6%-3.4%-17.4%-71.7%-0.6%-3.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg10.0%-2.5%30.7%-42.4%--213.7%-2.5%
Op Mgn LTM17.0%17.2%7.8%1.4%-19.8%17.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.3%18.3%8.1%3.4%--0.9%8.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%-0.1%-0.9%-1.0%-0.6%-0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM13.8%-13.4%-1.1%-11.8%12.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.9%-10.0%0.9%-13.6%11.8%
FCF/Rev LTM12.2%-0.4%-2.8%-8.2%4.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.1%--0.0%-0.8%-9.0%4.5%

Valuation

CSWHONTTIHHSAIAIMMMMedian
NameCSW Indu.Honeywel.Tetra Te.Harte-Ha.AIAI 3M  
Mkt Cap4.6147.41.50.0-86.84.6
P/S4.34.02.30.1-3.53.5
P/Op Inc25.223.329.67.1-17.523.3
P/EBIT27.625.029.918.8-18.825.0
P/E41.535.9201.0-18.9-31.135.9
P/CFO31.0-17.3-8.8-29.323.3
Total Yield2.8%4.3%0.5%-5.3%-5.0%2.8%
Dividend Yield0.4%1.5%0.0%0.0%-1.8%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.4%--0.2%-10.5%-4.0%1.6%
D/E0.20.20.21.5-0.10.2
Net D/E0.20.20.11.1-0.10.2

Returns

CSWHONTTIHHSAIAIMMMMedian
NameCSW Indu.Honeywel.Tetra Te.Harte-Ha.AIAI 3M  
1M Rtn-2.3%0.3%4.6%-21.6%4.0%5.7%2.1%
3M Rtn7.2%4.6%26.1%-12.7%-4.4%15.3%5.9%
6M Rtn-7.8%18.9%16.4%-37.7%-4.4%2.2%-1.1%
12M Rtn-1.4%11.2%214.2%-45.7%-4.4%10.8%4.7%
3Y Rtn75.2%29.2%250.6%-61.1%-4.4%118.8%52.2%
1M Excs Rtn-0.1%2.5%6.8%-19.4%6.2%7.9%4.3%
3M Excs Rtn-4.0%-9.8%15.9%-26.0%-17.9%1.0%-6.9%
6M Excs Rtn-14.2%13.6%9.5%-44.5%-10.8%-3.0%-6.9%
12M Excs Rtn-20.9%-7.3%206.7%-66.9%-25.1%-7.6%-14.3%
3Y Excs Rtn7.5%-38.3%214.3%-132.1%-72.8%43.5%-15.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Contractor Solutions617536514413 
Specialized Reliability Solutions148150147116 
Engineered Building Solutions12111510497 
Eliminations and Other-8-8-70 
Industrial Products    289
Specialty Chemicals    130
Total878793758626419


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Contractor Solutions16614212696 
Specialized Reliability Solutions2322209 
Engineered Building Solutions19191311 
Eliminations and Other-27-24-20-19-14
Industrial Products    56
Specialty Chemicals    18
Total1811591399759


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Contractor Solutions941806824782686
Eliminations and Other21116121213
Specialized Reliability Solutions146140136126108
Engineered Building Solutions8181717467
Total1,3791,0431,043995875


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$282.61 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.6 
First Trading Date05/16/2011 
Distance from 52W High-15.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$276.90$275.48
DMA Trendindeterminateindeterminate
Distance from DMA2.1%2.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility42.2%40.8%
Downside Capture94.95145.77
Upside Capture72.78112.13
Correlation (SPY)31.6%41.1%
CSW Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.961.501.181.281.401.27
Up Beta1.761.850.901.231.651.46
Down Beta3.623.041.931.631.301.08
Up Capture55%68%71%106%108%190%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days8233467134408
Down Capture327%163%146%127%142%106%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days12182957116343

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CSW
CSW-0.2%40.7%0.10-
Sector ETF (XLI)27.5%16.5%1.2958.0%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.4%1.2641.3%
Gold (GLD)21.8%27.7%0.7018.5%
Commodities (DBC)21.8%18.6%0.92-8.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.1%13.6%0.8534.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.7%42.5%-1.2723.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CSW
CSW20.2%33.0%0.61-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%17.6%0.6562.3%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.1%0.6153.5%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.7913.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%19.5%0.2814.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.9%0.0841.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.7%54.0%0.3919.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CSW
CSW24.3%32.1%0.75-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%20.1%0.6361.9%
Equity (SPY)15.2%18.0%0.7257.0%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.1%0.609.3%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2617.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2346.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)54.6%66.4%0.9516.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5312026-6.4%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity16.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/27/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/26/20260.6%-3.5%0.9%
1/29/2026-8.5%-8.5%-1.8%
10/30/20251.4%-0.8%12.1%
7/31/2025-3.5%-6.5%1.5%
5/22/2025-3.9%-2.4%-7.8%
1/30/2025-5.0%-5.8%-11.3%
10/30/2024-0.9%4.3%14.9%
7/31/20248.3%1.2%8.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111013
# Negative9107
Median Positive2.1%3.7%8.0%
Median Negative-3.5%-3.3%-7.8%
Max Positive8.3%15.9%19.8%
Max Negative-8.5%-8.5%-15.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/26/20260.6%-3.5%0.9%
1/29/2026-8.5%-8.5%-1.8%
10/30/20251.4%-0.8%12.1%
7/31/2025-3.5%-6.5%1.5%
5/22/2025-3.9%-2.4%-7.8%
1/30/2025-5.0%-5.8%-11.3%
10/30/2024-0.9%4.3%14.9%
7/31/20248.3%1.2%8.5%
5/23/20243.3%3.2%8.5%
2/1/20244.0%6.3%8.0%
11/2/2023-1.9%-3.2%3.7%
8/3/20232.1%2.6%-0.7%
5/25/20235.2%8.3%19.8%
2/2/20237.5%2.7%4.9%
11/3/2022-1.5%-7.8%-3.2%
8/5/20221.2%15.9%6.7%
5/18/2022-2.7%-2.3%-9.2%
2/3/20220.6%3.1%6.4%
11/3/2021-5.1%-2.2%-15.0%
8/4/20210.2%10.8%8.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111013
# Negative9107
Median Positive2.1%3.7%8.0%
Median Negative-3.5%-3.3%-7.8%
Max Positive8.3%15.9%19.8%
Max Negative-8.5%-8.5%-15.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/26/202610-K
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/22/202510-K
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/23/202410-K
12/31/202302/01/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/25/202310-K
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/26/202610-K
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/22/202510-K
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/23/202410-K
12/31/202302/01/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/25/202310-K
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/18/202210-K
12/31/202102/03/202210-Q
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/20/202110-K
12/31/202002/05/202110-Q
09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
06/30/202008/03/202010-Q
03/31/202005/20/202010-K
12/31/201902/04/202010-Q
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q
06/30/201908/08/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 6/16/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell6162026279.521,500419,27719,314,673Form
2Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell5272026283.941,500425,91320,046,319Form
3Alverson, LukeSVP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell5042026289.571,007291,5983,605,164Form
4Sullivan, DonEVP, Chief Strategy OfficerDirectSell4162026300.2616649,8436,475,707Form
5Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell4162026286.771,500430,15124,230,099Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell6162026279.521,500419,27719,314,673Form
2Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell5272026283.941,500425,91320,046,319Form
3Alverson, LukeSVP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell5042026289.571,007291,5983,605,164Form
4Sullivan, DonEVP, Chief Strategy OfficerDirectSell4162026300.2616649,8436,475,707Form
5Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell4162026286.771,500430,15124,230,099Form
6Alverson, LukeSVP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell4072026266.111,007267,9733,581,042Form
7Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell3242026270.111,500405,16516,078,568Form
8Ash, Darron K DirectBuy3162026256.6230076,986296,396Form
9Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell2182026297.791,500446,68518,172,933Form
10Alverson, LukeSVP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell2132026316.02500158,0103,934,449Form
11Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell1162026328.641,000328,64020,548,545Form
12Perry, James EEVP, CFODirectSell1052026293.5314542,5627,398,130Form
13Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell12162025317.401,000317,40020,470,078Form
14Sullivan, DonEVP, Chief Strategy OfficerDirectSell12092025301.414,1361,246,6325,484,456Form
15Underwood, JeffSVP, GM Contractor SolutionsDirectSell12022025278.96370103,2151,632,753Form
16Alverson, LukeSVP, GC & SecretaryDirectSell12022025272.9528076,4273,578,440Form
17Perry, James EEVP, CFODirectSell12022025275.00580159,5006,970,975Form
18Wang, FangVP, Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell11192025240.5435986,354643,685Form
19Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell11172025250.001,000250,00016,373,250Form
20Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell10312025250.001,000250,00016,623,250Form
21Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell9162025250.001,000250,00015,380,500Form
22Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell8182025259.361,000259,35716,215,522Form
23Sullivan, DonEVP, Chief Strategy OfficerDirectSell8182025283.141,067302,1106,410,573Form
24Perry, James EEVP, CFODirectSell8122025275.0514539,8826,925,209Form
25Swartz, Robert M DirectSell8042025250.3720050,0743,084,308Form
26Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell7152025294.921,000294,91818,733,765Form
27Sullivan, DonEVP, Chief Strategy OfficerDirectSell7152025301.051,000301,0497,137,271Form
28Perry, James EEVP, CFODirectSell7012025284.1814541,2067,196,290Form
29Swartz, Robert M DirectSell7012025284.1820056,8363,557,649Form
30Armes, Joseph BChairman, President & CEODirectSell6172025290.281,000290,27918,729,370Form
31Sullivan, DonEVP, Chief Strategy OfficerDirectSell6172025291.041,281372,8167,190,897Form
32Perry, James EEVP, CFODirectSell6032025304.0014544,0817,742,386Form
33Swartz, Robert M DirectSell6032025301.3820060,2763,833,252Form
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