Truist Securities downgraded Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) to Hold from Buy on December 18, 2025. The stock is currently priced at $215.72.
This downgrade suggests increased caution regarding the company's outlook, potentially reflecting concerns about competitive pressures and market conditions that could impact performance.
Eagle Materials, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a provider of heavy construction materials and light building materials. The company operates approximately 70 facilities across 21 states and employs about 2,500 full-time workers. Its primary products include Portland Cement and Gypsum Wallboard, essential for constructing and repairing various structures.
Eagle Materials has a market capitalization of $7.2 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.14, and an EPS of 13.55. The company has a dividend yield of 45.4%. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for May 18, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $2.06, and July 27, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $3.72.
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