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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) ("JELD-WEN" or the "Company") today announced results for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2025. Comparability is to the same period in the prior year. Third Quarter Highlights Net revenues of $809.5 million decreased (13.4%) in the third quarter driven by a decrease in Core Revenues of (10%) combined with a decrease in net revenues from the court-ordered divestiture of Towanda of (5%). These were partially offset by a favorable foreign exchange impact of 2%. The decline in Core Revenues was driven by a (11%) decrease in volume/mix, partially offset by a 1% benefit from price realization.Net loss from continuing operations was ($367.6) million or ($4.30) per share, compared to net loss from continuing operations of ($73.0) million, or ($0.86) per share, during the same quarter a year ago. Operating loss margin was (25.0%) and (5.6%) for the quarters ended September 27, 2025 and September 28, 2024, respectively. Net loss from continuing ops includes $196.9m non-cash goodwill impairment and $122.3m tax special items.Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $44.4 million, a decrease of ($37.2) million compared to $81.6 million during the same quarter a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations was 5.5%, a decrease of (320) basis points in the third quarter due to unfavorable volume/mix and price/cost, partially offset by favorable productivity and lower SG&A expense. "Third-quarter results fell short of our expectations due to persistent market headwinds and price-cost pressures," said Chief Executive Officer William J. Christensen. "Actions are underway to confront market realities head-on and strengthen our foundation for long-term value creation. We are focused on accelerating operational improvements, while rebalancing our North American and Corporate workforce by approximately 11% in the near-term to create runway for future growth. As we look ahead, we are initiating a strategic review of our European segment to ensure we are best positioned for long-term success. Despite marketplace challenges and slower-than-anticipated macro recovery, we remain focused on strengthening performance, serving our customers and building a more resilient foundation for the future." Third Quarter 2025 Results Net revenues for the three months ended September 27, 2025, were $809.5 million, a decrease of ($125.2) million, or (13.4%), compared to $934.7 million for the same period last year. The decrease in net revenues was primarily driven by a decrease in Core Revenues of (10%) and a decrease in net revenues from the court-ordered divestiture of Towanda of (5%). These were partially offset by a favorable foreign exchange impact of 2%. The decline in Core Revenues was driven by a (11%) decrease in volume/mix, partially offset by a 1% benefit from price realization. Net loss from continuing operations was ($367.6) million in the third quarter, similar to a net loss from continuing operations of ($73.0) million in the same period last year. Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations for the third quarter was ($17.3) million, a decrease of ($44.8) million compared to Adjusted Net Income from continuing operations of $27.6 million in the same period last year. Net loss per share from continuing operations for the third quarter was ($4.30), compared to a net loss from continuing operations per share of ($0.86) in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the third quarter was ($0.20) compared to $0.32 in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 27, 2025, excludes net after-tax charges of $350.3 million, or $4.10 per diluted share, associated mainly with the non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the North America and Europe segments, a valuation expense recorded against our U.S. tax attributes, and costs to execute on the Company's transformation journey. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 28, 2024, excludes net after-tax charges of $100.5 million or $1.17 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $44.4 million, a decline of ($37.2) million compared to $81.6 million during the same quarter last year. While we continue to drive significant improvements from our transformation activities, these benefits were more than offset by the impact of lower sales and negative price/cost. Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations was 5.5%, a decrease of (320) basis points in the third quarter due to unfavorable volume/mix and negative price/cost, partially offset by favorable productivity and lower SG&A. On a segment basis for the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year: North America - Net revenues were $546.1 million, a decline of ($131.8) million, or (19.4%), driven by a decrease in Core Revenues of (13%) and a decrease in net revenues from the court-ordered divestiture of Towanda of (7%). The decrease in Core revenues was driven by a (13%) decline in volume/mix due to weakened market demand. Net loss from continuing operations was ($181.3) million, a decline of ($217.0) million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $37.7 million, a decline of ($37.1) million primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix and negative price/cost, partially offset by improved productivity and lower SG&A.Europe - Net revenues were $263.3 million, an increase of $6.6 million, or 2.6%, driven by a favorable foreign exchange impact of 6%, partially offset by a decrease in Core Revenues of (4%). Core Revenues decreased primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix of (6%) primarily due to market softness across the region, partially offset by a 2% benefit from price realization. Net loss from continuing operations was ($153.4) million, a decline of ($86.7) million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $16.0 million, a decline of ($0.2) million primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix, partially offset by improved productivity. Net cash used in operating activities was ($37.7) million in the nine months ended September 27, 2025, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $78.0 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2024. The change in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the decrease in earnings of ($458.6) million, inclusive of ($334.6) million in non-cash goodwill impairment charges related to our North America and Europe reporting units in the current year, $129.2 million attributable to a valuation expense recorded against our U.S. tax attributes during 2025, and a $70.7 million increase in net cash used in our working capital accounts. The impact of accounts receivable, net, was unfavorable by ($57.8) million for the nine months ended September 27, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by a slower pace of declining sales and accounts receivable relative to the prior year. Accounts payable had an unfavorable impact of ($23.4) million, mainly due to reduced inventory purchases in North America and lower professional expense payables related to a transformation consultant. Inventory contributed a favorable impact of $10.5 million, primarily reflecting decreased material purchases in North America. Capital expenditures in the nine months ended September 27, 2025, decreased by $14.1 million to $103.9 million, down from $118.0 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2024. Free Cash Flow used in the nine months ended September 27, 2025, was ($141.6) million, compared to Free Cash Flow used in the nine months ended September 28, 2024, of ($40.0) million. This does not include the impact of the court-ordered divestiture of our Towanda facility proceeds of $110.7 million, which was completed in the first quarter of the current year. Workforce and Portfolio Actions As part of our ongoing efforts to align our cost structure and improve operational efficiency, the Company plans to reduce its North America and Corporate workforce by approximately 850 positions, representing roughly 11% of our North American and Corporate teams, by year end 2025. In addition, we have initiated a strategic review of our European segment and continue to simplify our portfolio to better serve customers and operate more cost effectively. These are incredibly difficult decisions, and we deeply appreciate the dedication and contributions of all of our colleagues. However, given the significant macroeconomic headwinds, these actions are necessary to ensure the long-term health of the business and will strengthen the Company's competitive position going forward. Updated Full Year 2025 Guidance JELD-WEN is lowering its 2025 revenue guidance to $3.1 to $3.2 billion, which reflects a year-over-year decline in Core Revenues of approximately (10%) to (13%) compared to 2024. Additionally, the Company expects its Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $105 to $120 million, reflecting continued pressure from a competitive pricing and volume environment. With the revenue and EBITDA guidance, the Company now expects operating cash flow to be an approximate $45 million use of cash including costs associated with the workforce reduction of approximately $10 to $20 million. Conference Call Information JELD-WEN management will host a conference call on November 4, 2025, at 8 a.m. ET, to discuss the Company's financial results. Interested investors and other parties can access the call either via webcast by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.jeld-wen.com, or by dialing 888-596-4144 from the United States or +1-646-968-2525 internationally and using ID 6885549. A slide presentation highlighting the Company's results is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. For those unable to listen to the live event, a webcast replay will be available approximately two hours following completion of the call. To learn more about JELD-WEN, please visit the Company's website at https://investors.jeld-wen.com. About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN operates facilities in 14 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 16,000 associates dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Investor Relations Contact: James Armstrong Vice President, Investor Relations 704-378-5731 jarmstrong@jeldwen.com Media Contact: JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. Melissa Farrington Vice President, Enterprise Communications 262-350-6021 mfarrington@jeldwen.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our business strategies and ability to execute on our plans, market potential, future financial performance, customer demand, the potential of our categories, brands and innovations, the impact of our strategic transformation journey, footprint rationalization, cost reduction and modernization initiatives, the impact of acquisitions and divestitures on our business and our ability to maximize value and integrate operations, our pipeline of productivity projects, the estimated impact of tax reform on our results, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents, impacts on our business from weather and climate change, litigation outcomes, and our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, prospects, assumptions, or other future events, all of which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed in 2025 and our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Non-GAAP Financial Information This press release presents certain "non-GAAP" financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations, Adjusted Net Income from continuing operations, Adjusted EPS from continuing operations, Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt Leverage. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the tables at the end of this press release. The Company provides certain guidance solely on a non-GAAP basis because the Company cannot predict certain elements that are included in certain reported GAAP results. While management is not able to provide a reconciliation of items for forward-looking non-GAAP measures without unreasonable effort, management bases the estimated ranges of non-GAAP measures for future periods on its reasonable estimates of certain items such as assumed effective tax rate, assumed interest expense, and other assumptions about capital requirements for future periods. Although the Company believes the assumptions reflected in the range of its 2025 guidance are reasonable, actual results could vary substantially given the uncertainty regarding the future performance of the global economy, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, disruptions in supply chains, and changes in raw material prices and other costs as well as other risks and uncertainties, including those described below. In addition, the guidance ranges provided for 2025 do not include the impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures. The variability of these items may have a significant impact on our future GAAP results. Other companies may compute these measures differently. The non-U.S. GAAP information has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP information. It does not purport to represent any similarly titled U.S. GAAP information and is not an indicator of our performance under U.S. GAAP. We present several financial metrics in "Core" terms, which exclude the impact of foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the last twelve months. We define Core Revenues as net revenues excluding the impact of foreign exchange, and acquisitions and divestitures completed in the last twelve months. The use of "Core" metrics assists management, investors, and analysts in understanding the organic performance of the operations. We use Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations, Adjusted Net Income from continuing operations, and Adjusted EPS from continuing operations because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations are helpful in highlighting trends because they exclude certain items outside the control of management, while other measures can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, and capital investments. We use Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations to measure our financial performance in reporting our results to our Board of Directors. Further, our executive incentive compensation is based in part on Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of financial performance or to cash flows from operations as a liquidity measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, adjusted for the following items: income tax expense (benefit); depreciation and amortization; interest expense (income), net; and certain special items consisting of non-recurring net legal and professional expenses and settlements; goodwill impairment; restructuring and asset-related charges, net; M&A related costs (income); net (gain) loss on sale of business, property and equipment; loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt; share-based compensation expense; non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss; and other special items. We use Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations because we believe this measure assists investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted Net (Loss) Income from continuing operations represents loss from continuing operations adjusted for the after-tax impact of (i) certain special items used to calculate Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as described above and (ii) accelerated amortization of an ERP that we are no longer utilizing after we completed our related obligations under the JW Australia Transition Services Agreement during the first quarter of 2024. Where applicable, the specifically identified items are tax effected at the applicable jurisdictional tax rate and tax expense is adjusted to remove the effect of discrete tax items. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations represents loss from continuing operations per diluted share adjusted to exclude the estimated per share impact of the same specifically identified items used to calculate Adjusted Net (Loss) Income from continuing operations as described above. Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations represents Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as a percentage of net revenues. We present Free Cash Flow because we believe this metric assists investors and analysts in determining the quality of our earnings. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less capital expenditures (including purchases of intangible assets). Free Cash Flow should not be considered as an alternative to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities as a liquidity measure. We also present Net Debt Leverage because it is a key financial metric that is used by management to assess the balance sheet risk of the Company. We define Net Debt Leverage as Net Debt (total principal debt outstanding less unrestricted cash) divided by Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the last twelve-month period. Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this release may not sum precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
