Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROCK) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROCK) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the four research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has assigned a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company.

ROCK has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Gibraltar Industries in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Longbow Research started coverage on Gibraltar Industries in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Zacks Research raised Gibraltar Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $55.00 price target on shares of Gibraltar Industries in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th.

Key Headlines Impacting Gibraltar Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Gibraltar Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue beat estimates. Adjusted earnings were $1.11 per share, above the $1.02 analyst consensus, while revenue reached $509.55 million versus expectations of $472.09 million. Gibraltar Industries Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Sales growth was boosted by the company’s materials business and a recent acquisition. Materials revenue rose by double digits, and the acquisition helped drive approximately 65% growth in total sales, supporting investor expectations for stronger operating performance. Why Gibraltar Industries Stock Soared by 14% on Wednesday
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance remained constructive. Gibraltar issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $3.65 to $4.05, with revenue guidance of approximately $1.8 billion. The EPS range brackets the roughly $3.80 analyst consensus, while the revenue outlook is broadly in line with expectations. Gibraltar Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Results are affected by portfolio changes. Gibraltar reclassified its Renewables business as discontinued operations in 2025, making year-over-year comparisons less straightforward and contributing to reported revenue-comparison distortions. Gibraltar Industries Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability showed some pressure. Quarterly EPS was slightly below the $1.13 reported in the prior-year period, and the company reported a negative net margin, factors that could limit further gains if they persist.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, VP Katherine Bolanowski bought 1,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $35.63 per share, for a total transaction of $49,882.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the vice president owned 17,389 shares in the company, valued at approximately $619,570.07. This represents a 8.76% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO William T. Bosway purchased 19,735 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $37.44 per share, for a total transaction of $738,878.40. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 250,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,371,980.80. The trade was a 8.56% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 22,135 shares of company stock valued at $823,380. Insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Gibraltar Industries

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Royce & Associates LP boosted its holdings in shares of Gibraltar Industries by 46.3% during the 4th quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 196,730 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $9,726,000 after acquiring an additional 62,218 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Preferred LLC purchased a new position in shares of Gibraltar Industries during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,519,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH raised its holdings in shares of Gibraltar Industries by 425.0% during the fourth quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 41,036 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $2,049,000 after purchasing an additional 33,220 shares during the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Gibraltar Industries during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $4,122,000. Finally, Kennedy Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Gibraltar Industries by 20.1% during the fourth quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC now owns 250,977 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $12,408,000 after purchasing an additional 41,991 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 98.39% of the company’s stock.

Gibraltar Industries Trading Up 14.2%

Shares of NASDAQ ROCK opened at $54.88 on Friday. Gibraltar Industries has a 1 year low of $33.56 and a 1 year high of $75.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 0.87. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $42.36 and a 200 day moving average of $43.32. The stock has a market cap of $1.63 billion, a P/E ratio of -12.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 1.22.

Gibraltar Industries (NASDAQ:ROCK) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The construction company reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.09. Gibraltar Industries had a negative net margin of 10.68% and a positive return on equity of 10.86%. The business had revenue of $509.55 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $472.09 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.13 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 100.0% on a year-over-year basis. Gibraltar Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.650-4.050 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Gibraltar Industries will post 3.8 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Gibraltar Industries

Gibraltar Industries, Inc (NASDAQ: ROCK) is a leading manufacturer of building products and infrastructure solutions for the residential, commercial, industrial and utility markets. The company designs, engineers and markets a broad portfolio of highly engineered products to reinforce structures, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety and durability. Gibraltar’s Building Products segment includes metal roofing, siding, ventilation and structural support systems for homes and light commercial facilities, while its Infrastructure Solutions segment supplies transmission and distribution hardware, storm response equipment and renewable energy supports to utility and civil markets.

In the Building Products segment, Gibraltar offers metal and composite solutions such as roof and siding panels, deck and solar shading supports, chimney and venting systems, railings and fencing.