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NX Stock Forecast: Quanex Building Products Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$19
+0.82% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Quanex Building Products Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $26 — +37.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$849.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
88 / 100
Median analyst target
$26
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$501.8M+1.3% y/y
Operating income$46.5M
Net income$26.5M
Free cash flow$47.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.4%
1M
−16.2%
YTD
+22.1%
1Y
+30.4%
From 52W high
−18.8%
From 52W low
+67.8%
$11
$23
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Quanex Building Products Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
88 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
96
Value
85
Issuance
77
Growth
75
Accruals
71
Momentum
65
Size
46
Quality
30
Volatility
13

Revisions (96): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (13): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25$30Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NXHigh $30Median $26Low $23

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $23Median $26High $30

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +37.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Sept 2026StoneXReiteratesBuy$28
15 Dec 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
15 Dec 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$30 → $28
11 Sept 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
23 Apr 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
12 Mar 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
19 Dec 2023BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
6 Sept 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
14 Mar 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
7 Mar 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
8 May 2020Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
2 Apr 2020BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
10 Mar 2020Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
15 Mar 2019Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy—
11 Dec 2018Sidoti & Co.MaintainsNeutral—
18 Dec 2017WedbushDowngradeNeutral—
18 Oct 2016KeybancDowngradeSector Weight—
18 Oct 2016KeyBancDowngradeSector Weight—
10 June 2016KeybancUpgradeOverweight—
10 June 2016KeyBancUpgradeOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Quanex Building Products Corp. returned +30.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+10.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Quanex Building Products Corp. (NX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
19.1×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.7×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.3%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1.3%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Gross margin
28.2%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.3%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Net margin
2.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
6.2%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.5%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.7%

Higher than 76% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Quanex Building Products Corp. (NX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Quanex Building Products Corp. has a market value of $849.6M and an enterprise value of $1.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter grew 1.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $45.4M, a 2.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.99.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $90.8M, after $54.7M of capital spending.

  • Quanex Building Products Corp. spent $4.8M on share buybacks and $14.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 45.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 19.1×; forward P/E: 9.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.72%, paying out 33% of earnings.

  • Quanex Building Products Corp. employs 7,071 people — $263K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 9 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBuilding Products & Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NXQuanex Building Products Corp.$849.6M
88
APOGApogee Enterprises, Inc.$865.2M
94
NPKINPK International, Inc.$969.5M
81
SWIMLatham Group, Inc.$708.8M
68
ROCKGibraltar Industries, Inc.$1.1B
19
LMBLimbach Holdings, Inc.$607.6M
50
JBIJanus International Group, Inc.$588.6M
42

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Quanex Building Products Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest NX news & analysis

Do Options Traders Know Something About Quanex Stock We Don't?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlighted recent activity in the options market for Quanex Building Products Corp. (NX) stock, suggesting traders are paying increased attention to the company. The headline questions whether options traders may know something about NX that other investors do not.

Why it matters — Quanex watchers would want to know that unusual options-market activity could signal shifts in investor expectations or positioning around the stock.

NX vs. AGX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Quanex Building Products (NX) with Argan (AGX) as potential value options in the Building Products - Miscellaneous sector. The piece poses the question of which of the two stocks offers value investors a better opportunity.

Why it matters — NX watchers would care because the article evaluates Quanex's relative value positioning against a peer in the same sector, offering insight into how investors might be assessing the stock.

Is Quanex Building Products (NX) Outperforming Other Construction Stocks This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing the year-to-date performance of Quanex Building Products (NX) and United Rentals (URI) against their construction sector. The piece examines how the two companies have fared relative to the broader industry so far this year.

Why it matters — NX watchers would care because the comparison provides context on how Quanex is performing relative to both a peer company and the construction sector as a whole this year.

Should Value Investors Buy Quanex Building Products (NX) Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research discusses its stock-picking approach, focusing on the Zacks Rank system's emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends. The article frames Quanex Building Products within this value-investing context.

Why it matters — NX watchers may gain insight into how a prominent research firm evaluates the stock through its systematic methodology of earnings estimates and market trends.

Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026positive

Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) reached a 52-week high, according to a Zacks Investment Research report. The piece examines the company's fundamentals to assess whether further gains may follow.

Why it matters — A 52-week high signals strong recent performance for NX, so investors and analysts will watch whether the company's fundamentals support the move continuing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NX stock

What is the NX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Quanex Building Products Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $26, with estimates ranging from $23 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NX stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Quanex Building Products Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Quanex Building Products Corp. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NX?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Quanex Building Products Corp. ranks 88 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (96 of 100).

Will NX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +37.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Quanex Building Products Corp. 88 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Quanex Building Products Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $23 to $30 over the next 12 months.

How has NX stock performed over the past year?

Quanex Building Products Corp. returned +30.4% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Quanex Building Products Corp. do?

Quanex Building Products Corp. is a building products manufacturer that supplies engineered components to original equipment manufacturers serving the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and related construction markets.

What is the latest news on NX?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Oct 2026): "Do Options Traders Know Something About Quanex Stock We Don't?". Zacks Investment Research highlighted recent activity in the options market for Quanex Building Products Corp. (NX) stock, suggesting traders are paying increased attention to the company. The headline questions whether options traders may know something about NX that other investors do not.

Company

About Quanex Building Products Corp.

Quanex Building Products Corp. is a building products manufacturer that supplies engineered components to original equipment manufacturers serving the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and related construction markets. Its product portfolio includes flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, seals, hardware, precision-formed metal and wood parts, cabinet components, and other specialty building materials. The company focuses on component-based solutions used in windows, doors, kitchen and bath cabinetry, and adjacent applications where durability, energy efficiency, and specification fit are important. Quanex Building Products Corp. also serves industrial and commercial customers through a broad mix of manufacturing and distribution operations across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Quanex Building Products Corp. plays a specialized role in the building products supply chain by providing technical materials and parts that are integrated into finished residential and commercial products.

CEO Mr. George L. Wilson · 7,071 employees · United States · https://www.quanex.com