Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD) Reaches New 1-Year High on Earnings Beat

Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc. (NYSE:SSD)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $204.31 and last traded at $201.73, with a volume of 28833 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $196.07.

The construction company reported $1.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $539.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $530.70 million. Simpson Manufacturing had a return on equity of 18.11% and a net margin of 14.90%.The firm’s revenue was up 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.31 EPS.

Simpson Manufacturing Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be issued a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 2nd. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. Simpson Manufacturing’s dividend payout ratio is currently 14.13%.

More Simpson Manufacturing News

Here are the key news stories impacting Simpson Manufacturing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Simpson reported $1.35 EPS vs. $1.26 expected and $539.3M in revenue (up 4.2% YoY), driving the immediate positive reaction as results topped consensus. Simpson Manufacturing beats Q4 expectations on strong sales growth
• Positive Sentiment: Margin outlook — Management expects 2026 operating margin of roughly 19.5%–20.5% and says cost‑savings initiatives should offset a flat end‑market, suggesting margin expansion even without meaningful top‑line acceleration. Simpson expects 2026 operating margin of 19.5%–20.5%
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns — The company repurchased about $120M of stock in 2025 (including $30M in Q4) and declared a $0.29 quarterly dividend, supporting EPS and returning capital to shareholders. PR Newswire: 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary — Earnings call/transcripts emphasize steady growth and execution focus; slides and call provide more detail on segment trends and cost programs but contain no material upside to top‑line guidance. Simpson Q4 2025 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Market still flat and growth modest — Revenue growth was only mid-single digits YoY, and management’s margin improvement depends on executing cost savings; if the end market weakens further or savings lag, upside to results could be limited. Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Stephens set a $200.00 price objective on shares of Simpson Manufacturing in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Simpson Manufacturing in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. DA Davidson set a $190.00 price objective on shares of Simpson Manufacturing in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on shares of Simpson Manufacturing from $190.00 to $212.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Simpson Manufacturing presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $200.67.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Philip E. Donaldson sold 2,375 shares of Simpson Manufacturing stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $168.16, for a total value of $399,380.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 6,086 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,023,421.76. This trade represents a 28.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Simpson Manufacturing

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SSD. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Simpson Manufacturing by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 765,322 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $123,603,000 after purchasing an additional 6,869 shares in the last quarter. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. increased its holdings in Simpson Manufacturing by 3.0% in the second quarter. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. now owns 693,775 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $107,750,000 after buying an additional 20,240 shares during the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp raised its stake in Simpson Manufacturing by 1.4% in the third quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 555,211 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $92,976,000 after buying an additional 7,552 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its stake in Simpson Manufacturing by 5.2% in the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 541,149 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $90,621,000 after buying an additional 26,743 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Simpson Manufacturing during the 4th quarter worth about $85,140,000. 93.68% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Simpson Manufacturing Trading Up 2.9%

The company has a current ratio of 3.35, a quick ratio of 1.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The firm has a market cap of $8.36 billion, a PE ratio of 24.57 and a beta of 1.37. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $174.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $176.77.

Simpson Manufacturing Company Profile

Simpson Manufacturing Co, Inc, through its Simpson Strong-Tie® brand, is a leading global supplier of structural building products. The company specializes in the design, testing, manufacture and supply of connectors, anchors, fasteners and lateral systems that enhance the safety and performance of wood, concrete and masonry structures. Its product portfolio also includes repair and strengthening systems, concrete reinforcement and high-performance adhesives used in residential, commercial and industrial construction projects.

Founded in 1956 by Barclay Simpson in Oakland, California, Simpson Manufacturing has grown from a single product business into a diversified manufacturer with worldwide operations.