United States Lime & Minerals stock flags a Q2 2026 miss

Published on 09/30/2026 at 09:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

United States Lime & Minerals stock posted USD 99.13 million of Q2 revenue on July 29, 2026, below USD 108.00 million consensus. EPS was USD 1.20 versus USD 1.30.

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United States Lime & Minerals stock (ISIN US9118051079) posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 99.13 million, below the USD 108.00 million consensus estimate. MarketBeat reported the figures after the company released its results on July 29, 2026.

Quarterly revenue grows 8.3 percent

Revenue nevertheless increased 8.3 percent from USD 91.5 million in Q2 2025, according to Stock Data Analytics. The comparison shows that stronger demand from construction and steel customers partly offset weaker roof shingle demand.

Net income reached USD 34.5 million in Q2 2026, compared with USD 30.6 million in Q1 2026. Basic EPS was USD 1.20, missing the USD 1.30 consensus by USD 0.10, while operating profit reached USD 40.7 million.

Hold rating follows earnings miss

Weiss Ratings lowered United States Lime & Minerals from Buy to Hold in a report dated June 30, 2026, and MarketBeat described the broader analyst consensus as Hold. The rating change gives the earnings shortfall greater weight than the year-over-year revenue increase.

Capital allocation remains modest. The company declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.06, equal to an annualized USD 0.24 and a 0.2 percent yield, according to MarketBeat.

Stock remains below yearly high

United States Lime & Minerals was last at USD 110.50 on Nasdaq on September 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Its market capitalization was USD 3.2 billion, while the 52-week range stood at USD 96.27 to USD 141.44 on the same date. For investors, the key comparison is clear: the latest quarterly revenue beat its prior-year level, but both revenue and EPS trailed consensus.