BOISE, Idaho (News release) -- Boise Cascade Company reported net income of $57.3 million, or $1.63 per share, on sales of $1.8 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with net income of $62.0 million, or $1.64 per share, on sales of $1.7 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second quarter 2025 results included $5.8 million of after-tax gains, or $0.15 per share, on the sale of non-operating properties.

"I am excited to announce an outstanding second quarter, in what continues to be a mixed demand backdrop. These results reflect the power of our people and the service capabilities that our integrated model delivers to the marketplace," said Jeff Strom, CEO. "By combining nationwide scale with strong local support, we delivered the reliable service and consistent value our customers have come to expect from us across a broad mix of industry-leading building materials. The recent announcement of our expanded partnership with James Hardie to become the sole nationwide distributor of their full portfolio of industry-leading exterior and outdoor building products further strengthens our ability to distinguish ourselves in the marketplace. Looking ahead, we will continue to advance strategic priorities that position us to grow share, drive efficiencies, and return capital to shareholders while supporting our customers' and suppliers' success."

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

In second quarter 2026, total U.S. housing starts and single-family housing starts decreased 1% and 4%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2025. On a year-to-date basis through June 2026, total U.S. housing starts were flat, while single-family housing starts decreased 5% compared to the same period in 2025. Single-family housing starts are the key demand driver for our sales.

Building Materials Distribution (BMD)

BMD's sales increased $82.6 million, or 5%, to $1,697.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $1,614.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The overall increase in sales was driven by net sales volume and net sales price increases of 4% and 1%, respectively. By product line, general line product sales increased 9%, commodity sales increased 7%, and EWP sales (substantially all of which are sourced through our Wood Products segment) decreased 6%. BMD segment income decreased $7.9 million to $70.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $78.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in segment income was driven by increased selling and distribution expenses and depreciation and amortization expense of $10.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, segment income in second quarter 2025 benefited from a $3.8 million gain on the sale of a non-operating property. These decreases in segment income were offset partially by a gross margin increase of $9.2 million, resulting from higher gross margins on commodity and general line products, which were offset partially by lower gross margins on EWP.

Wood Products

Wood Products' sales, including sales to BMD, increased $12.4 million, or 3%, to $459.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $447.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in sales was primarily driven by higher plywood sales prices and sales volumes. These increases were offset partially by lower sales prices and sales volumes for I-joists and LVL (collectively referred to as EWP). Wood Products' segment income increased $11.7 million to $25.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in segment income was primarily due to higher plywood sales prices and sales volumes, as well as lower per-unit OSB costs. These increases in segment income were offset partially by lower EWP sales prices and higher per-unit conversion costs. Additionally, segment income in second quarter 2025 benefited from a $3.9 million gain on the sale of a non-operating property.

Comparative average net selling prices and sales volume changes for EWP and plywood are as follows:

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Boise Cascade ended second quarter 2026 with $304.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $395.1 million of undrawn committed bank line availability, for total available liquidity of $699.9 million. The Company had $452.5 million of outstanding debt at June 30, 2026.

Capital Allocation

We expect capital expenditures in 2026, excluding potential acquisition spending, to total approximately $150 million to $170 million. This level of capital expenditures could increase or decrease as a result of several factors, including efforts to further accelerate organic growth, exercise of lease purchase options, our financial results, future economic conditions, availability of engineering and construction resources, and timing and availability of equipment purchases.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company paid $18.1 million in common stock dividends. On July 30, 2026, our board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share on our common stock, payable on September 16, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company paid $108.3 million for the repurchase of 1,404,815 shares of our outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2026, approximately $130 million of our outstanding common stock was available for repurchase under our existing share repurchase program.

Expanded Nationwide Distribution Partnership with James Hardie

On August 3, 2026, the Company and James Hardie announced an expanded agreement that positions Boise Cascade as the sole nationwide distributor for James Hardie's industry-leading portfolio of exterior and outdoor building products through our extensive network of strategically located distribution facilities across the United States, effective July 31, 2026.

Under the expanded agreement, Boise Cascade will distribute James Hardie's comprehensive portfolio of products, including Hardie® siding and trim, AZEK® Exteriors, and TimberTech® decking and railing. As the two companies fully align their focus and resources, Boise Cascade will transition away from competing siding, trim, and exterior moulding products. James Hardie will consolidate its distribution network across all regional markets and has designated Boise Cascade its sole nationwide distribution partner. Together, Boise Cascade and James Hardie will leverage their complementary strengths to better serve customers, provide broader access to dealers, contractors, and retailers, expand their market reach, and drive long-term growth and value creation for their respective stakeholders.

Outlook

Demand for the products we purchase and distribute, as well as the products we manufacture, depends primarily on new single-family residential construction, with additional demand driven by new multi-family residential construction, residential repair-and-remodeling, and light commercial activity. During the second quarter, the operating environment remained uneven and competitive. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, volatile Treasury yields and mortgage rates, and persistent inflation continue to weigh on the macroeconomic outlook. Against this backdrop, residential construction remains subdued, as affordability constraints and low consumer sentiment pressure market conditions. In response, homebuilders have relied on incentives to stimulate demand while maintaining discipline around starts and spec inventory. Beyond near-term volatility, long-term residential construction fundamentals remain constructive, supported by generational tailwinds and an undersupplied housing market. High homeowner equity and an aging U.S. housing stock support sustained repair-and-remodel spending and reinforce the industry's solid underlying demand drivers.

Our distribution business, which purchases and resells a diverse range of products, may benefit from rising prices through increased sales and margins, while periods of declining prices may present challenges. Future product pricing, particularly for commodity products we distribute and manufacture, is expected to remain dynamic, influenced by economic and geopolitical conditions, input costs, industry operating rates, supply disruptions, duties, tariffs, cost and availability of transportation, inventory levels, and seasonal demand patterns. We will continue to monitor end market demand signals and align production rates and inventory stocking positions accordingly.