Trex Company, Inc. Common Stock (TREX)

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.

Shares of composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) jumped 4.5% in the morning session after it announced an expansion of its partnership with International Wood Products (IWP), a move set to bolster its distribution network and market presence in the Western U.S. The agreement expands its partnership with distributor International Wood Products (IWP), which will now exclusively stock Trex decking and railing at a new facility in Salt Lake City and across all six of its regional distribution centers. This strategic move strengthens Trex's foothold in the Western U.S. by increasing product accessibility and support for its sales channels. The company highlighted that the expansion reinforces its leadership position and supports ongoing growth in the Mountain Region, building on an already successful relationship with IWP in the Pacific Northwest and California.

Composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3% year on year to $387.8 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $300 million was less impressive, coming in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.73 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 3% year on year to $387.8 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $300 million was less impressive, coming in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.73 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) will be reporting earnings this Monday after market hours. Here’s what to look for.

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Shares of composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) jumped 6.8% in the morning session after analysts at Baird upgraded the stock. The investment firm raised its rating on the composite decking manufacturer to "Outperform" from "Neutral" and boosted its price target to $75 from $65. Baird cited confidence in the company's stable sell-through trends, which refers to the rate at which its products are sold to end-customers by distributors. 

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Composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 9% year on year to $340 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

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