NX Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NX - Quanex Building Products Corporation
$19.14
-0.05 (-0.26%)
▼
5d:
-4.68%
30d:
-0.05%
90d:
-12.56%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jun 04, 2026
19d
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: NX shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly low pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: NX shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly low pricing.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$27.90
Based on 9.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$17.33
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 7.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NX is currently trading at $19.14, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $18.97 to $20.48. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 8.3) is in line with its historical norms (7.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NX is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $18.52, while resistance sits at $20.68.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $28.75 (+50.2%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NX is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $18.52, while resistance sits at $20.68.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $28.75 (+50.2%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$18.97 -
$20.48
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
43th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
80.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 43th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 50.2% below Wall St target ($28.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.0% growth with 2.3% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$18.97 -
$20.48
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$2.13
(11.1%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$18.52
Resistance Level
$20.68
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.32
Wall Street Target
$28.75
(+50.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-4.3%
Profit Margin
-13.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.0% premium
PE vs Historical
8.3 vs 7.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$19.52
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$19.91
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$20.31
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$19.04
(-1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.0, Growth: 14.6%)
$76.24
(+298%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.3, Growth: 14.6%)
$28.78
(+50%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.1, Growth: 14.6%)
$24.47
(+28%)
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0
Buys
2
Sells
Net
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