Carlisle Companies (NYSE:CSL) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.32 EPS

Carlisle Companies (NYSE:CSL) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The conglomerate reported $3.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.31 by $0.32, FiscalAI reports. Carlisle Companies had a net margin of 14.76% and a return on equity of 41.58%. The business had revenue of $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.45 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.61 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Here are the key takeaways from Carlisle Companies’ conference call:

• Carlisle expanded adjusted EBITDA margin by 50 basis points to 22.3% and delivered adjusted EPS of $3.63 despite a 4% revenue decline, attributing the improvement to COS-driven productivity, procurement discipline and cost controls.
• Management reaffirmed full?year 2026 guidance, now targeting revenue growth at the higher end of low single digits (around 3%) and roughly 50 bps of consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin expansion with double?digit EPS growth anticipated.
• The company announced two rounds of price increases (~5–8%) plus freight surcharges to offset petrochemical?linked input and freight inflation, and models price?cost roughly neutral for the year while assuming high?single?digit raw material inflation and ongoing geopolitical risk.
• Carlisle expects meaningful margin recovery at CWT—targeting at least 100 bps of margin expansion in 2026 with quarter?by?quarter improvement (Q2 ?19%, Q3 ?23%) driven by automation, footprint consolidation and insourcing synergies.
• The balance sheet and capital return program remain strong with $771M cash, $1B revolver, net debt/EBITDA of 1.7x, and $296M returned to shareholders in Q1 while maintaining a $1B repurchase target for 2026.

Carlisle Companies Stock Up 3.0%

Shares of NYSE:CSL opened at $364.15 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $360.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $344.51. The stock has a market cap of $14.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 0.95. Carlisle Companies has a fifty-two week low of $293.43 and a fifty-two week high of $435.92. The company has a quick ratio of 2.49, a current ratio of 3.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60.

Carlisle Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 17th were issued a $1.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Carlisle Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.72%.

Key Carlisle Companies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carlisle Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat and adjusted EPS growth — Q1 adjusted EPS of $3.63 topped estimates (~$3.31), roughly in line with prior year, signaling resilient profitability and driving investor optimism. Carlisle (CSL) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Buyback and guidance affirmation — Management repurchased $250M of shares, confirmed a $1B repurchase target for 2026, and reaffirmed full?year guidance (+LSD revenue, ~50 bps adj. EBITD margin improvement), supporting EPS outlook and capital returns. Carlisle Companies Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Stock reaction — Market rallied after the release despite the revenue shortfall, reflecting investor focus on EPS beat, margins and buyback. Carlisle (NYSE:CSL) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q1 CY2026 Earnings, But Stock Soars 6.6%
• Neutral Sentiment: Detailed context and slides — Company slide deck, press release and conference call provide detail on segment trends, margin drivers and working capital that investors should review for forward guidance sensitivity. Q1 Slide Deck / Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript — Management commentary (pricing, end?market demand, inventory) may help determine whether margins and buybacks are sustainable; review the transcript for color on order trends. Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and demand pressure — Reported revenue (~$1.05–1.1B) was down ~4% YoY and below analyst estimates, indicating softer end?market demand that could constrain top?line growth if it persists. MarketBeat Q1 Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing power vs. inflation risk — Analysts warn that sustaining pricing gains as inflation evolves is a key risk; weaker volumes plus margin pressure from input costs would be a downside scenario to watch. Carlisle earnings on deck as pricing power faces inflation test

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CSL has been the subject of several recent research reports. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Carlisle Companies from $420.00 to $402.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. William Blair reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Carlisle Companies in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Carlisle Companies from $400.00 to $420.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Oppenheimer lowered their price objective on shares of Carlisle Companies from $435.00 to $420.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Carlisle Companies from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $393.67.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO D Christian Koch sold 36,260 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $413.38, for a total value of $14,989,158.80. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 113,238 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $46,810,324.44. This trade represents a 24.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Kevin P. Zdimal sold 24,180 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $408.04, for a total transaction of $9,866,407.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 30,094 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,279,555.76. This trade represents a 44.55% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 68,289 shares of company stock worth $28,125,467 in the last ninety days. 1.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Carlisle Companies

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its holdings in Carlisle Companies by 5.4% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 444,603 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $134,619,000 after acquiring an additional 22,806 shares in the last quarter. Vident Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Carlisle Companies by 38.4% in the fourth quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 9,968 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $3,188,000 after acquiring an additional 2,767 shares in the last quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. raised its holdings in Carlisle Companies by 15.4% in the fourth quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 4,829 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $1,545,000 after acquiring an additional 645 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Carlisle Companies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $236,000. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Carlisle Companies by 1,531.7% in the fourth quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,007 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $642,000 after acquiring an additional 1,884 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.52% of the company’s stock.

About Carlisle Companies

Carlisle Companies Inc is a diversified global manufacturer serving a broad array of markets with engineered products, systems and solutions. The company’s operations span several core business segments, including construction materials, fluid technologies, interconnect technologies, brake and friction systems, and engineered products. Carlisle is known for its expertise in developing high-performance building envelope solutions, precision-engineered hoses and fluid-handling components, lightweight interconnect systems for aerospace and defense, and heavy-duty brake and friction products.

Within its construction materials segment, Carlisle offers single-ply roofing membranes, polyiso insulation, and waterproofing systems designed for commercial and industrial buildings.