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Why Is SIMPSON MFG INC (SSD) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 28, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET · reviewed against 9 wire stories

SIMPSON MFG INC (SSD) is up +6.50% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 9 stories on SSD across 5 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 58/100).

Simpson Manufacturing Inc. (SSD) rose 6.50% to $206.00 on Friday, driven by strong Q2 2026 earnings results and updated guidance. The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $3.09, beating estimates by $0.37, and revenue of $671.1 million, exceeding expectations by $12.34 million. The stock also gained after Simpson announced a $0.30 quarterly dividend and a revised 2026 operating margin forecast of 19.7% to 20.5%.

What Happened

Simpson Manufacturing reported second-quarter financial results that outperformed expectations on both the top and bottom lines. Net sales increased 6.3% year-over-year to $671.1 million, while income from operations rose 20.6% to $169.1 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share reached $3.09, a 25.1% year-over-year increase. In addition to the earnings beat, the company announced a $0.30 quarterly dividend, effective in October 2026, and raised its share repurchase authorization to $200 million. The company also narrowed its 2026 operating margin guidance, signaling confidence in its operational performance and cost controls.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened with a 1.5% gap up from the previous close and reached a session high of $207.14 before settling near $207.05. The move occurred on light volume, as no shares had traded as of the latest update. Simpson Manufacturing trades at a P/E of 22.7, with a market cap of $8.0 billion and a 52-week range of $156.32 to $213.49. The stock is currently above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a positive near-term trend. Additionally, the company’s net margin of 14.9% and a revenue growth rate of 6.3% trailing twelve months support its earnings strength.

What To Watch

Simpson Manufacturing’s next key event is the ex-dividend date for its $0.30 quarterly dividend on July 2, 2026. Investors should also monitor the company’s ability to meet its updated 2026 guidance amid potential headwinds from steel costs and tariffs. Coverage breadth and analyst forecasts may evolve in the coming weeks.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Not financial advice.

SSD by the numbers

Last: $206.00Session: +6.50%Coverage: 9 stories / 5 sourcesAI sentiment: 58/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $8.0BP/E: 22.752w: $156.32 to $213.49
SSD · Jul 28 session (5-min) · +2.61% vs prior close · updated 8:50 PM ET
$192$201$210prev close $193.24$198.288:40 AM11:15 AM1:50 PM4:25 PM7:00 PM8:40 AM · $196.109:30 AM · $205.009:35 AM · $206.009:45 AM · $208.109:50 AM · $208.799:55 AM · $208.3110:00 AM · $207.0410:05 AM · $206.7510:10 AM · $205.5910:15 AM · $207.3510:20 AM · $206.5010:25 AM · $205.6510:30 AM · $206.5910:35 AM · $206.0110:40 AM · $205.8110:50 AM · $205.1910:55 AM · $205.8511:00 AM · $205.3111:05 AM · $204.6811:10 AM · $204.8811:15 AM · $205.3511:20 AM · $204.8911:25 AM · $205.7411:30 AM · $205.9611:35 AM · $206.7711:40 AM · $206.4211:55 AM · $205.5712:00 PM · $205.5912:05 PM · $205.5112:10 PM · $203.2712:15 PM · $204.2512:20 PM · $203.7812:25 PM · $203.7712:30 PM · $202.8012:35 PM · $203.5912:40 PM · $203.1912:45 PM · $202.7212:50 PM · $202.8812:55 PM · $201.911:00 PM · $202.101:05 PM · $202.221:10 PM · $201.501:15 PM · $201.471:20 PM · $201.571:25 PM · $201.281:30 PM · $201.271:35 PM · $200.811:40 PM · $201.451:45 PM · $201.411:50 PM · $201.411:55 PM · $201.032:00 PM · $201.012:05 PM · $200.812:10 PM · $200.902:15 PM · $200.792:20 PM · $201.032:25 PM · $201.562:30 PM · $202.152:35 PM · $202.242:40 PM · $201.432:45 PM · $201.142:50 PM · $201.132:55 PM · $200.273:00 PM · $199.973:05 PM · $199.953:10 PM · $198.303:15 PM · $199.103:20 PM · $198.813:25 PM · $199.563:30 PM · $199.383:35 PM · $199.183:40 PM · $198.833:45 PM · $200.283:50 PM · $200.113:55 PM · $198.204:00 PM · $198.284:05 PM · $203.574:10 PM · $198.286:30 PM · $198.287:00 PM · $198.28
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 9 stories · 58/100 bullish
AI sentiment 58/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishPR Newswire · sentiment 73 · Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results and Updates 2026 GuidancePR Newswire · 73Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results and Updat…SEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) files 8-KSeeking Alpha · sentiment 68 · Simpson Manufacturing GAAP EPS of $3.09 beats by $0.37, revenue of $671.1M beats by $12.34MSeeking Alpha · 68Simpson Manufacturing GAAP EPS of $3.09 beats by $0.37, revenue of $671.1M beats by $12.34MTipRanks · sentiment 68 · Simpson Manufacturing Posts Strong Q2 2026 ResultsTipRanks · 68Simpson Manufacturing Posts Strong Q2 2026 ResultsSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · 50Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 56 · Simpson Manufacturing narrows 2026 operating margin guidance to 19.7%-20.5% while lifting buyback authorization to $200MSeeking Alpha · 56Simpson Manufacturing narrows 2026 operating margin guidance to 19.7%-20.5% while lifting…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Simpson Manufacturing declares $0.30 dividendSeeking Alpha · 50Simpson Manufacturing declares $0.30 dividend
2d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50General

Simpson Manufacturing declares $0.30 dividend

Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) declares a $0.30 quarterly dividend, with a 0.62% forward yield and key Oct. 1/Oct.

2d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 56Earnings

Simpson Manufacturing narrows 2026 operating margin guidance to 19.7%-20.5% while lifting buyback authorization to $200M

Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) Q2 2026 earnings call: sales +6.3%, margins, guidance and H2 risks from steel/tariffs.

2d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 27, 2026 5:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsMichael Olosky - CEO, President & DirectorMatt...

2d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-07-27. The following slide deck was published by Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

2d agoTipRanksBULLISH 68Earnings

Simpson Manufacturing Posts Strong Q2 2026 Results

Simpson Manufacturing Co ( ($SSD) ) has shared an update. Simpson Manufacturing reported strong financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with net sale...

2d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings

Simpson Manufacturing GAAP EPS of $3.09 beats by $0.37, revenue of $671.1M beats by $12.34M

Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) Q2 earnings: GAAP EPS and revenue beat, strong cash flow, and updated 2026 outlook with margin, capex, and tax guidance—read...

2d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (SSD) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-07-27 AccNo: 0001628280-26-049817 Size: 8 MB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

2d agoPR NewswireBULLISH 73Earnings

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results and Updates 2026 Guidance

2026 Second Quarter Highlights Net sales of $671.1 million increased 6.3% year-over-year Income from operations of $169.1 million increased 20.6% year-over-year Net income per diluted share of $3.09 increased 25.1% year-over-year Repurchased $48.7 million of common stock during the...

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