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Sign InThe construction materials sector saw divergent Q1 2026 results as Builders FirstSource reported a strong earnings beat with diluted EPS of $1.25, surpassing analyst estimates. The company's net sales rose 8% year-over-year to $4.86 billion, driven by an 11% surge in structural products and a gross margin expansion to 30.1% amid robust single-family homebuilding demand. Conversely, Armstrong World Industries posted a mixed quarter, with an EPS of $1.69 missing the $1.82 consensus despite a 7.1% revenue increase to $409.9 million. Armstrong's growth was supported by its Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments, the latter seeing double-digit sales growth. Together, these reports highlight a complex landscape where operational efficiency varies despite resilient demand across specialized and residential building segments.