Mounting sales and prices drive Eagle Materials’ revenue in first quarter

US: Eagle Materials’ gypsum wallboard sales grew by 28% year-on-year to US$166m in the first quarter of its financial year to 30 June 2021 from US$130m in the same period in 2020. Wallboard sales volumes rose by 8% to 70.9Mm² from 65.4Mm². Wallboard earnings increased by 53% to US$63.3m from US$41.3m. The building materials producer attributed its increased revenue to higher sales and prices.

“These results reflect strong market demand in both of our major business lines and exceptional operational execution by our team. Our wallboard business continues to benefit from robust residential construction activity across our markets,” said president and chief executive officer Michael Haack.