Owens Corning

What Owens Corning does

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a publicly traded, Toledo, Ohio-headquartered manufacturer of branded residential building products operating across 31 countries with 25,000+ employees and $10.1B in 2025 revenue. Following the May 2026 divestiture of its glass reinforcements business to Praana Group for $645M enterprise value, the company is now organized as a pure-play platform across three segments: Roofing, Insulation, and Doors (the last added via the $3.9B acquisition of Masonite International in May 2024). Core technologies span fiberglass and composite material science — including proprietary asphalt shingle systems (Oakridge architectural shingles, Total Protection Roofing System), fiberglass insulation (PINK NextGen residential insulation with 15% higher R-values and DIN 4102 fire compliance), spray polyurethane foam insulation (via Natural Polymers), and entry doors (Masonite).

Owens Corning generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of branded building products, distributed via a national network of more than 100,000 certified contractors — including its Platinum Preferred Contractors and MVP Top Performers — supported by dealer/wholesale channels in North America and Europe, direct sales to production homebuilders (KB Home, D.R. Horton, Lennar), and an emerging digital self-serve channel via the Scout virtual sales agent (launched April 2026 with Roof Scout, Inc.). Pricing is quote-based through the contractor and dealer network; the company announced industry-wide price increases of up to 20% on roofing and insulation products in 2026 in response to tariffs, raw material inflation, and supply chain pressures.

The company is institutionally owned (88.40% institutional holdings, consensus 'Moderate Buy' from sixteen research firms) and has returned capital aggressively — tripling its dividend, growing it for seven consecutive years, reducing share count by 20%, and committing $1B to capital returns — while executing its portfolio transformation toward branded residential building products in North America and Europe.

Name

Owens Corning

Legal name

Owens Corning

Website

https://owenscorning.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a publicly traded manufacturer of branded residential building products spanning roofing, insulation, and doors. It serves homeowners, contractors, and production homebuilders across North America and Europe through a network of 100,000+ certified installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Branded Building Products (Roofing, Insulation, Doors): Primary revenue stream from sale of branded roofing shingles, residential and commercial fiberglass insulation, and doors (post-Masonite acquisition) to residential and light-commercial customers across North America and Europe. Q1 2026 revenue of $2.27 billion in this segment, with full-year 2025 sales of $10.1 billion.
2. Capital Return Program (Dividends and Buybacks): Quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per share ($2.55 annualized yield, 14.49% trailing growth, 7 consecutive years of increases) supported by a $1 billion capital return commitment; dividend payable August 6, 2026 to shareholders of record July 20, 2026.
3. Glass Reinforcements Divestiture (Praana Group): One-time cash proceeds of approximately $280 million from the sale of the glass reinforcements business to Praana Group for an enterprise value of $645 million, completed May 1, 2026, with an additional $50–$70 million expected from excess alloy sales over the next year. Proceeds fund organic growth and shareholder returns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Core offering

Owens Corning manufactures and sells branded residential building products across three core segments: Roofing (architectural asphalt shingles such as Oakridge and the integrated Total Protection Roofing System), Insulation (residential fiberglass insulation including the PINK NextGen series and spray polyurethane foam via Natural Polymers), and Doors (residential entry doors via Masonite International). Products are distributed primarily through certified contractors, dealers, and production homebuilders in North America and Europe, supported by digital sales tools and contractor training programs.

Product overview

Owens Corning operates as a multi-segment building products platform organized around three core segments — Roofing, Insulation, and Doors — supported by digital tools and contractor programs. The Roofing segment is anchored by branded asphalt shingle products such as Oakridge architectural shingles and is extended through the Platinum Preferred Contractor network and the Scout virtual sales agent co-developed with Roof Scout. The Insulation segment is anchored by Owens Corning's residential fiberglass insulation line, including the newly launched PINK NextGen series, and was further extended by the planned acquisition of Natural Polymers' spray polyurethane foam insulation business. The Doors segment was added through the May 2024 acquisition of Masonite International. Owens Corning's historical glass reinforcements / composites business, which produced fiberglass composites for construction, transportation, and wind energy markets, was divested to Praana Group in May 2026 as part of Owens Corning's pivot to become a pure-play branded residential building products company in North America and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PINK NextGen: Residential fiberglass insulation series launched on March 15, 2026, featuring 15% higher R-values, enhanced moisture resistance, and fire safety meeting DIN 4102 standards, rolled out across EU distributors.
• Oakridge

Products and services

• Oakridge Architectural Shingles
• PINK NextGen Residential Insulation
• Owens Corning Residential Fiberglass Insulation
• Natural Polymers Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
• Owens Corning Doors (Masonite International)
• Total Protection Roofing System

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 revenue of $2.27 billion beating analyst expectations of $2.18 billion despite a 10.5% year-over-year decline
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Praana GroupflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 May 2026Owens Corning completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business to Praana Group on May 1, 2026, for an enterprise value of $645 million, with approximately $280 million in upfront cash proceeds plus an additional $50–$70 million expected from excess alloy sales over the next year.
• Roof Scout, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Owens Corning partnered with Roof Scout, Inc. to launch Scout, a virtual sales agent that guides homeowners through the roofing purchase process while helping contractors scale sales operations. The platform provides an interactive 24/7 experience combining education, product selection, pricing, and contract generation in a single digital flow with real-time integration of roofing measurements and contractor offerings.
• MetrieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Metrie expanded its door manufacturing capabilities through asset purchases in Western Canada, building on its recent purchases of door distribution businesses from Owens Corning in the Eastern and Southern United States.
• Nailed It RoofingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Nailed It Roofing (Mount Laurel, New Jersey) announced exclusive partnerships with five major roofing material manufacturers including Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed, TAMKO, and Atlas Roofing, to supply premium asphalt shingles and metal roofing to homeowners across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• CSX CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Owens Corning selected a CSX Silver Select Site at South Industrial Park in Prattville, Alabama for a major manufacturing investment expected to create approximately 100 skilled jobs, leveraging CSX rail infrastructure to support the facility.
• Atlas Roofing CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Owens Corning entered into a strategic partnership with Atlas Roofing Corporation in June 2025 for high-reflectance roofing solutions, announced in the residential roofing services market report.
• Masonite InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Owens Corning completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of Masonite International in May 2024, expanding Owens Corning's residential building products platform into doors and entry systems. Masonite was previously NYSE: DOOR.
• Natural PolymersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Owens Corning announced its plan to acquire Natural Polymers, a spray polyurethane foam insulation manufacturer based in Illinois, subject to regulatory approvals, with the transaction expected to close in Q3 2022. The deal expands Owens Corning's insulation product offerings and addressable markets, leveraging Natural Polymers' foam technology and sustainable products.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Owens Corning's Roof Deployment Project, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and roofing contractors, has helped over 800 U.S. veterans with free roof replacements since 2016, including a 2026 project in Oak Forest, Illinois valued at $10,000–$14,000.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GAF (Standard Industries): GAF is the largest U.S. roofing manufacturer and Owens Corning's closest direct competitor in asphalt shingles, residential roofing systems, and contractor certification programs. Both compete for the same Platinum/certified contractor network and builder relationships across North America.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): CertainTeed is a leading North American manufacturer of roofing shingles, insulation, and building products, directly competing with Owens Corning across residential roofing and insulation product lines. Both serve the same production homebuilders and contractor channels.
• TAMKO Building Products: TAMKO is a private residential roofing manufacturer competing directly with Owens Corning in asphalt shingles and contractor distribution channels. Both sell through regional contractor networks across the U.S. Midwest and South.
• Atlas Roofing Corporation: Atlas Roofing manufactures residential and commercial roofing products and entered a strategic partnership with Owens Corning in 2025 for high-reflectance roofing solutions, illustrating direct product overlap and competing distribution.
• Knauf Insulation: Knauf is one of the world's largest insulation manufacturers and a direct competitor to Owens Corning's fiberglass and spray foam insulation in European residential and commercial markets, particularly in the DACH region where Owens Corning is targeting 20% market share.
• Rockwool International: Rockwool is a leading stone wool insulation manufacturer and direct competitor to Owens Corning's residential insulation business in European markets, particularly competing in fire-safe and high-R-value insulation segments for retrofit and new construction.
• Louisiana-Pacific Corporation: Louisiana-Pacific manufactures residential building products including siding, engineered wood, and insulation, directly comparable to Owens Corning's branded residential building products platform across North American contractor and homebuilder channels.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain is a global building materials conglomerate and parent of CertainTeed, competing with Owens Corning across roofing, insulation, and broader building envelope solutions worldwide. Far larger and more diversified than Owens Corning, with significant overlap in EU markets.
• James Hardie Industries: James Hardie is a leading residential building products company focused on siding and exterior solutions, providing a comparable pure-play branded residential building products investment thesis post Owens Corning's divestiture of glass reinforcements.
• Masco Corporation: Masco is a leading home improvement and building products manufacturer with comparable exposure to residential repair/remodel demand, encompassing paint (Behr), plumbing (Delta), and cabinetry (KraftMaid), serving overlapping retail and contractor channels to Owens Corning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A15 records

Investments2 records

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