Carlisle Benefits From Construction Momentum as High Debt Persists
Carlisle Companies reports solid momentum in construction materials, with reroofing demand lifting second-quarter revenues 8% year over year to $1.18 billion, and weatherproofing supported by automation and added polystyrene resin capacity. The company paid $90.1 million in dividends and repurchased $500 million of shares in the first half of 2026, but operating margin fell and interest expense surged with high debt.