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IndustrialsSimpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. · Construction · $8B
What is Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.?
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. designs and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, and specialty construction products used across residential, commercial, and infrastructure building projects. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company serves contractors, engineers, and builders across North America and Europe.
Simpson Manufacturing generates revenue by selling engineered construction products to builders, contractors, and distributors. Its wood construction segment covers connectors, truss plates, shearwalls, and fastening systems used in light-frame residential construction. Its concrete construction segment includes adhesive and mechanical anchors, specialty chemicals, fiber-reinforced materials, and repair products for concrete, masonry, and steel applications. The company also provides engineering software tools that help specifiers select and design with its products, deepening customer relationships and supporting recurring demand.
Simpson Manufacturing was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
- Structural wood connectors and truss plates for light-frame construction
- Adhesive and mechanical anchors for concrete and masonry
- Shearwalls and pre-fabricated lateral systems
- Specialty chemicals, coatings, and fiber-reinforced repair products
- Engineering design software for product specification and selection
Is SSD a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates SSD as Good overall, reflecting a balanced profile across its five analytical pillars.
The Risk pillar stands out as the clearest strength — Simpson Manufacturing carries a profile that suggests financial resilience relative to sector peers. The Quality and Valuation pillars also register as Good, indicating the business generates earnings of reasonable quality and the stock is not obviously stretched on price.
The Moat and Growth pillars both register as Neutral, suggesting the company's competitive advantages and near-term expansion trajectory are more moderate compared to higher-rated industrials peers.
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Does SSD pay dividends?
Yes — Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. pays a dividend.
Simpson Manufacturing pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among mid-cap industrials focused on product innovation. The dividend reflects the company's ability to generate consistent cash flow from its construction product lines. Income-oriented investors may find the cadence appealing, though the primary return driver remains business performance rather than yield alone.
When does SSD report earnings?
Simpson Manufacturing reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with standard practice for US-listed equities.
Results tend to reflect conditions in residential and commercial construction activity, with volume and pricing both influencing outcomes. The company's diversified product mix across wood and concrete applications provides some buffer against single-segment softness.
For the most recent quarter's results and guidance, visit Simpson Manufacturing's investor relations page directly.
SSD Price History
+68.7% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
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SSD Long-term Outlook
With Growth and Moat both rated Neutral, the fundamental outlook for SSD is steady rather than accelerating. The company's exposure to housing starts and repair-and-remodel activity means its trajectory is closely tied to broader construction cycles. The Strong Risk profile suggests the business is well-positioned to navigate downturns without severe balance sheet stress, which supports a more durable long-term earnings base even if near-term expansion is measured.
Growth drivers
- Ongoing demand from residential construction and remodeling activity in North America
- Expansion of concrete and specialty anchoring products in commercial and infrastructure markets
- Engineering software tools that deepen specification relationships and support recurring product demand
Key risks
- Cyclical exposure to housing starts and construction spending slowdowns
- Competitive pressure in commodity-adjacent fastening and anchoring categories
- Input cost variability affecting margins in both wood and concrete product lines
SSD vs Peers
Simpson Manufacturing operates in the broader building products and industrials space alongside several peers that serve overlapping construction end markets.
AAON focuses on HVAC equipment for commercial buildings rather than structural connectors, making it a building-products peer with a different end-market exposure.
Armstrong World specializes in ceiling and wall systems for commercial interiors, competing for contractor and specifier attention in the non-structural building products segment.
Builders FirstSource is a large-scale distributor of structural building products, meaning it often carries Simpson's products rather than competing directly — but it competes for wallet share in prefabricated and value-added components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Simpson Manufacturing do?
Simpson Manufacturing designs and sells structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and specialty construction chemicals used in wood, concrete, masonry, and steel construction. The company serves residential builders, commercial contractors, and remodeling professionals across North America and Europe, and also provides engineering software to help customers specify and design with its products.
Does SSD pay dividends?
Yes, Simpson Manufacturing pays a regular dividend. The company's consistent cash generation from its construction product lines supports this distribution. Investors focused on income may appreciate the cadence, though SSD is primarily a product-driven industrial business rather than a high-yield income play.
When does SSD report earnings?
Simpson Manufacturing follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for US-listed companies. For the exact timing of upcoming results and access to earnings call replays, check the investor relations section of Simpson Manufacturing's official website.
Is SSD a good stock to buy?
The UQS Score rates SSD as Good overall. The Risk pillar is the standout strength, and both Quality and Valuation also score at a Good level. Growth and Moat are Neutral, indicating a steady rather than high-momentum profile. Whether SSD fits your portfolio depends on your own risk tolerance and investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.
Is SSD overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for SSD is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals when compared to sector peers. Valuation is one of five pillars in the composite score — Pro members can view the detailed metrics behind this rating.
How does SSD compare to its competitors?
Simpson Manufacturing occupies a specialized niche in structural connectors and concrete anchoring that differentiates it from broader building-products peers. Compared to distributors like Builders FirstSource or interior-products companies like Armstrong World Industries, SSD's focus on engineered fastening and anchoring systems gives it a more specification-driven sales model.
What is SSD's market cap bracket?
Simpson Manufacturing is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically offers more liquidity than small-caps while remaining more nimble than large-cap industrials. Mid-cap industrials often balance growth potential with established market positions.
Who founded Simpson Manufacturing?
Simpson Manufacturing's roots trace back to Barclay Simpson, who founded the predecessor business. The company has grown significantly from its origins as a small connector manufacturer into a diversified construction products business with a global footprint. Detailed founding history is widely available through the company's public filings and corporate website.
Is SSD a long-term quality indicator?
As a long-term quality indicator, SSD's UQS profile shows meaningful strengths — particularly in Risk, which suggests financial durability over market cycles. The Neutral readings on Growth and Moat indicate the company is not a high-growth compounder, but its stable cash generation and dividend history point to a business built for consistency rather than volatility.
What is the main competitive advantage of Simpson Manufacturing?
Simpson Manufacturing's advantage lies in its deep specification relationships with engineers and contractors, supported by proprietary engineering software and a broad product catalog. When a structural engineer specifies a Simpson connector in building plans, substitution becomes difficult — creating a degree of demand stickiness that goes beyond simple price competition.
What sector does SSD belong to?
SSD is classified in the Industrials sector, specifically within building products. The company's revenues are closely tied to residential construction activity, commercial building, and infrastructure repair — making it sensitive to construction cycles while benefiting from long-term housing and infrastructure demand trends.
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SSD — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 61.0 | 81.7 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 73.9 | 65.4 | 0.0 |
| May 15, 2026 | 61.0 | 81.7 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 73.9 | 65.7 | -0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 61.1 | 81.8 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 73.9 | 66.4 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 61.0 | 81.7 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 73.9 | 65.7 | -1.8 |
| May 7, 2026 | 62.8 | 79.9 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 91.1 | 63.7 | -0.1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 62.9 | 79.9 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 91.1 | 64.2 | -0.3 |
| May 1, 2026 | 63.2 | 79.9 | 42.0 | 45.6 | 91.1 | 66.3 | +0.5 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 62.7 | 79.9 | 42.0 | 43.6 | 91.1 | 65.7 | +0.4 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 62.3 | 79.9 | 42.0 | 42.4 | 91.1 | 65.0 | -0.6 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 62.9 | 79.9 | 42.0 | 43.8 | 91.1 | 66.9 | +0.1 |
SSD — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 81.7/100 (25%)Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 45.6/100 (20%)Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 73.9/100 (15%)Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 65.7/100 (15%)Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 42/100 (25%)Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SSD.
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How is the SSD UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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