Analysts Set Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX) Price Target at $49.15

Shares of Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX) have been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the twenty-two ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating, ten have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $49.20.

TREX has been the topic of several research reports. Barclays restated an “underweight” rating and set a $42.00 price target (up from $36.00) on shares of Trex in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Stephens increased their target price on shares of Trex from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 target price (up from $59.00) on shares of Trex in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on shares of Trex from $44.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of Trex from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th.

Key Headlines Impacting Trex

Here are the key news stories impacting Trex this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Trex reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $418.0 million, up 7.8% year over year and ahead of analysts’ $415.7 million expectation. Management characterized the quarter as strong, citing improved top-line growth and continued execution on strategic priorities. Trex Company Reports Record Revenue and Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue guidance of $305 million to $320 million exceeded the consensus estimate of $295.4 million, signaling that management expects demand and growth momentum to continue. Trex Q2 2026 Results and Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company set a long-term target of $2 billion in annual sales by 2030, is accelerating the ramp-up of its Little Rock facility, and plans to repurchase as much as $150 million of stock in 2026. The sales target supports the growth narrative, while buybacks could provide additional support for per-share results. Trex Targets $2 Billion in Annual Sales by 2030
• Neutral Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted earnings were $0.62 per share, broadly in line with expectations but below the $0.71-$0.74 reported in the prior-year period. The results indicate that revenue growth has returned, although profitability remains an area investors will monitor. Trex Q2 Earnings Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed consensus estimates by roughly one to two cents, and year-over-year earnings declined. The miss may limit the upside reaction if investors become concerned about margins or near-term costs associated with the company’s expansion. Trex Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

Insider Transactions at Trex

In related news, SVP Jacob T. Rudolph sold 1,400 shares of Trex stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $70,000.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 36,631 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,831,550. This trade represents a 3.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.93% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Trex

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in shares of Trex during the fourth quarter worth $4,748,000. M&T Bank Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Trex in the 4th quarter worth $917,000. CWM LLC boosted its position in shares of Trex by 182.0% in the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 85,995 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $3,017,000 after purchasing an additional 55,495 shares in the last quarter. Osborne Partners Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Trex during the 4th quarter worth $5,256,000. Finally, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D grew its stake in Trex by 76.8% during the 4th quarter. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D now owns 69,509 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $2,438,000 after buying an additional 30,191 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.96% of the company’s stock.

Trex Stock Up 5.7%

Shares of NYSE:TREX opened at $49.68 on Monday. Trex has a 52-week low of $29.77 and a 52-week high of $66.06. The stock has a market cap of $5.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.40 and a beta of 1.48. The business’s 50 day moving average is $45.23 and its 200 day moving average is $41.85.

Trex (NYSE:TREX) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The construction company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.63 by ($0.01). Trex had a net margin of 14.68% and a return on equity of 18.03%. The firm had revenue of $418.02 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $415.71 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.71 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Trex will post 1.78 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trex Company Profile

Trex Company, Inc is a leading manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing systems designed for residential and commercial outdoor living environments. The company’s core offerings feature composite decking products made from a proprietary blend of recycled wood fibers and plastic film, which deliver enhanced durability, resistance to rot and insect damage, and low maintenance compared to traditional wood. Trex also provides matching railing, lighting, fencing and cladding solutions that allow customers to create cohesive, high-performance outdoor spaces.

Trex’s product portfolio is organized into multiple performance tiers, including premium, mid-range and value-oriented lines.