Jefferies analyst Philip Ng attributes the recent pullback in shares of Owens Corning (OC) and Beacon Roofing (BECN) to concerns over roofing margins with inflation rising. However, the analyst's roofing distributor survey indicates these concerns are overblown. Small and medium-sized distributors throughout the country have been able to realize 15% price increase cumulatively from March, May, and June, Ng tells investors in a research note. The analyst sees strong pricing momentum in roofing and insulation, but notes that roofing demand has been mixed. He keeps Buy ratings on Owens Corning, Beacon Roofing and TopBuild (BLD).

Sees Q2 EBIT margin 20%. Sees FY24 effective tax rate 24%-26%.

Sees FY24 interest expense $70M-$80M; effective tax rate on adjusted earnings 24%-26%; capital additions $550M; and depreciation and amortization $550M.