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$NX

Quanex Building Products Corporation

XNYSMaterialsRolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals

$20.28
+2.84%+$0.560
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Sep 3 · in 11d
$20.28+2.84%+$0.5600Prev $19.72LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is NX up today? It is at $20.28 (+2.84%), and our scanner flagged it 4 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment NX spikes, and full due diligence on NX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$20.28
Change today
+2.84%
Previous close
$19.72
52-week range
$11.04 – $22.98
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$931M
Dividend yield
1.58% ($0.32)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
45.9M
SEC · as of 2026-05-29 · 86d
Insider ownership
1.2%
DEF 14A · 2026-01-28
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
3.3M
▲ +4% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
10.6d
Avg daily volume
567K
Next earnings
Sep 3 · in 11d
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
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Why is $NX up today?

Here is the latest on NX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $NX moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy1 analyst
Avg target $30.00(+48% upside)
Range $30 - $30
1 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (7/7 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Teleios Capital Partners Gmbh
Beneficial Owner (10%)
Sold (automatic/other)-119K
0.3% of company
sold 2.6%4.42M$1.9M
at $15.94
Dec 17, 25
Teleios Capital Partners Gmbh
Beneficial Owner (10%)
Sold (automatic/other)-81K
0.2% of company
sold 1.7%4.54M$1.3M
at $16.51
Dec 16, 25
Cornett Paul
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 2.5%70K$25K
at $13.85
Dec 7, 25
Garcia Kimberley
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 3.4%31K$15K
at $13.85
Dec 7, 25
Wilson George Laverne
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-8K
0.02% of company
sold 2.3%347K$115K
at $13.85
Dec 7, 25
Zuehlke Scott M.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 2.3%89K$29K
at $13.85
Dec 7, 25
Cornett Paul
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+13K
0.03% of company
added 22%72Kn/aDec 4, 25
Garcia Gabriela
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+6K
0.01% of company
n/a6Kn/aDec 4, 25
Garcia Kimberley
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+9K
0.02% of company
added 40%32Kn/aDec 4, 25
Navascues Jessica
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+5K
0.01% of company
added 100%8Kn/aDec 4, 25
Wilson George Laverne
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+68K
0.1% of company
added 24%356Kn/aDec 4, 25
Zuehlke Scott M.
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+17K
0.04% of company
added 22%91Kn/aDec 4, 25

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $NX. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$NX Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish86Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: +2.8%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$NX Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 11d ago +2.1% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (5m) Trending · 52 bars · L3 · +2.14% above EMA · slope +0.47%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago +1.4% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +1.41% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago +1.4% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +1.41% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago +1.4% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +1.41% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
NX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 58 bars · L3 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
NX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 58 bars · L3 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
NX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 58 bars · L3 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $21.83
Alert· 12d ago 11.0× RVOL
NX hit 10.981x RVOL at 2:09 PM ET
at $21.78
Alert· 17d ago -2.86%
$NX moved -2.86% in 1 min (Level 2) at 6:44 PM ET
at $20.61
Alert· 20d ago +3.9% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +3.88% above EMA · slope +0.77%
at $19.21
Alert· 20d ago +1.3% vs EMA
NX 50EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +1.33% above EMA · slope +1.19%
at $19.21
Alert· 20d ago +2.2% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 177 bars · L4 · +2.23% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $19.21
Alert· 20d ago +2.2% vs EMA
NX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 177 bars · L4 · +2.23% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $19.21
Alert· 20d ago +0.5% vs EMA
NX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 177 bars · L4 · +0.46% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $19.21
Alert· 20d ago +0.5% vs EMA
NX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 177 bars · L4 · +0.46% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $19.21
Alert· 20d ago 2.0× RVOL
NX hit 2.000x RVOL at 1:49 PM ET
at $19.05
Alert· 23d ago 16.2× RVOL
NX hit 16.209x RVOL at 2:02 PM ET
at $17.85
Alert· 33d ago 24.2× RVOL
NX hit 24.224x RVOL at 3:13 PM ET
at $18.11
News· SEC EDGAR· 79d ago
Quanex Building Products CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Apr 30, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 80d ago
Quanex Building Products Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
News· SEC EDGAR· 87d ago
Quanex Building Products CORP filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
News· Benzinga· 87d ago Bullish
Quanex Building Products Declares Quarterly Dividend
News· The Motley Fool· 164d ago Neutral
Investor Opens $32 Million Position in Quanex Building Products Amid $4 Million Quarterly Loss
News· SEC EDGAR· 169d ago
Quanex Building Products CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· Benzinga· 177d ago Bullish
Quanex Building Products Declares Quarterly Dividend
News· The Motley Fool· 254d ago Bullish
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NX stock FAQ

Why is $NX up today?

Here is the latest on NX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the NX stock price today?

NX last traded at $20.28, up 2.84% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does NX report earnings?

Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, September 3, 2026, about 11 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does NX pay a dividend?

Yes. NX currently has a dividend yield of about 1.58% ($0.32 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live NX alerts?

The NX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged NX 4 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is NX on?

NX (Quanex Building Products Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $931M in the ROLLING DRAWING & EXTRUDING OF NONFERROUS METALS sector.

Is NX good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge NX for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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