Richelieu (RCH) slid 9% on the back of its Q2 results, which missed small on the top line as organic growth continued to slow

… and missed big on EPS, with US tariffs weighing on profitability. Management indicated it needs to see stronger end market activity to hit its 11% EBITDA margin target for the year…

which should keep a lid on the multiple until Q3 rolls around.

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