Building Suppliers’ Earnings Hurt by US Shutdown, Storm Reprieve

Construction material suppliers’ strong earnings performance in the US probably faced a setback as the government shutdown and a lack of storms blowing off roofs stymied demand in the fourth quarter.

Providers of building materials with significant US exposure — including Chicago-headquartered Amrize Ltd., Denmark’s Rockwool A/S, and France’s Cie. de Saint-Gobain — are expected to report weaker earnings in the period, putting an end to a steady growth streak.