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Reece Limited scores 4/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Established distributor facing near-term cyclical pressure in US residential construction, warranting a wait-and-see approach before accumulation. Significant earnings decline of 24.39% in 2025 despite stable revenues indicates operational challenges. Analyst consensus is neutral with 2 buy and 3 sell recommendations. The business faces cyclical headwinds in construction but maintains a.

What is Reece Limited's industry? Reece Limited (reece.com.au) operates in Industrial Distribution - Plumbing, HVAC-R, and Building Materials. AskCyborg classifies Reece Limited under Industrial Distribution - Plumbing, HVAC-R, and Building Materials in its company registry.

Reece Limited is a distributor of plumbing, waterworks, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products to commercial and residential customers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Sta...

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Established distributor facing near-term cyclical pressure in US residential construction, warranting a wait-and-see approach...

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Industry Industrial Distribution - Plumbing, HVAC-R, and Building Materials
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Reece Limited is a distributor of plumbing, waterworks, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products to commercial and residential customers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, and also offers irrigation and pools, and fire products. The company operates over 900 branches across its three key geographic markets.

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Reece has been impacted by a slowdown in the US residential construction market, compounded by a glut of cheap, COVID-era home loans. In 2025, revenue declined 1.39% to AUD 8.98 billion while earnings fell 24.39% to AUD 316.94 million. The company is executing a strategic on-market share buyback to enhance shareholder value amid current market headwinds.

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Tradelink has struggled against much larger rival Reece Group in Australia. Reece competes with larger multinational building material distributors like Ferguson Enterprises and Watsco in the US, while maintaining significant market share in ANZ. The company's scale and distribution network provide competitive advantages in its core markets.

Industry Context

Reece Limited operates in Industrial Distribution - Plumbing, HVAC-R, and Building Materials.

Key facts

Founded: 1919 · Headquarters: Cremorne, Australia · Employees: 9,001 · Revenue: AUD 8.98B · Market cap: AUD 8.1-9.0B

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  • Significant earnings compression driven by US residential market slowdown despite flat revenue performance
  • Operating 900+ branches across ANZ and US provides diversified geographic exposure but also regional vulnerability
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  • February 2026On-market share buyback announced as capital allocation tool
  • 2025Full-year earnings declined 24.39% amid market headwinds
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Ferguson EnterprisesLarge North American distributor of plumbing and HVAC products→WatscoMajor distributor of HVAC equipment and supplies in North America→TradelinkRegional Australian building materials distributor→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Reece Limited do?+
Reece Limited is a distributor of plumbing, waterworks, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products to commercial and residential customers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Sta...
What is Reece Limited's Cyborg Score?+
Reece Limited has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Reece Limited's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Ferguson Enterprises, Watsco, Tradelink. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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