Installed Building Products (IBP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: IBP) is a leading national installer of specialty building products serving the U.S. residential construction market. The company partners with homebuilders and contractors to deliver a comprehensive range of interior and exterior finishing services, including insulation, drywall finishing, protective coatings and basement waterproofing systems. By offering a single-source solution, Installed Building Products helps streamline project coordination and ensures consistent service quality across multiple trades.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Installed Building Products has expanded from a regional insulation installer into a nationwide platform operating in nearly every state. Its product portfolio encompasses fiberglass batt and blown-in insulation, spray foam, cellulose, radiant barrier, acoustical ceilings, stucco, exterior insulating and finish systems (EIFS), and specialized basement waterproofing. Growth has been driven both organically and through the strategic acquisition of complementary service providers.

In November 2017, the company completed its initial public offering, providing capital to accelerate branch expansion and support integration of acquired businesses. Installed Building Products maintains a decentralized branch model, which combines the benefits of local market expertise with centralized support functions for purchasing, logistics and safety compliance. This structure enables rapid response to builder needs and consistency in installation standards.

Installed Building Products primarily serves single-family and multi-family residential builders across major housing markets in the United States. The company’s emphasis on customer service, combined with its broad geographic reach and diversified service offerings, positions it as a trusted partner for builders seeking to improve project timelines, reduce coordination complexity and deliver enhanced energy efficiency and comfort to homebuyers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $271.65 to $279.95
• 50-Day Range: $180.36 to $276.91
• 52-Week Range: $150.83 to $279.95
• Volume: 254,782 shs
• Average Volume: 543,138 shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.48 billion
• P/E Ratio: 30.44
• Dividend Yield: 0.54%
• Price Target: $217.36
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Installed Building Products Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Installed Building Products scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 22nd out of 102 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Installed Building Products has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Downside Risk

Installed Building Products has a consensus price target of $217.36, representing about 20.6% downside from its current price of $273.68.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Installed Building Products has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.38%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Installed Building Products are expected to grow by 3.38% in the coming year, from $10.66 to $11.02 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Installed Building Products is 30.44, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 278.02.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Installed Building Products is 30.44, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 17.29.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.50% of the float of Installed Building Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Installed Building Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Installed Building Products has recently decreased by 6.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Installed Building Products has a dividend yield of 0.54%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Installed Building Products does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Installed Building Products is 16.46%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Installed Building Products will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.43% next year. This indicates that Installed Building Products will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.16

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.50% of the float of Installed Building Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Installed Building Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Installed Building Products has recently decreased by 6.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.35

News Sentiment

Installed Building Products has a news sentiment score of 1.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.99 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Installed Building Products this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for IBP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Installed Building Products to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Installed Building Products insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,123,578.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

16.20% of the stock of Installed Building Products is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.61% of the stock of Installed Building Products is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IBP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IBP shares performed this year?

Installed Building Products' stock was trading at $175.25 at the start of the year. Since then, IBP shares have increased by 56.2% and is now trading at $273.68.

How were Installed Building Products' earnings last quarter?

Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:IBP) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 7th. The construction company reported $2.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.45 by $0.50. The business's revenue was up 3.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Installed Building Products' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Installed Building Products include State Street Corp (4.14%), Eminence Capital LP (3.46%), Timucuan Asset Management Inc. FL (3.17%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.31%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey W Edwards, Michael Thomas Miller, William Jeffrey Hire, Jay P Elliott, Jason R Niswonger, Brad A Wheeler, Margot Lebenberg Carter, Janet E Jackson and Todd R Fry.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Installed Building Products?

Shares of IBP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Installed Building Products own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Installed Building Products investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/07/2025
• Today: 9/06/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG&CONST - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Construction
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IBP
• CIK: 1580905
• Web: www.installedbuildingproducts.com
• Phone: (614) 221-3399
• Fax: 614-221-3389
• Employees: 10,800
• Year Founded: 1977

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Installed Building Products: $217.36
• High Price Target: $255.00
• Low Price Target: $180.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -20.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.99
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.44
• Forward P/E Ratio: 25.67
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $256.60 million
• Net Margins: 8.45%
• Pretax Margin: 11.44%
• Return on Equity: 60.27%
• Return on Assets: 13.91%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.27
• Current Ratio: 2.85
• Quick Ratio: 2.31

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.94 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.54
• Cash Flow: $15.86 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.26
• Book Value: ($5.69) per share
• Price / Book: -48.10

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 27,330,000
• Free Float: 22,899,000
• Market Cap: $7.48 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.76