BlueLinx (BXC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BlueLinx Corporation is a leading distributor of building products in the United States, serving professional builders, contractors and industrial customers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes lumber, engineered wood products, plywood, oriented strand board, siding, railing, millwork and specialty construction materials. Through its nationwide network of distribution centers, BlueLinx provides inventory management, delivery and supply-chain solutions designed to help customers streamline operations and reduce carrying costs.

Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Georgia-Pacific’s distribution business, BlueLinx has developed a broad product line that spans both residential and commercial construction markets. The company sources materials from major manufacturers and leverages its buying scale to secure competitive pricing. In addition to core building supplies, BlueLinx offers complementary products such as windows, doors and trim to support projects from framing through finishing.

Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, BlueLinx maintains more than 60 distribution centers across the continental U.S., allowing for efficient regional coverage and timely customer service. Its logistics capabilities include fleet management and just-in-time delivery, ensuring materials arrive on schedule and in full. The company’s geographic footprint enables it to respond quickly to fluctuations in local housing and commercial construction activity.

BlueLinx operates under a customer-focused leadership team committed to operational excellence and sustainable growth. By combining extensive industry expertise with tailored supply-chain solutions, the company aims to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for building professionals nationwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $84.17 to $87.88
• 50-Day Range: $71.49 to $86.59
• 52-Week Range: $63.13 to $134.79
• Volume: 71,139 shs
• Average Volume: 94,019 shs
• Market Capitalization: $680.53 million
• P/E Ratio: 25.59
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $91.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

BlueLinx Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BlueLinx scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 83rd 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: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

BlueLinx has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for BlueLinx is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

BlueLinx has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BlueLinx is 25.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 265.95.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BlueLinx is 25.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 16.60.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BlueLinx has a P/B Ratio of 1.12. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.55% of the float of BlueLinx has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BlueLinx has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BlueLinx has recently decreased by 4.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

BlueLinx does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

BlueLinx does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.55% of the float of BlueLinx has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BlueLinx has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in BlueLinx has recently decreased by 4.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

BlueLinx has a news sentiment score of 1.67. 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 1 news article for BlueLinx this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for BXC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added BlueLinx to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BlueLinx insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.80% of the stock of BlueLinx is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

90.83% of the stock of BlueLinx is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BXC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BXC shares performed this year?

BlueLinx's stock was trading at $102.16 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, BXC shares have decreased by 15.6% and is now trading at $86.2520.

How were BlueLinx's earnings last quarter?

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 18th. The construction company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.01. The construction company earned $710.64 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $700.66 million. BlueLinx had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.48% and a net margin of 0.96%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will BlueLinx's stock buyback program work?

BlueLinx's Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, July 29th 2025, which permits the company to repurchase $50,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are BlueLinx's major shareholders?

BlueLinx's top institutional investors include Gendell Jeffrey L (7.14%), American Century Companies Inc. (4.05%), River Road Asset Management LLC (2.75%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.37%).
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of BlueLinx?

Shares of BXC 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 BlueLinx own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BlueLinx investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Home Depot (HD), Visa (V) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/18/2025
• Today: 9/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG PRD - WOOD
• Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BXC
• CIK: 1301787
• Web: www.bluelinxco.com
• Phone: (770) 953-7000
• Fax: 770-221-8902
• Employees: 2,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for BlueLinx: $91.00
• High Price Target: $115.00
• Low Price Target: $75.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.59
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $53.12 million
• Net Margins: 0.96%
• Pretax Margin: 1.33%
• Return on Equity: 3.48%
• Return on Assets: 1.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.96
• Current Ratio: 4.55
• Quick Ratio: 2.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.23
• Cash Flow: $10.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.47
• Book Value: $77.14 per share
• Price / Book: 1.12

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,890,000
• Free Float: 7,592,000
• Market Cap: $680.53 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58