Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is a leading supplier of structural and value-added building products and services to professional contractors, homebuilders and remodelers. The company provides a comprehensive range of materials and prefabricated components that support all phases of residential construction, from site development and framing to finishing and installation.

The company’s core offerings include lumber and lumber sheet goods, windows and doors, millwork, roofing and siding, and engineered wood products such as roof and floor trusses. In addition to its product portfolio, Builders FirstSource provides design, engineering and project management services, leveraging in-house technology to deliver custom solutions that help improve build speed, reduce waste and streamline on-site assembly.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource operates more than 400 locations across over 40 U.S. states, serving both new residential construction and repair/remodel markets. Since its founding in 1998, the company has grown its footprint through targeted acquisitions and investments in manufacturing capacity, most notably the merger with ProBuild in 2015, which significantly expanded its geographic coverage and product breadth.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David S. Flitman, Builders FirstSource emphasizes customer collaboration, operational efficiency and innovation in its manufacturing processes. The company’s integrated platform aims to deliver reliable supply chain solutions and on-time delivery, positioning it as a strategic partner for builders and contractors nationwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $142.33 to $145.68
• 50-Day Range: $121.96 to $149.05
• 52-Week Range: $102.60 to $203.14
• Volume: 1.24 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.77 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $15.78 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.66
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $154.44
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Builders FirstSource Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Builders FirstSource scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 97th out of 223 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Builders FirstSource has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

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

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Builders FirstSource has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.58%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Builders FirstSource are expected to grow by 9.58% in the coming year, from $11.59 to $12.70 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Builders FirstSource is 21.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Builders FirstSource is 21.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 20.62.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Builders FirstSource has a PEG Ratio of 15.52. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Builders FirstSource has a P/B Ratio of 3.82. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.61% of the float of Builders FirstSource has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Builders FirstSource has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Builders FirstSource has recently increased by 9.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Builders FirstSource does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Builders FirstSource does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.21

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.61% of the float of Builders FirstSource has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Builders FirstSource has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Builders FirstSource has recently increased by 9.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.54

News Sentiment

Builders FirstSource has a news sentiment score of 1.54. 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 0.94 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Builders FirstSource this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

24 people have searched for BLDR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 7 people have added Builders FirstSource to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% 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, Builders FirstSource insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.00% of the stock of Builders FirstSource is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.53% of the stock of Builders FirstSource is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BLDR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BLDR shares performed this year?

Builders FirstSource's stock was trading at $142.93 at the start of the year. Since then, BLDR stock has decreased by 0.1% and is now trading at $142.74.

How were Builders FirstSource's earnings last quarter?

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE:BLDR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 31st. The company reported $2.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.35 by $0.03. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 5.0% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Builders FirstSource doing a stock buyback?

Builders FirstSource's Board of Directors initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, May 1st 2025, which allows the company to repurchase $500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 3.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Builders FirstSource have any subsidiaries?

Builders FirstSource subsidiaries include these companies: BMC Stock Holdings, ProBuild Holdings, Empire Truss, Trim Tech of Austin, BFS IP LLC, BFS LLC, BFS Pay LLC, and others.

Who are Builders FirstSource's major shareholders?

Builders FirstSource's top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.36%), State Street Corp (4.55%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.61%) and Brave Warrior Advisors LLC (1.65%). Insiders that own company stock include Paul S Levy, Craig Arthur Steinke, Timothy D Johnson, Timothy D Johnson, Michael Alan Farmer, Michael Alan Farmer, Jami Beckmann, Cleveland A Christophe, Michael Hiller, Cory Jacobs Boydston, Paul M Mccrobie and Dirkson R Charles.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Builders FirstSource?

Shares of BLDR 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 Builders FirstSource own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Builders FirstSource investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/31/2025
• Today: 9/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: BLDG PRD - RT/WHL
• Sub-Industry: Building Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BLDR
• CIK: 1316835
• Web: www.bldr.com
• Phone: (214) 880-3500
• Fax: 513-389-4634
• Employees: 29,000
• Year Founded: 1998

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Builders FirstSource: $154.44
• High Price Target: $223.00
• Low Price Target: $125.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 20 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.66
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.32
• P/E Growth: 15.52
• Net Income: $1.08 billion
• Net Margins: 4.74%
• Pretax Margin: 6.17%
• Return on Equity: 24.61%
• Return on Assets: 9.59%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.12
• Current Ratio: 1.79
• Quick Ratio: 1.08

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $16.40 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.96
• Cash Flow: $16.44 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.68
• Book Value: $37.33 per share
• Price / Book: 3.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 110,550,000
• Free Float: 108,336,000
• Market Cap: $15.78 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.61