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: $72.36 to $74.86
• 50-Day Range: $71.49 to $86.25
• 52-Week Range: $63.13 to $134.79
• Volume: 50,118 shs
• Average Volume: 96,451 shs
• Market Capitalization: $571.79 million
• P/E Ratio: 21.50
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $91.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

BlueLinx Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BlueLinx scored higher than 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 69th out of 99 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: 3.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

BlueLinx has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

BlueLinx has a consensus price target of $91.00, representing about 25.6% upside from its current price of $72.47.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

BlueLinx has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BlueLinx is 21.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 269.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BlueLinx is 21.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 17.49.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BlueLinx has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.85% 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 3.8, 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 1.80%, 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

5.85% 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 3.8, 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 1.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for BlueLinx this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for BXC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added BlueLinx to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% 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 start of the year. Since then, BXC stock has decreased by 29.1% and is now trading at $72.47.

How were BlueLinx's earnings last quarter?

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 18th. The construction company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.52 by $0.01. The construction company had revenue of $710.64 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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 initiated a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, July 29th 2025, which authorizes 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 repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

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: 10/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• 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: 2004

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for BlueLinx: $91.00
• High Price Target: $115.00
• Low Price Target: $75.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +25.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.50
• 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: 0.19
• Cash Flow: $10.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.22
• Book Value: $77.14 per share
• Price / Book: 0.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,892,000
• Free Float: 7,592,000
• Market Cap: $571.93 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58