
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Builders FirstSource Inc. exhibits a positive financial outlook driven by an expected acceleration in the housing market recovery, which is likely to boost demand for its manufactured building products and enhance customer wallet share through improved capabilities and services. The company's gross margin percentage has shown solid performance, reported at 32.3%, indicating sustainable margin improvements and resilience despite competitive pressures and volume declines. Additionally, Builders FirstSource's balance sheet remains strong with leverage comfortably in the 1x-2x range, supported by significant free cash flow generation that paves the way for potential mergers, acquisitions, and share repurchases, contributing to favorable long-term growth prospects.
Bears say
Builders FirstSource has experienced a decline in EBITDA, down 2% to $2.16 billion, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability in a sluggish market. Anticipated sales for the first quarter are projected to fall between $3.5 billion and $3.8 billion, which is lower than previous expectations due to a variety of factors, including unfavorable weather conditions and reduced selling days. The company's significant exposure to the new residential construction market, coupled with volatile lumber pricing and operational execution risks, heightens the uncertainty surrounding future revenue growth and margin stability.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Builders FirstSource and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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