
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Builders FirstSource Inc. demonstrates a robust financial outlook driven by an anticipated recovery in the housing market, which is expected to boost demand for the company's manufactured building products and enhance customer wallet share through improved capabilities and service levels. The company’s leverage remains stable within the 1x-2x range alongside strong free cash flow generation, supporting ongoing operational stability and potential for mergers and acquisitions or share repurchases. The positive trajectory in gross margins, evidenced by an increase to 32.3%, coupled with ongoing margin resilience against competitive pressures, positions Builders FirstSource favorably for future growth and value realization in the stock market.
Bears say
Builders FirstSource has reported a decline in EBITDA by 2% to $2.16 billion, which aligns with expectations of a modest decline in gross margin percentages for the first quarter. The company faces significant risks, including a potential slowdown in new residential construction, high volatility in lumber pricing affecting margins, and the challenge of executing operational improvements, compounded by a substantial reliance on new residential projects. Additionally, anticipated first-quarter sales are projected between $3.5 to $3.8 billion, which would represent a year-over-year decline and fall short of both the company's and market expectations, further indicating underlying weaknesses in the business environment.
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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