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Builders FirstSource, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Builders FirstSource, Inc. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). BLDR offers compelling risk-reward for patient investors ahead of a potential 2026 sector rebound, despite current market pessimism. The company is a resilient, vertically integrated player with robust fundamentals and attractive valuation. Builders FirstSource's ROE of 31.7% illustrates its profitable ventures effectively. Margins appear to have bottomed with management.

What is Builders FirstSource, Inc.'s industry? Builders FirstSource, Inc. (bldr.com) operates in Building Materials Manufacturing & Distribution. AskCyborg classifies Builders FirstSource, Inc. under Building Materials Manufacturing & Distribution in its company registry.

Builders FirstSource manufactures and supplies building materials, manufactured components, and construction services to professional homebuilders, sub-contractors, remodelers, and consumers in the United States. The ...

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BLDR offers compelling risk-reward for patient investors ahead of a potential 2026 sector rebound, despite current market...

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Industry Building Materials Manufacturing & Distribution
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Builders FirstSource manufactures and supplies building materials, manufactured components, and construction services to professional homebuilders, sub-contractors, remodelers, and consumers in the United States. The company stands out as a resilient, vertically integrated player with robust fundamentals and an attractive valuation amid sector headwinds.

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Acquisitions and diversified segment exposure provide stability, while a strong balance sheet and minimal leverage position the company well for a housing recovery. BLDR's diversified presence across 43 states provides stability despite challenges in specific regions like Florida and Texas.

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Builders FirstSource competes in the building materials distribution and manufacturing space against other integrated suppliers and specialized product providers. The company differentiates through its vertically integrated model combining manufacturing, distribution, and services across 43 states. Key competitors include regional and national building materials suppliers, though specific competitive positioning varies by product segment.

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Builders FirstSource, Inc. operates in Building Materials Manufacturing & Distribution.

Key facts

Founded: 1998 · Headquarters: Irving, TX, US · Revenue: $16.4B · Market cap: $13.8B

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  • Management guidance shows FY25 EBITDA of $1.625–1.675 billion and free cash flow of $900 million ± $100 million.
  • Positive multi-family start trends are expected to benefit BLDR in 2026 given the typical 9-18 month lead time for multi-family projects.
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  • February 2026Earnings report expected with analysts projecting revenue decline of 9.6% YoY to $3.45 billion
  • January 2026Stock rebounded to $124.04 following analyst price target adjustments by UBS and Stifel
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Frequently asked questions

What does Builders FirstSource, Inc. do?+
Builders FirstSource manufactures and supplies building materials, manufactured components, and construction services to professional homebuilders, sub-contractors, remodelers, and consumers in the United States. The ...
What is Builders FirstSource, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Builders FirstSource, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Builders FirstSource, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include BMC Stock Holdings, Wesco International, Owens Corning, Fortune Brands Innovations. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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