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Builders FirstSource

Builders FirstSource Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials. The company offers structural and related building products such as factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels and stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, and engineered wood. The products can be designed for each home individually and are installed by Builders FirstSource. The company's construction-related services include professional installation, turn-key framing, and shell construction. Builders FirstSource's customers range from large production builders to small custom homebuilders.

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Builders FirstSource Inc

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Trey Grooms maintains Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $178 to $200.

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Analyst Ratings

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Builders FirstSource, Raises Price Target to $200

DA Davidson analyst Kurt Yinger maintains Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $169 to $175.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Builders FirstSource, Raises Price Target to $175

RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintains Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $178 to $187.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Builders FirstSource, Raises Price Target to $187

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) shares are trading<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> higher on Tuesday.</a>
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $3.07, beating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41740777/builders-firstsource-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the street view of $2.98. </a>Quarterly revenues of $4.23 billion (down 6.7%) missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.45 billion.
The company reported a 210 basis point drop in gross profit margin to 32.8%, largely due to ongoing normalization in Multi-Family and core organic sectors.
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Net income fell 36.9% to $284.8 million, with net income as a percentage of sales dropping to 6.7%.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 23% to $626.5 million, driven by lower gross profit, though partially offset by reduced operating expenses. The adjusted EBITDA margin fell 310 basis points to 14.8%, but has remained in the mid-teens or higher for 14 consecutive quarters.
Pete Beckmann, incoming CFO of Builders FirstSource, added, &#8220;We delivered resilient results during the third quarter despite a choppy housing market and the reduced value of an average start by leaning into the pillars of our strategy and operating model.&#8221;
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Liquidity as of September 30, was approximately $2 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in net borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility and $0.3 billion of cash on hand.
Outlook: Builders FirstSource has revised its full-year 2024 sales guidance, lowering the range from $16.40 billion &#8211; $17.20 billion to $16.25 billion &#8211; $16.55 billion, compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">$16.85 billion analyst estimate.</a>
Price Action: BLDR shares are trading higher by 5.83% to $182.29 at last check Tuesday.
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Builders FirstSource Q3: EPS Beat, Revenue Drop, Housing Market Woes & More

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Builders FirstSource shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted EPS results.

2024 Full Year Total Company Outlook
For 2024, the Company expects to achieve the financial performance highlighted below. Projected Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA include the expected impact of price, commodities, and margins for 2024.
<ul>
<li>Net Sales to be in a range of $16.25 billion to $16.55 billion.</li>
<li>Gross Profit margin to be in a range of 32.0% to 33.0%.</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA to be in a range of $2.25 billion to $2.35 billion.</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA margin to be in a range of 13.8% to 14.2%.</li>
<li>Free cash flow in the range of $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion.</li>
</ul>

Builders FirstSource Lowers FY24 Sales Guidance from $16.40B-$17.20B to $16.25B-$16.55B Vs. $16.85B Estimate

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.07 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.98 by 3.02 percent. This is a 27.59 percent decrease over earnings of $4.24 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.233 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.451 billion by 4.89 percent. This is a 6.64 percent decrease over sales of $4.534 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

Builders FirstSource Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $3.07 Beats $2.98 Estimate, Sales $4.233B Miss $4.451B Estimate

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 29.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 40.39%. Currently, Builders FirstSource has a market capitalization of $19.95 billion. 
Buying $100 In BLDR: If an investor had bought $100 of BLDR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $2,913.27 today based on a price of $171.30 for BLDR at the time of writing.
<h3>Builders FirstSource's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Trading Ideas

$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth $2,900 Today

Oppenheimer analyst Tyler Batory reiterates Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $225 price target.

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Oppenheimer Reiterates Outperform on Builders FirstSource, Maintains $225 Price Target

Shares of homebuilders and housing-related stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with D.R. Horton, which reported worse-than-expected Q4 EPS and sales.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>UBS analyst John Lovallo initiated coverage on Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $232. Builders FirstSource shares closed at $181.66 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLDR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This PPL Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) underwent analysis by 20 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $205.4, a high estimate of $232.00, and a low estimate of $178.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.68% increase from the previous average price target of $196.22.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729861249_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Builders FirstSource. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>John Lovallo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$222.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Perron-Piche</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Collin Verron</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$211.00</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Stevenson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rafe Jasrosich</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Collin Verron</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stanley Elliott</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reuben Garner</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Rygiel</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$193.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rafe Jasrosich</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Builders FirstSource. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Builders FirstSource compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Builders FirstSource's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Builders FirstSource's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLDR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Builders FirstSource analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Builders FirstSource</h2>
Builders FirstSource Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials. The company offers structural and related building products such as factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels and stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, and engineered wood. The products can be designed for each home individually and are installed by Builders FirstSource. The company's construction-related services include professional installation, turn-key framing, and shell construction. Builders FirstSource's customers range from large production builders to small custom homebuilders.
<h3>Builders FirstSource's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Builders FirstSource's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.6% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Builders FirstSource's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.72%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Builders FirstSource's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 7.43%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 3.14%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Builders FirstSource's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.01, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 20 Ratings For Builders FirstSource

UBS analyst John Lovallo initiates coverage on Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $232.

UBS Initiates Coverage On Builders FirstSource with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $232

Looking into the current session, Builders FirstSource Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) shares are trading at $179.99, after a 0.37% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 5.87%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 68.64%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729688408_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Builders FirstSource P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 28.92 in the Building Products industry, Builders FirstSource Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 15.92. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729688408_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Builders FirstSource

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Builders FirstSource. Our analysis of options history for Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 62% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $248,630, and 4 were calls, valued at $306,500.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $180.0 to $210.0 for Builders FirstSource during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Builders FirstSource's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Builders FirstSource's whale activity within a strike price range from $180.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Builders FirstSource Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729539027_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>251</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td>251</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$21.7</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">99</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Builders FirstSource</h3>
Builders FirstSource Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials. The company offers structural and related building products such as factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels and stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, and engineered wood. The products can be designed for each home individually and are installed by Builders FirstSource. The company's construction-related services include professional installation, turn-key framing, and shell construction. Builders FirstSource's customers range from large production builders to small custom homebuilders.
In light of the recent options history for Builders FirstSource, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Builders FirstSource</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 784,632, the price of BLDR is down by -5.19%, reaching $184.85.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 15 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Builders FirstSource</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $220.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on Builders FirstSource, maintaining a target price of $223. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Builders FirstSource, targeting a price of $211. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Builders FirstSource, targeting a price of $222. 
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Spotlight on Builders FirstSource: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Baird analyst David Manthey maintains Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $190 to $222.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Builders FirstSource, Raises Price Target to $222

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Charles Perron-Piche initiated coverage on SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SITE#NYSE">SITE</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $158. SiteOne Landscape Supply shares fell 0.5% to close at $143.29 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SITE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Matt Biegler initiated coverage on OnKure Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKUR#NASDAQ">OKUR</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $35. OnKure Therapeutics shares fell 3.7% to close at $18.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKUR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/598c9d41803ad30001a9b9e6/lucas-pipes">B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes</a> initiated coverage on IperionX Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPX#NASDAQ">IPX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $30. IperionX shares fell 0.1% to close at $23.28 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IPX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Charles Perron-Piche initiated coverage on Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $225. Builders FirstSource gained 0.7% to settle at $194.40 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLDR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This Builders FirstSource Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Thursday

Goldman Sachs analyst Charles Perron-Piche initiates coverage on Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $225.

Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On Builders FirstSource with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $225

Jefferies analyst Collin Verron maintains Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $185 to $223.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Builders FirstSource, Raises Price Target to $223

Throughout the last three months, 17 analysts have evaluated Builders FirstSource (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $199.65, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $178.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 1.1% increase from the previous average price target of $197.47.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728489646_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Builders FirstSource. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$211.00</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Stevenson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rafe Jasrosich</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Collin Verron</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stanley Elliott</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reuben Garner</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Rygiel</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$193.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rafe Jasrosich</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Batory</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Bouley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Builders FirstSource. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Builders FirstSource compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Builders FirstSource's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Builders FirstSource's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLDR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Builders FirstSource analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Builders FirstSource: A Closer Look</h2>
Builders FirstSource Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials. The company offers structural and related building products such as factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels and stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, and engineered wood. The products can be designed for each home individually and are installed by Builders FirstSource. The company's construction-related services include professional installation, turn-key framing, and shell construction. Builders FirstSource's customers range from large production builders to small custom homebuilders.
<h3>Key Indicators: Builders FirstSource's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Builders FirstSource's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -1.6%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Builders FirstSource's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.72%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Builders FirstSource's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 7.43%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 3.14%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Builders FirstSource's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.01.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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