NYSE$BLDR
Builders FirstSource Inc · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record sales and profit driven by focused execution and accelerating housing demand.
Builders FirstSource reported a strong third quarter in 2020, marked by record sales and adjusted EBITDA. Net sales increased by 15.9% year-over-year, driven by core organic sales growth, commodity inflation, and contributions from acquisitions. The company's enhanced focus on cost controls led to a gross margin of 24.9% and effectively flat adjusted EBITDA margin.
- Net sales for the quarter increased by 15.9% compared to the prior year period
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 15% to $184 million, or 8.0% of net sales, driven by solid demand across all three customer end markets and disciplined pricing in a dynamic market
- Net income of $85.9 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $96.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted share
- Announced transformational merger with BMC Stock Holdings in an all-stock transaction to create the nation’s premier supplier of building materials and services
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Builders FirstSource · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.3B
Revenue by segment
Builders FirstSource · $1.69B total across 3 segments · Q3 2020
- Lumber & Sheet Goods$852M—50.3%
- Manufactured Products$421M—24.9%
- Windows, Doors & Millwork$420M—24.8%
Forward guidance
The company is confident in its business outlook, supported by robust housing dynamics across its national footprint. Market conditions are expected to provide positive tailwinds through the end of the year and beyond.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
30 / 64 earnings
Positive
+23.3%
Q3 2015
Best reaction
-18.6%
Q1 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | -10.6% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.8% | -3.6% | -26.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.1% | -4.8% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.4% | -10.4% | -10.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.3% | -2.8% | -12.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.5% | +3.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.1% | +3.9% | +12.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -18.6% | -16.9% | -27.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.7% | +5.2% | +14.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +11.7% | +15.7% | +28.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.4% | +3.7% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +12.2% | +19.4% | +25.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.2% | +9.4% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.5% | +13.8% | +14.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.3% | +0.5% | -13.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.7% | +3.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.8% | -0.4% | -13.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +11.6% | +12.3% | +18.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.9% | +6.2% | +18.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.7% | +2.7% | -13.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +10.4% | +6.5% | +14.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.7% | +7.1% | +24.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.0% | +10.6% | +33.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.8% | -13.5% | +6.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.5% | -11.6% | -59.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +8.7% | +6.4% | +13.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +9.8% | +10.5% | +13.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +17.0% | +16.4% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.2% | +0.6% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +17.8% | +12.0% | +9.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.4% | -4.7% | -9.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.1% | -5.8% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.8% | +7.2% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.3% | +3.0% | +17.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +7.0% | +6.4% | +6.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.2% | -11.1% | -11.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +13.4% | +18.2% | +15.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.1% | +0.3% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.2% | -5.4% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +23.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -15.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -10.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -11.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.5% | — | — |
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