NYSE$BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
BlueLinx's financial performance improved with increased net sales and gross margin, despite a net loss influenced by one-time charges.
BlueLinx reported a net sales increase to $662 million from $639 million year-over-year, with a gross margin improvement to 14.1% from 13.5%. The company experienced a net loss of $0.8 million, an improvement from the prior year's $6.7 million loss, although results were impacted by one-time charges. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $19.9 million from $16.6 million year-over-year.
- Net sales increased to $662 million compared to $639 million year-over-year.
- Gross margin improved to 14.1% compared to 13.5% year-over-year.
- Net loss decreased to $0.8 million compared to a net loss of $6.7 million year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $19.9 million compared to $16.6 million year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BlueLinx · Revenue · Quarterly
$662M
Revenue by segment
BlueLinx · $810M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Specialty Products$559M-22.8%69.0%
- Structural Products$251M-25.3%31.0%
Forward guidance
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the company implemented policies and procedures to protect its associates, serve its customers, and support its suppliers. The company expects these actions to reduce the company’s cost structure, strengthen its balance sheet, and preserve and increase liquidity.
Tailwinds
- Business designated as “essential” in all states in which it operates.
- No significant supply chain disruptions experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Implemented safety and hygiene protocols consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and local guidance.
- Company amended both its revolving credit facility and term loan facility to enhance liquidity and provide financial flexibility.
- Company entered the second quarter with excess availability and cash on hand of approximately $97 million.
Headwinds
- Unpredictable impact of business and social restrictions stemming from the pandemic on the U.S. housing industry and broader economy.
- Many of the Company’s markets have experienced negative sales volume impacts when compared to the prior year.
- Experienced below average gross margin in April, primarily related to the degradation in market pricing for structural products in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Pausing virtually all new hiring.
- Substantially reducing headcount and variable operating expense correlating to local market demand declines.
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 Q1 2020
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+7.0%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
32 / 64 earnings
Positive
+39.7%
Q1 2022
Best reaction
-44.5%
Q3 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4.7% | +8.0% | +6.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.8% | -7.6% | -26.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.9% | -6.4% | -5.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.1% | -0.8% | +2.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.7% | -17.8% | -19.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.5% | +2.7% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.9% | -15.6% | -18.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -9.8% | -8.1% | -9.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.4% | -0.6% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +9.5% | +13.9% | +24.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -8.4% | -7.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.3% | +3.0% | +19.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.9% | -9.2% | -24.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -7.5% | -10.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.9% | -6.5% | -13.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +39.7% | +37.4% | +20.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -12.1% | +1.9% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +23.6% | +39.4% | +58.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +13.9% | +37.1% | +37.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.6% | +25.4% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.4% | +6.9% | +20.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +27.6% | +30.1% | +59.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +9.0% | +4.1% | +57.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -25.5% | -16.2% | -32.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -44.5% | -47.3% | -70.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +11.8% | +12.6% | +27.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | +8.4% | +1.1% | -15.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -18.2% | -17.3% | -22.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.8% | -10.8% | -8.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +19.7% | +9.9% | +13.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.4% | -2.3% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.4% | +4.6% | +115.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.6% | +0.6% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.5% | +3.0% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.7% | -10.8% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.4% | +5.8% | +31.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.1% | +2.9% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +22.9% | +25.2% | +23.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +19.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +17.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -13.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +11.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.6% | — | — |
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