NYSE$BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc · Q4 2022 earnings
Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in net sales and gross profit, but demonstrated strong margin performance and record operating cash flow.
BlueLinx reported a decrease in net sales and gross profit for Q4 2022 compared to the prior year period, but highlighted strong margin performance and record operating cash flow. Net sales decreased by 13% to $848 million, and gross profit decreased by 22% to $151 million. Despite the challenging macro conditions, the company generated $154 million in operating cash flow and $137 million in free cash flow.
- Net sales decreased by 13% to $848 million.
- Gross profit decreased by 22% to $151 million, with a gross margin of 17.8%.
- Net income was $32 million, or $3.50 diluted earnings per share.
- Operating cash flow was $154 million and free cash flow was $137 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BlueLinx · Revenue · Quarterly
$848M
Revenue by segment
BlueLinx · $848M total across 2 segments · Q4 2022
- Specialty Products$592M-7.8%69.8%
- Structural Products$256M-22.7%30.2%
Forward guidance
Throughout 2023, the company expects that sales volumes and margins will continue to be adversely impacted and will continue to drive rigor around pricing and emphasize operational excellence across our business, while adjusting costs as necessary. They will also maintain their disciplined approach to capital allocation to generate shareholder returns.
Tailwinds
- Continue to drive rigor around pricing.
- Emphasize operational excellence across our business.
- Adjust costs as necessary.
- Maintain disciplined approach to capital allocation.
- Generate shareholder returns.
Headwinds
- Sales volumes will continue to be adversely impacted.
- Margins will continue to be adversely impacted.
- Challenging macro environment.
- Increasing interest rates have significantly slowed new residential construction.
- Meaningful deceleration in the demand for building products as the fourth quarter progressed.
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 Q4 2022
+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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