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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-13
Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
Alpha
90-day forecast
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 4004 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$5.56B
mid-cap
Summary
Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, BLDR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Builders Firstsource, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $5.56B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for BLDR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How BLDR ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.56B | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.39x | – |
| EPS | $2.19 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $37.22 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $134.29 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.94 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 4.6% | – |
| Gross Margin | 29.2% | – |
| Operating Margin | 3.0% | – |
| EBT Margin | 1.0% | – |
| Tax Rate | 30.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.09x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 1.83x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 2.83x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 2.1x | – |
| Working Capital | $1.43B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $898M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $639M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$259M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -43.0% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -46.2% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 4.4% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.8% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.28x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 11.1x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.8x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 33 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 45 days | – |
| Payables Period | 37 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 41 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $14.45B | – |
| Operating Income | $435M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $3.78B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $10.23B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BLDR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 108M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.24B | 28.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $66M | 0.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.30B | 11.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.27B | 11.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $7.32B | 64.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $781M | 6.9% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers
Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Builders Firstsource, Inc. (Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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FAQ
Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, BLDR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Builders Firstsource, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for BLDR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Builders Firstsource, Inc. forecasts updated?
Builders Firstsource, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Builders Firstsource, Inc.'s industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, BLDR included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers. The largest are: Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND), Jewett Cameron Trading Co Ltd (JCTC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.