-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) posted Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.27 vs. $1.51 (-82%), well short of the $0.37 consensus. BLDR's Q1 sales fell 11% to $3.29B ($130M ahead of consensus), but gross margin contracted 220 bps to 28.3%. BLDR now expects 2026 net sales of $14.6B-$15.6B and adjusted EBITDA of $1.1B-$1.5B, versus prior guidance of $14.8B-$15.8B and $1.3B-$1.7B, respectively. The current 2026 consensus estimates are for sales of $14.91B and EBITDA of $1.39B. Management said it remains focused on factors within its control, including serving customers, expanding its differentiated portfolio of value-added solutions, and leveraging technology to accelerate growth. On the positive side, BLDR said it expects to deliver $50M-$70M in productivity savings in 2026. BLDR's Q1 results underscore the fundamental challenges it faces. The company is navigating a cyclical trough and continues to struggle in the face of a weaker housing market. BLDR's elevated leverage (3.2x) and margin pressure are concerns.