Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Stock Performance - Builders FirstSource (BLDR) closed at $166 76, marking a -0 81% move from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0 29% [1] - Over the last month, BLDR shares increased by 13 46%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 3 53% and the S&P 500's gain of 2 52% [1] Earnings and Revenue Projections - The company's upcoming earnings report is set for February 20, 2025, with an EPS projection of $2 19, reflecting a 38 31% drop compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected at $3 92 billion, a 5 54% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Analyst Estimates and Revisions - Recent changes to analyst estimates for BLDR are closely tied to short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3 18% lower over the last 30 days [5] Valuation Metrics - BLDR is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14 15, slightly below the industry average of 14 42 [6] - The PEG ratio for BLDR is 0 91, significantly lower than the industry average of 2 25, indicating a discount relative to expected earnings growth [6] Industry Ranking - The Building Products - Retail industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 196, placing it in the bottom 22% of over 250 industries [7] - Industries in the top 50% of the Zacks Industry Rank outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]