Countdown to TopBuild (BLD) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts forecast a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $5.08 for TopBuild, indicating an 8.3$1.31 billion, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.8% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts project 'Net Sales- Specialty Distribution' to reach $568.07 million, representing a 0.6$813.49 million, indicating an 8.2% increase from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Operating profit, as reported- Installation' is anticipated to be $154.89 million, up from$150 million reported in the same quarter last year [5]. - The estimated 'Operating profit, as reported- Specialty Distribution' is $84.76 million, compared to$83.36 million in the same quarter of the previous year [6]. Stock Performance - TopBuild shares have decreased by 9.5% over the past month, contrasting with a 2.6% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [6]. - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the near future [6].