Core Insights - TopBuild Corp. reported second quarter sales of $1.3 billion, reflecting a 5.0% decline compared to the previous year, primarily due to an 8.3% decrease in Installation sales, partially offset by a 1.1% increase in Specialty Distribution sales [2][5][9] - The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.1% for the second quarter, indicating effective cost management and operational improvements [2][5] - For 2025, TopBuild projects sales between $5.150 billion and $5.350 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $970 million to $1,070 million, including contributions from the recent acquisition of Progressive Roofing [1][15] Financial Performance - Second quarter net income was $151.6 million, with net income per diluted share at $5.32, compared to $150.7 million and $4.78 per share in the same quarter of 2024 [5][21] - The gross profit for the second quarter was $394.0 million, resulting in a gross margin of 30.4%, slightly down from 31.0% in the prior year [5][21] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) decreased to $174.3 million, representing 13.4% of sales, down from 15.6% in the previous year [5][21] Segment Analysis - In the Installation segment, sales were $781 million, down 8.3%, while the Specialty Distribution segment saw sales of $599 million, up 1.1% [9][10] - The operating profit for Installation was $155.4 million with a margin of 19.9%, while Specialty Distribution had an operating profit of $87.5 million and a margin of 14.6% [10][25] - Year-to-date, the company has spent approximately $833 million on acquisitions, including the $810 million acquisition of Progressive Roofing [12][13] Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns - TopBuild repurchased nearly 455,000 shares in the second quarter, returning $136 million to shareholders, with a total of 1.1 million shares repurchased year-to-date for $351.6 million [4][12] - The company maintains a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions as a key strategy for capital deployment [4][12] Market Outlook - The company remains optimistic about long-term fundamentals despite current challenges in the residential new construction market, citing positive trends in heavy commercial and industrial sectors [3][4] - The outlook for 2025 does not account for any additional acquisitions beyond Progressive Roofing, indicating potential for further growth [14][15]