TopBuild(BLD) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total sales grew by 1.4% to $1,400,000,000, driven by M&A contributions of 7.9% and pricing increases of 0.3%, partially offset by a volume decline of 6.7% [9][14][21] - Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter totaled $275,600,000, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.8%, down 100 basis points compared to the previous year [17][19] - Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $5.36, compared to $5.68 in the previous year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Installation services segment sales totaled $858,300,000, up 0.2%, with M&A contributing 11%, offset by a volume decline of 10.4% and a pricing decrease of 0.5% [14][15] - Specialty distribution sales grew by 1.4% to $608,900,000, driven by acquisitions of 2.3% and pricing of 1.2%, partially offset by a volume decline of 2.1% [15][16] - Adjusted gross profit in the third quarter was 30.1%, compared to 30.7% last year [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The residential new construction market remains weak, but growth in heavy commercial and industrial sectors is ongoing [9][10] - The company expects residential sales to decline in low double digits for the year, while commercial and industrial sales are expected to be flattish [21][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on M&A as a top capital allocation priority, with expectations of delivering $35,000,000 to $40,000,000 in annual run rate synergies from recent acquisitions over the next two years [6][10][20] - The total addressable market has expanded to approximately $90,000,000,000, with a strategy for continued growth both organically and through M&A [12][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term opportunity in the U.S. housing market despite current challenges, citing underbuilding as a fundamental issue [9][10] - The company anticipates continued mixed economic signals and affordability concerns impacting consumer confidence and home buying decisions [10][22] Other Important Information - The company repurchased nearly 178,000 shares, returning $65,500,000 in capital to shareholders [10][21] - The company plans to host an Investor Day on December 9, where it will discuss its differentiated business model and growth strategy [11][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Sales contribution from Progressive Roofing and full-year expectations - The total contribution from Progressive Roofing in the quarter was about $92,000,000, with a revised expectation of approximately $205,000,000 for the full year due to project delays [28][29] Question: Insights on recent acquisitions - The acquisitions were strategic to enhance product offerings and customer relationships, particularly in insulated door systems and insulation accessories [31][34] Question: Pricing pressures and insulation pricing trends - The company anticipates a $30,000,000 headwind from pricing pressures, with negative impacts primarily on residential products [40][41] Question: Outlook for residential and commercial markets - The residential market is expected to remain weak, while there are signs of improvement in multifamily backlogs [46][48] Question: Competitive dynamics in residential installation - Increased competitiveness in slower markets has been noted, but the company maintains strong relationships with builders to manage pricing and volume effectively [104][106]