Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Q3 2025 Earnings
Reported Oct 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM ET · SEC Source
Q3 25 EPS
$1.88
BEAT +9.06%
Est. $1.72
Q3 25 Revenue
$3.94B
BEAT +2.48%
Est. $3.85B
vs S&P Since Q3 25
-38.9%
TRAILING MARKET
BLDR -29.4% vs S&P +9.6%
Market Reaction
Did BLDR Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Builders FirstSource delivered a better-than-expected third quarter despite a punishing housing backdrop, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88 beating the $1.72 consensus by 9.06% even as the broader results painted a picture of a company grinding thro… Read more Builders FirstSource delivered a better-than-expected third quarter despite a punishing housing backdrop, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88 beating the $1.72 consensus by 9.06% even as the broader results painted a picture of a company grinding through a prolonged market downturn. Net sales of $3.94 billion edged past the $3.85 billion estimate by 2.48%, though the figure still represented a 6.9% year-over-year decline, driven primarily by a 10.6% drop in core organic net sales as single-family starts slid 12.1% and multi-family volumes fell 20.2% across the company's geographies. Gross margin compressed 240 basis points to 30.4%, and adjusted EBITDA dropped 30.8% to $433.70 million, underscoring just how sharply reduced housing activity is weighing on operating leverage. Analysts currently maintain a consensus "Hold" rating on the stock, reflecting the cautious near-term outlook. Looking ahead, management reaffirmed full-year 2025 guidance, projecting net sales of $15.10 billion to $15.40 billion and free cash flow of $800 million to $1.00 billion, even as it assumes single-family starts remain down roughly 9% for the year.
Key Takeaways
- • Core organic net sales declined 10.6%, with Single Family down 12.1%, Multi-Family down 20.2%, and R&R/Other down 1.2%
- • Commodity deflation of 1.1% contributed to revenue decline
- • Acquisitions contributed 4.8% net sales growth
- • Below-normal housing starts environment pressured gross margins by 240 basis points to 30.4%
- • Reduced operating leverage drove Adjusted EBITDA margin contraction of 380 basis points to 11.0%
- • Approximately $11 million in productivity savings from operational excellence initiatives in Q3
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Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
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With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our third quarter results reflect the strength of our strategy and disciplined execution in a weak housing market. Over the past several years, we have transformed into a stronger organization powered by our leading network of value-added solutions, a relentless focus on operational excellence, and capital deployment. These pillars, combined with our scale and a team dedicated to exceptional customer service, reinforce our industry leadership position and our track record of success. By focusing on the factors within our control and leveraging our competitive advantages, we're competing effectively today and are poised to accelerate growth in a normal starts environment and deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.”
— Peter Jackson, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
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BLDR Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 MISS | $0.37 | $0.27 | -27.61% | $3.29B | +3.58% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $1.28 | $1.12 | -12.25% | $3.36B | -2.87% |
| FY Full Year | — | $6.89 | — | $15.19B | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.72 | $1.88 | +9.06% | $3.94B | +2.48% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $2.34 | $2.38 | +1.57% | $4.23B | -1.02% |