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Mar 31

Builders FirstSource Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Builders FirstSource reported lower earnings and revenue amid a challenging market, with declines across core segments.

Key Takeaways

Builders FirstSource faced a difficult Q1 2025 marked by lower core organic sales, reduced gross margins, and increased interest expenses, partially offset by acquisition growth.

Net sales declined to $3.66 billion due to lower core organic sales and commodity deflation.

Net income dropped significantly to $96.3 million, down from $258.8 million last year.

Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 10.1%, reflecting lower gross profit and operating leverage.

Cash from operations dropped sharply, with free cash flow down over 80% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$3.66B
Previous year: $3.89B
-6.0%
EPS
$1.51
Previous year: $2.65
-43.0%
Gross Margin
30.5%
Previous year: 33.4%
-8.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$369M
Previous year: $541M
-31.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
10.1%
Previous year: 13.9%
-27.3%
Gross Profit
$1.12B
Previous year: $1.3B
-14.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$115M
Previous year: $697M
-83.5%
Free Cash Flow
$45M
Previous year: $228M
-80.2%
Total Assets
$11.4B
Previous year: $11.2B
+2.5%

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Builders FirstSource Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Builders FirstSource expects stable performance for FY2025 supported by acquisitions and operational savings, despite ongoing macro challenges.

Positive Outlook

  • 2025 revenue expected between $16.05B and $17.05B
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected between $1.7B and $2.1B
  • Free cash flow expected between $800M and $1.2B
  • Productivity savings target of $70M to $90M for the year
  • Gross margin expected between 29.0% and 31.0%

Challenges Ahead

  • One fewer selling day expected to reduce sales by 0.4%
  • Interest expense projected to rise to $260M–$280M
  • Capital expenditures expected to reach up to $425M
  • Multi-Family starts projected to decline by mid-teens
  • Single-Family starts expected to be down mid-single digits

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income