Builders FirstSource Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Builders FirstSource reported record third-quarter results, driven by the merger with BMC, commodity inflation, and strong organic growth. Net sales increased by 62.7% to $5.5 billion, gross profit increased by 102.9% to $1.7 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 244.4% to $975.9 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin also saw a significant increase of 930 basis points, reaching 17.7%.
Net sales increased 62.7% to $5.5 billion.
Gross profit increased 102.9% to $1.7 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 244.4% to $975.9 million.
Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 930 basis points to 17.7%.
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Forward Guidance
The Company expects significant improvement in its financial performance compared to 2020. Net sales to grow to a range of $19.3 billion to $19.8 billion. Adjusted EBITDA to be in a range of $2.85 billion to $2.95 billion. Expected BMC merger integration realized cost savings of $90 million to $110 million. Free cash flow in the range of $1.8 billion to $2.0 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales to grow to a range of $19.3 billion to $19.8 billion or approximately 51% to 55% over 2020 combined pro forma net sales of $12.8 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA to be in a range of $2.85 billion to $2.95 billion or approximately 166% to 176% over 2020 combined pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of $1.07 billion.
- Expected BMC merger integration realized cost savings of $90 million to $110 million.
- Free cash flow in the range of $1.8 billion to $2.0 billion.
- Recently completed acquisitions projected to add net sales growth of 5% to 6%.
Challenges Ahead
- Single family starts percentage growth across our geographies in the mid teens.
- Multi-family starts percentage increase in the high single digits.
- R&R growth in the low single digits.
- Commodity price appreciation of 25% to 29% compared to the prior year.
- Two fewer selling days in 2021 versus 2020 or approximately 1%.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income