IBP Receives First-Time BB+ Long-Term Rating, Reflecting Strong Financial Position
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 01 2025
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- First-Time Rating Announcement: Fitch assigns IBP a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of BB+, reflecting the company's conservative leverage profile and strong cash flow generation, which enhances investor confidence in its financial stability.
- Credit Rating Breakdown: IBP's ABL credit facility receives a BBB- rating with an RR1 recovery rating, indicating a solid position in the credit market that further strengthens its financing capabilities and competitive edge.
- Market Position Advantage: IBP's leading market position and broad geographic presence in the U.S. provide significant competitive advantages in the new residential insulation installation sector, enabling effective navigation of cyclical market fluctuations.
- Acquisition Strategy Impact: The rating also considers IBP's acquisitive strategy, indicating the company's proactive approach to expanding market share and enhancing profitability, suggesting potential growth opportunities in the future.
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Analyst Views on IBP
Wall Street analysts forecast IBP stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBP is 245.57 USD with a low forecast of 203.00 USD and a high forecast of 275.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 292.670
Low
203.00
Averages
245.57
High
275.00
Current: 292.670
Low
203.00
Averages
245.57
High
275.00
About IBP
Installed Building Products, Inc. is a new residential insulation installer and a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors and other products for residential and commercial builders located in the continental United States. The Company operates through three segments: Installation, Distribution and Manufacturing. The Installation segment is engaged in the installation of various products in the residential new construction, repair and remodel and commercial construction end markets. The Distribution segment sells insulation, gutters and accessories primarily to installers of these products who operate in multiple end markets. The Manufacturing segment consists of its manufacturing operation which produces cellulose insulation and asphalt and industrial fibers to sell to distributors and installers of these products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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