The chart below shows how BLD performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BLD sees a +0.87% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.87% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.81%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Sales Growth and Acquisitions: Sales increased 3.6% to $1.37 billion as volumes grew, benefiting from acquisitions and realizing pricing across both installation and specialty distribution.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Our adjusted EBITDA totaled $285.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 20.8%.
Installation Sales Increase: Installation sales grew 4.2% to $856.4 million, with net M&A adding 2.7%.
Specialty Distribution Sales Increase: Specialty distribution sales rose 5.1% to $600.4 million in the third quarter, with volume improving 3%.
Share Buyback Program Update: We continued our share buyback program repurchasing 1.07 million shares for a total of $413.9 million.
Negative
Slower Housing Demand: Housing demand in the second half of the year has been slower than anticipated, indicating a potential decline in customer growth.
Residential Starts Variability: Single-family residential starts still vary widely across the country, suggesting inconsistent market performance.
Sales Growth vs. Housing Demand: Despite a 3.6% increase in sales to $1.37 billion, the company noted that housing demand has not met expectations, leading to concerns about future growth.
Profit Margin Decline: Adjusted gross profit margin was 30.7%, which was 100 basis points lower than last year, indicating a decline in profitability.
Project Start Delays Impact Revenue: The company experienced delays in project starts, particularly in the commercial sector, which may impact future revenue growth.
TopBuild Corp (BLD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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