Builders FirstSource (BLDR)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $67.13 | Market Cap: $7.2 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Industrials | Industry: Building Products

Builders FirstSource (BLDR)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $67.13
Market Cap: $7.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Building Products

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Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.5 Bil

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Resource Management, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Green Building Materials, and Energy Efficient Building Materials.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -93%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -119%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 72%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 180x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.0%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.2%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.8%

Key risks
BLDR key risks include [1] its dependence on the highly cyclical homebuilding industry, Show more.

0 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.5 Bil
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Resource Management, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Green Building Materials, and Energy Efficient Building Materials.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -93%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -119%
3 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 72%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 180x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.0%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.2%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.8%
7 Key risks
BLDR key risks include [1] its dependence on the highly cyclical homebuilding industry, Show more.

BLDR in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock has remained largely at the same level since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Challenging Housing Market and Macroeconomic Headwinds Limited Upside.

Builders FirstSource faced significant macroeconomic pressures since July 31, 2026. Elevated mortgage rates, which rose above 7%, continued to weaken housing affordability and led management to expect further reductions in builder starts. For fiscal year 2026, single-family housing starts are projected to be down mid- to high-single digits. Furthermore, commodity deflation and general market volatility in building materials negatively impacted net sales and gross margins. These factors collectively created a difficult operating environment, limiting the stock's potential for substantial upward movement.

2. Mixed Fiscal Q3 2026 Earnings Performance.

In its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report, released on October 29, 2026, Builders FirstSource delivered a mixed performance that likely contributed to the stock's stable trend. The company surpassed analyst estimates for adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $1.51, beating the consensus of $1.06-$1.12, and revenue of $3.85 billion, exceeding the $3.75 billion estimate. However, underlying profitability deteriorated year-over-year, with net sales decreasing 2.2%, gross profit declining 10.6%, and adjusted EBITDA falling 28.3% to $311.1 million. This blend of outperforming top-line expectations but experiencing a decline in core profitability likely resulted in the stock treading water.

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock has remained largely at the same level since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Challenging Housing Market and Macroeconomic Headwinds Limited Upside.

Builders FirstSource faced significant macroeconomic pressures since July 31, 2026. Elevated mortgage rates, which rose above 7%, continued to weaken housing affordability and led management to expect further reductions in builder starts. For fiscal year 2026, single-family housing starts are projected to be down mid- to high-single digits. Furthermore, commodity deflation and general market volatility in building materials negatively impacted net sales and gross margins. These factors collectively created a difficult operating environment, limiting the stock's potential for substantial upward movement.

2. Mixed Fiscal Q3 2026 Earnings Performance.

In its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report, released on October 29, 2026, Builders FirstSource delivered a mixed performance that likely contributed to the stock's stable trend. The company surpassed analyst estimates for adjusted earnings per share (EPS) at $1.51, beating the consensus of $1.06-$1.12, and revenue of $3.85 billion, exceeding the $3.75 billion estimate. However, underlying profitability deteriorated year-over-year, with net sales decreasing 2.2%, gross profit declining 10.6%, and adjusted EBITDA falling 28.3% to $311.1 million. This blend of outperforming top-line expectations but experiencing a decline in core profitability likely resulted in the stock treading water.

3. Maintained Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook and Cost Control Initiatives Provided Support.

Despite the challenging market conditions, Builders FirstSource maintained the midpoints of its full-year fiscal 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance. The company anticipates net sales between $14.2 billion and $14.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $1.075 billion and $1.125 billion. This stable outlook, alongside the company's aggressive cost control measures, including being on track to deliver $115 million in cost actions for fiscal year 2026 and achieving $23 million in productivity savings in fiscal Q3 2026, likely provided a floor for the stock. These efforts demonstrated management's ability to navigate headwinds and maintain financial stability, preventing a significant decline in the stock price.

4. Divided Analyst Sentiment and Stable Price Targets.

Analyst sentiment regarding Builders FirstSource remained largely divided, contributing to the stock's largely unchanged level. The consensus rating from analysts was a "Hold," with an average price target typically ranging between $75 and $77. While some analysts adjusted their price targets, with some raising them and others lowering them, the overall mixed outlook and a relatively stable average target range indicated a lack of strong conviction for either significant upside or downside, thus anchoring the stock within its existing range.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 2.1% change in BLDR stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 158.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)66.4467.822.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14,44914,362-0.6%
Net Income Margin (%)0.7%0.3%-60.2%
P/E Multiple69.7179.8158.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1081080.0%
Cumulative Contribution2.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLDR2.1% 
Market (SPY)0.7%14.7%
Sector (XLI)-5.6%44.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -14.2% change in BLDR stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -85.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)430202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)79.0967.82-14.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14,82014,362-3.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.0%0.3%-85.6%
P/E Multiple29.8179.8503.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1101082.1%
Cumulative Contribution-14.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLDR-14.2% 
Market (SPY)4.9%28.5%
Sector (XLI)-2.6%52.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -41.6% change in BLDR stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -92.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202511022026Change
Stock Price ($)116.1767.82-41.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,65314,362-8.3%
Net Income Margin (%)3.8%0.3%-92.6%
P/E Multiple21.6179.8731.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1111082.7%
Cumulative Contribution-41.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLDR-41.6% 
Market (SPY)11.2%35.8%
Sector (XLI)10.4%53.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -37.5% change in BLDR stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -97.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202311022026Change
Stock Price ($)108.5267.82-37.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,53114,362-22.5%
Net Income Margin (%)10.0%0.3%-97.2%
P/E Multiple7.4179.82328.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)12710818.0%
Cumulative Contribution-37.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BLDR-37.5% 
Market (SPY)86.0%41.8%
Sector (XLI)79.4%53.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BLDR Return110%-24%157%-14%-28%-34%66%
Peers Return147%-4%37%27%19%13%453%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BLDR Win Rate67%58%83%58%33%36% 
Peers Win Rate70%48%60%55%52%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%36% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BLDR Max Drawdown-23%-42%-30%-37%-45%-61% 
Peers Max Drawdown-28%-34%-25%-25%-29%-43% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: WSM, CASY, PAG, DKS, CAR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBLDRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven95 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven41 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-40.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven225 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-61.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven162.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven147 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven70 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven21 days6 days

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In The Past

Builders FirstSource's stock fell -27.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 37.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventBLDRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven95 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven41 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-40.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven225 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-61.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven162.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven147 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven70 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven21 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-54.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven118.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven384 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-28.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven132 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-58.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven140.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven106 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-46.8%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven87.9%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven598 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-89.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven886.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven249 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-33.3%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.0%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven2877 days47 days

Compare to WTS, WMS, UFPI, GFF, PPIH

In The Past

Builders FirstSource's stock fell -27.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 37.1% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Builders FirstSource (BLDR)

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) is a prominent U.S. manufacturer and supplier of a broad range of building materials, manufactured components, and construction services. The company acts as an integrated partner for various construction projects, primarily within the residential sector, offering solutions from initial design to final installation.

Its comprehensive product lineup includes foundational items like lumber, plywood, and oriented strand board, as well as sophisticated manufactured components such as wood and steel trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products. BLDR further supplies windows, doors, interior and exterior trims, gypsum, roofing, insulation, siding, and even cabinets. Beyond materials, the company provides crucial services including turn-key framing, shell construction, design assistance, and professional installation, streamlining the building process for its clients.

Builders FirstSource primarily serves professional homebuilders, sub-contractors, and remodelers throughout the United States. While focusing on these professional clients, it also extends its offerings to individual consumers, establishing itself as a vital supplier and service provider for a wide array of residential and light commercial construction and renovation needs across the U.S. market.

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Here are brief analogies to describe Builders FirstSource (BLDR):

  • They're like the Home Depot or Lowe's for professional homebuilders and contractors, supplying a vast array of materials and components.

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  • Lumber and Lumber Sheet Goods: Supplies dimensional lumber, plywood, and oriented strand board products used in on-site house framing.
  • Manufactured Components: Produces wood floor and roof trusses, steel roof trusses, wall panels, stairs, and engineered wood products.
  • Windows and Doors: Provides interior and exterior door units and windows.
  • Interior and Exterior Trims and Custom Products: Offers a range of trim products and custom items under the Synboard brand.
  • Gypsum, Roofing, and Insulation Products: Sells wallboards, ceilings, joint treatments, finishes, roofing materials, and insulation products.
  • Siding, Metal, and Concrete Products: Distributes vinyl, composite, wood siding, exterior trims, metal studs, and cement products.
  • Other Building Products: Offers additional building materials such as cabinets and hardware.
  • Turn-key Framing and Shell Construction Services: Provides comprehensive services for complete framing and shell construction.
  • Design Assistance Services: Offers professional guidance and support for project design.
  • Professional Installation Services: Delivers expert installation for various building materials and components.

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) primarily sells to other companies. Its major customers include:

  • Professional homebuilders
  • Sub-contractors
  • Remodelers

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  • Jeld-Wen (JELD)
  • Owens Corning (OC)
  • James Hardie (JHX)
  • Louisiana-Pacific (LPX)

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Peter Jackson, President & Chief Executive Officer

Peter Jackson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Builders FirstSource, effective November 6, 2024. Prior to this role, he served as the company's Chief Financial Officer from 2016 to 2024, where he played a key role in developing and executing the company's growth strategy, overseeing capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leading digital transformation, and architecting the business intelligence platform. Mr. Jackson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience, with 17 years in the building products industry, including seven years with Builders FirstSource. Before joining Builders FirstSource, he held various leadership roles at Lennox International, Inc., including Global Refrigeration Segment CFO, and also worked with SPX Corporation, General Electric, and Gerber Scientific. He began his career in public accounting.

Pete Beckmann, Chief Financial Officer

Pete Beckmann serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Builders FirstSource, a position he assumed, succeeding Peter Jackson, effective November 6, 2024. In this role, he oversees accounting and controls, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. Before becoming CFO, Mr. Beckmann was the Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, providing strategic financial support across the enterprise. He possesses over 25 years of experience with Builders FirstSource and its legacy companies, having held various leadership roles in finance and serving as a key financial partner to operations.

Steve Herron, Chief Operating Officer

Steve Herron is the Chief Operating Officer of Builders FirstSource. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the performance and day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the company.

Timothy Johnson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Timothy Johnson holds the titles of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Builders FirstSource, having joined the company in January 2021. He is responsible for the company's legal, compliance, ethics, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, litigation, risk management, and human resources functions. Mr. Johnson has over 15 years of private and corporate legal experience. Prior to the merger of Builders FirstSource and BMC, he held the same executive leadership roles at BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. His previous experience includes serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Ply Gem, a prominent manufacturer of building products. He also served as Vice President and Regional Counsel of Arysta LifeScience and worked as an attorney for the international law firms Hunton Andrews Kurth and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

Johnny Cope, President, Commercial

Johnny Cope is the President, Commercial for Builders FirstSource. He is responsible for all sales and national account customer initiatives, marketing, customer segment strategy, and innovation, aiming to drive sales across all lines of business and strengthen partnerships. Mr. Cope brings nearly three decades of industry experience to his role, having joined Builders FirstSource in June 2024 from James Hardie, where he served as the Senior Vice President of North American Sales.

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Here are the key risks to the business of Builders FirstSource (BLDR):
  • Cyclicality of the Housing Market and Construction Industry: Builders FirstSource's financial performance is inherently tied to the health of the U.S. residential construction market, including new home construction and remodeling activities. The company is highly susceptible to economic downturns, fluctuations in interest rates, affordability concerns, and changes in consumer confidence, which directly impact housing starts and demand for building materials and services. Projections for both single-family and multi-family housing starts directly reflect pressure on the company's core segments.
  • Volatility in Raw Material and Commodity Prices: As a major manufacturer and supplier of building materials such as lumber, wood products, steel, and gypsum, Builders FirstSource is significantly exposed to the volatility of commodity prices. Fluctuations in these prices, particularly periods of commodity deflation, can severely impact the company's cost of goods sold, gross margins, and overall profitability.
  • Intense Market Competition and Operational Challenges: The building materials and construction services industry is highly competitive. Builders FirstSource faces risks from intense competition, including potential consolidation among homebuilders and subcontractors, which could increase competition for business. Additionally, the company's growth strategies, including strategic acquisitions and efforts to implement operational excellence initiatives, present operational risks. Effective integration of acquired entities and managing labor costs and shortages are crucial for sustained growth and profitability.

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Addressable Market Sizes

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) operates within several significant addressable markets across the United States for its main products and services:

  • Lumber and Lumber Sheet Goods: The U.S. sawmill and wood market, which includes lumber, was valued at approximately USD 51.2 billion in 2024. Separately, the U.S. hardwood lumber market size is estimated to reach $6.1 billion by 2030.
  • Manufactured Components (e.g., Trusses): The U.S. structural trusser manufacturing industry market size was valued at approximately USD 11.7 billion in 2023.
  • Windows and Doors: The U.S. window and door market size was approximately USD 25.9 billion in 2024 and estimated at USD 27.71 billion in 2023.
  • Gypsum and Drywall Products: The U.S. gypsum board market size was estimated at USD 15.6 billion in 2023. The US Drywall and Gypsum Board Market is expected to be valued at 6.2 billion USD in 2024.
  • Roofing Products: The United States roofing market size was valued at USD 49.50 billion in 2024. Other estimates for the U.S. roofing market include USD 29.65 billion in 2024.
  • Insulation Products: The U.S. insulation market size was valued at approximately USD 13.52 billion in 2024 and USD 12.51 billion in 2023. Another source indicates the U.S. insulation market size was USD 10.92 billion in 2025.
  • Siding Products: The United States siding industry had an estimated revenue of USD 28.5 billion in 2024. The US siding market size was 18.7 billion USD in 2024.
  • Overall Building Materials: The U.S. construction materials market was valued at approximately USD 145.0 billion in 2024.

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market improvements:

  1. Recovery and Stabilization of the Housing Market: Despite recent challenges with declining single-family and multifamily housing starts, Builders FirstSource anticipates a market stabilization and eventual recovery. An improved housing market, driven by factors such as easing mortgage rates and more balanced new-home inventories, is expected to unlock demand and naturally increase sales of building materials and services. The repair and remodel (R&R) segment is also projected to see growth.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions and Market Expansion: The company has a demonstrated history of utilizing strategic mergers and acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and diversify its product and service offerings. Acquisitions completed in 2024 and 2025, including those that broaden value-added and modular housing options, are anticipated to contribute to net sales growth.
  3. Growth in Value-Added Products and Services: Builders FirstSource is heavily investing in and prioritizing its value-added solutions, such as manufactured components (e.g., wood floor and roof trusses, wall panels), install services, and other specialized offerings. These solutions are considered key differentiators and drivers of organic growth, with investments in new facilities and plant expansions aimed at meeting escalating customer demand.
  4. Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption: Significant investment in digital platforms and technology is a core part of the company's strategy to enhance operational efficiency and improve the customer experience. The digital platform has seen substantial year-over-year increases in processed quotes, indicating growing adoption and the potential for incremental sales by streamlining the building process for contractors and builders.
  5. Expansion into Modular Housing: Builders FirstSource is actively expanding its prefabricated component strategy, including through acquisitions like Pleasant Valley Homes. This initiative aims to address critical industry challenges such as housing affordability and labor shortages by offering cost-competitive, factory-built housing options, representing an exciting new avenue for growth.

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Peer Outperformance in Building Products

BLDR has trailed 55% of its 31 Building Products peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are WOR and BCC. Building Products ranks 9th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Building Products constituents that BLDR has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
20%
of 35 industry peers · -41.6% return
3Y
12%
of 33 industry peers · -46.5% return
5Y
45%
of 31 industry peers · 16.5% return
Building Products peers with revenue growth within 4pp of BLDR's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
BLDR Builders FirstSource -6.0% 179.8x -41.6%-46.5%16.5% —
WOR Worthington Enterprises -8.9% 19.3x 17.4%60.7%96.3% +80pp
BCC Boise Cascade -3.3% 25.0x 7.6%-19.9%54.5% +38pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Building Products is BLDR's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 29 -8.2%92.7%152.3% STRL 1265% · FIX 1201% · AGX 751%
Marine Transportation 5 47.3%44.2%146.6% MATX 183% · KEX 151%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.0%61.2%102.0% ALSN 260% · WAB 224% · CAT 221%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -12.4%62.8%70.6% ATI 975% · FTAI 967% · HWM 604%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 20.9%40.4%58.3% DXPE 413% · AIT 222% · URI 216%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 6.2%55.1%36.5% CRS 888% · MLI 337% · SYM 271%
Rail Transportation 7 33.9%56.1%34.2% CSX 55% · UNP 43% · NSC 34%
Diversified Support Services 32 21.0%43.3%33.6% CXW 240% · OPLN 169% · CACI 137%
Building Products ← 32 -6.2%13.0%24.0% GFF 368% · TT 141% · JCI 118%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 33.6%10.8%9.9% R 273% · XPO 263% · ARCB 27%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -6.2%74.9%5.4% POWL 1808% · VRT 796% · BE 511%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 14.6%-0.6%-5.4% CSW 104% · CSL 81% · DD 67%
Office Services & Supplies 9 25.6%20.4%-11.2% PBI 174% · TILE 165% · HNI 55%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -16.4%0.3%-14.2% EXLS 64% · BR 13% · G -13%
Research & Consulting Services 13 4.9%-10.7%-19.3% HURN 270% · FCN 31% · BAH 11%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 12.4%-5.6%-21.0% DE 101% · TTC 22% · AGCO 6%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -54.3%16.3%-27.6% BCO 67%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -33.0%23.7%-29.1% GEO 228% · CLH 153% · RSG 95%
Passenger Airlines 11 1.0%52.5%-29.7% LTM 2790% · UAL 128% · DAL 115%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -24.7%-8.8%-39.0% FDX 86% · EXPD 74% · CHRW 53%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 21.2%-9.1%-42.3% ADP 48% · FA 28% · PAYX 9%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -18.8%39.7%-63.3% UBER 56% · LYFT -63% · CAR -67%
Airport Services 4 -53.4%-61.7%-86.5% JOBY -51%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

BLDRWSMCASYPAGDKSCARMedian
NameBuilders.Williams.Casey's .Penske A.Dick's S.Avis Bud. 
Mkt Price66.91259.44668.88213.47141.81111.50177.64
Mkt Cap7.230.624.714.012.63.913.3
Rev LTM14,3628,00518,67232,56121,14511,83116,517
Op Inc LTM3061,5371,0971,2051,4925721,151
FCF LTM2511,343649498239-11,400375
FCF 3Y Avg1,0011,214569673484-9,918621
CFO LTM4971,6091,3898001,5942,9061,492
CFO 3Y Avg1,3341,4451,1721,0181,4923,3091,390

Growth & Margins

BLDRWSMCASYPAGDKSCARMedian
NameBuilders.Williams.Casey's .Penske A.Dick's S.Avis Bud. 
Rev Chg LTM-8.3%2.2%13.8%-1.8%53.5%4.8%3.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-6.0%-0.9%8.8%3.7%20.8%-2.9%1.4%
Rev Chg Q-2.2%6.7%24.3%4.5%53.2%-0.9%5.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.6%1.6%6.3%1.1%10.1%-0.2%1.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM-70.3%5.7%29.1%-13.5%-3.9%436.5%0.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-44.0%6.3%18.9%-5.1%4.1%86.4%5.2%
Op Mgn LTM2.1%19.2%5.9%3.7%7.1%4.8%5.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg6.4%18.6%5.3%4.1%9.8%4.3%5.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.9%1.2%-0.0%-0.1%-0.6%0.2%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM3.5%20.1%7.4%2.5%7.5%24.6%7.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.3%18.5%7.0%3.1%9.6%28.3%9.0%
FCF/Rev LTM1.7%16.8%3.5%1.5%1.1%-96.4%1.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.2%15.6%3.4%2.1%3.4%-84.5%3.4%

Valuation

BLDRWSMCASYPAGDKSCARMedian
NameBuilders.Williams.Casey's .Penske A.Dick's S.Avis Bud. 
Mkt Cap7.230.624.714.012.63.913.3
P/S0.53.81.30.40.60.30.5
P/Op Inc23.519.922.511.68.46.915.8
P/EBIT23.519.922.59.310.2-38.615.0
P/E177.425.932.015.515.0-6.220.7
P/CFO14.519.017.817.57.91.416.0
Total Yield0.6%5.0%3.5%9.1%10.1%-16.2%4.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.1%0.3%2.7%3.5%0.0%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.5%5.7%3.0%5.8%3.0%-256.8%4.4%
D/E0.70.10.10.60.67.40.6
Net D/E0.70.00.10.60.67.30.6

Returns

BLDRWSMCASYPAGDKSCARMedian
NameBuilders.Williams.Casey's .Penske A.Dick's S.Avis Bud. 
1M Rtn19.0%12.0%8.4%4.6%4.2%0.3%6.5%
3M Rtn-7.7%8.5%-22.2%-1.2%-28.7%-19.7%-13.7%
6M Rtn-9.3%48.6%-21.4%31.4%-33.7%-33.7%-15.3%
12M Rtn-42.4%35.3%30.8%37.8%-34.2%-18.1%6.4%
3Y Rtn-47.2%251.7%147.8%49.0%32.2%-41.3%40.6%
1M Excs Rtn21.3%14.4%10.7%7.0%6.6%2.6%8.9%
3M Excs Rtn-8.7%7.1%-18.8%0.6%-26.2%-18.5%-13.6%
6M Excs Rtn-13.9%43.9%-26.2%26.7%-38.5%-38.5%-20.0%
12M Excs Rtn-50.5%22.1%19.0%26.4%-44.5%-28.4%-4.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-118.7%194.0%67.7%-22.5%-35.9%-109.0%-29.2%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Specialty building products and services4,0683,9074,0804,3113,776
Lumber and lumber sheet goods3,8764,2694,2768,0858,430
Windows, doors and millwork3,8364,2384,3314,6513,336
Manufactured products3,4103,9864,4105,6794,352
Total15,19116,40017,09722,72619,894


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$67.82 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.3 
First Trading Date06/28/2005 
Distance from 52W High-47.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$59.22$79.90
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA14.5%-15.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility51.9%51.9%
Downside Capture104.55183.30
Upside Capture51.15101.59
Correlation (S&P 500)2.6%36.3%
BLDR Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-1.75-0.220.831.341.481.31
Up Beta-6.64-1.191.831.321.861.44
Down Beta-2.19-1.26-1.151.291.490.94
Up Capture-16%20%104%116%88%147%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days1018275498345
Down Capture-227%38%122%153%142%111%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days12253772153405

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BLDR
BLDR-39.4%51.9%-0.79-
Sector ETF (XLI)10.7%17.3%0.4252.9%
Equity (SPY)11.6%12.8%0.5735.9%
Gold (GLD)-2.3%28.6%-0.0916.5%
Commodities (DBC)43.1%20.9%1.60-32.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5042.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.8%43.6%-0.665.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BLDR
BLDR2.4%47.1%0.20-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.7%17.6%0.5057.6%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.1%0.5251.5%
Gold (GLD)16.5%19.0%0.699.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%19.6%0.31-2.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0549.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%51.6%0.2621.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BLDR
BLDR20.7%48.4%0.57-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.1%0.5860.2%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7255.3%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.5%0.578.1%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%18.1%0.3413.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2250.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.7%66.3%1.0117.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 93020268.4%
Average Daily Volume2.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity107.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares9.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/3/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/202612.8%  
7/30/2026-2.6%12.0%-0.8%
4/30/2026-5.1%-4.0%-8.5%
2/17/2026-0.1%-6.5%-21.0%
10/30/2025-3.1%-3.2%-1.8%
7/31/20250.8%3.7%11.1%
5/1/2025-6.4%-11.4%-10.0%
2/20/2025-0.3%-1.9%-11.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161512
# Negative8811
Median Positive5.1%6.5%13.9%
Median Negative-2.9%-5.7%-10.0%
Max Positive12.9%20.4%23.6%
Max Negative-19.0%-16.7%-25.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/202612.8%  
7/30/2026-2.6%12.0%-0.8%
4/30/2026-5.1%-4.0%-8.5%
2/17/2026-0.1%-6.5%-21.0%
10/30/2025-3.1%-3.2%-1.8%
7/31/20250.8%3.7%11.1%
5/1/2025-6.4%-11.4%-10.0%
2/20/2025-0.3%-1.9%-11.1%
11/5/20245.0%6.5%2.7%
8/6/20244.1%2.4%12.8%
5/7/2024-19.0%-16.7%-25.3%
2/22/20242.6%5.2%15.0%
11/1/20238.2%16.2%23.6%
8/2/20231.3%3.4%-4.7%
5/3/202312.9%20.4%21.7%
2/28/20234.0%7.1%5.9%
11/8/20225.2%8.7%13.1%
8/1/20227.9%0.5%-11.1%
5/10/20220.6%3.0%1.2%
3/1/2022-1.8%-8.7%-3.5%
11/4/20218.5%11.1%18.0%
8/5/20213.0%9.3%18.8%
5/6/20216.0%-4.9%-13.0%
2/26/20216.5%4.2%14.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161512
# Negative8811
Median Positive5.1%6.5%13.9%
Median Negative-2.9%-5.7%-10.0%
Max Positive12.9%20.4%23.6%
Max Negative-19.0%-16.7%-25.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/29/202610-Q
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/29/202610-Q
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/01/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202103/01/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202005/01/202010-Q
12/31/201902/21/202010-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/30/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Productivity SavingsReported60.00 Mil65.00 Mil70.00 Mil8.3% RaisedGuidance: 60.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Repair & Remodel Activity GrowthReported -1.0%    
2026 Depreciation and AmortizationReported580.00 Mil595.00 Mil610.00 Mil   
2026 Net SalesReported14.20 Bil14.40 Bil14.60 Bil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 14.40 Bil for 2026
2026 Acquisitions Net Sales GrowthReported1.5%1.75%2.0%   
2026 Gross Profit MarginReported27.5%28.0%28.5% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 28.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported1.07 Bil1.10 Bil1.12 Bil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 1.10 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA MarginReported7.4%7.65%7.9% 0.0%RaisedGuidance: 7.6% for 2026
2026 Interest ExpenseReported290.00 Mil295.00 Mil300.00 Mil   
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported175.00 Mil200.00 Mil225.00 Mil   
2026 Free Cash FlowReported400.00 Mil425.00 Mil450.00 Mil-5.6% LoweredGuidance: 450.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Productivity savingsReported50.00 Mil60.00 Mil70.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 60.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net SalesReported14.00 Bil14.40 Bil14.80 Bil-4.6% LoweredGuidance: 15.10 Bil for 2026
2026 Gross ProfitCalculated3.85 Bil4.03 Bil4.22 Bil  Rev x Gross Margin
2026 Gross Profit marginReported27.5%28.0%28.5% -0.2%LoweredGuidance: 28.25% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported1.00 Bil1.10 Bil1.20 Bil-15.4% LoweredGuidance: 1.30 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA marginReported7.1%7.6%8.1% -1.0%LoweredGuidance: 8.55% for 2026
2026 Free cash flowReported400.00 Mil450.00 Mil500.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 450.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/17/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Productivity savingsReported50.00 Mil60.00 Mil70.00 Mil14.3% Higher NewGuidance: 52.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Depreciation and amortization expensesReported525.00 Mil550.00 Mil575.00 Mil-4.3% Lower NewGuidance: 575.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Net SalesReported14.80 Bil15.30 Bil15.80 Bil0.3% Higher NewGuidance: 15.25 Bil for 2025
2026 Gross Profit marginReported28.5%29.25%30.0% -1.0%Lower NewGuidance: 30.3% for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported1.30 Bil1.50 Bil1.70 Bil-9.1% Lower NewGuidance: 1.65 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA marginReported8.8%9.8%10.8% -1.0%Lower NewGuidance: 10.85% for 2025
2026 Interest expenseReported270.00 Mil275.00 Mil280.00 Mil0 Same NewGuidance: 275.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Effective tax rateReported20.0%21.0%22.0% 0Same NewGuidance: 21.0% for 2025
2026 Capital expendituresReported250.00 Mil275.00 Mil300.00 Mil-15.4% Lower NewGuidance: 325.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Free cash flowReported 500.00 Mil -44.4% Lower NewGuidance: 900.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 10/20/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rush, David E DirectSell512202678.175,000390,8509,558,940Form
2Levy, Paul S DirectBuy316202687.7350,0004,386,500151,526,466Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rush, David E DirectSell512202678.175,000390,8509,558,940Form
2Levy, Paul S DirectBuy316202687.7350,0004,386,500151,526,466Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 3, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC$172.3 Mil14.1%13ADD +168.1%13F
Lodge Hill Capital, LLC$27.4 Mil5.3%22ADD +9.9%13F
Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC$195.3 Mil4.8%36Hold13F
Woodson Capital Management, LP$16.5 Mil2.7%28ADD +40.8%13F
Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC$18.8 Mil2.2%44New13F
L1 Capital Pty Ltd$24.1 Mil0.9%22New13F
Loews Corp$60.9 Mil0.5%25ADD +164.3%13F
Atlas FRM LLC$6.3 Mil0.4%41New13F
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.$7.8 Mil0.3%39ADD +40.4%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
L1 Capital Pty Ltd$24.1 Mil0.9%22New13F
Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC$18.8 Mil2.2%44New13F
Atlas FRM LLC$6.3 Mil0.4%41New13F
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC$172.3 Mil14.1%13ADD +168.1%13F
Loews Corp$60.9 Mil0.5%25ADD +164.3%13F
Woodson Capital Management, LP$16.5 Mil2.7%28ADD +40.8%13F
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.$7.8 Mil0.3%39ADD +40.4%13F
Lodge Hill Capital, LLC$27.4 Mil5.3%22ADD +9.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hill City Capital, LP$24.7 Mil0.9%23Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC$195.3 Mil4.8%36Hold13F
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC$172.3 Mil14.1%13ADD +168.1%13F
Loews Corp$60.9 Mil0.5%25ADD +164.3%13F
Lodge Hill Capital, LLC$27.4 Mil5.3%22ADD +9.9%13F
L1 Capital Pty Ltd$24.1 Mil0.9%22New13F
Semper Augustus Investments Group LLC$18.8 Mil2.2%44New13F
Woodson Capital Management, LP$16.5 Mil2.7%28ADD +40.8%13F
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.$7.8 Mil0.3%39ADD +40.4%13F
Atlas FRM LLC$6.3 Mil0.4%41New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 11/2/2026