BlueLinx (BXC)


Market Price (9/14/2026): $79.47 | Market Cap: $620.7 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

BlueLinx (BXC)


Market Price (9/14/2026): $79.47
Market Cap: $620.7 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 9.3%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Resource Management, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Housing & Construction Trends. Themes include Green Building Materials, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -56%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -81%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 57%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -4.8%

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 -4.5%

Key risks
BXC key risks include [1] significant earnings volatility and margin compression and [2] elevated debt and credit risk, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 9.3%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Resource Management, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Housing & Construction Trends. Themes include Green Building Materials, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -56%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -81%
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 57%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -4.8%
5 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 -4.5%
6 Key risks
BXC key risks include [1] significant earnings volatility and margin compression and [2] elevated debt and credit risk, Show more.

BXC in ETFs

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DFAS0.01%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/4/2026

BlueLinx (BXC) stock has gained about 55% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. BlueLinx significantly surpassed analyst expectations in its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended on July 4, 2026. The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15, overwhelmingly beating the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.85. Additionally, net sales for fiscal Q2 2026 rose by 4.4% year-over-year to $814 million, exceeding analyst revenue estimates of $793.72 million. This strong financial performance fueled an immediate stock surge of 11.74% to 13% in after-hours trading following the announcement on August 4, 2026.

2. The company demonstrated robust gross margin expansion, particularly within its Specialty Products segment. In fiscal Q2 2026, the overall gross margin improved to 17.2%, up from 15.3% in the corresponding prior-year quarter. Specialty Products' gross margin was notably strong at 20.0% (or 18.7% when excluding a $7.2 million import duty-related benefit), compared to 18.5% in fiscal Q2 2025. This margin improvement, achieved despite rising fuel, freight, and supplier costs, highlighted effective pricing strategies and product mix management.

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Updated on 9/4/2026

BlueLinx (BXC) stock has gained about 55% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. BlueLinx significantly surpassed analyst expectations in its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended on July 4, 2026. The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15, overwhelmingly beating the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.85. Additionally, net sales for fiscal Q2 2026 rose by 4.4% year-over-year to $814 million, exceeding analyst revenue estimates of $793.72 million. This strong financial performance fueled an immediate stock surge of 11.74% to 13% in after-hours trading following the announcement on August 4, 2026.

2. The company demonstrated robust gross margin expansion, particularly within its Specialty Products segment. In fiscal Q2 2026, the overall gross margin improved to 17.2%, up from 15.3% in the corresponding prior-year quarter. Specialty Products' gross margin was notably strong at 20.0% (or 18.7% when excluding a $7.2 million import duty-related benefit), compared to 18.5% in fiscal Q2 2025. This margin improvement, achieved despite rising fuel, freight, and supplier costs, highlighted effective pricing strategies and product mix management.

3. Strategic growth initiatives, including new partnerships and recent acquisitions, contributed to positive momentum. Management highlighted a new partnership with Trex and the continued positive impact of the Disdero Lumber Company acquisition, which closed in fiscal Q4 2025. These strategic moves were cited as drivers of profitable sales growth and an improved product mix, particularly in the higher-margin Specialty Products segment, fostering investor confidence in future performance.

4. Post-earnings, analysts revised their ratings and increased price targets for BlueLinx, reflecting a more optimistic outlook. Following the impressive fiscal Q2 2026 results, several Wall Street analysts raised their price objectives for BXC. For instance, D.A. Davidson increased its price target from $65.00 to $84.00, and Benchmark Co. raised its target from $75.00 to $83.00. The consensus analyst rating for BlueLinx shifted towards "Buy" or "Hold," with an average 12-month price target ranging between $83.50 and $88.33.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 53.4% change in BXC stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 50.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269132026Change
Stock Price ($)51.9979.7653.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9763,0101.1%
P/S Multiple0.10.250.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)880.6%
Cumulative Contribution53.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BXC53.4% 
Market (SPY)1.0%30.0%
Sector (XLI)-0.4%37.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 21.0% change in BXC stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269132026Change
Stock Price ($)65.9279.7621.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9543,0101.9%
P/S Multiple0.20.218.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)880.6%
Cumulative Contribution21.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BXC21.0% 
Market (SPY)11.7%38.4%
Sector (XLI)-2.4%48.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.4% change in BXC stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259132026Change
Stock Price ($)82.6179.76-3.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9473,0102.1%
P/S Multiple0.20.2-6.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)881.6%
Cumulative Contribution-3.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BXC-3.4% 
Market (SPY)19.5%37.2%
Sector (XLI)14.6%49.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.6% change in BXC stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -14.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)83120239132026Change
Stock Price ($)89.2679.76-10.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,5223,010-14.5%
P/S Multiple0.20.2-9.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9815.7%
Cumulative Contribution-10.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BXC-10.6% 
Market (SPY)75.7%42.3%
Sector (XLI)65.9%53.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BXC Return227%-26%59%-10%-40%30%173%
Peers Return74%2%28%29%2%33%300%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%11%102%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BXC Win Rate50%42%58%58%33%44% 
Peers Win Rate71%48%52%48%48%49% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BXC Max Drawdown-45%-41%-32%-32%-53%-43% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-38%-33%-33%-36%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: DXPE, TRNS, TITN, WATR, URI. See BXC Returns vs. Peers.
[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 9/11/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBXCS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-27.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven47 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-29.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-36.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven129 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-73.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven270.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven122 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven43 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-28.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven45 days6 days

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In The Past

BlueLinx's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventBXCS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-27.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven47 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-29.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-36.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven129 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-73.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven270.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven122 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.7%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven43 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-28.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven45 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-63.6%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven174.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven452 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-74.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven288.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven740 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-52.6%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven111.1%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven1446 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-42.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.7%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven146 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-60.9%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven156.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven3950 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-75.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven307.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven135 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-24.9%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven5211 days47 days

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In The Past

BlueLinx's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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About BlueLinx (BXC)

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BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (BXC) operates as a prominent distributor of residential and commercial building products throughout the United States. The company serves as a vital link in the construction supply chain, connecting manufacturers with a wide array of customers across the nation.

Its comprehensive product offerings are categorized into specialty and structural products. Specialty products encompass items such as engineered wood, cedar, moulding, siding, metal, and insulation. Structural products, essential for construction integrity, include lumber, plywood, oriented strand boards (OSB), rebars, and other wood products primarily used for structural support. Beyond product distribution, BlueLinx also provides various value-added services and solutions to both its customers and suppliers, enhancing their operational efficiency.

BlueLinx reaches a diverse customer base through its extensive network of distribution centers. Its key clients include independent dealers, specialty distributors, large national home centers, and customers in the manufactured housing sector. This broad market reach allows BlueLinx to cater to multiple segments within the construction and building materials industry.

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Here are a few analogies for BlueLinx (BXC):

  • The Sysco for building materials.
  • Like a wholesale version of Home Depot or Lowe's, supplying other businesses rather than individual consumers.

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  • Engineered Wood: Manufactured wood products designed for specific structural or aesthetic applications.
  • Industrial Products: Specialized materials and components used in various industrial building and construction applications.
  • Cedar: Durable and attractive wood, often used for exterior applications like siding and decking.
  • Moulding: Decorative and functional strips used to finish and adorn architectural details in buildings.
  • Siding: Exterior materials applied to buildings for protection and aesthetic appeal.
  • Metal Products: Various metal components and materials used in construction projects.
  • Insulation Products: Materials designed to reduce heat and sound transfer in buildings.
  • Lumber: Processed wood in beams and planks, forming the primary framework of structures.
  • Plywood: Multi-layered wood panels used for sheathing, subflooring, and other structural purposes.
  • Oriented Strand Boards (OSB): Engineered wood panels made from compressed wood strands, commonly used for structural sheathing.
  • Rebars and Remesh: Steel reinforcement products used to strengthen concrete in construction.
  • Spruce: A type of softwood commonly used for framing and construction lumber.
  • Value-Added Services and Solutions: Ancillary services provided to customers and suppliers, enhancing product utility and business operations.

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BlueLinx (BXC) primarily sells its residential and commercial building products to other companies. Its major customers include:

  • The Home Depot (NYSE: HD)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW)
  • Various independent dealers and lumberyards
  • Specialty distributors
  • Manufactured housing customers

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  • LP Building Solutions (LPX)
  • West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG)
  • James Hardie Building Products (subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc, JHX)
  • UFP-Edge (a brand of UFP Industries, Inc., UFPI)
  • CertainTeed (a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, SGO)
  • GAF
  • Huber Engineered Woods

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Shyam Reddy, President & CEO

Shyam K. Reddy has served as BlueLinx's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board since March 2023. Prior to this role, he was the company's Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Corporate Secretary from March 2022 to March 2023. He also held positions as Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Corporate Secretary from May 2019 to March 2022, and Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer from April 2018 to May 2019, where he was responsible for Corporate Development. Mr. Reddy holds a BA in Political Science and an MPH from Emory University, and a JD from the University of Georgia.

Christopher Kelly Wall, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Christopher Kelly Wall joined BlueLinx as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective May 19, 2025. In this role, he oversees the company's financial strategy, capital markets activity, investor relations, and financial operations. With 30 years of experience in finance, Mr. Wall previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Aaron's Company, Inc. During his tenure at Aaron's, he notably led the company through a public spin-off, the acquisition and integration of BrandsMart USA, and a successful take-private transaction in 2024. His career also includes senior financial leadership roles at CNG Holdings and TMX Finance, and a 17-year tenure at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was a Managing Director and executed over two hundred capital markets and leveraged finance transactions.

Leo Oei, Chief Commercial Officer

Leo Oei serves as the Chief Commercial Officer, a role he assumed effective January 5, 2026, succeeding Mike Wilson. Before this appointment, he was BlueLinx's Vice President of National Accounts. Mr. Oei brings over 25 years of experience in commercial, procurement, supply chain, and operations leadership. He has been instrumental in leading the National Accounts and Multi-Family team and has played a significant role in expanding BlueLinx's geographic footprint and product offerings.

Keisha Duck, Chief Human Resources Officer

Keisha Duck is the Chief Human Resources Officer for BlueLinx. She previously held the title of Vice President, Human Resources at the company.

Praveen Gautam, Chief Information Officer

Praveen Gautam holds the position of Chief Information Officer at BlueLinx.

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Here are the key risks to BlueLinx's business:

  1. Dependence on the Housing Market and Cyclicality: BlueLinx's business is highly correlated with and heavily dependent on the new residential construction market, particularly single-family home construction in the United States. Factors such as mortgage rates, overall economic conditions, housing affordability, consumer confidence, and the supply of new and existing homes significantly influence the demand for building products. Adverse conditions, such as persistent housing market challenges, high mortgage rates, and affordability issues, can negatively impact demand, pricing, revenue, and ultimately the company's financial results, leading to cyclical fluctuations in its performance.
  2. Margin Compression and Commodity Price Volatility: The company faces significant risks related to margin compression, largely driven by volatility and potential deflation in commodity prices, especially for structural products like Engineered Wood Products (EWP) and panels. This pressure on pricing power directly impacts BlueLinx's gross margin and overall profitability, as demonstrated by notable declines in gross margins in recent periods. While the company is strategically shifting towards higher-margin specialty products, the impact of commodity price fluctuations remains a substantial risk to its financial performance.
  3. Supply Chain Disruptions: BlueLinx is exposed to risks associated with supply chain disruptions. These disruptions can arise from various factors, including geopolitical events, tariffs, and changes in trade policies. Such events can affect the cost and availability of the products the company distributes, potentially leading to increased operational costs and impacting financial performance.

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The addressable markets for BlueLinx's main products and services in the United States are detailed below: * **Lumber:** The demand for lumber in the U.S. is forecast to reach approximately $51.0 billion in 2025. * **Plywood:** The U.S. plywood market was valued at an estimated $32.75 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $34.54 billion in 2025. * **Oriented Strand Board (OSB):** The U.S. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) market is valued at $15 billion. * **Rebars and Remesh (Reinforcing Steel):** The U.S. steel rebar market size was estimated at $6.50 billion in 2024 and is expected to be $6.45 billion in 2025. * **Engineered Wood:** The U.S. timber construction market, which includes engineered wood products, was estimated at $4.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $9.08 billion by 2033. * **Siding:** The United States siding industry had an estimated revenue of $28.5 billion in 2024. * **Metal (Structural Metal):** The U.S. structural metal market size was $92.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $146.9 billion by 2032. The U.S. pre-engineered metal building market, a segment of metal products, was estimated at $12.98 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $14.03 billion in 2025. * **Insulation Products:** The U.S. insulation market was valued at $13.52 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $14.13 billion in 2025. The addressable markets for the following products could not be specifically identified with precise market size figures and are therefore returned as null: * Industrial Products: null * Cedar Products: null * Moulding and Millwork: null

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For BlueLinx (symbol: BXC), the following are expected drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Expansion of Specialty Product Sales: BlueLinx is strategically focusing on increasing its revenue mix weighted towards higher-margin specialty product categories such as engineered wood, siding, millwork, outdoor living products, and industrial products. This strategic shift is consistently highlighted as a core driver for profitable growth and has been bolstered by acquisitions, such as Disdero Lumber Co., LLC, which expanded its specialty product offerings and geographic reach.
  2. Growth in Multifamily and National Accounts Channels: The company has demonstrated significant volume growth in its multifamily (19% volume increase) and national accounts (17% volume growth) channels during 2025, with management emphasizing these as key long-term growth drivers. BlueLinx aims to continue expanding its product lines and service offerings to these key customer segments.
  3. Digital Transformation and AI Initiatives: BlueLinx is undertaking a multi-year digital transformation, including investments in rearchitecting its master data, implementing a new transportation management system, and exploring AI-driven operational improvements and potential for future AI-driven commerce. These initiatives are designed to enhance pricing, customer engagement, and supply chain efficiency, thereby supporting future sales growth.
  4. Greenfield Expansions: BlueLinx is actively pursuing greenfield opportunities to expand its geographic footprint. The company opened its first greenfield branch in Portland, Oregon, in November 2024, and anticipates additional greenfield locations throughout 2025, which are strategically chosen to support the growth of higher-margin specialty products and market share.
  5. Opportunistic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Strategic and opportunistic mergers and acquisitions are an ongoing part of BlueLinx's expansion strategy. The acquisition of Disdero Lumber Co., LLC in October 2025, which contributed to specialty product growth, serves as a recent example of this driver.

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Share Repurchases

  • BlueLinx repurchased $45 million in shares during the full year 2024.
  • The company repurchased approximately $37.7 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • As of July 2025, BlueLinx had a total of $61.5 million available under share repurchase authorizations, including a new $50 million program approved in July 2025 and $11.5 million remaining from a previous $100 million authorization from October 2023.

Outbound Investments

  • BlueLinx acquired Disdero Lumber Company, which has contributed positively to the company's specialty product sales and expanded its geographic reach.

Capital Expenditures

  • BlueLinx invested $40.1 million in capital expenditures during 2024, focusing on improving and upgrading distribution facilities, technology infrastructure, and its fleet.
  • In fiscal year 2025, the company invested $26.9 million in property and equipment, primarily for distribution facility improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
  • For 2026, planned capital investments will focus on facility improvements, truck and trailer replacement, and technology enhancements, reflecting a prudent management approach.

Better Bets vs. BlueLinx (BXC)

Peer Outperformance in Trading Companies & Distributors

BXC has outperformed 61% of its 18 Trading Companies & Distributors peers over 5Y. Trading Companies & Distributors ranks 7th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Trading Companies & Distributors constituents that BXC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
37%
of 19 industry peers · 2.0% return
3Y
28%
of 18 industry peers · -8.2% return
5Y
61%
of 18 industry peers · 55.9% return
No Trading Companies & Distributors peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten BXC by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Trading Companies & Distributors is BXC'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 31 12.7%109.6%196.6% CDNL 2642% · FIX 2380% · STRL 2143%
Marine Transportation 5 78.1%61.8%168.4% HOS 46637% · MATX 193% · KEX 168%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 8.1%59.5%124.7% CAT 341% · ALSN 275% · WAB 226%
Aerospace & Defense 54 -1.3%64.3%71.0% ATI 1047% · FTAI 949% · HWM 637%
Rail Transportation 7 34.0%64.5%45.3% FSTR 144% · CSX 72% · UNP 56%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -21.7%35.1%42.4% UBER 84% · CAR 42% · LYFT -70%
Trading Companies & Distributors ← 19 6.3%35.0%40.9% DXPE 580% · AIT 293% · WCC 230%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 7.9%43.0%38.3% CRS 1375% · PSIX 994% · EROC 630%
Diversified Support Services 32 12.7%30.3%34.0% LIME 3588% · TH 447% · WLFC 368%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 37.5%5.4%33.5% XPO 264% · R 247% · CVLG 230%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 14.4%56.4%21.7% POWL 2288% · BE 1304% · VRT 993%
Building Products 33 -11.2%2.7%18.3% LMB 640% · GFF 407% · PPIH 312%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 6.4%9.4%7.0% RCMT 482% · CSW 145% · CSL 81%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -9.0%26.7%-1.7% CECO 1049% · ADUR 387% · NVRI 384%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 12.3%-5.7%-4.0% BLBD 218% · DE 103% · GENC 56%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -12.8%-25.5%-11.5% HURN 206% · CRAI 91% · GRNQ 79%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -33.5%-15.9%-25.2% EXLS 42% · BR 8% · G -24%
Passenger Airlines 11 1.9%2.8%-26.9% LTM 3321% · UAL 150% · SKYW 113%
Office Services & Supplies 9 8.9%22.2%-30.2% PBI 198% · TILE 145% · HNI 54%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -10.2%-24.7%-38.3% CHRW 91% · FDX 68% · EXPD 59%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -34.4%15.9%-38.4% CIX 150% · MG 110% · NL 70%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 0.4%-21.9%-38.7% BBSI 90% · ADP 50% · PAYX 23%
Airport Services 3 -71.3%-79.6%-57.6% JOBY -21% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

BXCDXPETRNSTITNWATRURIMedian
NameBlueLinx DXP Ente.Transcat Titan Ma.Air Wate.United R. 
Mkt Price79.76187.0984.3123.221.88989.1282.03
Mkt Cap0.62.90.80.5-61.90.8
Rev LTM3,0102,1393482,305-16,8322,305
Op Inc LTM3518812-5-4,22435
FCF LTM581192550-63258
FCF 3Y Avg56882253-71156
CFO LTM741354062-5,74274
CFO 3Y Avg841143691-5,17291

Growth & Margins

BXCDXPETRNSTITNWATRURIMedian
NameBlueLinx DXP Ente.Transcat Titan Ma.Air Wate.United R. 
Rev Chg LTM2.1%11.5%20.9%-10.7%-6.9%6.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-4.8%9.2%13.9%-1.6%-8.5%8.5%
Rev Chg Q4.4%15.6%21.6%-9.2%-11.8%11.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.1%3.8%5.0%-2.1%-2.9%2.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM-43.7%13.9%-35.7%87.1%-5.1%5.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-45.4%15.4%-9.7%-21.6%-5.3%-9.7%
Op Mgn LTM1.2%8.8%3.3%-0.2%-25.1%3.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg2.4%8.4%5.7%0.9%-26.0%5.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%0.1%-0.7%-0.1%-0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM2.5%6.3%11.5%2.7%-34.1%6.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg2.8%6.0%12.0%3.6%-32.7%6.0%
FCF/Rev LTM1.9%5.5%7.3%2.2%-3.8%3.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.8%4.6%7.2%2.1%-4.6%4.6%

Valuation

BXCDXPETRNSTITNWATRURIMedian
NameBlueLinx DXP Ente.Transcat Titan Ma.Air Wate.United R. 
Mkt Cap0.62.90.80.5-61.90.8
P/S0.21.42.30.2-3.71.4
P/Op Inc18.015.467.7-107.2-14.615.4
P/EBIT20.115.269.9-111.1-14.615.2
P/E-319.831.1228.8-9.4-23.523.5
P/CFO8.421.619.78.5-10.810.8
Total Yield-0.3%3.2%0.4%-10.6%-5.0%0.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%-0.8%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.1%7.3%2.4%11.2%-1.4%7.3%
D/E1.10.30.21.7-0.20.3
Net D/E0.60.20.21.6-0.20.2

Returns

BXCDXPETRNSTITNWATRURIMedian
NameBlueLinx DXP Ente.Transcat Titan Ma.Air Wate.United R. 
1M Rtn-7.8%-6.8%-10.0%26.1%-25.1%-14.3%-8.9%
3M Rtn44.9%10.8%-7.6%14.6%-25.1%-7.8%1.6%
6M Rtn61.6%43.4%14.0%40.3%-25.1%34.7%37.5%
12M Rtn2.0%58.5%12.7%20.4%-25.1%6.3%9.5%
3Y Rtn-8.2%399.2%-25.3%-18.8%-25.1%124.3%-13.5%
1M Excs Rtn-9.4%-3.2%-12.6%26.8%-23.9%-11.2%-10.3%
3M Excs Rtn40.1%8.2%-10.7%18.3%-28.7%-10.8%-1.3%
6M Excs Rtn42.5%28.1%0.2%19.1%-39.9%20.5%19.8%
12M Excs Rtn-17.0%47.1%-5.7%-0.4%-42.3%-11.7%-8.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-80.5%353.3%-97.2%-91.4%-96.6%42.5%-86.0%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil2026202420232022
Specialty products2,0532,0462,1842,520
Structural products9019079521,757
Total2,9542,9533,1364,277


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$79.76 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.6 
First Trading Date12/14/2004 
Distance from 52W High-12.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$70.79$62.89
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA12.7%26.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility76.8%65.4%
Downside Capture46.31181.72
Upside Capture223.41150.71
Correlation (SPY)25.3%37.5%
BXC Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta3.342.341.622.191.911.47
Up Beta5.201.430.622.272.351.43
Down Beta14.025.333.062.482.191.18
Up Capture419%325%286%267%178%350%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days11213156108357
Down Capture-414%95%47%177%146%111%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days10213370142392

[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 BXC
BXC0.3%65.3%0.25-
Sector ETF (XLI)15.1%17.2%0.6549.5%
Equity (SPY)18.3%12.8%1.0337.7%
Gold (GLD)19.0%29.2%0.5917.9%
Commodities (DBC)48.3%20.6%1.80-27.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.6%13.6%0.2931.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-32.4%43.8%-0.7711.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BXC
BXC7.6%56.6%0.34-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.0%17.6%0.5255.7%
Equity (SPY)12.5%17.2%0.5549.2%
Gold (GLD)18.7%18.8%0.819.3%
Commodities (DBC)11.4%19.5%0.461.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.9%-0.0743.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.4%52.6%0.3621.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BXC
BXC25.1%70.9%0.61-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.3%20.1%0.5840.9%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7238.2%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.3%0.625.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%18.1%0.399.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1935.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.2%66.2%1.0313.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8152026-4.3%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity7.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/4/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/202612.5%39.4%17.6%
5/5/202627.1%5.4%11.8%
2/24/2026-4.3%-9.5%-24.0%
11/4/20251.9%-8.8%-5.2%
7/29/2025-2.8%-4.0%7.9%
4/29/2025-9.9%-10.7%-6.0%
2/18/2025-7.7%-15.8%-18.1%
10/29/20249.1%12.6%21.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111213
# Negative131211
Median Positive9.1%12.0%11.8%
Median Negative-7.4%-8.8%-10.9%
Max Positive31.5%49.6%68.2%
Max Negative-14.8%-18.4%-24.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/202612.5%39.4%17.6%
5/5/202627.1%5.4%11.8%
2/24/2026-4.3%-9.5%-24.0%
11/4/20251.9%-8.8%-5.2%
7/29/2025-2.8%-4.0%7.9%
4/29/2025-9.9%-10.7%-6.0%
2/18/2025-7.7%-15.8%-18.1%
10/29/20249.1%12.6%21.0%
7/30/2024-0.2%-18.4%-17.9%
4/30/2024-8.3%-8.9%-7.8%
2/20/2024-1.9%6.2%8.0%
10/31/20238.5%11.3%23.5%
8/1/2023-10.5%-11.5%-7.6%
5/2/202311.7%11.4%23.9%
2/21/20230.2%1.4%-16.3%
11/1/2022-7.4%-7.2%0.1%
8/2/2022-1.7%-7.7%-14.6%
5/3/202228.5%16.5%11.1%
2/22/2022-9.9%4.5%1.3%
11/2/202131.5%49.6%68.2%
8/3/20218.0%31.0%30.4%
5/4/20210.6%26.5%-10.9%
3/3/2021-14.8%-8.6%-3.5%
10/28/2020-7.0%-4.2%9.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111213
# Negative131211
Median Positive9.1%12.0%11.8%
Median Negative-7.4%-8.8%-10.9%
Max Positive31.5%49.6%68.2%
Max Negative-14.8%-18.4%-24.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/18/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/18/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202003/03/202110-K
09/30/202010/28/202010-Q
06/30/202008/03/202010-Q
03/31/202005/06/202010-Q
12/31/201903/11/202010-K
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/5/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Specialty Product Gross MarginReported18.0%18.5%19.0% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 18.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Structural Product Gross MarginReported8.5%9.0%9.5% -1.0%Lower NewGuidance: 10.0% for Q2 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Specialty Product Gross MarginReported17.5%18.0%18.5% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 17.5% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Structural Product Gross MarginReported9.5%10.0%10.5% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 9.5% for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/24/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Specialty Product Gross MarginReported17.0%17.5%18.0% 0.0%Same NewGuidance: 17.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Structural Product Gross MarginReported9.0%9.5%10.0% 1.0%Higher NewGuidance: 8.5% for Q4 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/4/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Specialty product gross marginReported17.0%17.5%18.0% 0.0%Same NewActual: 17.5% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Structural product gross marginReported8.0%8.5%9.0% 0.0%Same NewActual: 8.5% for Q3 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/10/2026
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Fennebresque, Kim Sgrantor trustSell810202684.1534,138  Form
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Value
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Held Shares
Form
1Fennebresque, Kim Sgrantor trustSell810202684.1534,138  Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 14, 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
Medina Value Partners, LLC$9.1 Mil1.9%30TRIM -21.0%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$9.1 Mil1.9%30TRIM -21.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$9.1 Mil1.9%30TRIM -21.0%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/13/2026