9-Day Sell-Off Sends Builders FirstSource Stock Down -13%
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -13% return. The company has lost about $1.6 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $11 Bil. The stock remains 33.6% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 11.2% for the S&P 500.
Builders FirstSource’s recent streak reflects a challenging housing market, where elevated mortgage rates are stifling demand. Despite a Q3 earnings beat, analyst price target cuts underscore lingering concerns over commodity deflation and pressured margins.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There are several things to fear in BLDR stock given its overall Very Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell BLDR).
For quick background, BLDR provides building materials, manufactured components, and construction services, including gypsum, roofing, insulation, wallboards, ceilings, joint treatments, and finishes to homebuilders, subcontractors, remodelers, and consumers.
Comparing BLDR Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for BLDR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | BLDR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.9% | -1.6% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -13.3% | -2.8% |
| 1M (21D) | -22.6% | -2.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -34.3% | 1.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -33.6% | 11.2% |
| 2024 | -14.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 157.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -24.3% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: BLDR Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 23 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 98 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 19 | 20 |
| 4D | 1 | 31 |
| 5D | 0 | 6 |
| 6D | 2 | 27 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 14 |
| Total >=3 D | 23 | 98 |
Key Financials for Builders FirstSource (BLDR)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $17.1 Bil | $16.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.2 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.5 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.7 Bil | $4.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $184.4 Mil | $311.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $96.3 Mil | $185.0 Mil |
The losing streak BLDR stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.