Builders FirstSource Tops Q2 Street Expectations, Sees FY23 Revenue Above Consensus
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Builders FirstSource Inc (NYSE:BLDR) reported a Q2 FY23 sales decline of 34.6% YoY to $4.53 billion, beating the consensus of $4.25 billion. The sales fall was driven by a decline in core organic net sales and commodity deflation, partially offset by acquisitions. The company's gross profit decreased 33.9% to $1.6 billion, and the profit margin expanded to 35.2%. The company repurchased 7 million shares at an average price of $103.68 for $722.7 million during the quarter. For FY23, the company sees sales of $16.8 billion - $17.8 billion against the consensus of $16.46 billion.

August 04, 2023 | 11:34 am
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Builders FirstSource reported a decline in Q2 FY23 sales but beat the consensus. The company also repurchased shares and provided a positive FY23 sales forecast.
Despite the decline in sales, Builders FirstSource beat the consensus, which is a positive signal to the market. The company's share repurchase indicates confidence in its stock, and the positive FY23 sales forecast could lead to increased investor interest.
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