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Bluelinx Holdings
(NYSE:BXC)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$95.00
▲(62.64% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/05/26
Overall score is held back primarily by weakened financial performance, with profitability compressed to breakeven/negative despite still-manageable leverage and positive TTM cash flow. Technicals are a meaningful support (price above key moving averages with positive momentum). The earnings call adds a modestly positive tilt due to strong liquidity and operational execution, but guidance and margin pressures limit near-term confidence. Valuation is a drag because negative earnings make the P/E unfavorable and no dividend yield is available.
Positive Factors
Liquidity & Low Leverage
A sizable cash balance plus an undrawn revolver and sub‑1.0x net leverage provide durable financial flexibility to fund seasonal inventory, pursue disciplined M&A, and execute opportunistic buybacks while minimizing near‑term refinancing risk through the housing cycle.
Negative Factors
Thin / Negative Profitability
Earnings have materially reset from prior peaks and GAAP profitability is near zero or negative. Persistently weak operating income compresses returns, limits reinvestment capacity and heightens vulnerability to cost or volume shocks absent durable margin recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Liquidity & Low Leverage
A sizable cash balance plus an undrawn revolver and sub‑1.0x net leverage provide durable financial flexibility to fund seasonal inventory, pursue disciplined M&A, and execute opportunistic buybacks while minimizing near‑term refinancing risk through the housing cycle.
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Bluelinx Holdings Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Gross Profit by Segment
Absolute dollar contribution from each segment after subtracting the cost of goods sold, indicating which parts of the business actually generate earnings. Tracking segment gross profit highlights where growth is meaningful for the company’s overall results and how swings in commodity prices or volumes are impacting reported profitability.
Absolute dollar contribution from each segment after subtracting the cost of goods sold, indicating which parts of the business actually generate earnings. Tracking segment gross profit highlights where growth is meaningful for the company’s overall results and how swings in commodity prices or volumes are impacting reported profitability.
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The FlyBluelinx Holdings (BXC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$704.51M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)106.84K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.46
Revenue Growth2.13%
EPS Growth-107.14%
CountryUS
Employees2,149
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.23
Shares Outstanding7,860,217
10 Day Avg. Volume112,875
30 Day Avg. Volume106,836
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-21.95
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio14.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$83.50Price Target Upside42.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.11B
Bluelinx Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
BlueLinx Holdings Inc., operating alongside its various divisions, is a prominent supplier of construction materials for both residential and commercial projects across the U.S. Its extensive product portfolio encompasses a range of specialized it...
How the Company Makes Money
BlueLinx makes money primarily by purchasing building products from a broad base of manufacturers and suppliers and reselling them to customers at a markup, earning gross profit on the spread between selling prices and product/transportation costs...
Bluelinx Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a cautiously positive view: the company delivered revenue growth, a ~20% increase in adjusted EBITDA, stronger structural margins, meaningful contribution from the Distero acquisition, and robust liquidity and low leverage. However, seasonally negative operating cash flow, a GAAP net loss, margin pressure in specialty categories, competitive pricing dynamics, and a muted outlook for the remainder of 2026 temper near-term expectations. Overall, execution and balance-sheet strength are positives, while macro softness and pricing pressures are key risks.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Net sales of $731 million, up ~3% year-over-year, driven primarily by Distero specialty sales and higher volumes in specialty product categories.
Negative Updates
GAAP Net Loss
Reported GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.18 per share, primarily due to higher net interest expense and higher depreciation and amortization.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Net sales of $731 million, up ~3% year-over-year, driven primarily by Distero specialty sales and higher volumes in specialty product categories.
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Company Guidance
Guidance highlights: for Q2 BlueLinx expects Specialty gross margin of 17.5%–18.5% (with daily sales volumes rising seasonally versus Q1 but still below 2025) and Structural gross margin of 9.5%–10.5% (daily volumes also seasonally higher but slightly below 2025); management does not expect Q1’s adjusted EBITDA of $23.5 million (3.2% margin) to recur through the balance of 2026 and expects full‑year free cash flow to be roughly in line with, or a bit below, last year after Q1 operating cash flow of negative $57 million and free cash flow of negative $60 million. Financial flexibility and capital allocation guidance: available liquidity of about $659 million (cash $319M + $340M revolver), total debt $377M, net debt $58M, net leverage 0.7x trailing‑four‑quarter adjusted EBITDA, no material maturities until 2029, Q1 CapEx $2.6M with maintenance/tech/fleet focus, continued disciplined M&A but opportunistic share repurchases ($3M repurchased in Q1, $5M YTD through Apr. 21) with roughly $54–56M remaining under authorization, and a long‑term net leverage target of ≤2.0x.Bluelinx Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.01B | 2.95B | 2.95B | 3.14B | 4.45B | 4.28B |
| Gross Profit | 467.17M | 451.63M | 489.14M | 527.02M | 832.98M | 778.43M |
| EBITDA | 74.99M | 72.39M | 128.54M | 137.68M | 464.65M | 467.57M |
| Net Income | -1.95M | 219.00K | 53.12M | 48.54M | 296.18M | 296.13M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.60B | 1.55B | 1.58B | 1.54B | 1.49B | 1.32B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 318.18M | 385.84M | 505.62M | 521.74M | 298.94M | 85.20M |
| Total Debt | 671.43M | 673.98M | 636.20M | 617.97M | 612.94M | 615.66M |
| Total Liabilities | 982.09M | 931.96M | 931.28M | 903.32M | 900.01M | 954.21M |
| Stockholders Equity | 621.48M | 617.32M | 646.44M | 634.29M | 590.03M | 363.25M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 63.97M | 32.85M | 45.07M | 278.76M | 364.41M | 130.61M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 74.40M | 59.78M | 85.18M | 306.29M | 400.30M | 145.02M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -110.59M | -119.49M | -39.21M | -26.86M | -98.69M | -4.09M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -32.40M | -60.08M | -62.09M | -56.62M | -87.87M | -55.81M |
Bluelinx Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
58.41
Price Trends
61.55
Positive
57.28
Positive
60.88
Positive
Market Momentum
8.84
Negative
70.73
Negative
85.42
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BXC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 58.41 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 69.26, below the 50-day MA of 61.55, and below the 200-day MA of 60.88, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 8.84 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 70.73 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.42 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BXC.
Bluelinx Holdings Risk Analysis
Bluelinx Holdings disclosed 45 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bluelinx Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Bluelinx Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | $686.27M | 21.07 | 5.86% | ― | 0.26% | -22.34% | |
57 Neutral | $704.51M | -376.17 | -0.31% | ― | 2.13% | -107.14% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
55 Neutral | $7.91B | 78.82 | 2.46% | ― | -9.38% | -86.05% | |
53 Neutral | $981.48M | -3.78 | -35.45% | 1.72% | 14.25% | -1038.06% | |
52 Neutral | $1.45B | -165.10 | -0.96% | ― | 14.47% | -220.54% | |
47 Neutral | $170.06M | -0.32 | -291.26% | ― | -8.13% | -44.66% |
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Bluelinx Holdings Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
BlueLinx Shareholders Approve Proposals at Annual Meeting
Neutral
May 19, 2026
On May 14, 2026, BlueLinx Holdings Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders, where investors re-elected eight of nine director nominees, ratified Ernst Young LLP as the company’s auditor for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, appro...
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