Is Builders Firstsource Inc (BLDR) Stock a Good Buy for Short-term Investors?

Builders Firstsource Inc [BLDR] stock is trading at $187.65, up 2.37%. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The BLDR shares have gain 12.93% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 13.97%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

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From an analyst’s perspective:

Builders Firstsource Inc [NYSE: BLDR] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on September 16, 2024, when Truist upgraded its rating to a Buy and also boosted its price target to $220 from $165. Previously, Robert W. Baird upgraded its rating to Outperform on August 07, 2024, and elevated its price target to $190. On August 02, 2024, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral and revised its price target to $180 on the stock. BofA Securities upgraded its rating to a Buy and increased its price target to $200 on January 29, 2024. Oppenheimer initiated its recommendation with a Outperform and recommended $220 as its price target on January 19, 2024. Truist downgraded its rating to Hold for this stock on January 04, 2024, and upped its price target to $185. In a note dated December 06, 2023, B. Riley Securities upgraded an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $128 to $177.

Builders Firstsource Inc [BLDR] stock has fluctuated between $105.24 and $214.70 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $162.5 within the next 12 months. Builders Firstsource Inc [NYSE: BLDR] shares were valued at $187.65 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -13.4% based on the average BLDR price forecast.

Analyzing the BLDR fundamentals

Builders Firstsource Inc [NYSE:BLDR] reported sales of 17.03B for the trailing twelve months, which represents a drop of -1.60%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.34% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.12%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.11%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.08%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.13, Equity is 0.3 and Total Capital is 0.23. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.91.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 185.11 points at the first support level, and at 182.58 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 190.28, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 192.92.

Ratios To Look Out For

For context, Builders Firstsource Inc’s Current Ratio is 1.83. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 1.14 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.04. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.28, the price to book ratio is 5.08 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 16.48.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Steinke Craig Arthur, Director, that happened on Aug 08 ’24 when 30000.0 shares were sold. Director, Steinke Craig Arthur completed a deal on Aug 08 ’24 to buy 30000.0 shares. Meanwhile, President – Central Division Hiller Michael sold 4875.0 shares on May 30 ’24.

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