Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -17% return. The company has lost about $2.4 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $14 Bil. The stock remains 15.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.2% for the S&P 500.
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. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell BLDR.
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 | -0.5% | -0.6% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -17.3% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -16.1% | 2.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 2.0% | 9.3% |
| YTD 2025 | -15.2% | 13.2% |
| 2024 | -14.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 157.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -24.3% | -19.4% |
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. 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 57 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 62 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 24 | 38 |
| 4D | 12 | 13 |
| 5D | 15 | 4 |
| 6D | 4 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 4 |
| Total >=3 D | 57 | 62 |
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 | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.8 Bil | $3.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $304.1 Mil | $184.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $190.2 Mil | $96.3 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.
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