AU · rank #10 · 2026-10-20
BXC
NYSE · $579M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.760 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.54 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 2 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.193 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $88.33 | +21.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +24.93% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +15.8% |
| 52w high | $93.80 |
| Market cap (USD) | $579M |
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Summary
BlueLinx Holdings is a nationwide U.S. wholesale distributor of specialty and structural building products serving national home centers, pro dealers, and regional suppliers across all 50 states.
Rationale
The analyst upside signal is reinforced by a 191% Q2 earnings surprise, 100% positive 30-day EPS revision agreement, and operational tailwinds from expanded high-margin distribution partnerships like LP SmartSide.
Material risks
- 1High interest rates and residential housing market slowdowns could curtail building and remodeling volume across its dealer and contractor customer base.
- 2Volatility in building material prices and tariffs could compress gross margins given the company's lack of long-term contractual revenue or order backlog visibility.
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