How does Builders FirstSource (BLDR) make money?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) generates revenue primarily from Specialty Building Products And Services, which accounted for 27% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. The company reported $14.8B in revenue and converted 2% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $292M in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Builders FirstSource (BLDR)?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reported a gross profit margin of 29.9% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.43B in gross profit on $14.8B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Builders FirstSource (BLDR)?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reported an operating profit margin of 4.2% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $620M in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Builders FirstSource (BLDR)?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reported a net profit margin of 2% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $292M in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Builders FirstSource (BLDR) profitable?

Yes. Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reported $292M in net income for TTM through Q1 2026, with a net profit margin of 2%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Builders FirstSource (BLDR) spend on capital expenditures?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) spent $309M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q1 2026, roughly 2.1% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Builders FirstSource (BLDR) generate?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) generated $862M in free cash flow during TTM through Q1 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 5.8%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Builders FirstSource (BLDR)?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) had an effective tax rate of 13% in TTM through Q1 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of Builders FirstSource (BLDR)?

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reports revenue across 4 reportable product segments, led by Specialty Building at 27% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 30, 2026).

Builders FirstSource discloses geographic revenue only in annual filings. to view the full breakdown.

Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for Builders FirstSource (BLDR), TTM through Q1 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Specialty Building	$4.01B	27%
Windows, Doors & Millwork	$3.77B	25.4%
Lumber & Sheet Goods	$3.75B	25.3%
Manufactured Products	$3.3B	22.3%
Total	$14.8B	100%

Specialty Building$4.01B
Windows, Doors & Millwork$3.77B
Lumber & Sheet Goods$3.75B
Manufactured Products$3.3B
Total$14.8B

Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q1 2026

In TTM through Q1 2026, Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reports revenue across 4 reportable product segments; the largest segment was Specialty Building at 27%, followed by Windows, Doors & Millwork (25.4%) and Lumber & Sheet Goods (25.3%).

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