Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) Free Cash Flow CAGR:-33.75%(TTM)
Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
Over longer horizons, Builders FirstSource, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow CAGR averages -38.35% over 3 years and 39.91% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Free cash flow CAGR measures how Builders FirstSource, Inc.'s cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
BLDR Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)
BLDR Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
BLDR Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.49B | $853.28M | $-638.84M | -42.81% | -42.81% |
| 2024 | $1.83B | $1.49B | $-338.41M | -18.49% | -18.49% |
| 2023 | $3.26B | $1.83B | $-1.43B | -43.83% | -43.83% |
| 2022 | $1.52B | $3.26B | +$1.74B | +115.03% | +115.03% |
| 2021 | $147.99M | $1.52B | +$1.37B | +924.20% | +924.20% |
| 2020 | $391.18M | $147.99M | $-243.19M | -62.17% | -62.17% |
| 2019 | $181.42M | $391.18M | +$209.76M | +115.62% | +115.62% |
| 2018 | $116.12M | $181.42M | +$65.30M | +56.23% | +56.23% |
| 2017 | $115.56M | $116.12M | +$556.00K | +0.48% | +0.48% |
| 2016 | $133.22M | $115.56M | $-17.66M | -13.25% | -13.25% |
| 2015 | $1.78M | $133.22M | +$131.45M | +7397.07% | +7397.07% |
| 2014 | $-62.63M | $1.78M | +$64.40M | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | $-77.25M | $-62.63M | +$14.62M | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 | $-71.20M | $-77.25M | $-6.05M | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | $-50.67M | $-71.20M | $-20.53M | N/A | N/A |
| 2010 | $-4.85M | $-50.67M | $-45.82M | N/A | N/A |
| 2009 | $-37.07M | $-4.85M | +$32.22M | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | $61.44M | $-37.07M | $-98.51M | -160.33% | N/A |
| 2007 | $84.66M | $61.44M | $-23.21M | -27.42% | -27.42% |
| 2006 | $87.24M | $84.66M | $-2.59M | -2.97% | -2.97% |
| 2005 | $73.67M | $87.24M | +$13.57M | +18.43% | +18.43% |
| 2004 | $-55.75M | $73.67M | +$129.42M | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 | $0.00 | $-55.75M | $-55.75M | N/A | N/A |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $40.71M | -61.9% | +25.8% |
| Q4 2025 | $106.72M | -76.9% | -61.0% |
| Q3 2025 | $461.91M | +83.1% | -26.7% |
| Q2 2025 | $252.30M | +679.8% | -30.7% |
| Q1 2025 | $32.35M | -88.2% | -85.6% |
| Q4 2024 | $273.79M | -56.6% | -46.5% |
| Q3 2024 | $630.38M | +73.2% | +25.1% |
| Q2 2024 | $363.98M | +62.5% | +36.9% |
| Q1 2024 | $223.97M | -56.3% | -59.2% |
| Q4 2023 | $511.96M | +1.6% | -38.8% |
| Q3 2023 | $503.98M | +89.6% | -64.4% |
| Q2 2023 | $265.86M | -51.6% | -69.7% |
| Q1 2023 | $548.74M | -34.4% | +324.2% |
| Q4 2022 | $836.45M | -40.9% | +8.3% |
| Q3 2022 | $1.42B | +61.1% | +35.4% |
| Q2 2022 | $878.18M | +578.9% | — |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Builders FirstSource, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, operates as a key supplier of construction resources across the United States. The company is involved in fabricating and distributing a wide array of building materials, prefabricated components, and specialized construction services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes professional homebuilders, subcontractors, renovation experts, and individual consumers. Its extensive product range encompasses foundational lumber and sheet goods, such as dimensional timber, plywood, and oriented strand board, primarily used for on-site residential framing. Furthermore, Builders FirstSource manufactures factory-assembled elements like wood and steel floor and roof trusses, wall panels, stair units, and engineered wood products. Complementing these, the company supplies windows, both internal and external door assemblies, various interior and exterior finishing trims, and bespoke items marketed under the Synboard brand. Additionally, the firm provides gypsum, roofing, and insulation solutions, including wallboards, ceiling materials, joint compounds, and finishes. Its offerings also extend to siding, metal, and concrete products, featuring vinyl, composite, and wood siding options, alongside exterior trims, other exterior finishes, metal studs, and cement-based items. Beyond these materials, Builders FirstSource furnishes other building essentials like cabinetry and hardware, and delivers value-added services such as comprehensive turn-key framing, shell construction, design consultation, and expert installation. Founded in 1998, the enterprise initially operated as BSL Holdings, Inc. before formally changing its name to Builders FirstSource, Inc. in October 1999. The company's corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Construction
- CEO
- Peter Jackson