Benchmark cuts Builders FirstSource's PT amid weak housing demand
ReutersFeb 20, 2026 2:37 PM
Brokerage Benchmark cuts price target on building materials and products supplier Builders FirstSource BLDR.N to $138 from $142; reiterates "buy" rating
New PT represents a 23.9% upside to stock's last close
Benchmark says BLDR is well‑positioned to help builders navigate market headwinds, but severe weather in the first quarter has slowed activity, potentially pushing back any proof of demand stabilization
BLDR forecast annual profit margin below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as continued weakness in housing construction and affordability constraints weighed on its business
Median PT of 24 brokerages covering the stock is $125 - data compiled by LSEG
BLDR fell 28% in 2025
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