This Obscure Building Materials Company Has Been Quietly Crushing the Market

Builders FirstSource stock has soared over 1,200% in the last 5 years, easily beating out Tesla's 900% gain

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The company is a major supplier of windows, lumber, cabinets etc. to home builders across the U.S.

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With 570 locations nationwide, BFST has rapidly expanded through major acquisitions

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Management sees 9% annual revenue growth and 12% yearly EBITDA gains through 2026

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BFST only has 11% market share of $110B single-family construction market showing huge room for growth

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Joining the prestigious S&P 500 index this month will bring increased investor attention

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Structural housing shortage with a deficit of 3.5M units means years of strong demand ahead

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BFST's national scale and online builder portal give competitive advantage over smaller vendors

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Leading industry position, growth prospects and shareholder returns make this an appealing stock

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