Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

NasdaqGS:BECN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.7b

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Beacon Roofing Supply Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Beacon Roofing Supply has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 28.5%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 22.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.7% per year. Beacon Roofing Supply's return on equity is 18.2%, and it has net margins of 3.7%.

Key information

28.49%

Earnings growth rate

29.74%

EPS growth rate

Trade Distributors Industry Growth23.44%
Revenue growth rate9.71%
Return on equity18.15%
Net Margin3.70%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Mar 20

Beacon Home Supply And QXO Tie The Knot

Summary Beacon Roofing Supply is being acquired by QXO Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $11 billion, offering a fair value to shareholders. Despite the premium, further upside for Beacon Roofing Supply is limited, justifying a downgrade from "buy" to "sell." QXO, a shell company with significant capital, will acquire Beacon Roofing Supply, making QXO a "hold" due to its higher valuation post-acquisition. Beacon Roofing Supply's revenue growth has been driven by acquisitions, but rising interest expenses and debt have impacted net income negatively. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Feb 17

Branch Openings And Acquisitions Will Expand Future Market Presence

Strategic acquisitions and expansion of greenfield branches enhance Beacon's market presence, likely driving revenue and earnings growth.
Seeking Alpha Jan 02

Beacon Roofing Supply Stock Still Offers Upside For Investors

Summary Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. remains a soft “Buy” due to attractive pricing, strong revenue growth from acquisitions, and ongoing share buybacks despite mixed financial performance. The company has expanded significantly, operating 587 branches across the U.S. and Canada, with substantial investments in acquisitions and new locations. While organic growth is slow, BECN revenue rose 7.3% year-over-year, driven mainly by acquisitions, with notable increases in complementary building and non-residential roofing products. A potential acquisition of it by QXO and falling interest rates could further boost Beacon Roofing Supply's prospects, enhancing its fundamental strength and market position. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 06

Beacon Roofing Supply: Stock Cannibal In The Making

Summary Beacon Roofing Supply has been aggressively buying back shares since early 2022, returning $1.5 billion to shareholders, indicating strong capital allocation. The company has shown significant growth with a 10-year CAGR of 15.1% in revenue and 28.9% in free cash flow. Despite strong historical growth rates, the market is pricing in only 11% annual EPS growth, suggesting the stock is undervalued. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 24

Beacon Roofing Supply: Shares Deserve More Upside After Shooting Through The Roof

Summary Beacon Roofing Supply has grown to have 542 branches across the US and Canada, providing over 130,000 SKUs and serving almost 100,000 customers. Despite mixed financial performance, the stock has increased 67.6% in value, easily outperforming the S&P 500. BECN has ambitious plans for growth, including opening new facilities, increasing revenue from national accounts and acquisitions, and expanding digital channels. Shares are also cheap enough to warrant further upside from where they are today. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 12

Beacon Roofing Supply Goes Through Necessary Changes

Summary Beacon Roofing Supply has made investments in greenfields and gained market share through M&As, contributing to its FY2023 topline. The decline in new residential construction and a seasonal decline may hinder BECN's growth prospects in the near term. BECN plans to strengthen its service model, increase digital sales, and pursue inorganic growth through M&As as part of its long-term strategy. BECN stock is reasonably valued versus its peers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Beacon Roofing Supply makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:BECN Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 249,7633621,6110
30 Sep 249,6593731,5890
30 Jun 249,471-391,5470
31 Mar 249,300-381,4890
31 Dec 239,120-281,4470
30 Sep 238,790-641,4090
30 Jun 238,6213281,3910
31 Mar 238,4753521,3860
31 Dec 228,4303801,3730
30 Sep 228,4144031,3260
30 Jun 227,8753601,2760
31 Mar 227,3892771,2190
31 Dec 217,0202181,1770
30 Sep 216,6421971,1390
30 Jun 217,5491611,3050
31 Mar 217,226861,2540
31 Dec 206,078-341,0420
30 Sep 205,917-1051,0490
30 Jun 206,192-1461,0990
31 Mar 206,567-1141,1780
31 Dec 196,799-581,2320
30 Sep 195,996-431,0640
30 Jun 197,011-181,2720
31 Mar 197,021-21,2640
31 Dec 187,018-21,2630
30 Sep 186,418731,1330
30 Jun 185,772801,0040
31 Mar 185,051878610
31 Dec 174,4961487530
30 Sep 174,3771017280
30 Jun 174,2611037190
31 Mar 174,2001007120
31 Dec 164,1531036850
30 Sep 164,127906790
30 Jun 163,740736290
31 Mar 163,306615820
31 Dec 152,896565070
30 Sep 152,515624550
30 Jun 152,454564510
31 Mar 152,399544360
31 Dec 142,371524320
30 Sep 142,327544150
30 Jun 142,284574040

Quality Earnings: BECN has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: BECN became profitable in the past.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BECN has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 28.5% per year.

Accelerating Growth: BECN has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: BECN has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Trade Distributors industry (-6.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: BECN's Return on Equity (18.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/28 14:51
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/28 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Reuben GarnerBenchmark Company
Daniel WangBerenberg
James BarrettCL King & Associates, Inc.