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Installed Building Products Expands Reach With Tatum Acquisition
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP - Free Report) , a top U.S. installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced its acquisition of Tatum Insulation III, LLC, an installer based outside Wilmington, NC. With Tatum’s strong presence across new residential and commercial markets in the state, IBP gains increased geographic reach and additional revenue streams. Tatum’s offerings span fiberglass insulation, shower doors, shelving, mirrors, and other interior building products, which will strengthen IBP's service portfolio across North Carolina.
Installed Building Products’ Revenue Growth and Market Expansion
The acquisition of Tatum adds more than $17 million in annual revenues for IBP, a significant boost that aligns with its growth-focused acquisition strategy. According to Jeff Edwards, chairman and CEO of IBP, this deal marks a crucial step forward in diversifying the company’s customer base to serve single-family, multi-family, and commercial construction needs more effectively. Edwards emphasized that with more than $90 million in revenues gained from acquisitions so far in 2024, IBP’s approach remains robust, with a healthy pipeline for future deals across various regions and markets.
IBP’s Strategic Focus on Acquisitions
For IBP, acquisitions are a primary driver of growth, allowing the company to expand into new markets and broaden its service offerings. By integrating Tatum’s operations and resources, IBP is set to strengthen its competitive positioning in the Southeastern U.S. market. This acquisition not only boosts its revenues but also enhances its ability to meet rising demand across North Carolina’s residential and commercial construction sectors.
With this strategic addition, IBP continues its momentum, positioning itself as a leader in the building products installation industry while enhancing value for its shareholders.
During the third quarter, IBP completed acquisitions, including an Illinois-based installer and a specialty distributor, with combined annual revenues exceeding $42 million. These acquisitions contributed to IBP's 8% revenue growth, marking a record third-quarter performance.
Acquisitions are core to IBP's capital allocation strategy, enabling geographic expansion and product diversification across its national network. IBP anticipates further deals before year-end and has a strong acquisition pipeline for 2025. Management remains optimistic about demand driven by residential construction, further supported by U.S. government incentives for energy-efficient building standards.
Share Price Performance of IBP Stock
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Shares of this industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products have gained 49.1% in the past year compared with the Zacks Building Products – Miscellaneous industry’s 43.6% growth.
IBP’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks
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Installed Building Products Expands Reach With Tatum Acquisition
Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP - Free Report) , a top U.S. installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced its acquisition of Tatum Insulation III, LLC, an installer based outside Wilmington, NC. With Tatum’s strong presence across new residential and commercial markets in the state, IBP gains increased geographic reach and additional revenue streams. Tatum’s offerings span fiberglass insulation, shower doors, shelving, mirrors, and other interior building products, which will strengthen IBP's service portfolio across North Carolina.
Installed Building Products’ Revenue Growth and Market Expansion
The acquisition of Tatum adds more than $17 million in annual revenues for IBP, a significant boost that aligns with its growth-focused acquisition strategy. According to Jeff Edwards, chairman and CEO of IBP, this deal marks a crucial step forward in diversifying the company’s customer base to serve single-family, multi-family, and commercial construction needs more effectively. Edwards emphasized that with more than $90 million in revenues gained from acquisitions so far in 2024, IBP’s approach remains robust, with a healthy pipeline for future deals across various regions and markets.
IBP’s Strategic Focus on Acquisitions
For IBP, acquisitions are a primary driver of growth, allowing the company to expand into new markets and broaden its service offerings. By integrating Tatum’s operations and resources, IBP is set to strengthen its competitive positioning in the Southeastern U.S. market. This acquisition not only boosts its revenues but also enhances its ability to meet rising demand across North Carolina’s residential and commercial construction sectors.
With this strategic addition, IBP continues its momentum, positioning itself as a leader in the building products installation industry while enhancing value for its shareholders.
During the third quarter, IBP completed acquisitions, including an Illinois-based installer and a specialty distributor, with combined annual revenues exceeding $42 million. These acquisitions contributed to IBP's 8% revenue growth, marking a record third-quarter performance.
Acquisitions are core to IBP's capital allocation strategy, enabling geographic expansion and product diversification across its national network. IBP anticipates further deals before year-end and has a strong acquisition pipeline for 2025. Management remains optimistic about demand driven by residential construction, further supported by U.S. government incentives for energy-efficient building standards.
Share Price Performance of IBP Stock
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Shares of this industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products have gained 49.1% in the past year compared with the Zacks Building Products – Miscellaneous industry’s 43.6% growth.
IBP’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks
Installed Building currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Construction sector:
Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR - Free Report) : Based in Memphis, TN, this company provides home warranties in the United States. It presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
FTDR has seen an upward estimate revision for 2024 EPS to $3.14 from $2.79 over the past 30 days. The estimated figure indicates 36.5% year-over-year growth. Shares of FTDR have gained 59.8% in the past year.
Comfort Systems USA (FIX - Free Report) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
FIX has seen an upward estimate revision for 2024 EPS to $13.88 from $13.79 over the past 30 days. The estimated figure indicates 58.8% year-over-year growth. Shares of FIX have gained 129.7% in the past year.
Armstrong World Industries (AWI - Free Report) presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy).
AWI has seen an upward estimate revision for 2024 EPS to $6.14 from $6.07 over the past 30 days. The estimated figure indicates 15.4% year-over-year growth. Shares of AWI have gained 85.2% in the past year.