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IBP Strengthens Market Position With Echols & Vanderkoy Acquisitions
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Key Takeaways
IBP acquired Echols and Vanderkoy to strengthen its residential and commercial market reach.
The deal adds $16M in annual revenues, advancing IBP's geographic and product diversification.
In 2025, IBP's acquisitions total about $55M in annual revenues, fueling its inorganic growth strategy.
Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP - Free Report) has accelerated its growth trajectory and expanded its geographic footprint through the strategic acquisitions of Echols Glass & Mirror, Inc. (“Echols”) and Vanderkoy Bros, LLC (“Vanderkoy”).
Following the news, shares of IBP gained 2.1% after hours yesterday.
Expanding Product Portfolio
Both acquisitions provide IBP with specialized capabilities across distinct categories and regions. Echols, based in Buford, GA, focuses on wholesale glass design, fabrication and retail installation for residential customers. Its diverse offerings — ranging from custom mirrors and bath hardware to closets and other interior home products — complement IBP’s insulation-focused core and strengthen its presence across the Southeastern United States. The addition of Echols not only deepens IBP’s exposure to higher-margin decorative interior categories but also supports its push into value-added services for residential clients.
Vanderkoy, headquartered in Wisconsin, specializes in drywall and metal stud framing installation. This acquisition enhances IBP’s Midwest footprint while introducing new capabilities in structural installation and retrofit work — areas that can stabilize revenue during housing slowdowns.
Together, the companies expand IBP’s reach across both residential and commercial end markets. These acquisitions align with the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify its service offerings, strengthen its revenue base and grow its presence in key geographic areas.
IBP’s Financially Accretive Transaction
This transaction represents significant value for IBP, adding more than $16 million in annual revenues and strengthening the company's product offerings in several important housing markets. To date, IBP is really aggressive with its buyouts and has acquired approximately $55 million in annual revenues as part of its ongoing acquisition strategy aimed at expanding its geographic reach, product portfolio and customer base.
IBP’s Inorganic Efforts
As demonstrated by its recent acquisitions, strategic M&A remains a key pillar of IBP’s growth strategy, complementing organic growth while expanding the company’s reach into new markets and product categories. Although the pace of acquisitions has moderated compared to previous years, the company maintains a disciplined approach, targeting well-managed businesses that align strategically, offer a strong cultural fit, and are expected to deliver attractive returns on invested capital.
IBP has completed several successful integrations to date. Notably, in the second quarter of 2025, the company acquired a Wisconsin-based installer of spray foam and air barrier products focused on the commercial market, adding approximately $4 million in annual revenues.
With strong cash flow, a robust acquisition pipeline for the small and big bolt-on acquisitions, as well as proven integration capabilities, IBP is well-positioned to drive sustained margin expansion and enter its next phase of enterprise-wide growth.
IBP’s Share Price Performance
IBP stock has gained 38.9% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry’s 0.8% decline. The company remains confident in its long-term growth prospects, supported by a structural undersupply of residential housing and a disciplined, growth-oriented capital allocation strategy that continues to drive cost efficiencies and margin expansion. However, near-term challenges persist, including macroeconomic headwinds and ongoing concerns around housing affordability.
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IBP’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Installed Building Products carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
A couple of top-ranked stocks from the Construction sector have been discussed below:
Masco delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4%, on average. Masco stock has declined 9.4% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Masco’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates a decline of 2.7% and 1.9%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Everus Construction Group Inc. (ECG - Free Report) has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 42.7%, on average. ECG stock has jumped 28.6% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Everus Construction’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 18% and 4.6%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI - Free Report) has a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.9%, on average. Armstrong World Industries’ stock has gained 38.6% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Armstrong World Industries’ 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 12% and 15.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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IBP Strengthens Market Position With Echols & Vanderkoy Acquisitions
Key Takeaways
Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP - Free Report) has accelerated its growth trajectory and expanded its geographic footprint through the strategic acquisitions of Echols Glass & Mirror, Inc. (“Echols”) and Vanderkoy Bros, LLC (“Vanderkoy”).
Following the news, shares of IBP gained 2.1% after hours yesterday.
Expanding Product Portfolio
Both acquisitions provide IBP with specialized capabilities across distinct categories and regions. Echols, based in Buford, GA, focuses on wholesale glass design, fabrication and retail installation for residential customers. Its diverse offerings — ranging from custom mirrors and bath hardware to closets and other interior home products — complement IBP’s insulation-focused core and strengthen its presence across the Southeastern United States. The addition of Echols not only deepens IBP’s exposure to higher-margin decorative interior categories but also supports its push into value-added services for residential clients.
Strengthening Regional & End-Market Diversification
Vanderkoy, headquartered in Wisconsin, specializes in drywall and metal stud framing installation. This acquisition enhances IBP’s Midwest footprint while introducing new capabilities in structural installation and retrofit work — areas that can stabilize revenue during housing slowdowns.
Together, the companies expand IBP’s reach across both residential and commercial end markets. These acquisitions align with the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify its service offerings, strengthen its revenue base and grow its presence in key geographic areas.
IBP’s Financially Accretive Transaction
This transaction represents significant value for IBP, adding more than $16 million in annual revenues and strengthening the company's product offerings in several important housing markets. To date, IBP is really aggressive with its buyouts and has acquired approximately $55 million in annual revenues as part of its ongoing acquisition strategy aimed at expanding its geographic reach, product portfolio and customer base.
IBP’s Inorganic Efforts
As demonstrated by its recent acquisitions, strategic M&A remains a key pillar of IBP’s growth strategy, complementing organic growth while expanding the company’s reach into new markets and product categories. Although the pace of acquisitions has moderated compared to previous years, the company maintains a disciplined approach, targeting well-managed businesses that align strategically, offer a strong cultural fit, and are expected to deliver attractive returns on invested capital.
IBP has completed several successful integrations to date. Notably, in the second quarter of 2025, the company acquired a Wisconsin-based installer of spray foam and air barrier products focused on the commercial market, adding approximately $4 million in annual revenues.
With strong cash flow, a robust acquisition pipeline for the small and big bolt-on acquisitions, as well as proven integration capabilities, IBP is well-positioned to drive sustained margin expansion and enter its next phase of enterprise-wide growth.
IBP’s Share Price Performance
IBP stock has gained 38.9% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry’s 0.8% decline. The company remains confident in its long-term growth prospects, supported by a structural undersupply of residential housing and a disciplined, growth-oriented capital allocation strategy that continues to drive cost efficiencies and margin expansion. However, near-term challenges persist, including macroeconomic headwinds and ongoing concerns around housing affordability.
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IBP’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Installed Building Products carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
A couple of top-ranked stocks from the Construction sector have been discussed below:
Masco Corporation (MAS - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Masco delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4%, on average. Masco stock has declined 9.4% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Masco’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates a decline of 2.7% and 1.9%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Everus Construction Group Inc. (ECG - Free Report) has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 42.7%, on average. ECG stock has jumped 28.6% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Everus Construction’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 18% and 4.6%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI - Free Report) has a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.9%, on average. Armstrong World Industries’ stock has gained 38.6% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Armstrong World Industries’ 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 12% and 15.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.