TopBuild to Acquire Progressive Roofing for $810M, Stock Up

TopBuild Corp. (BLD) has entered into an agreement to acquire Progressive Roofing for $810 million in cash. Progressive Roofing is a portfolio company of Bow River Capital.The deal values Progressive Roofing at around 9.1 times its EBITDA for 12 months ended March 2025. With expected synergies of $5 million, the multiple reduces to 8.6 times. The transaction is expected to add to TopBuild’s adjusted earnings per share.Following the news, shares of TopBuild gained 3.8% during yesterday’s trading session and 0.9% in after-hours trading.Progressive Roofing Deal Advances TopBuild’s Strategic Growth PlanProgressive Roofing is a commercial roofing service provider based in Phoenix. The company was founded in 1978 and operates through 12 branches. Its service offerings include re-roofing, recurring maintenance and new construction. Progressive Roofing serves a wide range of commercial sectors such as education, technology, industrial, healthcare and government. For 12 months ended March 31, 2025, the company generated $438 million in revenues and $89 million in EBITDA. Around 70% of the company’s revenues come from non-discretionary re-roofing and maintenance, while the remaining 30% is tied to new construction activity.The acquisition is expected to provide TopBuild with a strong platform to enter the commercial roofing segment. Progressive Roofing is one of the largest installers in this space and brings a business model aligned with TopBuild’s operations. The company follows a branch-based model with local decision-making supported by a central team, similar to TopBuild’s structure. It has also invested in technology that supports data-driven insights. Progressive Roofing’s culture, which emphasizes safety and collaboration, closely aligns with TopBuild’s operating approach. In addition, Progressive Roofing has a well-developed acquisition pipeline that may support expansion.The deal also expands TopBuild’s capabilities in building envelope installation for commercial customers. The remaining revenues are linked to new construction. With a total addressable market of approximately $75 billion, the commercial roofing industry remains highly fragmented. This acquisition not only adds scale but also sets a foundation for growth through both organic expansion and M&A activity.BLD’s Price Performance and ValuationTopBuild stock has gained 20.1% in the past three months, outpacing the industry and the S&P 500’s rise of 14.2% and 14%, respectively.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe stock is currently trading at a premium compared with the industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 17.16X.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchBLD’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksTopBuild currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks from the Construction sector are Arcosa, Inc. (ACA), Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) and Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX).Arcosa presently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 13.1%, on average. The stock has increased 11.1% in the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Arcosa’s 2025 sales and EPS implies an increase of 14.1% and 26.8%, respectively, from a year ago.Armstrong World currently holds a Zacks Rank #2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.5%, on average. The stock has increased 48.4% in the past year.The consensus estimate for Armstrong World’s 2025 sales and EPS implies an increase of 10.7% and 11.4%, respectively, from a year ago.Comfort System currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.6%, on average. The stock has gained 75.1% in the past year.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Comfort System's 2025 sales and EPS implies an increase of 9.9% and 32.1%, respectively, from a year ago.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the coming year. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +112%, +171%, +209% and +232%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI): Free Stock Analysis Report Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX): Free Stock Analysis Report TopBuild Corp. (BLD): Free Stock Analysis Report Arcosa, Inc. (ACA): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks