BlueLinx (BXC.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for BlueLinx (BXC.US) – stock price at 81.81 $, September 2026
BlueLinx stock price – price development 2026. Updated Sep 8, 2026.
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BlueLinx Price Target 2026: Analysts See 8% Upside

The average price target for BlueLinx is $88.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 7.97% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is BlueLinx overvalued or undervalued?

BlueLinx is currently fairly valued with a gap of 8% relative to the price target.


The current price is $81.81, which places BlueLinx in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $79.50, and overvalued when the price exceeds $97.16.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For BlueLinx, the fair value range lies between $79.50 and $97.16.


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Analyst Ratings for BlueLinx stock in 2026: Strong Buy

4 analysts cover BlueLinx. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 100% recommend buying. The average price target is $88.33, which gives an upside of 8% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (5.00/5)
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5.00 out of 5 based on 4 analysts

About BlueLinx – Industrial Distribution

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. distributes building materials across the United States. The company makes money by supplying a wide range of products used in building homes and commercial properties.

BlueLinx sells specialty products such as engineered wood, cedar, and insulation. It also sells more common structural materials like plywood, lumber, and OSB boards (OSB is a type of wood panel used for load-bearing construction, meaning the parts of a building that hold up its weight). On top of selling products, BlueLinx offers various services and solutions to both its suppliers and its customers.

The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. Its main customers are retailers, specialty distributors, and large home improvement stores. BlueLinx reaches these customers through a network of distribution centers located across the country.
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Key Figures for BlueLinx

$ 643M Market cap
$ 3.0B Revenue
Industrial Distribution Industry
- P/E
0.21 P/S
0.98 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is BlueLinx?

Growth stock Momentum stock

BlueLinx is classified as a growth stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for BlueLinx

💰 Value Score 57/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 44/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 93/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 64/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in BlueLinx that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -0.1% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -0.3% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 0.2 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 1.0, below book value, which can point to a value opportunity. The PEG ratio is 2.19 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

BlueLinx and an operating margin of 2.4%. Return on assets (ROA) is 1.4%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 50.0% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 5.13 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 144.1% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 6.52% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in BlueLinx 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at BlueLinx have made 20 transactions – split into 4 purchases and 16 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 3,987,620 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Wilson Michael, Wall Christopher K, Fennebresque Kim S and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 1 sales. A net 2,872,713 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 4 purchases and 16 sales. A net 3,987,620 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Wilson Michael bought 553 shares at 79 $ each on 2025-08-13. The stock has since risen 3.9%.

Latest sale: Fennebresque Kim S sold 34,138 shares at 84 $ each on 2026-08-06.

Who is buying: Wilson Michael, Wall Christopher K.

Who is selling: Fennebresque Kim S, Reddy Shyam K., Oei Leonard Alexander, DeBrock Kimberly Ann, Wall Christopher K and others.

Latest Insider Trades in BlueLinx (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in BlueLinx. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-06 Fennebresque Kim S Sell 34,138 84 2,872,713
2026-06-07 Reddy Shyam K. Sell 5,411 50 272,173
2026-06-07 Oei Leonard Alexander Sell 133 50 6,690
2026-06-07 DeBrock Kimberly Ann Sell 214 50 10,764
2026-06-06 Reddy Shyam K. Sell 8,659 50 435,548
2026-06-06 Oei Leonard Alexander Sell 765 50 38,480
2026-06-06 DeBrock Kimberly Ann Sell 641 50 32,242
2026-05-19 Wall Christopher K Sell 1,788 47 83,786
2025-10-18 DeBrock Kimberly Ann Sell 232 70 16,275
2025-08-13 Wilson Michael Buy 553 79 43,532

Who is buying and selling BlueLinx shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in BlueLinx: Wilson Michael, Wall Christopher K. In total, 407,383 $ was bought across 4 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Fennebresque Kim S, Reddy Shyam K., Oei Leonard Alexander, DeBrock Kimberly Ann, Wall Christopher K and others. In total, 4,395,003 $ was sold across 16 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

BlueLinx Short Selling 2026: 6.5% Sold Short

High short interest: 6.5% of the free float
Short % of free float
6.5%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily

Short interest over time: BlueLinx

0.0%3.8%7.6%
5/307/138/27
6.5% today (high)Last 30 days: −0.1 percentage pointsMeasured over 89 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest in BlueLinx has been fairly stable at 6.5% over the period. Neither many new short sellers have arrived nor many positions been closed.

What matters is when the curve starts to move. This is how shorting works: whoever shorts has borrowed the share and sold it, and to close the position again they must buy the share back. When short interest falls, shares are being bought back. So it is worth watching the trend, not just today's number.
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 6.5% means that 6.5% of the freely traded shares in BlueLinx have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does BlueLinx Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for BlueLinx is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of BlueLinx 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 8, 2026.

Technical analysis of BlueLinx (BXC.US) – RSI 57, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart September 2026
BlueLinx technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Sep 8, 2026.

Trend Analysis of BlueLinx Holdings Inc

BlueLinx Holdings Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $81.81 is 1.8% below the 20-day average ($83.30). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 17.9% above the 50-day average ($69.40). Long term, the stock is 31.2% above the 200-day average ($62.35), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (69.40) is above the 200-day average (62.35), which is a classic bullish signal for BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Is BlueLinx Holdings Inc overbought or oversold?

BlueLinx Holdings Inc has an RSI of 57.4. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for BlueLinx Holdings Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (2.202), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (3.726) by 1.524, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (4.860), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (0.994) by 3.866, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for BlueLinx Holdings Inc

BlueLinx Holdings Inc has an annual standard deviation of 66.0%, which classifies the stock as Speculative. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for BlueLinx Holdings Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (2.202). Weekly bullish (4.860).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 57.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About BlueLinx stock in 2026

Should you buy BlueLinx stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for BlueLinx is currently BUY. BlueLinx trades at $81.81 as of 9/8/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 2.202 with falling momentum (signal: 3.726); RSI is at 57.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $88.33 points to 8.0% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for BlueLinx stock?
The average analyst price target for BlueLinx is $88.33. The current price is $81.81, which gives an upside of 8.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $79.50 and $97.16.
Is BlueLinx a dividend stock?
No, BlueLinx does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of BlueLinx stock?
BlueLinx is rated as a stock in the risk category Speculative. the annual standard deviation is 66.0%, which classifies the stock as Speculative.
Is BlueLinx overvalued?
BlueLinx is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. BlueLinx has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 0.2, a P/B ratio of 1.0. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is BlueLinx overbought?
No, BlueLinx is not overbought. RSI is at 57.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 57.4 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 1.8% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next BlueLinx earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for BlueLinx has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is BlueLinx shorted?
Yes, BlueLinx is shorted with 6.5% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying BlueLinx stock?
No, insiders are not buying BlueLinx shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 2,872,713 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 4 purchases and 16 sales, with a net 3,987,620 $ sold. Active sellers include Fennebresque Kim S, Reddy Shyam K., Oei Leonard Alexander and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is BlueLinx a good stock?
Based on our total score, BlueLinx is rated as a good stock with a total score of 65 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 35% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 57/100, Quality: 44/100, Momentum: 93/100. In addition: technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether BlueLinx is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for BlueLinx stock?
The outlook for BlueLinx based on current data: the average analyst price target is $88.33 (+8.0%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is BlueLinx stock moving?
BlueLinx is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; short interest is 6.5% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can BlueLinx go?
The average analyst price target for BlueLinx is $88.33, which corresponds to a potential gain of 8.0% from the current price of $81.81. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can BlueLinx fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for BlueLinx. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does BlueLinx do?
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. distributes building materials across the United States. The company makes money by supplying a wide range of products used in building homes and commercial properties. BlueLinx sells specialty products such as engineered wood, cedar, and insulation. It... The company belongs to the Industrials sector, more specifically the Industrial Distribution industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate BlueLinx as an investment.
Did BlueLinx raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from BlueLinx. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is BlueLinx making money or losing money?
No, BlueLinx is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -0.1%, a small loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. The operating margin, however, is positive at 2.4% — the core business makes money; the loss comes from financing costs, taxes or one-off items. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can BlueLinx go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of BlueLinx is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.13 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 144% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does BlueLinx have a lot of debt?
BlueLinx has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 144%. For the industrials sector, 100-200% counts as a typical level. Industrial companies often sit at 100-200% because of heavy production assets and long order books. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can BlueLinx service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 2.5x, and net debt equals 4.5 years of earnings (EBITDA).