TopBuild Acquires Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam
Rhea-AI Summary
TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) announced the acquisition of Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam, two New York–based installers that together generate approximately $20 million in annual revenue. The businesses serve residential and commercial customers in New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, expanding TopBuild's Northeast footprint.
Management said the deal strengthens regional presence and builds on the acquired teams' customer relationships and track records.
Positive
- Adds approximately $20 million in annual revenue
- Strengthens TopBuild's presence in the Northeast (NY, PA, MA)
- Adds spray foam and fireproofing installation capabilities for residential and commercial markets
Negative
- Purchase price and transaction terms were not disclosed in the announcement
News Market Reaction – BLD
On the day this news was published, BLD gained 3.54%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $486M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $14.20B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
While BLD was down 0.84% pre‑announcement, key peers like STN (+2.3%), APG (+2.88%), ACM (+1.19%), MTZ (+2.58%), and J (+1.63%) were higher, pointing to a stock-specific divergence rather than a sector-wide move.
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 | Acquisition announcements | Positive | +0.0% | Multiple specialty distribution and installation acquisitions adding about $53M annual revenue. |
| Oct 08 | Major SPI acquisition | Positive | +10.1% | All-cash $1.0B SPI deal with ~$700M revenue and expected cost synergies. |
| Jul 15 | Progressive Roofing close | Positive | -4.6% | Completion of $810M Progressive Roofing acquisition expanding commercial roofing exposure. |
| Jul 08 | Progressive deal announcement | Positive | +3.8% | Announcement of $810M Progressive Roofing acquisition, immediately accretive to earnings. |
| Mar 04 | Seal-Rite acquisition | Positive | -0.3% | Planned purchase of Seal-Rite Insulation with $15M revenue to strengthen Nebraska presence. |
Acquisition announcements have produced mixed reactions, with both strong gains and notable declines around prior deals.
Over the past year, TopBuild has used acquisitions to expand its footprint and product offerings. Deals included Progressive Roofing, SPI, and Seal-Rite, with transaction values up to $1.0B and targets generating hundreds of millions in revenue. Price reactions to these acquisition headlines ranged from a gain of 10.08% to a decline of 4.64%. Today’s Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam acquisition continues this bolt‑on growth strategy in insulation and spray foam installation.
Historical Comparison
In the past year, BLD issued 5 acquisition updates with an average move of 3.78%. The Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam deal fits this ongoing roll-up strategy in building services.
TopBuild has advanced from smaller insulation tuck-ins like Seal-Rite to larger platforms such as Progressive Roofing and SPI, using acquisitions to broaden end-market exposure and recurring revenue.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam, contributing about $20 million of annual revenue and deepening TopBuild’s presence in Northeastern spray foam and fireproofing. It follows larger transactions such as SPI at $1.0 billion and Progressive Roofing at $810 million, reinforcing an acquisitive strategy in installation and specialty services. Investors may watch how effectively TopBuild integrates multiple recent acquisitions, maintains margins, and balances bolt‑on deals with organic growth.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer of insulation and commercial roofing and a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced it acquired Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam. Based in Winfield, N.Y., Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam together generate approximately
Robert Buck, President and CEO of TopBuild, said, “We are delighted to welcome the Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam teams to the TopBuild family as we strengthen our presence in the Northeast and build on the team’s excellent track record and a solid reputation across both residential and commercial customers. This is another example of our focus on continuing to drive growth and profitability across our business.”
Billy Gibson, Co-Owner of Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam, said, “Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam were built on honest, old-fashioned hard work and true craftsmanship, and those attributes continue through our dedicated team. The relationships we’ve built with our customers are something we take great pride in. We believe TopBuild shares our vision, values, and long-term goals, giving us confidence that this transition will strengthen our ability to continue growing in Upstate New York and beyond.”
About TopBuild
TopBuild Corp., headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a leading installer of insulation and commercial roofing and is also a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada. We provide insulation and commercial roofing installation services nationwide through our Installation Services segment which has over 200 branches located across the United States. We distribute building and mechanical insulation, insulation accessories and other building products for the residential, commercial, and industrial end markets through our Specialty Distribution business. Our Specialty Distribution network encompasses more than 250 branches across the United States and Canada. To learn more about TopBuild please visit our website at www.topbuild.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that we cannot predict, including those described in the risk factors contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Although TopBuild believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved and it undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Investor Relations and Media Contact PI Aquino pi.aquino@topbuild.com 386-763-8801
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