BlueLinx posts $600K Q3 loss as sales rise 8.5%
For Q4 2026, BlueLinx expects specialty gross margin of 17.5%–18.5%, structural gross margin of 9.0%–10.0%, and slightly lower average daily sales volumes than Q4 2025 and Q3 2026.
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (BXC) reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 net sales of $813 million, up 8.5% year over year, and gross profit of $131 million, up 21%. Gross margin was 16.1%, compared with 14.4% a year earlier. GAAP net loss was $0.6 million ($0.07 per basic and diluted share), versus net income of $1.7 million ($0.20 per share). Adjusted net income was $5.5 million, or $0.68 adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA increased 42% to $31.7 million.
Operating cash flow was $44.7 million, down $13.9 million year over year; free cash flow was $39.6 million, down $13.1 million. For Q4 2026, BlueLinx expects specialty product gross margin of 17.5% to 18.5% and structural product gross margin of 9.0% to 10.0%; average daily sales volumes are expected to be slightly lower than in Q4 fiscal 2025 and Q3 2026.
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- Moderate pointNet sales increased 8.5% year over year to $813 million.
- Moderate pointGross profit increased 21% year over year to $131 million.
- Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA increased 42% year over year to $31.7 million.
Negative
- Moderate pointOperating cash flow declined $13.9 million year over year.
- Moderate pointFree cash flow declined $13.1 million year over year.
- Minor pointGAAP net result was a $0.6 million loss, versus $1.7 million income.
Filing Explained
The 0.2x credit-agreement leverage measure excludes real-property finance leases; overall net leverage was 2.5x.
This Form 8-K furnishes BlueLinx’s fiscal third-quarter results and presentation; for the quarter ended
The company reported available liquidity of
The reported
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net sales: $813 million; up 8.5% year over year
Gross profit: $131 million; up 21% year over year
Gross margin: 16.1%
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Net sales
$813 million; up 8.5% year over year
Fiscal third quarter 2026
Gross profit
$131 million; up 21% year over year
Fiscal third quarter 2026
Gross margin
16.1%
Compared with 14.4% in Q3 2025
Net loss
$0.6 million; $0.07 loss per basic and diluted share
Fiscal third quarter 2026
Adjusted EBITDA
$31.7 million; up 42% year over year
Fiscal third quarter 2026
Operating cash flow
$44.7 million; down $13.9 million year over year
Fiscal third quarter 2026
Free cash flow
$39.6 million; down $13.1 million year over year
Fiscal third quarter 2026
Available liquidity
$689 million
As of October 3, 2026
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, Free cash flow, Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance lease liabilities
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Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $31.7 million, or 3.9% of net sales"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Free cash flow financial
"free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less total capital expenditures"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance lease liabilities financial
"Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance lease liabilities"
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales: $813 million · Guidance included
Fiscal third quarter 2026 ended October 3, 2026
Net sales
$813 million
Up 8.5% year over year
Gross profit
$131 million
Up 21% year over year
Net income (loss)
$0.6 million net loss
Compared with $1.7 million net income in Q3 2025
Adjusted EBITDA
$31.7 million
Up 42% year over year
Operating cash flow
$44.7 million
Down $13.9 million year over year
Free cash flow
$39.6 million
Down $13.1 million year over year
Guidance
For Q4 2026, specialty product gross margin is expected to be 17.5% to 18.5% and structural product gross margin 9.0% to 10.0%; average daily sales volumes are expected to be slightly lower than in Q4 fiscal 2025 and Q3 2026.
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What were BXC's Q3 2026 sales and gross profit?
BXC reported net sales of $813 million, up 8.5% year over year, and gross profit of $131 million, up 21%. Gross margin was 16.1%, versus 14.4% in the prior-year quarter, for the fiscal three months ended October 3, 2026.
Did BXC earn a profit in Q3 2026?
No. BlueLinx reported a $0.6 million net loss, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $1.7 million and earnings of $0.20 per share in Q3 2025. Adjusted net income was $5.5 million, or $0.68 adjusted diluted EPS.
What does BXC expect for Q4 2026 gross margins and sales volumes?
BlueLinx expects specialty product gross margin of 17.5% to 18.5% and structural product gross margin of 9.0% to 10.0%. Average daily sales volumes are expected to be slightly lower than in Q4 fiscal 2025 and Q3 2026.
How much liquidity did BXC report at the end of Q3 2026?
As of October 3, 2026, BlueLinx reported $689 million of available liquidity, including $350 million in cash and cash equivalents and $339 million of revolving-credit-facility availability. Net debt excluding finance lease liabilities for real property was $21 million, and the corresponding net leverage ratio was 0.2x.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 3, 2026, BlueLinx Holdings Inc. ("BlueLinx" or "the Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
On November 4, 2026, as previously announced, BlueLinx will hold a teleconference and audio webcast to discuss its financial results from the fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2026. A copy of supplementary materials that will be referred to in the teleconference and webcast, and which will be posted to the Company's website, is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
The information included in this Item 2.02, as well as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
The following exhibits are attached with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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99.1 | Press Release dated November 3, 2026 reporting financial results for fiscal third quarter ended October 3, 2026 | |||||||
99.2 | Supplementary materials to be used during webcast conference call on November 4, 2026 | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: | By: | /s/ C. Kelly Wall | ||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
BlueLinx Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
ATLANTA, November 3, 2026 – BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today reported financial results for the fiscal three months ended October 3, 2026 (“third quarter 2026”).
THIRD QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
•Net sales of $813 million, an increase of 8.5% compared to third quarter 2025
•Gross profit of $131 million, or 16.1% of net sales, an increase of 21% compared to third quarter 2025
•Net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.07 loss per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.7 million and earnings per basic and diluted share of $0.20, respectively, in third quarter 2025
•Adjusted net income of $5.5 million, or $0.68 adjusted diluted earnings per share, compared to $3.7 million, and $0.45, respectively, in third quarter 2025
•Adjusted EBITDA of $31.7 million, or 3.9% of net sales, an increase of 42% compared to third quarter 2025
•Available liquidity of $689 million, including $350 million cash and cash equivalents on hand
“We delivered year-over-year profitable sales growth at improved gross margins in our specialty and structural product categories in the third quarter,” said Shyam Reddy, President and Chief Executive Officer of BlueLinx. “Our strategy and our investments in growth initiatives, operational excellence, and process improvements are helping us successfully navigate a challenging environment and drive long-term value creation.”
“Strong operational execution and effective working capital management contributed to our strong cash flow during the third quarter,” said Kelly Wall, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. “Our balance sheet and liquidity remain strong, which give us a great deal of flexibility to execute on our strategic initiatives.”
THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
In third quarter 2026, net sales were $813 million, an increase of $64 million, or 8.5%, compared to the fiscal three months ended September 27, 2025 (“third quarter 2025”). Sales growth in the current quarter was attributable to both specialty products and structural products. Gross profit was $131 million, an increase of $23 million year-over-year, and gross margin was 16.1%, up 170 basis points from 14.4% in the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2026 included a $2.2 million net benefit for import duty-related items. Also during third quarter 2026, we recorded an unusual inventory provision of $2.9 million for discontinued inventory resulting from a strategic brand and vendor change for one of our key product lines. Third quarter 2025 included a $2.2 million expense for an import duty-related item. Excluding these inventory and duty-related items, gross margin for third quarter 2026 would have been 16.2% compared to a gross margin of 14.7% in third quarter 2025.
Net sales of specialty products, which include product types such as engineered wood, siding, millwork, outdoor living, specialty lumber and panels, and industrial products, were $550 million, an increase of $24 million, or 4.6% compared to third quarter 2025. This increase in net sales for specialty products in the third quarter of 2026 was due primarily to the positive impact of Disdero Lumber Co., LLC (“Disdero”) product sales, and higher pricing, partially offset by lower volumes. Gross profit from specialty products was $103 million, an increase of $15 million compared to the third quarter of 2025. Gross margin for specialty products was 18.7% compared to 16.6% in the prior year quarter. Excluding the import duty-related benefit and unusual inventory provision in 2026, and the $2.2 million import duty-related expense in 2025, specialty products gross margin would have been 18.8% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 17.0% for the third quarter of 2025.
Net sales of structural products, which include product types such as lumber, panels (including plywood and oriented strand board), rebar, and remesh, were $263 million, an increase of $40 million compared to third quarter 2025. This increase in structural product sales was primarily due to increases in pricing and volumes for both lumber and panels. Gross profit from sales of structural products was $28.3 million, an increase of $7.4 million from the prior year quarter, and gross margin improved to 10.7%, compared to 9.3% in the prior year quarter.
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Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $106 million in third quarter 2026, $16.6 million higher than the prior year quarter. The year-over-year increase in SG&A was primarily due to Disdero, higher fuel and third-party freight expenses, and employee-related expenses.
Other operating, net includes expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives.
Net loss was $0.6 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $1.7 million, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income was $5.5 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to $3.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share in the third quarter of last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $31.7 million, or 3.9% of net sales, for third quarter 2026, compared to $22.4 million, or 3.0% of net sales in third quarter 2025. Excluding the $2.2 million net benefit in 2026 and the $2.2 million expense in 2025 for import duty-related items, Adjusted EBITDA would have been $29.5 million, or 3.6% of net sales in the third quarter of 2026, compared to $24.6 million, or 3.3% of net sales, in the prior-year period.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities decreased by $13.9 million from $59 million provided in the prior year quarter to $44.7 million provided in the current quarter, due primarily to period-over-period net changes in inventory and the timing of payments for accounts payable. The Company generated free cash flow of $39.6 million in the current quarter, a $13.1 million decrease from the prior year quarter, driven by the inventory and accounts payable activities.
CAPITAL ALLOCATION AND FINANCIAL POSITION
During third quarter 2026, we added property and equipment through purchases of $5.2 million, plus $1.3 million obtained through finance leases. These additions were related primarily to fleet, facility and technology improvements.
During third quarter 2026, we did not repurchase any shares of the Company’s common stock. At quarter-end, we had $3.7 million remaining under the $100 million repurchase program announced in October 2023, plus the full $50 million under the separate repurchase program announced in July 2025, for a total of $53.7 million.
As of October 3, 2026, total debt and finance lease obligations, excluding real property finance lease obligations, were $371 million. This consisted of $300 million of senior secured notes that mature in 2029 and $71 million of finance lease obligations for equipment. Net debt was $21 million, which is the $371 million noted above less cash and cash equivalents of $350 million, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 0.2x using a trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA of $105 million. Available liquidity was $689 million, which included an undrawn revolving credit facility that had $339 million of availability plus cash and cash equivalents of $350 million.
FOURTH QUARTER 2026 OUTLOOK
We are expecting specialty product gross margin to be in the range of 17.5% to 18.5%, and structural product gross margin to be in the range of 9.0% to 10.0%. We also expect average daily sales volumes to be slightly lower than the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and the third quarter of 2026.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
BlueLinx will host a conference call on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accompanied by a supporting slide presentation.
A webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of the BlueLinx website at https://investors.bluelinxco.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available at the same site shortly after the webcast is complete.
To participate in the live teleconference:
North America (Toll-Free): 1-833-461-5787
International (Toll): 1-585-542-9983
Passcode: 692 121 823
ABOUT BLUELINX
BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial
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products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing 50 states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, we distribute a comprehensive range of products to our customers which include national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to our customers and suppliers, and we operate our business through a broad network of distribution centers. To learn more about BlueLinx, please visit www.bluelinxco.com.
INVESTOR & MEDIA CONTACT
Tom Morabito
Investor Relations Officer
(470) 394-0099
investor@bluelinxco.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that predicts, forecasts, indicates or implies future results, performance, liquidity levels or achievements, and may contain the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “will be,” “will likely continue,” “will likely result,” “would,” or words or phrases of similar meaning.
The forward-looking statements in this press release include statements about our strategy and investments and their potential benefits, our liquidity and its ability to support our strategic initiatives, future share repurchases, and the information set forth under the heading “FOURTH QUARTER 2026 OUTLOOK.”
Forward-looking statements in this press release are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although believed by us to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all of these risks, nor can it assess the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause our business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause these differences include, among other things: adverse housing market conditions, including but not limited to housing starts, construction labor shortages, repair and remodel activity and commercial construction, foreclosure rates, interest rates, unemployment rates and job and wage growth rates, consumer debt levels, tightened availability or affordability of homeowner insurance coverage, and mortgage availability and pricing, as well as other consumer financing mechanisms, that ultimately affect demand for our products; information technology security risks and business interruption risks; consolidation among competitors, suppliers, and customers; escalating changes in retaliatory trade policies of the United States and other countries; our dependence on international suppliers and manufacturers for certain products and related exposure to risks of new or increased tariffs, antidumping and countervailing duties, and other risks that could affect our financial condition; pricing and product cost variability; volumes of product sold; competition; the cyclical nature of the industry in which we operate; loss of products or key suppliers and manufacturers; exposure to liability, including product liability and other claims and legal and regulatory proceedings related to our business, employee injuries, workers’ compensation claims, and the products we distribute; effective inventory management relative to our sales volume or the prices of the products we produce; acquisitions and the integration and completion of such acquisitions; the success of management initiatives, including our business and digital transformation initiatives; the ability to attract, train, and retain highly qualified associates and other key personnel while controlling related labor costs; increases in the cost of artificial intelligence and other technology tools; our plans and ability to continue to enhance our facilities, fleet, and technology hardware; home center distribution disruption; business disruptions; natural disasters, catastrophes, fire, wars or other unexpected events; the impacts of climate change; successful implementation of our strategy; wage increases or work stoppages by our union employees; costs imposed by federal, state, local, and other regulations; compliance costs associated with federal, state, and local environmental protection laws; changes in governmental rules and regulations or interpretations thereof; fluctuations in our operating results; our level of indebtedness and our ability to incur additional debt to fund future needs; the covenants of the instruments governing our indebtedness limiting the discretion of our management in operating the business; the potential to incur more debt; the fact that we have consummated certain sale leaseback transactions with resulting long-term non-cancelable leases, many of which are or will be finance leases; the fact that we lease many of our distribution centers, and we would still be obligated under these leases even if we close a leased distribution center; our ability to raise funds necessary to finance a required repurchase of our senior secured notes; a lowering or withdrawal of debt ratings; changes in our product mix; increases in fuel and other energy prices, including as a result of disruptions in
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international shipping of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, or availability of third-party freight providers; geopolitical risks, such as acts of war or terrorism or political or civil unrest; changes in insurance-related deductible/retention liabilities based on actual loss development experience; the possibility that the value of our deferred tax assets could become impaired; changes in our expected annual effective tax rate could be volatile; the costs and liabilities related to our participation in multi-employer pension plans could increase; the risk that our cash flows and capital resources may be insufficient to service our existing or future indebtedness; interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase; the effects of epidemic, global pandemics or other widespread public health crises; and changes in, or interpretations of, accounting principles; and the other factors described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, in our Form 10-K for fiscal 2025, as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, in our Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 4, 2026.
Given these risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. The Company also believes that presentation of certain non-GAAP measures may be useful to investors and may provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than using reported GAAP results alone. Any non-GAAP measures used herein are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures herein in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements” table later in this release. The Company cautions that non-GAAP measures are not intended to present superior measures of our financial condition from those measures determined under GAAP and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the Company’s reported GAAP results. The Company further cautions that its non-GAAP measures, as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. BlueLinx calculates Adjusted EBITDA by starting with EBITDA, which represents net income (loss) that excludes net interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense, then adjusts EBITDA for certain non-cash items including share-based compensation expense and realization of deferred gains on prior real estate transactions, and further adjusts for one-time or nonrecurring events such as expenses related to business acquisitions, gains or losses on sales of properties, expenses associated with a restructuring activity such as employee severance, strategic product brand changes outside the ordinary course of ongoing inventory management activities, and external consultant expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives.
The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because it is a primary measure used by management to evaluate operating performance. Management believes this metric helps to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the financial performance and cash flows of the business. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is helpful in highlighting operating trends. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in their evaluation of companies, many of which present an Adjusted EBITDA measure when reporting their results.
We determine our Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which we sometimes refer to as our Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales, by dividing our Adjusted EBITDA for the applicable period by our net sales for the applicable period. We believe that this ratio is useful to investors because it more clearly defines the quality of earnings and operational efficiency of translating sales to profitability.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share. BlueLinx defines Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as Net Income or Loss adjusted for certain non-cash items and other special items, including compensation expense from share-based compensation, one-time charges associated with the legal, consulting, and professional fees related to our merger and acquisition activities, gains or losses on sales of properties, realization of deferred gains on real estate, expense associated with our restructuring activities, such as severance, external consultant expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives, in addition to other significant and/or one-time, nonrecurring, non-operating items, further adjusted for the tax impacts of such reconciling items. BlueLinx defines Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (basic and/or diluted) as the Adjusted Net Income (Loss) for the period divided by the weighted average outstanding shares (basic and/or diluted) for the periods presented. However, for any period with an Adjusted Net Loss, only Adjusted Basic Loss Per Share is presented for the period. We believe that Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (basic and/or diluted) are useful to investors to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the financial performance
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of the business. Management also believes Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (basic and/or diluted) are helpful in highlighting operating trends.
Our Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (basic and/or diluted) are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP and are not intended to present superior measures of our financial condition from those measures determined under GAAP. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (basic or diluted), as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. These non-GAAP measures are reconciled in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements” table later in this release.
Free Cash Flow. BlueLinx defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less total capital expenditures. Free cash flow is a measure used by management to assess our financial performance, and we believe it is useful for investors because it relates the operating cash flow of the Company to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations. In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash generated after capital expenditures that can be used for, among other things, investment in our business, strengthening our balance sheet, and repayment of our debt obligations. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since there may be other nondiscretionary expenditures that are not deducted from the measure. Free cash flow is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to present a superior measure of financial condition from those determined under GAAP. Free cash flow, as used herein, is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. This non-GAAP measure is reconciled in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements” table later in this release.
Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities. BlueLinx calculates Net Debt as its total short- and long-term debt, including outstanding balances under our term loan and revolving credit facility and the total amount of its obligations under finance leases, less cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities is calculated in the same manner as Net Debt, except the total amount of obligations under real estate finance leases are excluded. Although our credit agreements do not contain leverage covenants, a net leverage ratio excluding finance lease obligations for real property is included within the terms of our revolving credit agreement. We believe that Net Debt and Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities are useful to investors because our management reviews both metrics as part of its management of overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage, and creditors and credit analysts monitor our net debt as part of their assessments of our business. We determine our Overall Net Leverage Ratio by dividing our Net Debt by Twelve-Month Trailing Adjusted EBITDA. Our calculation of Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities is determined by dividing our Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities by Twelve-Month Trailing Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that these ratios are useful to investors because they are indicators of our ability to meet our future financial obligations. In addition, our Net Leverage Ratio is a measure that is frequently used by investors and creditors. Our Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities are not made in accordance with GAAP and are not intended to present a superior measure of our financial condition from measures and ratios determined under GAAP. The calculations of our Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities are presented in the table on the last page of this Exhibit 99.1. Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 812,610 | $ | 748,870 | $ | 2,357,836 | $ | 2,238,203 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 681,654 | 640,683 | 1,970,776 | 1,899,198 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 130,956 | 108,187 | 387,060 | 339,005 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 16.1 | % | 14.4 | % | 16.4 | % | 15.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses (income): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative | 105,914 | 89,281 | 309,489 | 278,639 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,685 | 9,742 | 35,132 | 29,086 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Realization of deferred gains on real estate | (984) | (984) | (2,951) | (2,951) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating, net | 2,477 | 182 | 5,595 | (1,494) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 119,092 | 98,221 | 347,265 | 303,280 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 11,864 | 9,966 | 39,795 | 35,725 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 9,518 | 8,603 | 28,044 | 23,640 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax income | 2,346 | 1,363 | 11,751 | 12,085 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 2,971 | (292) | 7,428 | 3,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (625) | $ | 1,655 | $ | 4,323 | $ | 8,770 | |||||||||||||||
| Basic (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.07) | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.09 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.07) | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.54 | $ | 1.08 | |||||||||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| As of | |||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | January 3, 2026 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands, except share data) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 349,817 | $ | 385,843 | |||||||
Receivables, less allowances of $4,963 and $4,964, respectively | 311,109 | 218,161 | |||||||||
| Inventories, net | 375,348 | 325,998 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 48,890 | 54,466 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,085,164 | 984,468 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, at cost | 507,646 | 495,453 | |||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (234,092) | (208,693) | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 273,554 | 286,760 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 53,209 | 54,608 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 70,301 | 67,226 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 77,028 | 86,700 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax asset, net | 44,319 | 50,615 | |||||||||
| Other non-current assets | 13,751 | 18,902 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,617,326 | $ | 1,549,279 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 202,371 | $ | 136,388 | |||||||
| Accrued compensation | 18,883 | 17,466 | |||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities - current | 18,849 | 22,348 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities - current | 9,112 | 8,969 | |||||||||
| Real estate deferred gains - current | 3,935 | 3,935 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 29,262 | 22,173 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 282,412 | 211,279 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 297,303 | 296,660 | |||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities, less current portion | 290,853 | 298,931 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 47,701 | 47,075 | |||||||||
| Real estate deferred gains, less current portion | 56,412 | 59,362 | |||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 18,162 | 18,657 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 992,843 | 931,964 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||||||||
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding | — | — | |||||||||
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,863,335 and 7,866,497 outstanding, respectively | 79 | 79 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 97,607 | 94,762 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 526,797 | 522,474 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 624,483 | 617,315 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,617,326 | $ | 1,549,279 | |||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (625) | $ | 1,655 | $ | 4,323 | $ | 8,770 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,685 | 9,742 | 35,132 | 29,086 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 397 | 473 | 1,182 | 1,135 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance recoveries in excess of carrying values of property & equipment | — | — | — | (2,443) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for deferred income taxes | 2,639 | 3,830 | 6,296 | 2,193 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Realization of deferred gains from real estate | (984) | (984) | (2,951) | (2,951) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 3,747 | 3,452 | 10,077 | 8,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 4,830 | 10,085 | (92,948) | (42,815) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | (90) | 45,605 | (49,284) | 10,030 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 14,065 | (9,864) | 65,703 | (2,850) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | 3,135 | (2,878) | 5,576 | (5,585) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets and liabilities | 5,885 | (2,500) | 15,528 | (4,935) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 44,684 | 58,616 | (1,366) | (2,050) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment to consideration for Disdero acquisition | — | — | 859 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Disbursements for property and equipment | (5,112) | (5,947) | (10,095) | (21,486) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sales and insurance recoveries of property & equipment | 76 | 20 | 164 | 2,625 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (5,036) | (5,927) | (9,072) | (18,861) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchases | — | (2,740) | (5,327) | (38,126) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Debt financing costs | — | (2,612) | — | (2,612) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of shares to satisfy employee tax withholdings | (119) | (675) | (2,218) | (2,445) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Principal payments on finance lease liabilities | (7,962) | (4,067) | (17,841) | (12,168) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 72 | — | (202) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (8,009) | (10,094) | (25,588) | (55,351) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 31,639 | 42,595 | (36,026) | (76,262) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 318,178 | 386,765 | 385,843 | 505,622 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 349,817 | $ | 429,360 | $ | 349,817 | $ | 429,360 | |||||||||||||||
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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN
(Unaudited)
The following schedule presents our revenues disaggregated by specialty and structural product category:
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales by product category: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty products | $ | 549,550 | $ | 525,455 | $ | 1,625,496 | $ | 1,548,301 | |||||||||||||||
| Structural products | 263,060 | 223,415 | 732,340 | 689,902 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 812,610 | $ | 748,870 | $ | 2,357,836 | $ | 2,238,203 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit by product category: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty products | $ | 102,699 | $ | 87,350 | $ | 307,845 | $ | 277,410 | |||||||||||||||
| Structural products | 28,257 | 20,837 | 79,215 | 61,595 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit | $ | 130,956 | $ | 108,187 | $ | 387,060 | $ | 339,005 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin by product category: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty products | 18.7 | % | 16.6 | % | 18.9 | % | 17.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Structural products | 10.7 | % | 9.3 | % | 10.8 | % | 8.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Company gross margin | 16.1 | % | 14.4 | % | 16.4 | % | 15.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Effects of import duty-related items and unusual inventory provision: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty products gross profit | $ | 102,699 | $ | 87,350 | $ | 307,845 | $ | 277,410 | |||||||||||||||
| Less import duty-related benefit (expense) | 2,172 | (2,209) | 9,412 | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less unusual inventory provision | (2,920) | — | (2,920) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty products gross profit, excluding import-duty related items and unusual inventory provision | $ | 103,447 | $ | 89,559 | $ | 301,353 | $ | 277,186 | |||||||||||||||
| Specialty products gross margin, excluding import-duty related items and unusual inventory provision | 18.8 | % | 17.0 | % | 18.5 | % | 17.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit | $ | 130,956 | $ | 108,187 | $ | 387,060 | $ | 339,005 | |||||||||||||||
| Less import duty-related benefit (expense) | 2,172 | (2,209) | 9,412 | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less unusual inventory provision | (2,920) | — | (2,920) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit, excluding import duty-related items and unusual inventory provision | $ | 131,704 | $ | 110,396 | $ | 380,568 | $ | 338,781 | |||||||||||||||
| Company gross margin %, excluding import duty-related items and unusual inventory provision | 16.2 | % | 14.7 | % | 16.1 | % | 15.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS
(Unaudited)
The following tables reconcile Net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) for the reporting periods indicated:
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (625) | $ | 1,655 | $ | 4,323 | $ | 8,770 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,685 | 9,742 | 35,132 | 29,086 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 9,518 | 8,603 | 28,044 | 23,640 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 2,971 | (292) | 7,428 | 3,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 3,747 | 3,452 | 10,077 | 8,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Realization of deferred gains on real estate | (984) | (984) | (2,951) | (2,951) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory step-up adjustment from business combination | — | — | 266 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related expenses(2) | 108 | 126 | 325 | 464 | |||||||||||||||||||
Business and digital transformation initiatives(3) | 2,369 | — | 4,398 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Discontinuation of strategic product brand(4) | 2,920 | — | 2,920 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and other(5) | — | 56 | 872 | (1,959) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 31,709 | $ | 22,358 | $ | 90,834 | $ | 68,680 | |||||||||||||||
| Trailing Twelve Fiscal Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | January 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (4,228) | $ | 219 | $ | 14,042 | |||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 45,951 | 39,905 | 38,491 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 36,758 | 32,354 | 28,960 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 4,023 | (90) | 5,008 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 13,014 | 11,252 | 9,123 | ||||||||||||||
| Realization of deferred gains on real estate | (3,934) | (3,934) | (3,933) | ||||||||||||||
Pension settlement and related cost(1) | — | — | (255) | ||||||||||||||
| Inventory step-up adjustment from business combination | 1,064 | 798 | — | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related expenses(2) | 2,399 | 2,537 | 464 | ||||||||||||||
Business and digital transformation initiatives(3) | 4,398 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Discontinuation of strategic product brand(4) | 2,920 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring and other(5) | 2,358 | (472) | (1,685) | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 104,723 | $ | 82,569 | $ | 90,215 | |||||||||||
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
The following notes relate to both of the tables presented above for Adjusted EBITDA:
(1)Reflects expenses and related adjustments to our previously disclosed settlement of the BlueLinx Corporation Hourly Retirement Plan (defined benefit) in 4Q 2023.
(2)Reflects primarily legal, professional, technology and other integration expenses. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses and Restructuring and other.
(3)Composed mainly of external consulting expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives. Amounts for prior periods in fiscal 2026 reflect reclassifications from Restructuring and other, net.
(4)Unusual inventory provision for discontinued inventory related to a strategic brand and vendor change for one of our key product lines. Not part of ongoing inventory management activities.
(5)For fiscal 2026 reporting periods, composed mainly of severance expenses. For the fiscal 2025 reporting periods, composed mainly of insurance recoveries received that exceeded the carrying values of property and equipment damaged or destroyed at our Erwin, Tennessee owned facility by Hurricane Helene in 2024. The trailing-twelve-fiscal-months periods also include legal expenses, professional fees, technology expenses, and other one-time nonoperating expenses. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses, Restructuring and other, and Business/Transformation initiatives.
The following tables reconcile Net (loss) income and earnings (loss) per share to Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) and Adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP):
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (625) | $ | 1,655 | $ | 4,323 | $ | 8,770 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 3,747 | 3,452 | 10,077 | 8,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Realization of deferred gains on real estate | (984) | (984) | (2,951) | (2,951) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory step-up adjustment from business combination | — | — | 266 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related expenses | 108 | 126 | 325 | 464 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Business and digital transformation initiatives | 2,369 | — | 4,398 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinuation of strategic product brand | 2,920 | — | 2,920 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other | — | 56 | 872 | (1,959) | |||||||||||||||||||
Estimated tax impacts of reconciling items (1) | (2,049) | (651) | (3,993) | (1,061) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 5,486 | $ | 3,654 | $ | 16,237 | $ | 11,578 | |||||||||||||||
| Basic (loss) earnings per share | $ | (0.07) | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.09 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted (loss) earnings per share | (0.07) | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.54 | $ | 1.08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic | 7,862 | 7,888 | 7,845 | 8,027 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted | 7,862 | 7,946 | 7,937 | 8,085 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic EPS | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 2.06 | $ | 1.44 | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS(2) | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 2.04 | $ | 1.43 | |||||||||||||||
(1) For the current period, applied a normalized income tax rate of 25%. For the prior period, applied the Company’s effective income tax rate for the reporting period.
(2) For Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS, weighted-average shares outstanding were 8,030 (in thousands) for the fiscal three months ended October 3, 2026.
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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
In the following table, our Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) is calculated and compared to Net income (loss) as a percentage of Net sales, with and without the benefit of the import duty-related items:
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 812,610 | $ | 748,870 | $ | 2,357,836 | $ | 2,238,203 | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (625) | $ | 1,655 | $ | 4,323 | $ | 8,770 | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income as a percentage of Net sales | (0.1) | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 812,610 | $ | 748,870 | $ | 2,357,836 | $ | 2,238,203 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA - non-GAAP(1) | $ | 31,709 | $ | 22,358 | $ | 90,834 | $ | 68,680 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin - non-GAAP | 3.9 | % | 3.0 | % | 3.9 | % | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Effects of import duty-related items: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA - non-GAAP(1) | $ | 31,709 | $ | 22,358 | $ | 90,834 | $ | 68,680 | |||||||||||||||
| Less import duty-related benefit (expense) | 2,172 | (2,209) | 9,412 | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA - non-GAAP(1), excluding import duty-related items | $ | 29,537 | $ | 24,567 | $ | 81,422 | $ | 68,456 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin - non-GAAP, excluding import duty-related items | 3.6 | % | 3.3 | % | 3.5 | % | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1)See the table that reconciles Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP).
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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
LIQUIDITY MEASURES
(Unaudited)
The following schedule reconciles Total debt and finance leases to: Net debt (non-GAAP) and to Net debt excluding finance lease liabilities for real property (non-GAAP). The calculations of Net leverage ratio (non-GAAP) and Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance lease liabilities (non-GAAP) are also presented.
| As of | |||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | January 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| ($ amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
Long term debt(1) | $ | 300,000 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 300,000 | |||||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities for equipment and vehicles | 70,913 | 80,635 | 80,264 | ||||||||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities for real property | 238,789 | 240,644 | 241,540 | ||||||||||||||
| Total debt and finance leases | 609,702 | 621,279 | 621,804 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: available cash and cash equivalents | 349,817 | 385,843 | 429,360 | ||||||||||||||
| Net debt (non-GAAP) | $ | 259,885 | $ | 235,436 | $ | 192,444 | |||||||||||
| Net debt, excluding finance lease liabilities for real property (non-GAAP) | $ | 21,096 | $ | (5,208) | $ | (49,096) | |||||||||||
| Trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP, see above reconciliations) | $ | 104,723 | $ | 82,569 | $ | 90,215 | |||||||||||
| Net leverage ratio | 2.5x | 2.9x | 2.1x | ||||||||||||||
Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance lease liabilities(2) | 0.2x | (0.1x) | (0.5x) | ||||||||||||||
(1) As of October 3, 2026, January 3, 2026, and September 27, 2025, our long-term debt is comprised of $300 million of senior-secured notes. These notes are presented under the long-term debt caption of our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at $297.3 million, $296.7 million, and $296.4 million as of October 3, 2026, January 3, 2026, and September 27, 2025, respectively. This presentation is net of their unamortized issuance costs and discount. Our senior secured notes are presented in this table at their face value for the purpose of calculating our net leverage ratio.
(2) Net leverage ratio excluding finance lease obligations for real property is included within the terms of our revolving credit agreement.
The following schedule reconciles Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to Free cash flow (non-GAAP):
| Fiscal Three Months Ended | Fiscal Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | October 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 44,684 | $ | 58,616 | $ | (1,366) | $ | (2,050) | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Cash disbursements for property and equipment | (5,112) | (5,947) | (10,095) | (21,486) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow - non-GAAP | $ | 39,572 | $ | 52,669 | $ | (11,461) | $ | (23,536) | |||||||||||||||
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BlueLinx Q3 2026 Results Delivering What Matters November 4, 2026 © BlueLinx 2026. All Rights Reserved. 1 EXHIBIT 99.2
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Forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although believed by us to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all of these risks, nor can it assess the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause our business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause these differences include, among other things: adverse housing market conditions, including but not limited to housing starts, construction labor shortages, repair and remodel activity and commercial construction, foreclosure rates, interest rates, unemployment rates and job and wage growth rates, consumer debt levels, tightened availability or affordability of homeowner insurance coverage, and mortgage availability and pricing, as well as other consumer financing mechanisms, that ultimately affect demand for our products; information technology security risks and business interruption risks; consolidation among competitors, suppliers, and customers; escalating changes in retaliatory trade policies of the United States and other countries; our dependence on international suppliers and manufacturers for certain products and related exposure to risks of new or increased tariffs, antidumping and countervailing duties, and other risks that could affect our financial condition; pricing and product cost variability; volumes of product sold; competition; the cyclical nature of the industry in which we operate; loss of products or key suppliers and manufacturers; exposure to liability, including product liability and other claims and legal and regulatory proceedings related to our business, employee injuries, workers compensation claims, and the products we distribute; effective inventory management relative to our sales volume or the prices of the products we produce; acquisitions and the integration and completion of such acquisitions; the success of management initiatives, including our business and digital transformation initiatives; the ability to attract, train, and retain highly qualified associates and other key personnel while controlling related labor costs; increases in the cost of artificial intelligence and other technology tools; home center distribution disruption; business disruptions; natural disasters, catastrophes, fire, wars or other unexpected events; the impacts of climate change; successful implementation of our strategy; wage increases or work stoppages by our union employees; costs imposed by federal, state, local, and other regulations; compliance costs associated with federal, state, and local environmental protection laws; changes in governmental rules and regulations or interpretations thereof; fluctuations in our operating results; our level of indebtedness and our ability to incur additional debt to fund future needs; the covenants of the instruments governing our indebtedness limiting the discretion of our management in operating the business; the potential to incur more debt; the fact that we have consummated certain sale leaseback transactions with resulting long-term non-cancelable leases, many of which are or will be finance leases; the fact that we lease many of our distribution centers, and we would still be obligated under these leases even if we close a leased distribution center; our ability to raise funds necessary to finance a required repurchase of our senior secured notes; a lowering or withdrawal of debt ratings; changes in our product mix; increases in fuel and other energy prices, including as a result of disruptions in international shipping of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, or availability of third party freight providers; geopolitical risks, such as acts of war or terrorism or political or civil unrest; changes in insurance-related deductible/retention liabilities based on actual loss development experience; the possibility that the value of our deferred tax assets could become impaired; changes in our expected annual effective tax rate could be volatile; the costs and liabilities related to our participation in multi-employer pension plans could increase; the risk that our cash flows and capital resources may be insufficient to service our existing or future indebtedness; interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase; the effects of epidemics, global pandemics or other widespread public health crises; and changes in, or interpretations of, accounting principles; and the other factors described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, in our Form 10-K for fiscal 2025, as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, in our Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 4, 2026. Given these risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Immaterial Rounding Differences. Immaterial rounding adjustments and differences may exist between slides, press releases, and previously issued presentations. This presentation and the associated remarks made during this conference call are integrally related and are intended to be presented and understood together.
Opening Remarks 3 Shyam Reddy President & CEO
n Net Sales of $813M, up 8.5% year-over-year q Due to Disdero sales, higher volumes in key categories, and improved pricing n Gross Profit of $131M, up 21% year-over-year q 78% of gross profit from specialty products n Gross Margin of 16.1%, up 170 bps year-over-year q 18.7% specialty gross margin q 10.7% structural gross margin n Net loss of $0.6M and Basic/Diluted Loss Per Share of $0.07 n Adjusted Net Income(1) of $5.5M and Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) of $0.68 n Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $31.7M, or 3.9% of Net Sales. n Cash provided by operations of $44.7M q Free cash flow(1) of $39.6M q Net leverage(1) of 0.2x (2) (1) See appendix for reconciliations for non-GAAP measures (2) Does not include finance leases for real property, per the terms of our credit agreement Explosive profitable growth with a highly engaged team 4 THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS 3Q 2026 Sales by Product Category Specialty Products 68% Structural Products 32% 3Q 2026 Gross Profit by Product Category Specialty Products 78% Structural Products 22%
Financial Review 5 Kelly Wall SVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
n Net Sales increased 8.5% to $813M q Specialty products Net Sales increased 5% q Structural products Net Sales increased 18% n Gross Margin of 16.1%, up 170 bps q 16.2% gross margin excluding duty and inventory related items n Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.68 (1) n Adjusted EBITDA of $31.7M (1) q Adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.9%, q Adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.6% excluding import duty benefit n Free Cash Flow of $40M (1) q Cash flow provided by operations of $45M q Property/equipment purchases of $5.1M 6 THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS (1) See Appendix for reconciliations for non-GAAP figures (2) Does not include finance leases for real property, per terms of our credit agreement Q3 Commentary$ in millions, except per share data and leverage ratios Q3 2026 Q3 2025 Variance Net Sales $813 $749 8.5% Gross Profit $131 $108 21.0% Gross Margin % 16.1% 14.4% 170 bps Adjusted Net Income(1) $5.5 $3.7 50% Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) $0.68 $0.45 51% Adjusted EBITDA(1) $31.7 $22.4 42% Adjusted EBITDA(1) as a % of Net Sales 3.9% 3.0% 90 bps Free Cash Flow(1) $40 $53 ($13) Net Leverage Ratio (1) 2.5x 2.1x 0.4x Net Leverage Ratio per Credit Agreement(2) 0.2x (0.5x) 0.7x
($ in millions) n Net Sales of $550M, up 5% q Driven by Disdero and improved pricing q Specialty product sales represent ~68% of total net sales n Gross Profit of $103M, up 18% q Gross profit of $103M excluding import duty-related item and unusual inventory provision q Represents ~78% of total gross profit n Gross Margin of 18.7%, up 210 bps q Gross margin of 18.8% excluding import duty-related item and unusual inventory provision q Compared to Q3 2025 gross margin of 17.0%, ex. import duty item Q3 Commentary 7 SPECIALTY PRODUCTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS $519 $484 $479 $543 $525 $505 $512 $564 $550 19.4% 18.4% 18.7% 18.5% 16.6% 18.1% 18.1% 20.0% 18.7% Net Sales GM Rate 3Q24 4Q24 1Q25 2Q25 3Q25 4Q25 1Q26 2Q26 3Q26
($ in millions) n Net sales of $263M, up 18% q Increase driven by improved pricing and volumes q Year-over-year industry commodity pricing: Ÿ 24% increase in average price of lumber Ÿ 15% increase in average price of panels n Gross profit of $28M, up 36% q Structural product gross profit represents ~22% of total gross profit n Gross margin of 10.7%, up 140 bps Q3 Commentary 8 $228 $227 $230 $237 $223 $211 $219 $250 $263 11.0% 10.8% 9.3% 8.2% 9.3% 10.0% 10.9% 10.9% 10.7% Net Sales GM Rate 3Q24 4Q24 1Q25 2Q26 3Q25 4Q25 1Q26 2Q26 3Q26 STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
(1) Net Leverage including real property financing leases was 0.5x, 2.1x, and 2.5x in Q3 2024, Q3 2025, and Q3 2026 respectively. Net leverage ratio excluding finance lease obligations for real property, as presented above, is included within the terms of our revolving credit agreement. See Appendix for reconciliations of non-GAAP measures n At the end of Q3 2026: § Cash and cash equivalents of $350M § Total available liquidity of $689M § Net debt of $21M(1) § Net leverage of 0.2x (1) n No material outstanding debt maturities until 2029 ($ millions) Debt Maturity Schedule * Note: debt maturity schedule does not include finance lease obligations Net Leverage (1) 9 BALANCE SHEET $300$294 $322 $310 $300 $300 $300 Finance Leases Senior Notes Q3 2024 Q3 2025 Q3 2026 (1.2x) (0.5x) 0.2x Net Leverage Q3 2024 Q3 2025 Q3 2026 Outstanding Debt and Finance Leases
3Q 2026 Free Cash Flow Walk (2) $ in millions Net Working Capital Management (1) $ in millions (1) Net Working Capital includes accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable; Return on net working capital is calculated by dividing trailing twelve month (TTM) Adjusted EBITDA by net working capital as of the end of the period presented or discussed. (2) See Appendix for reconciliations for non-GAAP measures. 10 WORKING CAPITAL AND FREE CASH FLOW $432 $412 $462 $492 $446 $408 $473 $503 $484 Total Net Working Capital Return on Net Working Capital 3Q 24 4Q 24 1Q 25 2Q 25 3Q 25 4Q 25 1Q 26 2Q 26 3Q 26 $200 $300 $400 $500 —% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% $(0.6) $11.7 $4.8 $(0.1) $14.1 $14.8 $(5.1) $39.6 Net Income Depreciation and Amortization Accounts Receivable Inventory Accounts Payable All Other PP&E Disbursements Free Cash Flow
INVEST IN THE BUSINESS EXPAND GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT SHARE REPURCHASES OPERATING CASH FLOW GUIDING PRINCIPLES n Maintain strong balance sheet and financial stability n Long-term net leverage could increase to ~ 2.0x when considering growth n Invest in business through fluctuating economic cycles n Acquisitions aligned to strategy n Opportunistic share repurchases FREE CASH FLOW RETURN TO SHAREHOLDERSGROWTH AND MARGIN EXPANSION 11 CAPITAL ALLOCATION FRAMEWORK
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20-year average (1) Source: Historical data is U.S. Census Bureau; Forecast from John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC subject limitations and disclaimers – not for redistribution (2) Source: Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) provides a short-term outlook of national home improvement and repair spending to owner-occupied homes. (3) Source: Historical data is Freddie Mac; Forecast: John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC subject limitations and disclaimers – not for redistribution. Mortgage rates expected to remain above 20-year average Starts expected to be around 20-year average 14 MACRO TRENDS Remodeling spend expected to be slightly up in 2027 20-year average 20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17 20 18 20 19 20 20 20 21 20 22 20 23 20 24 20 25 20 26 E 20 27 E 20 28 E 20 29 E — 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 Total U.S. Single Family Housing Starts (SFHS) Housing starts in thousands(1) 20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17 20 18 20 19 20 20 20 21 20 22 20 23 20 24 20 25 20 26 E 20 27 E $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $550 LIRA Remodeling Activity Index TTM Moving Total - Dollars in billions(2) 20 00 20 01 20 02 20 03 20 04 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 20 11 20 12 20 13 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 17 20 18 20 19 20 20 20 21 20 22 20 23 20 24 20 25 20 26 E 20 27 E 20 28 E 20 29 E —% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 8.0% 9.0% 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates As of October 2026(3)
Average Q3 26 lumber prices increased 24% year- over-year and increased 3% from Q2 26 (1) Source: Random Lengths and company analysis 15 WOOD-BASED COMMODITY PRICE TRENDS Average Q3 26 panel prices were increased 15% year-over-year and increased 5% from Q2 26 357 344 357 368 400 411 762 687 987 1,243 466 702 1,244 797 587 449 413 408 437 383 403 383 385 430 456 451 409 378 440 493 507 20 19 Q 1 20 19 Q 2 20 19 Q 3 20 19 Q 4 20 20 Q 1 20 20 Q 2 20 20 Q 3 20 20 Q 4 20 21 Q 1 20 21 Q 2 20 21 Q 3 20 21 Q 4 20 22 Q 1 20 22 Q 2 20 22 Q 3 20 22 Q 4 20 23 Q 1 20 23 Q 2 20 23 Q 3 20 23 Q 4 20 24 Q 1 20 24 Q 2 20 24 Q 3 20 24 Q 4 20 25 Q 1 20 25 Q 2 20 25 Q 3 20 25 Q 4 20 26 Q 1 20 26 Q 2 20 26 Q 3 — 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 373 350 337 343 387 401 682 713 1,003 1,566 766 715 1,232 874 671 528 499 532 636 585 615 599 515 549 534 487 443 438 457 485 508 20 19 Q 1 20 19 Q 2 20 19 Q 3 20 19 Q 4 20 20 Q 1 20 20 Q 2 20 20 Q 3 20 20 Q 4 20 21 Q 1 20 21 Q 2 20 21 Q 3 20 21 Q 4 20 22 Q 1 20 22 Q 2 20 22 Q 3 20 22 Q 4 20 23 Q 1 20 23 Q 2 20 23 Q 3 20 23 Q 4 20 24 Q 1 20 24 Q 2 20 24 Q 3 20 24 Q 4 20 25 Q 1 20 25 Q 2 20 25 Q 3 20 25 Q 4 20 26 Q 1 20 26 Q 2 20 26 Q 3 — 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 Framing Lumber Composite Index $/mbf, Quarterly Average Price(1) As of September 2026 Structural Panel Composite Index $/msf, Quarterly Average Price(1) As of September 2026
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. The Company also believes that presentation of certain non-GAAP measures may be useful to investors and may provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than using reported GAAP results alone. Any non-GAAP measures used herein are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures herein or in the financial tables accompanying this presentation. The Company cautions that non-GAAP measures are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP and are not intended to present superior measures of our financial condition from those measures determined under GAAP. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the Company’s reported GAAP results. The Company further cautions that its non-GAAP measures, as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. BlueLinx calculates Adjusted EBITDA by starting with EBITDA, which represents net income (loss) that excludes net interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation/amortization expense for assets, then adjusts EBITDA for certain non-cash items including share-based compensation expense and realization of deferred gains on prior real estate transactions, and further adjusts for one-time or nonrecurring events such as expenses related to business acquisitions, gains or losses on sales of properties, expenses associated with a restructuring activity such as employee severance, strategic product brand changes apart from ongoing inventory management activities, and external consultant fees related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because it is a primary measure used by management to evaluate operating performance. Management believes this metric helps to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the financial performance and cash flows of the business. Management also believes Adjusted EBITDA is helpful in highlighting operating trends. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in their evaluation of companies, many of which present an Adjusted EBITDA measure when reporting their results. We determine our Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which we sometimes refer to as our Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales, by dividing our Adjusted EBITDA for the applicable period by our net sales for the applicable period. We believe that this ratio is useful to investors because it more clearly defines the quality of earnings and operational efficiency of translating sales to profitability. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share. BlueLinx defines Adjusted Net Income as net income adjusted for certain non-cash items and other special items, including expense from share-based compensation, one-time charges associated with the legal, consulting, and professional fees related to our merger and acquisition activities, gains or losses on sales of properties, amortization of deferred gains on real estate, expense associated with our restructuring activities, such as severance, external consultant expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives. in addition to other significant and/or one-time, nonrecurring, non- operating items, further adjusted for the tax impacts of such reconciling items. BlueLinx defines Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (basic and/or diluted) as the Adjusted Net Income (Loss) for the period divided by the weighted average outstanding shares (basic and/or diluted) for the periods presented. We believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (basic and/or diluted) are useful to investors to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the financial performance of the business. Management also believes Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (basic and/or diluted) are helpful in highlighting operating trends. Free Cash Flow. BlueLinx defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less total capital expenditures. Free cash flow is a measure used by management to assess our financial performance, and we believe it is useful for investors because it relates the operating cash flow of the Company to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations. In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash generated after capital expenditures that can be used for, among other things, investment in our business, strengthening our balance sheet, and repayment of our debt obligations. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since there may be other nondiscretionary expenditures that are not deducted from the measure. Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities. BlueLinx calculates Net Debt as its total short- and long-term debt, including outstanding balances under our term loan and revolving credit facility and the total amount of its obligations under finance leases, less cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities is calculated in the same manner as Net Debt, except the total amount of obligations under real estate finance leases are excluded. Although our credit agreements do not contain leverage covenants, a net leverage ratio excluding finance lease obligations for real property is included within the terms of our revolving credit agreement. We believe that Net Debt and Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities are useful to investors because our management reviews both metrics as part of its management of overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage, and creditors and credit analysts monitor our net debt as part of their assessments of our business. We determine our Overall Net Leverage Ratio by dividing our Net Debt by Twelve-Month Trailing Adjusted EBITDA. Our calculation of Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities is determined by dividing our Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities by Twelve-Month Trailing Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that these ratios are useful to investors because they are indicators of our ability to meet our future financial obligations. In addition, our Net Leverage Ratio is a measure that is frequently used by investors and creditors. Our Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities are not made in accordance with GAAP and are not intended to present a superior measure of our financial condition from measures and ratios determined under GAAP. The calculations of our Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities are presented in the table on page 23. Net Debt, Net Debt Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, Overall Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Leverage Ratio Excluding Real Property Finance Lease Liabilities, as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. 16 Non-GAAP Measures and Supplemental Financial Information
Supplemental Financial Information Net sales, gross profit dollars, gross profit percentages, sales mix, and gross profit mix by product category by fiscal quarter, Q4 2023 – Q3 2026 (unaudited) In millions where dollars are presented. Rounded figures in this table may not agree to presentations in other formats we have published such as earnings releases, earnings decks, or other similar materials presented elsewhere. 17 Supplementary Financial Information Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 Net sales by category: Specialty products $ 550 $ 564 $ 512 $ 505 $ 525 $ 543 $ 479 $ 484 $ 519 $ 539 $ 504 $ 487 Structural products 263 250 219 211 223 237 230 227 228 229 222 226 Net sales $ 813 $ 814 $ 731 $ 716 $ 749 $ 780 $ 709 $ 711 $ 747 $ 768 $ 726 $ 713 Net sales mix by category: Specialty products 68 % 69 % 70 % 71 % 70 % 70 % 68 % 68 % 69 % 70 % 69 % 68 % Structural products 32 % 31 % 30 % 29 % 30 % 30 % 32 % 32 % 31 % 30 % 31 % 32 % Gross profit $ by category: Specialty products $ 103 $ 113 $ 93 $ 92 $ 87 $ 100 $ 90 $ 89 $ 100 $ 104 $ 104 $ 95 Structural products 28 27 24 21 21 19 21 25 25 18 24 24 Gross profit $ 131 $ 140 $ 116 $ 113 $ 108 $ 120 $ 111 $ 113 $ 126 $ 122 $ 128 $ 119 Gross margin percentage by category: Specialty products 19 % 20 % 18 % 18 % 17 % 18 % 19 % 18 % 19 % 19 % 21 % 19 % Structural products 11 % 11 % 11 % 10 % 9 % 8 % 9 % 11 % 11 % 8 % 11 % 11 % Company gross margin % 16 % 17 % 16 % 16 % 14 % 15 % 16 % 16 % 17 % 16 % 18 % 17 % Gross profit mix by category: Specialty products 78 % 81 % 80 % 81 % 81 % 84 % 81 % 78 % 80 % 85 % 81 % 80 % Structural products 22 % 19 % 20 % 19 % 19 % 16 % 19 % 22 % 20 % 15 % 19 % 20 %
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS reconciliation for fiscal quarters Q4 2023 - Q3 2026 (unaudited) In thousands, except EPS amounts. Rounded figures in this table may not agree to presentations in other formats we have published such as earnings releases, earnings decks, or other similar materials presented elsewhere. 18 Non-GAAP Reconciliation / supplemental financial information (1) Reflects expenses and related adjustments to our previously disclosed settlement of the BlueLinx Corporation Hourly Retirement Plan (defined benefit) in 4Q 2023. (2) Reflects primarily legal, professional, technology and other integration costs. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses and Restructuring and other. (3) Mainly external consulting expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives. Amounts for prior periods in fiscal 2026 reflect reclassifications from Restructuring and other, net. (4) Strategic decision apart from normal inventory management activities. (5) Represents severance expenses, gains from property insurance recoveries in 1Q 2025 from Hurricane Helene, net losses related to Hurricane Helene in 3Q 2024, certain professional and legal fees, technology expenses, and other one- time nonoperating expenses. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses, Restructuring and other, net, and the business/digital transformation initiatives.. (6) Income tax effect based on either a normalized income tax rate or the effective income tax rate. (7) For Adjusted Diluted EPS - non-GAAP for 3Q 2026, 1Q 2026, 4Q 2025, and 4Q 2023, weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in thousands) were 8,030, 7,943, 7,913, and 8,757, respectively, for the period. Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 Net income (loss) $ (625) $ 6,406 $ (1,458) $ (8,551) $ 1,655 $ 4,310 $ 2,805 $ 5,272 $ 16,016 $ 14,336 $ 17,492 $ (18,124) Adjustments: Share-based compensation expense 3,747 3,239 3,091 2,937 3,452 2,341 2,522 808 3,186 1,405 2,350 2,580 Realization of deferred gains on real estate (984) (983) (984) (983) (984) (983) (984) (982) (984) (984) (984) (982) Gain from sale of property — — — — — — — (272) — — — Pension settlement and related expenses(1) — — — — — — (255) (2,226) — — 31,034 Acquisition-related expenses(2) 108 110 107 2,074 126 196 142 — — — — 186 Business/Digital transformation initiatives(3) 2,369 1,029 1,000 — — — — — — — — — Discontinuation of strategic product brand(4) 2,920 — — — — — — — — — — — Restructuring and other, net(5) — 105 767 1,486 56 385 (2,400) 274 1,160 7 314 (784) Inventory step-up adjustment — 66 200 798 — — — — — — — — Estimated tax impacts of reconciling items(6) (2,049) (899) (1,045) (1,494) (651) (643) 233 38 (224) (106) (405) 11,891 Adjusted net income (loss) - non-GAAP $ 5,486 $ 9,073 $ 1,678 $ (3,733) $ 3,654 $ 5,606 $ 2,318 $ 5,155 $ 16,656 $ 14,658 $ 18,767 $ 25,801 Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.07) $ 0.82 $ (0.18) $ (1.08) $ 0.20 $ 0.54 $ 0.33 $ 0.63 $ 1.88 $ 1.65 $ 2.02 $ (2.08) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.07) $ 0.81 $ (0.18) $ (1.08) $ 0.20 $ 0.54 $ 0.33 $ 0.62 $ 1.87 $ 1.65 $ 2.00 $ (2.08) Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 7,862 7,811 7,861 7,865 7,888 7,935 8,257 8,356 8,496 8,645 8,653 8,704 Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted 7,862 7,859 7,861 7,865 7,946 7,977 8,328 8,431 8,528 8,686 8,741 8,704 Adjusted Basic EPS - non-GAAP $ 0.69 $ 1.16 $ 0.21 $ (0.47) $ 0.46 $ 0.70 $ 0.28 $ 0.61 $ 1.96 $ 1.69 $ 2.16 $ 2.96 Adjusted Diluted EPS - non-GAAP(7) $ 0.68 $ 1.15 $ 0.21 $ (0.47) $ 0.45 $ 0.70 $ 0.27 $ 0.61 $ 1.95 $ 1.68 $ 2.14 $ 2.94
The following schedule reconciles Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to Free cash flow (non-GAAP) for Q4 2023 to Q3 2026 (unaudited) In millions. Rounded figures in this table may not agree to presentations in other formats we have published such as earnings releases, earnings decks, or other similar materials presented elsewhere. 19 Non-GAAP Reconciliation Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 45 $ 11 $ (57) $ 62 $ 59 $ (27) $ (34) $ 19 $ 62 $ 36 $ (31) $ 76 Less: Property and equipment disbursements (5) (2) (3) (5) (6) (10) (6) (20) (8) (6) (5) (9) Free cash flow - non-GAAP $ 40 $ 9 $ (60) $ 56 $ 53 $ (36) $ (40) $ (2) $ 54 $ 30 $ (36) $ 67
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Net Working Capital by Fiscal Quarter Q4 2023 – Q3 2026 (unaudited) $ amounts in millions 20 Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 Receivables, net $311 $316 $297 $218 $269 $279 $276 $226 $278 $274 $288 $228 Inventories, net 375 375 372 326 346 391 400 356 341 358 371 344 686 691 668 544 615 670 675 582 619 632 659 572 Accounts payable 202 188 195 136 169 178 213 170 186 179 172 158 Net Working Capital $484 503 473 $408 $446 $492 $462 $412 $432 $453 $487 $414 Trailing 12 months Adjusted EBITDA $105 $95 $86 $83 $90 $105 $112 $131 $146 $160 $174 $183 Return on Working Capital 22% 19% 18% 20% 20% 21% 24% 32% 34% 35% 36% 44% Each component used to compute Net Working Capital in this table is determined in accordance with GAAP and reported in our consolidated balance sheets. Rounded figures in this presentation may not agree to presentation in other formats we've published such as earnings news releases, other earnings decks, or other similar materials presented elsewhere.
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation by fiscal quarter, Q4 2023 – Q3 2026 (unaudited) In millions except where percentages are presented. Some dollar amounts round to less than $1 million and therefore no amount is presented in the table below. 21 (1) Reflects expenses and adjustments related to our previously disclosed settlement of the BlueLinx Corporation Hourly Retirement Plan (defined benefit) in 4Q 2023. (2) Reflects primarily legal, professional, technology and other integration costs. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses and Restructuring and other. Amounts for certain fiscal quarters round to less than $1 million. (3) Composed mainly of external consulting expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives. Amounts for prior periods in fiscal 2026 reflect reclassifications from Restructuring and other, net. (4) Strategic decision apart from normal inventory management activities. (5) Represents severance expenses, gains from property insurance recoveries in 1Q 2025 from Hurricane Helene, net losses related to Hurricane Helene in 3Q 2024, certain professional and legal fees, technology expenses, and other one-time nonoperating expenses. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses, Restructuring and other, net, and Business/Digital transformation initiatives. Amounts for certain fiscal quarters round to less than $1 million. Note: Figures are rounded in this presentation to align with figures as presented in the deck. As a result, the rounded figures in this presentation may not agree to presentation in other formats we have published such as earnings releases, other earnings decks, or other similar materials presented elsewhere. Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 Net income (loss) $ (1) $ 6 $ (1) $ (9) $ 2 $ 4 $ 3 $ 5 $ 16 $ 14 $ 17 $ (18) Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 12 11 12 11 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 Interest expense, net 10 9 9 9 9 8 7 5 5 5 5 4 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 3 5 — (3) — 2 1 2 6 5 6 10 Share-based compensation expense 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 Realization of deferred gains on real estate (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) Pension settlement and related expenses(1) — — — — — — — — (2) — — 31 Inventory step-up adjustment — — — 1 — — — — — — — — Acquisition-related expenses(2) — — — 2 — — — — — — — — Business/Digital transformation initiatives(3) 2 1 1 — — — — — — — — — Discontinuation of strategic product brand(4) 3 — — — — — — — — — — — Restructuring and other, net(5) — — 1 1 — 1 (2) — 1 — 1 (1) Adjusted EBITDA - non-GAAP $ 32 $ 36 $ 23 $ 14 $ 22 $ 27 $ 20 $ 22 $ 37 $ 34 $ 39 $ 36 Net Sales $ 813 $ 814 $ 731 $ 716 $ 749 $ 780 $ 709 $ 711 $ 747 $ 768 $ 726 $ 713 Adjusted EBITDA Margin - non-GAAP 3.9 % 4.4 % 3.2 % 1.9 % 3.0 % 3.4 % 2.8 % 3.0 % 4.9 % 4.5 % 5.4 % 5.1 % Non-GAAP Reconciliation / supplemental financial information
Twelve-Month Trailing Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation by Fiscal Quarter, Q4 2023 – Q3 2026 (unaudited) In millions $. Some dollar amounts round to less than $1 million and therefore no amount is presented in the table below. 22 Non-GAAP Reconciliation (1) Reflects expenses related to our previously disclosed settlement of the BlueLinx Corporation Hourly Retirement Plan in 4Q 2023. (2) Reflects primarily legal, professional, technology and other integration costs. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses and Restructuring and other. Amounts for certain fiscal quarters round to less than $1 million. (3) Composed mainly of external consulting expenses related to the design and implementation of our business and digital transformation initiatives. Amounts for prior periods in fiscal 2026 reflect reclassifications from Restructuring and other, net. (4) Strategic decision apart from normal inventory management activities. (5) Represents severance expenses, gains from property insurance recoveries in 1Q 2025 from Hurricane Helene, net losses related to Hurricane Helene in 3Q 2024, certain professional and legal fees, technology expenses, and other one-time nonoperating expenses. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified for Acquisition-related expenses, Restructuring and other, net, and Business/Digital transformation initiatives. Amounts for certain fiscal quarters round to less than $1 million. Note: Figures are rounded in this presentation to align with figures as presented in the deck. As a result, the rounded figures in this presentation may not agree to presentation in other formats we have published such as earnings releases, other earnings decks, or other similar materials presented elsewhere. Twelve-Month Trailing as of the End of Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 Net (loss) income $(4) $(2) $(4) $— $14 $28 $38 $53 $30 $ 38 $ 48 $ 49 Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 46 44 42 40 38 38 39 38 37 36 34 32 Interest expense, net 37 36 35 32 29 25 21 19 18 19 21 24 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 4 1 (2) — 5 11 13 18 26 29 32 33 Share-based compensation expense 13 13 12 11 9 9 8 8 10 9 10 12 Realization of deferred gains on real estate (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) Pension settlement and related expenses(1) — — — — — (2) (2) (2) 29 32 32 33 Inventory step-up adjustment 1 1 1 1 — — — — — — — — Acquisition-related expenses(2) 2 2 3 3 — — — — — — — — Business/Digital transformation initiatives(3) 4 2 1 — — — — — — — — — Discontinuation of strategic product brand(4) 3 — — — — — — — — — — — Restructuring and other, net (5) 2 2 3 — (2) — (1) 2 1 — 1 4 Adjusted EBITDA - non-GAAP $105 $95 $86 $83 $90 $105 $112 $131 $146 $ 160 $ 174 $ 183
Fiscal Quarter 3Q 2026 2Q 2026 1Q 2026 4Q 2025 3Q 2025 2Q 2025 1Q 2025 4Q 2024 3Q 2024 2Q 2024 1Q 2024 4Q 2023 ($ amounts in thousands) Long term debt(1) $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Finance lease liabilities for equipment and vehicles 70,913 76,752 76,744 80,635 80,264 75,570 74,365 49,785 50,752 47,979 48,445 42,252 Finance lease liabilities for real property 238,789 239,382 240,001 240,644 241,540 241,987 242,390 242,758 243,058 243,359 243,622 243,174 Total debt and finance leases 609,702 615,954 616,745 621,279 621,804 617,557 616,755 592,543 593,810 591,338 592,067 585,426 Less: available cash and cash equivalents 349,817 318,178 319,087 385,843 429,360 386,765 449,020 505,622 526,281 491,392 481,309 521,743 Net debt (non-GAAP) $ 259,885 $ 297,776 $ 297,658 $ 235,436 $ 192,444 $ 230,792 $ 167,735 $ 86,921 $ 67,529 $ 99,946 $ 110,758 $ 63,683 Net debt, excluding finance lease liabilities for real property (non-GAAP) $ 21,096 $ 58,394 $ 57,657 $ (5,208) $ (49,096) $ (11,195) $ (74,655) $ (155,837) $ (175,529) $ (143,413) $ (132,864) $ (179,491) Trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP, see above reconciliations) $ 104,723 $ 95,372 $ 86,494 $ 82,569 $ 90,215 $ 104,502 $ 112,133 $ 131,356 $ 146,290 $ 160,067 $ 174,651 $ 182,804 Net leverage ratio 2.5x 3.1x 3.4x 2.9x 2.1x 2.2x 1.5x 0.7x 0.5x 0.6x 0.6x 0.3x Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance lease liabilities(2) 0.2x 0.6x 0.7x (0.1x) (0.5x) (0.1x) (0.7x) (1.2x) (1.2x) (0.9x) (0.8x) (1.0x) Non-GAAP Reconciliation / Supplemental Financial Information (1) For the periods presented above, our long-term debt is comprised of $300 million of senior-secured notes. These notes are presented under the long-term debt caption of our consolidated balance sheet net of unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs. Our senior secured notes are presented in this table at their face value for the purposes of calculating our net leverage ratio. (2) Net leverage ratio excluding finance lease obligations for real property is included within the terms of our revolving credit agreement. 23 The following schedule reconciles Total debt and finance leases to: Net debt (non-GAAP) and to Net debt excluding finance lease liabilities for real property (non-GAAP). The calculations of Net leverage ratio (non-GAAP) and Net leverage ratio excluding real property finance leases liabilities (non-GAAP) are also presented (unaudited).