Beacon Expands Waterproofing Division With DM Figley Acquisition

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. BECN acquired DM Figley Company, Inc., (“DM Figley”), a specialty waterproofing distributor. The acquisition aligns with the company's Ambition 2025 plan to expand across multiple platforms and strengthen customer reach.Shares of BECN dropped 1.6% during yesterday’s trading session.BECN Strengthens Market Presence With DM Figley AcquisitionBased in Menlo Park, CA, DM Figley is a wholesale distributor of sealants, waterproofing and concrete repair materials. The company has been serving customers across California since 1970, with additional locations in Anaheim, Oakland, Sacramento and San Diego. It supplies construction professionals with products such as epoxies, protective coatings and repair systems.The acquisition adds DM Figley to Beacon's Waterproofing Division, which now operates nearly 60 branches across the United States. DM Figley brings strong customer relationships and technical expertise, further strengthening BECN's nationwide platform. The integration allows customers to access a broader range of services while maintaining existing local connections.BECN’s Focus on Ambition 2025 PlanThe company focuses on above-market growth by expanding its footprint through acquisitions and new greenfield branches. This strategy aligns with its Ambition 2025 plan, which emphasizes adding locations and teams to enhance customer service. From Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2024, the company acquired 26 companies, which added 85 total branches to its portfolio.It has implemented several strategic initiatives to drive long-term growth and enhance customer experience. The company aims to expand revenues, improve margins and create value for its customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.In 2024, Beacon has advanced greatly along its path of achieving Ambition 2025 targets. The accomplishments include 19 newly opened greenfield locations, 42 acquired branches, digital sales up 24.1% year over year and continued improvements across its branches falling in the bottom quintile of financial performance metrics.BECN’s Price PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchShares of this largest publicly traded distributor of residential and non-residential roofing materials have gained 39.6% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Building Products – Retail industry’s growth of 4.6%. The company is benefiting from the effective implementation of its Ambition 2025 targets and cost-reduction initiatives. BECN’s emphasis on expanding through acquisitions, along with investments in digital and productivity enhancements, is expected to support its prospects.BECN’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderBeacon currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector are:BJ's Restaurants, Inc. 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