Brokerages Set Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:IBP) PT at $239.45

Shares of Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:IBP) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” by the fourteen brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have assigned a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $249.75.

Several research analysts recently weighed in on IBP shares. Wall Street Zen lowered Installed Building Products from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Benchmark cut Installed Building Products from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Zacks Research downgraded Installed Building Products from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated an “underweight” rating and set a $245.00 price target on shares of Installed Building Products in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of Installed Building Products from $230.00 to $259.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th.

More Installed Building Products News

Here are the key news stories impacting Installed Building Products this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat expectations: IBP reported $3.24 EPS vs. consensus ~$2.83 and revenue of $747.5M (slightly down y/y), with the company saying it delivered record fourth‑quarter and FY2025 profitability — a core reason investors are buying the stock. Business Wire — IBP Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a special cash dividend of $1.80 per share (ex‑dividend/record date reported as March 13; pay date March 31), representing an outsized yield headline that can attract income-focused buyers and help explain intraday strength.
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and headlines highlighting the beat and “stock soars” narrative amplified the move; several outlets ran summaries and call transcripts that increased investor attention. Yahoo Finance — Stock Soars
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst actions are mixed: Wells Fargo trimmed its target from $355 to $340 but kept an “equal weight” rating (small upside vs. the current price), while Vertical Research upgraded IBP from “sell” to “hold” with a $326 target — both are essentially neutral to only mildly supportive. Benzinga / Finviz — Analyst Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target to $255 but maintained an “underperform” rating — that $255 PT implies material downside vs. the current price and introduces a meaningful bearish signal that could cap upside or prompt profit‑taking. Benzinga — RBC Note

Installed Building Products Stock Up 1.9%

IBP stock opened at $328.27 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 2.78 and a quick ratio of 2.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.74, a P/E/G ratio of 7.51 and a beta of 1.92. Installed Building Products has a 52-week low of $150.83 and a 52-week high of $349.00. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $300.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $274.28.

Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The construction company reported $3.24 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.83 by $0.41. Installed Building Products had a net margin of 8.93% and a return on equity of 44.40%. The firm had revenue of $747.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $738.97 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.88 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Installed Building Products will post 10.66 EPS for the current year.

Installed Building Products Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a special dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a dividend of $1.80 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 56.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. Installed Building Products’s payout ratio is currently 15.93%.

Institutional Trading of Installed Building Products

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in Installed Building Products in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Installed Building Products by 5,000.0% in the 3rd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 102 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Curio Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Installed Building Products by 16,800.0% in the second quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 169 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 168 shares during the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new position in Installed Building Products in the third quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in Installed Building Products by 700.0% during the third quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 152 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. 99.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Installed Building Products

Installed Building Products, Inc (NYSE: IBP) is a leading national installer of specialty building products serving the U.S. residential construction market. The company partners with homebuilders and contractors to deliver a comprehensive range of interior and exterior finishing services, including insulation, drywall finishing, protective coatings and basement waterproofing systems. By offering a single-source solution, Installed Building Products helps streamline project coordination and ensures consistent service quality across multiple trades.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Installed Building Products has expanded from a regional insulation installer into a nationwide platform operating in nearly every state.