TopBuild Acquires Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam
Rhea-AI Summary
TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) announced the acquisition of Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam, two New York–based installers that together generate approximately $20 million in annual revenue. The businesses serve residential and commercial customers in New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, expanding TopBuild's Northeast footprint.
Management said the deal strengthens regional presence and builds on the acquired teams' customer relationships and track records.
Positive
- Adds approximately $20 million in annual revenue
- Strengthens TopBuild's presence in the Northeast (NY, PA, MA)
- Adds spray foam and fireproofing installation capabilities for residential and commercial markets
Negative
- Purchase price and transaction terms were not disclosed in the announcement
News Market Reaction – BLD
In the Feb 3 session, BLD gained 3.54%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 | Acquisition announcements | Positive | +0.0% | Multiple specialty distribution and installation acquisitions adding about $53M annual revenue. |
| Oct 08 | Major SPI acquisition | Positive | +10.1% | All-cash $1.0B SPI deal with ~$700M revenue and expected cost synergies. |
| Jul 15 | Progressive Roofing close | Positive | -4.6% | Completion of $810M Progressive Roofing acquisition expanding commercial roofing exposure. |
| Jul 08 | Progressive deal announcement | Positive | +3.8% | Announcement of $810M Progressive Roofing acquisition, immediately accretive to earnings. |
| Mar 04 | Seal-Rite acquisition | Positive | -0.3% | Planned purchase of Seal-Rite Insulation with $15M revenue to strengthen Nebraska presence. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition announcements have produced mixed reactions, with both strong gains and notable declines around prior deals.
Over the past year, TopBuild has used acquisitions to expand its footprint and product offerings. Deals included Progressive Roofing, SPI, and Seal-Rite, with transaction values up to $1.0B and targets generating hundreds of millions in revenue. Price reactions to these acquisition headlines ranged from a gain of 10.08% to a decline of 4.64%. Today’s Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam acquisition continues this bolt‑on growth strategy in insulation and spray foam installation.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer of insulation and commercial roofing and a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced it acquired Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam. Based in Winfield, N.Y., Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam together generate approximately
Robert Buck, President and CEO of TopBuild, said, “We are delighted to welcome the Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam teams to the TopBuild family as we strengthen our presence in the Northeast and build on the team’s excellent track record and a solid reputation across both residential and commercial customers. This is another example of our focus on continuing to drive growth and profitability across our business.”
Billy Gibson, Co-Owner of Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam, said, “Applied Coatings and Upstate Spray Foam were built on honest, old-fashioned hard work and true craftsmanship, and those attributes continue through our dedicated team. The relationships we’ve built with our customers are something we take great pride in. We believe TopBuild shares our vision, values, and long-term goals, giving us confidence that this transition will strengthen our ability to continue growing in Upstate New York and beyond.”
About TopBuild
TopBuild Corp., headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a leading installer of insulation and commercial roofing and is also a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada. We provide insulation and commercial roofing installation services nationwide through our Installation Services segment which has over 200 branches located across the United States. We distribute building and mechanical insulation, insulation accessories and other building products for the residential, commercial, and industrial end markets through our Specialty Distribution business. Our Specialty Distribution network encompasses more than 250 branches across the United States and Canada. To learn more about TopBuild please visit our website at www.topbuild.com.
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