Trex Company, Inc. TREX has strengthened its partnership with Boise Cascade Company BCC, a major distributor of building products. Going forward, Trex will be the exclusive brand of composite decking and railings sold through participating Boise locations nationwide. This expanded collaboration also includes incremental Trex distribution in New Jersey and the surrounding areas.
This move aligns with TREX's significantly expanded product offerings. The company has filled product gaps and developed a well-structured portfolio, allowing channel partners to compete effectively in key decking and railing categories. TREX boasts the industry’s strongest distribution network, with products available in more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents.
Trex has expanded its decking portfolio with products like Trex Signature and Trex Transcend Lineage. The company also launched a full collection of Trex-branded deck fasteners. With its range of fasteners, fascia, cladding and lighting options, Trex provides complete solutions for a smooth and worry-free deck-building experience. In addition, TREX recently introduced a wide range of new railing profiles and materials, making its collection the largest and most diverse in the category.
TREX Stock’s Price Performance
Shares of this Winchester, VA-based, wood and plastic composite products manufacturer and distributor have gained 11.3% in the past month compared with the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry’s 4.3% growth. The company has been reaping the rewards of robust demand for its premium products and cost-reduction efforts.
New product development has been pivotal, with recent innovations such as steel, mesh and aluminum railing systems and heat-mitigating technology in new decking colors aligning well with consumer preferences. This product expansion supports Trex’s strategic goal of doubling its share of the railing market in five years.
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The improving trend is clear from TREX’s estimate revision trend as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 sales and earnings per share (EPS) indicates 4.3% and 10.2% year-over-year growth, respectively. The company also delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9%, on average.
TREX’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Trex currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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