BLD reported,
Underlying EBIT of $199.5m was better than broker expectations
Underlying NPAT of $136.6m was better than broker expectations
dividend $0.11 was better than broker expectations
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Several building-products names were stronger. Martin Marietta Minerals (MLM +9.4%) missed, but FY guidance was better than feared and incorporated an improving outlook for nonresidential end markets. Building products and home improver, Masco Corp (MAS +8.2%) after Q4 EPS beat,
BLD Price at posting:
$5.32 Sentiment: None Disclosure: Held