In FY2025, despite steady revenues, GMS's cash flow from operations (or CFO) declined by 11% compared to a year ago. Free cash flow (or FCF), excluding acquisitions, also deteriorated. In FY2026, it expects capex at $40 million-$45 million, or slightly lower than the FY2025 level.

Home Depot Inc. has made an offer for GMS Inc., potentially setting off a bidding war with QXO Inc. which this week made a $5 billion offer for the building-products distributor, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

GMS shares jump on takeover interest from Home Depot and QXO, setting up a potential bidding war in the construction supply sector.