The United States faces a long-running housing shortage, creating substantial opportunities for homebuilders and the companies that supply them. Builders FirstSource (NYSE: BLDR) might not be a household name, but the company plays a pivotal role in supplying builders with what they need.

The stock has delivered a 1,100% return over the past five years, crushing the likes of and its 900% gain during the same period. And with Builders FirstSource joining the S&P 500 index later this month, there has never been a better time for investors to take a look at this remarkable growth story.

Builders FirstSource ranks as one of the nation's largest suppliers of building components for residential construction, renovations, and repairs. It sells products including doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, and countertops from 570 distribution and manufacturing locations in 43 states.

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