

Dialogue. Perimeter Solutions and Dream Finders Homes 1Q25, When to Care About Macro, New Platform Acquistion, Home "Speculation"
9 snips May 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Drew Cohen, a writer specializing in business and financial analysis, delves into the recent performance of Perimeter Solutions and Dream Finders Homes. He highlights the surge in fire safety revenues and examines the challenges posed by California wildfires on sales. The conversation also touches on strategic acquisition plans in specialty products and the impact of economic factors on the housing market. Cohen underscores the importance of long-term investment strategies amidst rising costs and evolving consumer behaviors.
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Wildfire Activity Boosts Perimeter Sales
- Perimeter Solutions saw a 48% YoY rise in fire safety revenues in Q1 due to increased wildfire activity in California.
- The company downplays the impact based on acreage burned, but management expects more investment in aerial capacity for fire retardant deployment.
Specialty Segment Sales Lost Permanently
- Specialty product segment lagged due to a third-party manufacturer's plant outage causing lost and unrecoverable sales.
- Sales lost to competitors are unlikely to be regained, but this segment is not a major growth driver for Perimeter Solutions.
Niche PCB Acquisition Strategy Unveiled
- Perimeter's first platform acquisition in niche printed circuit boards (PCBs) targets small markets with IP protections and production know-how.
- This strategy avoids competing on commoditized PCBs and focuses on margin-rich niche applications, offering growth potential.