William Schwartz

Chief Executive Officer, President & Director, UFP Industries, Inc.

Search every verified William Schwartz interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During UFP Industries' Q4 2024 earnings call, Schwartz stated that the company expects business conditions that affected 2024 results to persist through the first half of 2025, citing depressed existing home sales, record home equity levels, and housing affordability challenges. He noted that industry forecasts for 2025 housing starts remain mixed, ranging from slightly down to slightly up. Schwartz also said the company plans to be aggressive in growing sales but aims to grow "the right sales," adding that the M&A team remains active with healthy acquisition pipelines and that the valuation gap between buyers and sellers has begun to narrow, though the company remains disciplined on pricing. Schwartz expressed optimism about achieving the company's 2026 goals based on actions taken to date and opportunities for continued improvement. He described factory-built housing as a promising area for growth despite current affordability challenges, and said it was too early to assess any impact on concrete forming from potential budget changes. In closing remarks, he referenced the company's cultural phrase "tough times tougher people," framing challenging periods as opportunities to demonstrate resilience.