The construction and maintenance services industry delivered a robust third quarter, with several key players exceeding revenue expectations despite economic headwinds. MYR Group and Comfort Systems stood out with strong beats, while the sector overall demonstrated pricing power and steady demand.
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
As earnings season concludes, we analyze the performance of construction and maintenance services stocks. While the sector showed overall strength, WillScot Mobile Mini faced headwinds, contrasting with standout results from peers like Comfort Systems.
As earnings season winds down, the construction and maintenance services sector showed resilience. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock posted solid results despite a revenue miss, while peers like Primoris soared. We analyze the key drivers and what's next for these industrial players.
Analyst coverage initiated with an 'Overweight' rating and a $413 price target points to a transformed contractor poised to capitalize on data center demand, grid modernization, and reshoring trends.
Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP) posted resilient fiscal Q3 2026 results, with revenue reaching $556 million and EPS at $3.22. While wallboard sales softened, robust growth in cement and aggregates, fueled by infrastructure spending, highlights a strategic pivot. The company also outlined operational efficiency drives and a fortified balance sheet.
After a recent pullback, shares of French construction materials giant Saint-Gobain are trading at a notable discount to analyst targets. While long-term performance remains robust, investors are weighing near-term risks against potential value.
A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shares may be pricing in an overly optimistic outlook for construction growth, with key models indicating potential overvaluation.
The Italian construction giant Webuild secures a major contract to build a critical section of the SS106 Jonica road, a project set to enhance connectivity in Calabria while creating hundreds of jobs and employing advanced construction technologies.
Recent share price weakness at French construction giant Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has investors questioning its valuation. While a key model suggests the stock is fairly priced, its low P/E ratio compared to peers hints at potential undervaluation, setting the stage for a nuanced debate on the stock's true worth.
Investors in Malaysian construction giant WCT Holdings Berhad have enjoyed a 37% return over the past three years, significantly outpacing the broader market, even as the stock faces recent headwinds. Analysis suggests the company's transition to profitability may underpin its longer-term performance.
Heidelberg Materials (XTRA:HEI) is attracting renewed investor interest, fueled by accelerating global demand for sustainable construction materials. The company's strategic positioning in low-carbon cement and aggregates coincides with strong shareholder returns, raising questions about its current valuation in a rapidly evolving market.
While a routine regulatory filing on voting rights draws little market reaction, analysts are focusing on Heidelberg Materials' pivotal role in the global push for sustainable construction. The company's journey from traditional cement producer to a leader in decarbonized building solutions is fraught with both opportunity and significant financial risk.
The price tag for Dominion Energy's flagship Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has climbed by $300 million, reaching an estimated $11.5 billion. The utility cites new tariffs and a federal stop-work order as primary drivers for the latest cost overrun, even as construction resumes and the first power generation is imminent.
Construction giant Skanska has secured a landmark joint venture for a central Oslo redevelopment with Entra, alongside new major contracts in Norway and Finland, reinforcing its strategic pivot towards complex, sustainability-focused projects in the region.
Singapore-listed construction firm Keong Hong Holdings reports a significant 42% rise in returns on capital employed over five years, signaling improved operational efficiency even as its asset base shrinks.
Avidbank Holdings (AVBH) reported robust loan and deposit growth alongside an expanding net interest margin for Q4 2025, while management detailed plans to address a recent uptick in non-performing assets linked to specific construction and sponsor finance loans.
As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.
CNH Industrial is capturing investor attention with its strategic push into automation, highlighted by the new R4 autonomous robot, and a stable demand outlook for its core agriculture and construction segments. This comes as the market weighs the company's recent stock momentum against contrasting valuation models.
Oshkosh Corporation topped revenue expectations in its latest quarter, but profit fell short as tariffs and cost pressures squeezed margins. The specialty vehicle maker's 2026 outlook balances targeted growth in some segments against persistent challenges in construction markets.
