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Sterling Infrastructure Inc is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure construction and infrastructure rehabilitation as well as residential construction projects. The company operates in three reportable segments namely, Transportation Solutions, E-Infrastructure Solutions, and Building Solution. Transportation Solutions include highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports, light rail, and others. Building Solution projects include concrete foundations for single-family homes. E-Infrastructure Solutions include the services which are provided to large, blue-chip companies in the e-commerce, data center, distribution center, and warehousing, energy, mixed-use, and multi-family sectors. The majority of the revenue is generated from E-Infrastructure Solutions. .

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<li>DA Davidson analyst Brent Thelman initiated coverage on Orion Group Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORN#NYSE">ORN</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $11. Orion shares closed at $7.29 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/orn/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri initiated coverage on Semtech Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $85. Semtech shares closed at $68.93 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/smtc/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Louie DiPalma initiated coverage on Sterling Infrastructure Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) with an Outperform rating. Sterling Infrastructure shares closed at $178.48 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/strl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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William Blair analyst Louie DiPalma initiates coverage on Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) with a Outperform rating.

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This amendment changes the way that RHB results are reported under GAAP, but does not change RHB's historical or future contribution to Sterling's consolidated net income.

Sterling Infrastructure Executes Amendment To Its Road And Highway Builders Operating Agreement On December 31, 2024

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.51%. Currently, Sterling Infrastructure has a market capitalization of $5.23 billion. 
Buying $100 In STRL: If an investor had bought $100 of STRL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $877.11 today based on a price of $170.40 for STRL at the time of writing.
<h3>Sterling Infrastructure's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735655409_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Sterling Infrastructure 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Dana OBrien, Board Member at Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), disclosed an insider sell on December 19, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: OBrien's decision to sell 2,000 shares of Sterling Infrastructure was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000874238/000087423824000150//Archives/edgar/data/874238/000087423824000150/0000874238-24-000150-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $351,778.
The latest market snapshot at Friday morning reveals Sterling Infrastructure shares down by 1.72%, trading at $171.71.
<h3>Delving into Sterling Infrastructure's Background</h3>
Sterling Infrastructure Inc is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure construction and infrastructure rehabilitation as well as residential construction projects. The company operates in three reportable segments namely, Transportation Solutions, E-Infrastructure Solutions, and Building Solution. Transportation Solutions include highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports, light rail, and others. Building Solution projects include concrete foundations for single-family homes. E-Infrastructure Solutions include the services which are provided to large, blue-chip companies in the e-commerce, data center, distribution center, and warehousing, energy, mixed-use, and multi-family sectors. The majority of the revenue is generated from E-Infrastructure Solutions. .
<h3>Financial Insights: Sterling Infrastructure</h3>
Revenue Growth: Sterling Infrastructure's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.96%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Exploring Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 21.86%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Sterling Infrastructure's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.0.
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Debt Management: Sterling Infrastructure's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.53.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 29.61 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.6, Sterling Infrastructure's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.59, Sterling Infrastructure presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Board Member At Sterling Infrastructure Sells $351K Of Stock

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 51.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 64.48%. Currently, Sterling Infrastructure has a market capitalization of $5.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In STRL: If an investor had bought $100 of STRL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $1,177.27 today based on a price of $176.59 for STRL at the time of writing.
<h3>Sterling Infrastructure's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734476409_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Sterling Infrastructure Stock In The Last 5 Years

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Merus N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRUS#NASDAQ">MRUS</a>) is still &#8220;very,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mrus/earnings"> very speculative.&#8221;</a>
On Wednesday, Merus announced the FDA approval of BIZENGRI for NRG1+ pancreatic adenocarcinoma and NRG1+ non–small cell lung cancer based on safety and efficacy data from the eNRGy study.
&#8220;Storied company, terrific. It does great,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>). &#8220;I actually would prefer you to swap out right now and go to be with Mary Barra at GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>). Cheaper and will be just as good.&#8221;
On Oct.29, Allison Transmission reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 revenue guidance.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>) has &#8220;no earnings,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;I want you to take out almost all of your cost basis and let the rest run.&#8221;
On Dec. 4, the company earlier announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho Operations Office to explore siting, construction and operation of its proprietary ‘ZEUS&#8217; and ‘ODIN&#8217; microreactors at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42323743/whats-going-on-with-nano-nuclear-energy-nne-stock">Idaho National Laboratory (INL).</a>
&#8220;It is living off, I think, a lot of the federal money that's been spent. So, I don't want to get greedy,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>). He recommended taking some off the table and let the rest run.
On Nov. 6, Sterling Infrastructure reported worse-than-expected third-quarter revenue results and lowered the top end of its FY24 revenue guidance.
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<li>Merus shares fell 1.6% to settle at $45.49 during the session.</li>
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Sterling Infrastructure's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NYSE">STRL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 981 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.5 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sterling Infrastructure Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sterling Infrastructure has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sterling Infrastructure's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sterling Infrastructure's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Sterling Infrastructure shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 revenue results and lowered the top end of its FY24 revenue guidance.

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) raises FY2024 GAAP EPS guidance from $5.60-5.75 to $5.85-6.00 vs $5.67 analyst estimate. Narrows FY2024 sales outlook from $2.15 billion-2.23 billion to $2.15 billion-2.17 billion vs $2.17 billion estimate.

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Sterling Infrastructure Raises FY2024 GAAP EPS Guidance from $5.60-5.75 to $5.85-6.00 vs $5.67 Est; Narrows FY2024 Sales Guidance from $2.15B-2.23B to $2.15B-2.17B vs $2.17B Est

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.97 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.71 by 15.2 percent. This is a 56.35 percent increase over earnings of $1.26 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $593.74 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $613.63 million by 3.24 percent. This is a 5.96 percent increase over sales of $560.35 million the same period last year.

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Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 21.58% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 32.78%. Currently, Sterling Infrastructure has a market capitalization of $4.69 billion. 
Buying $1000 In STRL: If an investor had bought $1000 of STRL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $17,240.68 today based on a price of $152.58 for STRL at the time of writing.
<h3>Sterling Infrastructure's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730147413_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Sterling Infrastructure Stock In The Last 10 Years

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<li>New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOVR#NASDAQ">HOVR</a>) stock moved upwards by 28.1% to $0.41 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $10.0 million. </li>
<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.45% to $1.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.9 million. </li>
<li>Sentage Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNTG#NASDAQ">SNTG</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.95% to $2.33. The company's market cap stands at $6.5 million. </li>
<li>LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNZA#NASDAQ">LNZA</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.76% to $1.98. The company's market cap stands at $391.6 million. </li>
<li>Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) stock rose 4.52% to $53.78. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.42% to $164.16. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 billion. </li>
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<li>AgEagle Aerial Sys (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#AMEX">UAVS</a>) shares decreased by 9.9% to $2.0 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 million. </li>
<li>Hyzon Motors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYZN#NASDAQ">HYZN</a>) shares decreased by 5.12% to $2.04. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.1 million. </li>
<li>Highway Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIHO#NASDAQ">HIHO</a>) stock decreased by 5.09% to $2.24. The company's market cap stands at $9.8 million. </li>
<li>United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) shares declined by 5.06% to $792.04. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $52.3 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>DSS (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSS#AMEX">DSS</a>) shares declined by 4.74% to $1.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.8 million. </li>
<li>Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>) shares declined by 4.68% to $5.71. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $87.1 million. 
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Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 44.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 58.82%. Currently, Sterling Infrastructure has a market capitalization of $5.16 billion. 
Buying $100 In STRL: If an investor had bought $100 of STRL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $1,013.70 today based on a price of $167.75 for STRL at the time of writing.
<h3>Sterling Infrastructure's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729173671_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Sterling Infrastructure 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

AECOM (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acm#NYSE">ACM</a>) is all set to support Southern Water&#39;s $4.8 billion capital delivery program.
Per the contract, ACM, along with Pell Frischmann, has been chosen by Kier to provide detailed design services on Lot 1 for non-infrastructure water and Lot 2 for wastewater projects within a Strategic Delivery Partner Framework. This initiative, running from 2025 to 2030, focuses on improving water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK during the AMP8 regulatory period.
Also, Morrison Water Services, the second contractor, has asked AECOM to be its sole design partner for SDP Lot 3 Framework for infrastructure projects and Low Complexity Delivery Route Lot 2 (Wastewater) Framework. These frameworks are for seven and five years, respectively, with the option to extend for an additional five years.
AECOM will contribute to project design, management, and implementation, ensuring Southern Water&#39;s long-term environmental and community goals are met. This collaboration marks a major step in AECOM&#39;s continued work with Southern Water, positioning the company as a vital partner in delivering these ambitious upgrades.
<h2>ACM&#39;s Strong Backlog &amp; Global Demand Drive Growth</h2>
Currently, this global leader in water infrastructure has been ailing from labor shortages, particularly in skilled trades. Inflationary pressures, particularly in raw materials and energy, could also be bothering margins. This apart, broader economic uncertainties, such as fears of a recession or global economic slowdown, are likely to have been impacting major players like Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/strl#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/j#NYSE">J</a>) and KBR Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbr#NYSE">KBR</a>) within the infrastructure sector.
Mitigating these headwinds, ACM has been experiencing robust growth across its segments, backed by strong pipeline visibility for the upcoming quarters. Healthy state and local budgets, along with increased private sector investments in water and energy transitions, have contributed to this upward trend.
Global demand for infrastructure development is rising, further increasing the need for AECOM&#39;s services. As of the fiscal third-quarter end, the total backlog was $23.36 billion compared with $23.21 billion in the prior-year period. The current backlog level includes 54.8% contracted backlog growth.
Ongoing contract wins are expected to boost prospects. Global infrastructure spending trends remain strong, providing further opportunities for AECOM&#39;s continued expansion.
<h2>A Brief About Above-Mentioned Stocks</h2>
Sterling specializes in e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions, primarily operating in the U.S. Its recent stock performance has been impressive, with shares rising significantly in the last year, outperforming its industry peers.
Jacobs, Dallas, TX-based company, is one of the leading providers of professional, technical and construction services to industrial, commercial and governmental clients.
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services firm supporting the market segments of global energy and international government services.
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AECOM Selected to Support Southern Water's $4.8B Program

AECOM (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acm#NYSE">ACM</a>) won a contract from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to provide program management, design and engineering services.
Banking on its Sustainable Legacies strategy, ACM will support Metro&#39;s ambitious goal of transitioning its bus fleet to Zero Emission Buses. Also, it will focus on charging infrastructure conceptual design, specification, and procurement. Its expertise will help guide the seamless transition to zero-emission operations, offering innovative solutions to complex transportation challenges.
The sustainable and efficient transit system aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving air quality for Los Angeles County residents. On an impressive note, the initiative is one of the largest electric bus programs in the United States and is supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
<h2>ACM&#39;s Stock Performance</h2>
The company&#39;s shares have gained 11.6% so far this year, which is nearly one-third of the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry&#39;s 36.2% growth.
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This Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) company has been ailing from labor shortages, particularly in skilled trades. Inflationary pressures, particularly in raw materials and energy, could also be bothering margins. This apart, broader economic uncertainties, such as fears of a recession or global economic slowdown, might be impacting the infrastructure sector. Investors could be cautious about long-term infrastructure spending, especially if government funding slows down.
<h2>ACM&#39;s Strong Backlog &amp; Global Demand Drive Raises Hope</h2>
Mitigating the above-mentioned headwinds, AECOM has been experiencing robust growth across all its segments, backed by strong pipeline visibility for the upcoming quarters. Healthy state and local budgets, along with increased private sector investments in water and energy transitions, have contributed to this upward trend.
Additionally, the U.K. water market is expected to see accelerated growth over the next five years, driven by a near doubling of AMP8 funding. AECOM&#39;s deep expertise with major water utilities positions it well to benefit from this expansion.
Global demand for infrastructure development is rising, further increasing the need for AECOM&#39;s services. As of the fiscal third-quarter end, the total backlog was $23.36 billion compared with $23.21 billion reported in the prior-year period. The current backlog level includes 54.8% contracted backlog growth.
Ongoing contract wins are expected to boost prospects. Global infrastructure spending trends remain strong, providing further opportunities for AECOM&#39;s continued expansion.
<h2>Key Picks</h2>
Some better-ranked stocks in the same space are:
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/strl#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Sterling Infrastructure has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.4%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for STRL&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share indicates a rise of 9.7% and 26.6%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwm#NYSE">HWM</a>) presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). HWM has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.9%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWM&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates a rise of 12.6% and 40.8%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
M-tron Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MPTI) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. It has topped earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with an average surprise of 9.2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MPTI&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates a rise of 16.1% and 76.6%, respectively, from prior-year levels.
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It was reported on September 23, that Ronald A Ballschmiede, EVP at Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Ballschmiede's decision to sell 18,700 shares of Sterling Infrastructure was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000874238/000087423824000139//Archives/edgar/data/874238/000087423824000139/0000874238-24-000139-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The total value of the sale is $2,685,133.
Sterling Infrastructure shares are trading down 0.01% at $148.89 at the time of this writing on Tuesday morning.
<h3>Get to Know Sterling Infrastructure Better</h3>
Sterling Infrastructure Inc is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure construction and infrastructure rehabilitation as well as residential construction projects. The company operates in three reportable segments namely, Transportation Solutions, E-Infrastructure Solutions, and Building Solution. Transportation Solutions include highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports, light rail, and others. Building Solution projects include concrete foundations for single-family homes. E-Infrastructure Solutions include the services which are provided to large, blue-chip companies in the e-commerce, data center, distribution center, and warehousing, energy, mixed-use, and multi-family sectors. The majority of the revenue is generated from E-Infrastructure Solutions. .
<h3>Sterling Infrastructure's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Sterling Infrastructure's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 11.58%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Profitability Metrics:
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Sterling Infrastructure's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 1.68.
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Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.58.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Sterling Infrastructure's P/E ratio of 28.69 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.26, Sterling Infrastructure's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Sterling Infrastructure's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 14.14, indicates attractively priced shares.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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The Taiwan subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/otis#NYSE">OTIS</a>) has acquired Jardine Schindler Lifts Limited (Taiwan) from the Jardine Schindler Group.
This buyout will strengthen the company&#39;s position in the Taiwan market with the expanded customer reach and operational capacity of Jardine Schindler Lifts. Otis is optimistic about introducing its products and service offerings, including the recently launched Otis ONE platform and the connected Gen3 elevators, to the new customer base.
This strategic transaction, a milestone for Otis, will enable it to better serve the region and its customers.
<h2>Other Growth Initiatives of OTIS</h2>
Apart from inorganic growth strategies, Otis also focuses on organic ways of fostering its growth. The primary organic growth strategy is innovation. The company seems to be invested in seeking innovation opportunities and capitalizing on them for its upcoming prospects.
Otis invested $144 million in R&amp;D in 2023. Furthermore, during the first six months of 2024, it invested $75 million in R&amp;D, up 5.6% year over year. The year-over-year increase in R&amp;D investments showcases the company&#39;s intent focus on amalgamating recent technologies into its products to stay well-positioned in the market.
As of 2023-end, it had 11 R&amp;D centers and 17 factories across the world, primarily in China, India, Japan, France, Germany, Spain and the United States. These centers are strategically placed to enable the efficient development of engineering solutions. Also, the company&#39;s approximately 1,200 global engineers focus intently on digital initiatives, software, design user interfaces and experience.
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Shares of this leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways have gained 2.5% in the year-to-date period compared with the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry&#39;s 9.2% growth. Although the company&#39;s shares have underperformed the industry, it intends to continue innovating and expanding the digital ecosystem and undergo inorganic initiatives to foster its prospects in the upcoming period.
<h2>OTIS&#39; Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
Otis Worldwide currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Construction sector.
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fix#NYSE">FIX</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
FIX delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 20.6%, on average. The stock has risen 64.4% in the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIX&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share indicates growth of 29.4% and 57.8%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/strl#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.4%, on average. Shares of STRL gained 42% in the past year.
The consensus estimate for STRL&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS implies an increase of 9.7% and 26.6%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ftdr#NASDAQ">FTDR</a>) presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. FTDR delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 279%, on average. The stock has gained 47.7% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FTDR&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 3% and 18.7%, respectively, from a year ago.
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