Looking back on construction and engineering stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ: FIP) and its peers.

Construction and engineering companies not only boast technical know-how in specialized areas but also may hold special licenses and permits. Those who work in more regulated areas can enjoy more predictable revenue streams - for example, sprinkler systems need to be maintained every three years. More recently, services addressing energy efficiency and labor availability are also creating incremental demand. But like the broader industrials sector, construction and engineering companies are at the whim of economic cycles as external factors like interest rates can greatly impact the new construction that drives topline performance for these companies.

The 20 construction and engineering stocks we track reported a very strong Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 4.9% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 3.4% on average since the latest earnings results.

Weakest Q4: FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ: FIP)

Spun off from FTAI Aviation in 2021, FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ: FIP) invests in and operates infrastructure and related assets across the transportation and energy sectors.

FTAI Infrastructure reported revenues of $143.5 million, up 77.7% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 15.2%. Overall, it was a softer quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and adjusted operating income estimates.

FTAI Infrastructure scored the fastest revenue growth but had the weakest performance against analyst estimates of the whole group. Still, the market seems discontent with the results. The stock is down 23.8% since reporting and currently trades at $5.55.

Is now the time to buy FTAI Infrastructure? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q4: MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG)

Constructing electrical and phone lines in the American Midwest dating back to the 1890s, MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG) is a specialty contractor in the electrical construction industry.

MYR Group reported revenues of $973.5 million, up 17.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 8%. The business had an incredible quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 23.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $338.95.

Is now the time to buy MYR Group? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX)

Founded in Oklahoma, Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX) provides engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the energy and industrial markets.

Matrix Service reported revenues of $210.5 million, up 12.5% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2.3%. It was a softer quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and EBITDA estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 5.6% since the results and currently trades at $12.74.

Read our full analysis of Matrix Service’s results here.

Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB)

Established in 1901, Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB) provides integrated building systems solutions, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.

Limbach reported revenues of $186.9 million, up 30.1% year on year. This number missed analysts’ expectations by 5.4%. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

The stock is up 8.2% since reporting and currently trades at $96.48.

Read our full, actionable report on Limbach here, it’s free.

Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD)

Founded in 2001, Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) is a civil infrastructure company that builds and maintains roads, highways, and other infrastructure projects.

Construction Partners reported revenues of $809.5 million, up 44.1% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 10.5%. It was a stunning quarter as it also recorded a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

The stock is up 8% since reporting and currently trades at $124.

Read our full, actionable report on Construction Partners here, it’s free.

Market Update

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