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DY·Dycom Industries Inc.

$282.41
-8.02 (-2.76%)
Overnight$282.50+0.09 (+0.03%)
High
$290.98
Open
$284.57
Market Cap
8.46B
52W High
$566.47
Low
$277.65
P. Close
$282.41
P/E
25.66
52W Low
$263.36
Fwd P/E
13.42
DailyIQ Est.
$551.56
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
4.17%
Days to Cover
1.9
Technical Score (1D)
32
BEARISH
News Sentiment
76
BULLISH
On Oct 7, Dycom Industries announced that it was expanding its fiber and electrical construction business while integrating artificial‑intelligence tools into its operations. The company highlighted the growth in these segments as part of its broader buildout strategy. Analysts noted that the margin mix could face pressure as costs rise, raising concerns about future profitability. Despite the expansion narrative, the consensus rating remained a hold, reflecting uncertainty about when margin improvement might materialize. The update underscored the need for close monitoring of cost management and project execution as the company pursues its growth plan.
LOW TARGET
$375 +32.7%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$521 +84.4%
10 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$625 +121.2%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$375.00 - $625.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
7/12/1/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$551.56 (+95.2%)
Bought (1Y)
1,900 shares
$551K
Sold (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sabater Carmen M-
Buy350 shares2026-09-23
Peyovich Daniel SPresident & CEO
Buy850 shares2026-09-09
Fallon David Joseph-
Buy700 shares2026-09-01
Fallon David Joseph-
Award/Grant343 shares2026-08-04
Lenz Michael C.-
Award/Grant343 shares2026-08-04
75/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
20.6%
Net Margin
5.1%
Revenue CAGR
12.2%
Current Ratio
2.74x
Debt / Equity
1.51x
Return on Equity
15.1%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.57$3.34$4.11$4.88$5.65Q2'25Q2'27Q3'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'27$4.53 - -
Q2'27$4.72$5.29+12.1%
Q2'25$2.92$3.33+14.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.5B$1.7B$1.9B$2.1BQ2'25Q2'27Q3'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'27$1.9B - -
Q2'27$2.0B$2.0B-1.6%
Q2'25 - $1.4B -

Market Data

DY Stock Snapshot

BEARISH32/100
$282.50+$0.09 (0.0%)
Market cap
8.46B
P/E ratio
25.7
Day range
$277.65 – $290.98
News sentiment
76/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$520.91 (+84.4%)
Consensus
Buy · 22 analysts
52-week range+7.3% off low · -50.1% from high
$263.36$566.47
Price $282.50 DailyIQ Est. $551.56

The trend on DY is bearish, and the indicator set is confirming it rather than diverging. At this size, a single catalyst moves the stock further than it would a larger peer.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into DY?

RICH

At today's price, Dycom Industries Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 16.5% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 9.40% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 13.0% a year, so the market is asking for 3.5 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis DY looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
16.5%
Historical FCF CAGR
13.0%
Growth gap
+3.5 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
9.40%
Beta
1.10

Behaviour On Record

What DY's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
35.2% 41st pct
Below its peak
-48.7%
vs 200-day average
-29.5%
Up days (1y)
50%

Dycom Industries Inc. is currently running 35.2% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against DY's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 41st percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 39.3%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

DY is trading -48.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -31.1%, and the deepest was -71.4% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -29.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 4th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year DY closed higher on 50% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, DY finished the month higher 7 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.0% and an average of +2.2%. Its strongest month historically has been May at +9.8% on average, its weakest February at -3.8%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: DY has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 289 of 3,267 sessions (8.8% of the time), with the largest gaps running +16.3% and -15.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against DY's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of DY's sector?

Dycom Industries Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for DY?

CallsPuts

For Dycom Industries Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 8 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.25), with at-the-money implied volatility around 64.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±9.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $257.54–$310.86.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.25
ATM implied volatility
64.3%
Total open interest
4,709
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±9.4% ($257.54–$310.86)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on DY?

Cantor Fitzgerald most recently reiterated its rating on Dycom Industries Inc. to Overweight on Sep 24, 2026 with a price target of $476. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Cantor Fitzgerald — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 24, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratedOverweight$476
Sep 21, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$423 → $429
Sep 17, 2026GuggenheimReiteratedBuy$620
Aug 28, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratedOverweight$476
Aug 27, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$650 → $570
Aug 27, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$611 → $525
Aug 27, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$650 → $550
Aug 27, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$610 → $423
Aug 27, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$654 → $476
Jun 1, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$482 → $610
May 29, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$436 → $654
May 28, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$415 → $650

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

76/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries reported a record $12.2 billion backlog at the close of FY27’s second quarter, with $6.47 billion earmarked for completion over the next year. The bulk of the backlog—$10.98 billion—comes from communications, driven by fiber infrastructure projects linked to cloud migration, AI workloads, and data‑center connectivity. Additional upside may arise from BEAD‑related construction and robust demand for building‑systems solutions. Management views these commitments as part of a $20 billion addressable opportunity, suggesting sustained revenue visibility and growth momentum through FY27.
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries announced its continued expansion into fiber and electrical construction, highlighting a growing AI buildout within its operations. The company’s margin mix, however, remains a point of caution, with analysts noting potential pressure on profitability as costs rise. Despite the growth narrative, the consensus rating remains a hold, reflecting uncertainty around the timing and scale of margin improvement. The announcement underscores the need for investors to monitor cost management and project execution closely. Overall, the update signals modest headwinds amid a broader growth push.
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries reported Q2 FY27 earnings of US$115.64 million, a profit margin of 5.76%, and solid performance across its Communications and Building Systems segments. The company highlighted higher earnings estimates for fiscal 2027 and expanding opportunities in fiber, data‑center interconnects, and BEAD‑funded broadband work, underscoring a growing reliance on long‑duration infrastructure programs. These developments suggest a materially positive shift in Dycom’s investment profile, reinforcing its long‑term growth prospects.
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries (DY) saw increased demand for construction services as infrastructure spending grew in 2026, benefiting from AI‑driven data‑center projects and federal transportation upgrades. The company’s diversified capabilities and execution experience positioned it well for the expanding pipeline. However, labor shortages and rising wages posed challenges to project delivery.
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries highlighted a $20 billion long‑haul and middle‑mile fiber opportunity driven by AI, cloud, and data‑center expansion. The company reported a $1 billion contracted backlog for fiber projects across multiple customers and regions as of the end of FY2027 Q2. Management emphasized the breadth of exposure and the expected acceleration of fiber activity in 2027 and beyond. Strong fiber‑to‑home revenue growth of nearly 60% year‑over‑year further supports the expansion narrative. The announcement signals a confirmed, material upside to Dycom’s growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
The article highlighted a growing demand for AI data center infrastructure, driven by significant capital investments in power, fiber, and hyperscale capacity. It identified Dycom Industries as a clear play in this trend, noting the company’s role in engineering and installing high‑capacity fiber and related systems that connect hyperscale campuses to the broader U.S. network. Dycom’s revenue, largely derived from communications and fiber projects, positions it to capture a share of the expanding AI infrastructure market. The piece emphasized the company’s strong U.S. presence and its alignment with the broader digital infrastructure buildout. Overall, the narrative suggests a positive outlook for Dycom as the AI data center boom continues.
What did this article say?
The article argues that Dycom Industries (DY) is undervalued, citing robust 12‑14% EBITDA margins maintained since 2018 and growth driven by acquisitions. The author maintains a beneficial long position in DY shares and highlights market skepticism as a potential catalyst for a rebound. The piece presents DY as a solid investment opportunity, suggesting that current market pricing does not reflect the company’s fundamentals.
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries projected 10‑12% organic growth for fiscal 2027, driven by expanding fiber‑to‑the‑home, long‑haul, and middle‑mile deployments, as well as BEAD‑funded projects. The company highlighted a backlog exceeding $1 billion for data‑center fiber connections and emphasized continued strength in cloud, storage, transmission, and AI infrastructure demand. Dycom also expanded its higher‑margin Building Systems segment through acquisitions, now representing over 20% of revenue and expected to deliver adjusted EBITDA margins in the high teens to low 20% range.
What did this article say?
Dycom Industries (DY) experienced a sharp decline of about 23% in the past month and 44% over three months, prompting renewed investor interest. Analysts noted the company’s strong long‑term performance, with a 3‑year total shareholder return of roughly 202% and a 5‑year return near 282%. The recent slide is viewed as a temporary discount rather than a fundamental weakness, suggesting potential upside if the market corrects. The article highlights Dycom’s position among quality contractors and infrastructure plays, positioning it as a resilient player in the grid technology sector.

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