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STRL·Sterling Infrastructure Inc.

$563.56
+40.23 (+7.69%)
After Hours
High
$574.90
Open
$525.25
Market Cap
16.13B
52W High
$1,005.69
Low
$524.78
P. Close
$563.56
P/E
37.38
52W Low
$281.57
Fwd P/E
20.61
DailyIQ Est.
$881.82
Inst. Ownership
1.0%
Short Interest
4.22%
Days to Cover
2.2
Technical Score (1D)
64
BULLISH
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
On Oct 6, Zacks Research upgraded Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) to a Zacks Rank #2 “Buy,” citing improved earnings estimates for the current and next year that suggest a stronger outlook for the company’s future profitability. The upgrade was based on consensus earnings per share revisions, which analysts said could enhance investor interest in the firm’s infrastructure business. On Oct 5, the company’s shares closed at $522.16, a 2.11 % decline that left the stock trailing the S&P 500’s 0.66 % gain. Despite the daily drop, the stock had risen 9.65 % over the past month, outperforming the construction sector’s 2.15 % loss. Investors were awaiting the upcoming earnings release, where STRL was expected to report earnings per share of $6.07 and revenue of $1.16 billion, both up sharply year‑over‑year.
LOW TARGET
$700 +24.2%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$845 +50.0%
5 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$1000 +77.4%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$700.00 - $1000.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
7/8/1/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$881.82 (+56.4%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
9,615 shares
$6.1M
CUTILLO JOSEPH AChief Executive Officer
Gift40,000 shares2026-09-21
Govin Daniel P.Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Tax Withholding6,559 shares2026-08-06
GRINDSTAFF NICHOLAS MChief Financial Officer (CFO)
Tax Withholding556 shares2026-07-10
Wolf Mark D.General Counsel, Corporate Sec
Sell2,500 shares2026-06-25
Dill Julie-
Gift325 shares2026-06-18
82/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
23.0%
Net Margin
11.7%
Revenue CAGR
12.3%
Current Ratio
1.01x
Debt / Equity
0.26x
Return on Equity
26.2%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.35$3.40$4.46$5.51$6.56Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$6.07 - -
Q3'25$2.84$3.48+22.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$612M$778M$944M$1.1B$1.3BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.2B - -
Q3'25 - $689M -

Market Data

STRL Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL64/100
$569.50+$5.94 (1.1%)
Market cap
16.13B
P/E ratio
37.4
Day range
$524.78 – $574.90
News sentiment
64/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$845.43 (+48.5%)
Consensus
Buy · 18 analysts
52-week range+102.3% off low · -43.4% from high
$281.57$1005.69
Price $569.50 DailyIQ Est. $881.82

Sterling Infrastructure Inc. is consolidating: price is in the lower half of its 52-week range without a decisive push either way. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into STRL?

RICH

At today's price, Sterling Infrastructure Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 46.4% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 13.59% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 23.6% a year, so the market is asking for 22.8 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis STRL looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
46.4%
Historical FCF CAGR
23.6%
Growth gap
+22.8 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
13.59%
Beta
1.69

Behaviour On Record

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

Realized volatility (21d)
57.3% 72nd pct
Below its peak
-47.0%
vs 200-day average
-3.2%
Up days (1y)
53%

Sterling Infrastructure Inc. is currently running 57.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against STRL's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 72nd percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 44.4%. 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.

STRL is trading -47.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -33.8%, and the deepest was -62.4% in 2015. 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 -3.2% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 25th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year STRL closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, STRL finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +8.1% and an average of +6.3%. Its strongest month historically has been May at +12.4% on average, its weakest January at -4.2%. 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: STRL has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 345 of 3,267 sessions (10.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +21.1% and -15.3%. 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 STRL's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

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

Sterling Infrastructure Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
55

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for STRL?

CallsPuts

For Sterling Infrastructure Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.21), with at-the-money implied volatility around 57.7%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±9.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $477.85–$577.39.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.21
ATM implied volatility
57.7%
Total open interest
2,540
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±9.4% ($477.85–$577.39)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on STRL?

Cantor Fitzgerald most recently reiterated its rating on Sterling Infrastructure Inc. to Overweight on Sep 30, 2026 with a price target of $742. 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 30, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratedOverweight$742
Aug 21, 2026DA DavidsonInitiatedBuy$700
Aug 5, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$922 → $754
Aug 5, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$956 → $742
Jun 2, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$889 → $922
May 28, 2026OppenheimerInitiatedOutperform$950
May 11, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$482 → $956
May 6, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$572 → $889
Apr 23, 2026KeybancInitiatedOverweight$572
Apr 16, 2026Argus ResearchInitiatedBuy$510
Mar 2, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$413 → $482
Feb 27, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$460 → $500

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

64/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

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

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) upgrade, signaling a positive shift in earnings expectations. The rating change reflects analysts’ consensus that earnings estimates for the current and upcoming years are improving, which could support a near‑term price rally. The upgrade is based on objective earnings data rather than subjective analyst sentiment, providing a clearer view of the company’s financial trajectory.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure ended the session at $522.16, down 2.11% and behind the S&P 500’s 0.66% rise. The company’s shares have increased 9.65% in the past month, leading the construction sector’s 2.15% decline. Market participants are focused on the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to show EPS of $6.07 and revenue of $1.16 billion, both up significantly from the prior year.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure reported a 150‑basis‑point rise in adjusted EBITDA margin to 22% in Q2 2026, driven by a shift toward larger, more complex projects. Electrical services grew faster than site development, yet the company is reallocating resources from lower‑margin transportation work to higher‑margin E‑Infrastructure opportunities. The mix shift and improved project economics are expected to sustain margin improvement beyond the current quarter.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) experienced a surge in search volume on Zacks.com, reflecting growing investor curiosity. The company’s shares had risen 7.5% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500 composite. The industry classification, Engineering – R&D Services, remained unchanged during this period. No significant earnings revisions or corporate actions were reported, indicating a stable outlook. The increased attention appears driven by general market interest rather than new fundamental catalysts.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) demonstrated robust growth and improving financial metrics in its latest reporting. The company met all eight criteria of Navellier's Little Book growth framework, including strong sales, earnings per share, margin expansion, and return on equity. These results reinforce the view that STRL is executing its growth strategy effectively and may support future upside in valuation.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) was highlighted as a key player in the emerging AI data center power sector, providing civil and electrical site development for mission‑critical facilities. The company’s operations span e‑Infrastructure, Transportation, and Building Solutions, generating significant revenue streams. Analysts noted that the growing demand for AI infrastructure could drive additional contracts and expansion opportunities for STRL. The article emphasized the company’s strategic positioning within this high‑growth niche, suggesting a positive outlook for its future earnings.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure closed at $504.17 on September 29, up 1.17% and outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.17% decline. The company’s shares had risen 6.02% over the month, beating the Construction sector’s 4.05% loss. Analysts project earnings of $6.07 per share for the upcoming quarter, a 74.43% year‑over‑year increase, and revenue of $1.16 billion, up 67.7% from the same quarter last year.
What did this article say?
On September 28, Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) ended the trading session at $498.36, a 2.72% decline. The drop was steeper than the S&P 500’s 0.77% loss and the Nasdaq’s 0.92% decline. Over the past month, STRL’s shares have risen 8.88%, outperforming the construction sector’s 4.62% loss. Market participants are monitoring the company’s upcoming earnings release, which is projected to show a 74.43% year‑over‑year EPS increase and a 67.7% rise in quarterly revenue.
What did this article say?
Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) delivered an average annual return of 17.29% over the past two decades, outperforming the broader market by 8.21% on an annualized basis. The data underscores the company’s long‑term value creation and robust performance relative to peers. Investors can view this track record as evidence of disciplined capital allocation and operational efficiency. The analysis highlights the firm’s ability to generate consistent returns over a long horizon. No immediate catalysts or earnings updates were cited in the report.

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $229.86M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold273,8510.96%$229.86M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:273.9K sh bought ($229.86M)0 sh sold ($0)net +273.9K sh (+$229.86M)
Congressional Trading Activity
4 disclosed trades · ~$81.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 4 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-08-072026-09-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-05-182026-06-08
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-18
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-152025-09-12