Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)
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Will Sterling's 78% Backlog Surge Remain Sustainable Through 2026?
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL closed 2025 with a headline-grabbing 78% year-over-year surge in signed backlog to $3.01 billion, with the CEC acquisition contributing $488.9 million to backlog, reinforcing confidence in its multi-year growth trajectory. Excluding the contribution from the CEC acquisition, backlog rose an impressive 49%, signaling strong organic demand momentum.
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Sterling Infrastructure: Growing Backlog At Richer Margins - Euphoric Rally Triggers Valuation Risks
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
STRL proves its AI beneficiary status through the growing multi-year backlog, aided by the CEC acquisition, along with the notably richer profit margins against its direct peers. These are further supported by the robust FQ4'25 performance metrics and the management's promising FY2026 guidance, with these lending strength to the stock's outsized rally. Much of these profitable growth prospects are also baked in STRL's expensive FWD P/E of 44.4x and FWD EV/EBITDA of 29.05x, far above sector median and historical averages.
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Sterling Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up
Published: February 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
STRL tops Q4 estimates as E-Infrastructure drives 51% revenue growth, lifting shares and setting an upbeat 2026 revenue and EPS outlook.
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Buy 5 Construction Stocks Set to Soar on AI-Powered Data Center Boom
Published: February 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MTZ, EME, ACM, J and STRL are riding a massive AI data center build-out, as trillions in projected capex fuel demand for power, cooling and infrastructure.
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Sterling Infrastructure (STRL): Should You Buy?
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Sterling vs. Granite: Which Infrastructure Stock Is the Better Buy?
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Persistent public funding momentum and resilient private market demand continue to shape the U.S. civil construction landscape, supporting activity across transportation, water systems and large-scale site development. Against this backdrop, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL and Granite Construction Incorporated GVA stand out as closely aligned infrastructure players positioned to benefit from multiyear project pipelines and disciplined execution strategies.
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Should Investors Hold or Fold Sterling Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
STRL's fourth-quarter results are likely to reflect strength in high-margin infrastructure work, geographic expansion and disciplined project execution.
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Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Will Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Sterling's Transportation Margins Rebound: A Structural Shift?
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
STRL's Transportation margins rise as it pivots from low-bid highway jobs to higher-margin projects, marking a strategic reset with stronger backlog visibility.
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4 Construction Stocks Poised to Deliver an Earnings Beat This Season
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Data center and power demand, along with mission-critical projects, give these construction stocks, like ORN, AAON, LMB and STRL.
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These 2 Construction Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Sterling Schedules 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Release and Conference Call
Published: February 13, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced that it plans to issue its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, after the stock market closes. Sterling's management will host a conference call on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:00 am ET/8:00 am CT to discuss the fourth quarter and full year, as well as the 2026 outlook.
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ACM vs. STRL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Engineering - R and D Services stocks have likely encountered both Aecom Technology (ACM) and Sterling Infrastructure (STRL). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Investors Heavily Search Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Sterling Stock Soars 45% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL have surged 44.5% in the past six months, significantly outperforming the Zacks Engineering – R&D Services industry's 12.5% growth. The stock has further outperformed the broader Construction sector and the S&P 500, which have advanced 12.6% and 11.1%, respectively, in the same period.
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Wall Street Analysts Think Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Sterling Ramps Up Mission-Critical Projects: Visibility Strengthens?
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
STRL's mission-critical projects surge as data center demand powers E-Infrastructure growth, higher margins and expanding multi-year backlog visibility.
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Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Sterling Infrastructure (STRL). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Is Geographic Expansion Supporting Sterling's Backlog Growth?
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
STRL's geographic expansion targets multi-year infrastructure projects, lifting signed backlog to $2.6B and a broader pipeline above $4B.
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Is It Worth Investing in Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Sterling vs. MasTec: Which Construction Stock Looks Stronger Now?
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ongoing public and private investment continues to underpin demand across the U.S. infrastructure construction landscape, with activity spanning transportation networks, utility systems, energy infrastructure, and mission-critical development tied to data centers and industrial expansion. Within this backdrop, Sterling Infrastructure STRL and MasTec, Inc. MTZ have emerged as two well-positioned contractors, each highlighting strong project activity, healthy customer demand, and a focus on disciplined execution across their respective platforms.
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Is Sterling's Project Selection Enough to Drive Superior Returns?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL has moved away from low-bid, margin-dilutive projects and instead prioritized large, mission-critical developments where its execution capabilities create tangible value. This approach is most visible in the data center market, which has emerged as a core growth engine.
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Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Is It Worth Investing in Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Sterling Stock Trades at a Premium: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL is currently trading at a forward 12-month Price/Earnings ratio (P/E F12M) of 27.26, a roughly 15.8% premium to the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry average of 23.54. The valuation also stands above the broader Construction sector multiple of 19.61X and the Zacks S&P 500 composite level of 23.11X.
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Can Sterling Sustain 25% Gross Margin Streak as Projects Scale Up?
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL is gaining from robust data center–related site development and mission-critical projects, which are operated through its E-Infrastructure Solutions segment. These projects comparatively carry structurally higher margins due to their complexity, tighter timelines and the premium customers place on execution certainty.
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Can Sterling's E-Infrastructure Strength Offset Housing Drag in 2026?
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
STRL faces housing softness, but surging E-Infrastructure revenues, backlog growth and data center demand are likely to help support results in 2026.
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5 Construction Stocks Wall Street Analysts Think Will Rally in 2026
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Wall Street analysts are backing DY, STRL, FIX, TPC and WMS as top construction picks poised to rally into 2026.
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Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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About Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)
- IPO Date 1991-07-12
- Website https://www.strlco.com
- Industry Engineering & Construction
- CEO Joseph A. Cutillo
- Employees 3200