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Can MasTec's Diversified Model Cushion a Communications Dip in 2026?
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Key Takeaways
MasTec's Communications EBITDA fell 11.6% in Q2 as its margin contracted 170 basis points to 8.2%.
MTZ's Clean Energy and Infrastructure revenues surged 43.4%, while Power Delivery revenues rose 19.2%.
MasTec raised 2026 guidance to $18.2B in revenues, $1.6B adjusted EBITDA and $9.30 adjusted EPS.
MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) is entering the second half of 2026 with strong momentum across most of its infrastructure businesses, although weakness in Communications could test the resilience of its diversified model. Management expects lower wireless revenues and wireline project deferrals to weigh on the segment through the remainder of the year.
Communications generated $888.9 million of second-quarter 2026 revenues, up 6.2% year over year, while EBITDA declined 11.6% to $73.1 million. The segment’s EBITDA margin contracted 170 basis points to 8.2% year over year. Management now expects full-year Communications revenues of approximately $3.25 billion, with margins in the high-single-digit range, about 100 basis points below the prior-year level. RDOF projects rolling off, delayed starts for replacement wireline projects and lower wireless revenues are creating near-term pressure.
However, strength elsewhere could cushion the impact. Clean Energy and Infrastructure revenues surged 43.4% to $1.62 billion in the second quarter of 2026, while EBITDA jumped 53.9% to $128.2 million. Also, Power Delivery revenues increased year over year by 19.2% to $1.25 billion, with EBITDA rising 23.7%. Pipeline Infrastructure delivered 19.1% revenue growth and nearly doubled EBITDA to $118.5 million. MasTec’s overall backlog reached a record $21.4 billion, up 30% year over year, with book-to-bill at roughly 1.2x. The July 2026 acquisition of Superior Group further expands its capabilities in electrical infrastructure and data centers, adding approximately 3,000 employees.
Reflecting this strength, MasTec raised its 2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance to $18.2 billion, $1.6 billion and $9.30, respectively, from $17.5 billion, $1.5 billion and $8.79. Thus, diversification appears capable of absorbing near-term Communications weakness while positioning MTZ for broader infrastructure growth.
Competitive Landscape: MasTec vs. EMCOR & Quanta
AI-driven data-center expansion, grid modernization and digital infrastructure spending are creating a favorable demand backdrop for MasTec, alongside other renowned infrastructure peers including EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) and Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) .
EMCOR benefits from robust AI infrastructure and data-center demand, supported by $15.62 billion of remaining performance obligations and disciplined capital allocation spanning organic investment, acquisitions and shareholder returns. Quanta remains leveraged to grid modernization and power demand from data centers, while pursuing disciplined capital deployment.
However, labor shortages, tariffs, inflation, permitting delays, elevated rates and potential project-cost pressures remain near-term risks for MTZ as well as the peers, including EMCOR and Quanta. Yet, MasTec’s broader exposure to clean energy, pipelines, communications and mission-critical construction offers diversification against these peers.
MTZ Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation Trend
Shares of this Florida-based infrastructure construction company have plunged 24.2% over the past six months, underperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry and the broader Zacks Construction sector, but underperforming the S&P 500 index.
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MTZ stock is currently trading at a premium compared with its industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.27, as shown in the chart below.
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EPS Trend of MTZ
MTZ’s earnings estimates for 2026 have trended down over the past seven days to $9.30 per share, while they grew over the same time frame to $12.86 per share for 2027. The estimated figures for 2026 and 2027 imply 42% and 38.2% year-over-year growth, respectively.
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MasTec stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Can MasTec's Diversified Model Cushion a Communications Dip in 2026?
Key Takeaways
MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) is entering the second half of 2026 with strong momentum across most of its infrastructure businesses, although weakness in Communications could test the resilience of its diversified model. Management expects lower wireless revenues and wireline project deferrals to weigh on the segment through the remainder of the year.
Communications generated $888.9 million of second-quarter 2026 revenues, up 6.2% year over year, while EBITDA declined 11.6% to $73.1 million. The segment’s EBITDA margin contracted 170 basis points to 8.2% year over year. Management now expects full-year Communications revenues of approximately $3.25 billion, with margins in the high-single-digit range, about 100 basis points below the prior-year level. RDOF projects rolling off, delayed starts for replacement wireline projects and lower wireless revenues are creating near-term pressure.
However, strength elsewhere could cushion the impact. Clean Energy and Infrastructure revenues surged 43.4% to $1.62 billion in the second quarter of 2026, while EBITDA jumped 53.9% to $128.2 million. Also, Power Delivery revenues increased year over year by 19.2% to $1.25 billion, with EBITDA rising 23.7%. Pipeline Infrastructure delivered 19.1% revenue growth and nearly doubled EBITDA to $118.5 million. MasTec’s overall backlog reached a record $21.4 billion, up 30% year over year, with book-to-bill at roughly 1.2x. The July 2026 acquisition of Superior Group further expands its capabilities in electrical infrastructure and data centers, adding approximately 3,000 employees.
Reflecting this strength, MasTec raised its 2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance to $18.2 billion, $1.6 billion and $9.30, respectively, from $17.5 billion, $1.5 billion and $8.79. Thus, diversification appears capable of absorbing near-term Communications weakness while positioning MTZ for broader infrastructure growth.
Competitive Landscape: MasTec vs. EMCOR & Quanta
AI-driven data-center expansion, grid modernization and digital infrastructure spending are creating a favorable demand backdrop for MasTec, alongside other renowned infrastructure peers including EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) and Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR - Free Report) .
EMCOR benefits from robust AI infrastructure and data-center demand, supported by $15.62 billion of remaining performance obligations and disciplined capital allocation spanning organic investment, acquisitions and shareholder returns. Quanta remains leveraged to grid modernization and power demand from data centers, while pursuing disciplined capital deployment.
However, labor shortages, tariffs, inflation, permitting delays, elevated rates and potential project-cost pressures remain near-term risks for MTZ as well as the peers, including EMCOR and Quanta. Yet, MasTec’s broader exposure to clean energy, pipelines, communications and mission-critical construction offers diversification against these peers.
MTZ Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation Trend
Shares of this Florida-based infrastructure construction company have plunged 24.2% over the past six months, underperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry and the broader Zacks Construction sector, but underperforming the S&P 500 index.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
MTZ stock is currently trading at a premium compared with its industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.27, as shown in the chart below.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
EPS Trend of MTZ
MTZ’s earnings estimates for 2026 have trended down over the past seven days to $9.30 per share, while they grew over the same time frame to $12.86 per share for 2027. The estimated figures for 2026 and 2027 imply 42% and 38.2% year-over-year growth, respectively.
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MasTec stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.