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Zacks Equity Research

Gibraltar Lowers 2025 Guidance on Market Softness, Stock Down

ROCK slashes 2025 guidance on softer demand and timing issues, sending shares down 11.4% as sales, earnings and EBITDA targets have been cut.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Infrastructure-Focused Heavy Construction Stocks Despite Headwinds

Growth across the telecommunications, transmission, data center, renewable energy and power generation businesses is set to benefit MTZ, DY, TPC and ORN in the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry.

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Amit Kr Ram

Willdan vs. Jacobs: Which Engineering Stock Has More Upside?

Can WLDN's energy-focused, utility-driven growth and improving visibility outweigh J's diversified exposure and record infrastructure backlog?

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Amit Kr Ram

EMCOR vs. Tutor Perini: Which Construction Stock Has More Upside Now?

Can EME's disciplined execution and diversified backlog compete with TPC's record backlog growth and higher upside potential?

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Amit Kr Ram

Can Record Backlog of $39.2B Improve Revenue Visibility for Quanta?

PWR's record $39.2B backlog reflects steady utility spending, diversified project awards and clearer revenue visibility amid regulated investment.

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Amit Kr Ram

Sterling vs. MasTec: Which Construction Stock Looks Stronger Now?

Can STRL's mission-critical, data center-driven growth and surging backlog outweigh MTZ's diversified exposure to power, energy, and communications infrastructure?

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Zacks Equity Research

Comfort Systems' Data Center Exposure: A New Growth Engine?

FIX is ramping up data center construction, lifting tech projects to 42% of revenues and driving record backlog with no sign of demand cooling.

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Sraddha Singha

D.R. Horton's Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Net Sales Orders Up Y/Y

DHI beats first-quarter fiscal 2026 estimates, but falling margins and affordability pressures keep the housing outlook cautious.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Amrize Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to AMRZ stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Sraddha Singha

Dycom vs. Primoris: Which Specialty Contractor is the Better Buy?

With fiber spending surging and infrastructure demand broadening, does DY's pure-play focus outweigh PRIM's diversification?

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for January 20th

APELY, KNOP, JHX, CRI and ATRO have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on January 20, 2026.

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Sraddha Singha

Is Dycom Set to Benefit Most From the Coming Rural Fiber Wave?

Could BEAD funding and rural fiber demand make DY the biggest winner of the next U.S. broadband build cycle?

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Sraddha Singha

Comfort Systems vs. Quanta: Which Infrastructure Stock to Buy Now?

As AI-driven infrastructure spending accelerates, does FIX or PWR offer the better risk-reward today?

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add Frontdoor Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

FTDR is gaining momentum from the 2-10 acquisition, fast-growing non-warranty services and margin expansion driven by pricing and efficiencies.

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Zacks Equity Research

D.R. Horton's Q1 Earnings Preview: What Investors Must Know Now?

DHI braces for a 25% EPS drop in Q1 as affordability pressures and lower volumes weigh on results.

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Zacks Equity Research

Jacobs Wins Suffolk Contracts to Modernize Wastewater Infrastructure

J wins two Suffolk contracts to expand and modernize water and wastewater systems, boosting backlog momentum despite a modest stock dip.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Installed Building Products, Argan, Frontdoor and Gibraltar Industries

Installed Building Products stands out as Zacks highlights select building product stocks positioned to navigate tariffs, costs and soft housing demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Granite Wins $66M Highway Project to Ease Traffic in California

GVA wins a $66 million Caltrans contract to widen State Route 49 in Nevada County, adding lanes to improve traffic flow, safety and local access.

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Amit Kr Ram

Argan Stock Surges 49% in 6 months: Should Investors Ride the Rally?

With power demand rising and backlog at record levels, should investors ride AGX's ongoing rally?

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Kinjel Shah

Buy These 5 Price-to-Book Value Stocks for Gains in 2026

Five low price-to-book stocks stand out for 2026, as undervalued valuations and solid growth outlooks put them on investors' radar.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Quanta Maintain Double-Digit EPS Growth Trajectory in 2026?

PWR eyes double-digit EPS growth in 2026, backed by record $39.2B backlog, electric segment momentum and rising grid and power projects.

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Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Building Product Stocks to Buy Despite Tough Industry Backdrop

Tariffs, inflation and housing headwinds weigh on the industry. Yet, AWI, IBP, AGX, FTDR and ROCK look primed to benefit from infrastructure and innovation tailwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is Sterling's Project Selection Enough to Drive Superior Returns?

STRL's shift to high-value, mission-critical projects is lifting margins, cash flow and returns. Can disciplined bidding sustain outperformance?

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Zacks Equity Research

New Home Sales & Permits Down: What's Next for the Housing Market?

Is the U.S. housing market poised for a 2026 rebound as rate cuts boost demand but builders remain cautious on new supply?

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Zacks Equity Research

EMCOR's Record Backlog: A Growth Catalyst or Execution Challenge?

Can EME's record backlog translate into sustained margin-led growth, or will execution risks test its ability to deliver in 2026 and beyond?

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