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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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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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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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Zacks Equity Research

KBR & Tecnicas Reunidas Win FEED Contract for Texas LNG Project

KBR wins FEED work for a Texas Gulf Coast LNG export project with a path to EPC, lifting shares 0.4% in premarket trading today.

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Zacks Equity Research

Does Comfort Systems Backlog Visibility Support Steady 2026 Growth?

Does FIX's $9.38 billion backlog surge and data center-driven demand provide the revenue visibility needed to support steady growth through 2026?

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Sraddha Singha

Will Dycom's Pricing Discipline Drive Stronger Margins in FY27?

Can DY's pricing discipline and strong backlog sustain margin expansion as BEAD funding and fiber demand accelerate?

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Amit Kr Ram

Are Renewable and Storage Projects Supporting Quanta's Backlog?

Are renewables and battery storage helping PWR build a record backlog as utilities ramp up grid investment and push projects into execution?

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Madhurima Das

3 Construction & Mining Equipment Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

The Zacks Industry Rank for the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry paints a dull picture. We believe that stocks like CAT, TEX and ASTE are still worth a look.

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Sraddha Singha

Is Sterling's E-Infrastructure Segment the Real Growth Star?

STRL's E-Infrastructure segment drives outsized growth as data center demand lifts revenue, backlog and visibility.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Plains GP, DNOW, Gibraltar Industries, Miller Industries and Sally Beauty

Plains GP leads a screen of five value stocks sporting attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios as investors look beyond P/E for hidden bargains.

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Centrus Energy and Toll Brothers have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Centrus Energy takes Bull of the Day honors on AI-driven nuclear demand and a major DOE deal, while Toll Brothers is tagged Bear amid soft housing demand.

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Amit Kr Ram

EMCOR Stock Trading at a Premium: Should You Buy, Hold or Fold?

Is EME's premium valuation justified by strong construction demand, record backlog and disciplined execution, or do risks outweigh the upside?

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Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Wood Stocks in Focus Despite a Tough Industry Climate

More infrastructure spending, a focus on product innovation and efficient cost management are encouraging for the Zacks Building Products - Wood industry players like WY and RYN despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

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Sraddha Singha

Quanta Stock Trading at a Premium: Should You Buy, Hold or Fold?

Is PWR worth its premium valuation as record backlog, power demand and execution discipline drive long-term growth?

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Zacks Equity Research

Dycom Trades at a Premium: Should Investors Buy the Stock or Wait?

Is DY's premium valuation justified as fiber demand, BEAD funding and data center builds fuel sustained growth momentum?

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Anindya Barman

5 Value Stocks With Alluring EV-to-EBITDA Ratios to Own Now

PAGP, DNOW, ROCK, MLR and SBH stand out with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios and strong earnings outlooks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Jacobs' PA Acquisition Deepens Shift to High-Value Advisory

J agrees to buy the rest of PA Consulting for $1.6B, expanding advisory and AI reach, improving margins and driving synergies as shares rise 2.6%.

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