Project Details - Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) has been awarded an $88 million project by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to improve a portion of Ortega Highway State Route 74 (SR 74) [1] - The project will be funded by state and federal sources, with construction expected to begin in April 2025 and be completed by November 2026 [1] - GVA will include this project in its first quarter of 2025 Committed and Awarded Projects (CAP) [1] Work Scope - The project involves widening shoulders and roadways, installing centerline and edge line rumble strips, and resurfacing the highway to improve safety and efficiency [2] - These enhancements will provide vehicle buffer room, significantly improving safety on the narrow two-lane mountainous highway [2] Strategic Importance - The contract builds on Granite's ongoing efforts on this stretch of highway over the past few years, aligning with its strategic goal of expanding its footprint in the Inland Empire of Southern California [3] - Granite is focusing on growing a high-quality CAP portfolio, leveraging positive public funding and a resilient private market to deliver larger projects while minimizing risk [3] CAP Growth - During the third quarter of 2024, Granite added $44 million to its CAP, bringing the total to $5.6 billion, a $44 million sequential increase and a $35 million year-over-year increase [4] - Best-value projects represented 42% ($2.4 billion) of the company's CAP at the end of the quarter, an increase of $31 million from the year-ago quarter [4] Best-Value Projects - Best-value projects include construction manager, general contractor, and progressive design builds, which Granite believes are more efficiently constructed and have a solid growth trajectory [5] Stock Performance - GVA's shares have gained 39.9% in the past six months, slightly below the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry's 41.8% growth [7] - The company believes strong opportunities across public and private markets will likely foster growth in the upcoming period [8] Industry Comparison - Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) has a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 41.6% on average, with a 1.6% loss in the past six months [10] - Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR) has a Zacks Rank 1 and delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 269% on average, with a 57.7% gain in the past six months [10] - MasTec, Inc. (MTZ) has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) and delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 40.2% on average, with a 53.8% gain in the past six months [11]

Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) has secured a $71 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand and modernize the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. The project, which is fully funded by federal sources, was included in Granite’s third-quarter 2024 Committed and Awarded Projects (CAP), further solidifying the company’s position in government infrastructure work.Shares of Granite gained 2.6% yesterday during the trading session.Boosting Capacity and Efficiency of GVAThe rail y ...

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to ___________ Commission File Number: 1-12911 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED State of Incorporation: I.R.S. Employer Identification ...

Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Barker - Vice President-Investor Relations Kyle Larkin - President and Chief Executive Officer Staci Woolsey - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Steven Ramsey - Thompson Research Group Brent Thielman - D.A. Davidson Michael Dudas - Vertical Research Partners Operator Good morning, my name is Andrea, and I will be your conference ...

Exhibit 99.1 Granite Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results • Q3 revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $1.3 billion • Q3 diluted EPS of $1.57 and adjusted diluted EPS (1) of $2.05, compared to $1.13 and $1.72 in the prior year, respectively • Record Committed and Awarded Projects ("CAP") (2) of $5.6 billion, a sequential increase of $44 million • Year-to-date operating cash flow increased $249 million year-over-year • Expanded southeast home market with acquisition of Dickerson & Bowen, Inc. WATSONVILLE, Cali ...

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Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) won a $34 million contract to implement seismic improvements at the Oakland International Airport (OAK) Perimeter Dike. This vital infrastructure project aims to protect the airport's runway from potential water intrusion from the nearby San Francisco Bay. Partial funding is provided by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the project will be recorded in Granite's third-quarter CAP. The upgrade will focus on strengthening 4,200 linear feet of the dike using cement ...