MasTec, Inc. (MTZ) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

Company Performance - MasTec (MTZ) shares have increased by 9.1% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $167.03 [1] - Year-to-date, MasTec has gained 22.2%, outperforming the Zacks Construction sector, which declined by 2.3%, and the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry, which returned 9% [1] Earnings and Revenue - MasTec has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $0.51 against a consensus estimate of $0.34 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, MasTec is projected to achieve earnings of $6.07 per share on revenues of $13.66 billion, reflecting a 53.67% increase in EPS and an 11.03% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $7.1 per share on $14.79 billion in revenues, indicating a year-over-year change of 16.97% in EPS and 8.3% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - MasTec has a Value Score of C, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of F, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] - The stock trades at 27.4 times current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 21 times [6] - On a trailing cash flow basis, MasTec trades at 16.6 times compared to the peer group's average of 12.7 times [6] Zacks Rank - MasTec holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by rising earnings estimates [7] - The recommendation suggests that MasTec shares may have further upside potential in the near term [7] Industry Comparison - The Building Products - Heavy Construction industry is performing well, ranking in the top 2% of all industries, indicating favorable conditions for both MasTec and its peers [10] - Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM), a competitor, also has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and shows strong earnings potential, with expected earnings of $4.44 per share on revenues of $6.73 billion for the current fiscal year [8][9]