Will the CEC Acquisition Strengthen Sterling's Margin Profile in 2026?

Key Takeaways Sterling acquired CEC, adding revenues, backlog and expanded capabilities across key end markets.CEC contributed $41.4M in September and added $475M to backlog, lifting E-Infrastructure visibility.Sterling sees strong 2026 demand, including data center wins, supporting pursuit of higher-margin work.Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) is taking a meaningful step forward with the acquisition of CEC, expanding capabilities across mission-critical end markets and strengthening its position for hi ...