Investors might want to bet on Construction Partners (ROAD) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.Individual inve ...

Key Takeaways Tutor Perini is securing consistent contract wins and ended 1Q25 with a $19.4B record backlog. TPC's 1Q25 revenues and earnings rose 19% and 77% y/y from higher-margin project execution. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 rose 14.4% and 10.8% in 60 days, reflecting solid market and project momentum.Shares of Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC) have surged 64.1% over the past three months, outperforming 21.6% growth in the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry. The stock has also surp ...

CNH’s latest AI sprayer precision tech goes beyond the boom Basildon, June 12, 2025 Machine learning and camera sensing technology are proving how powerfully AI supports agriculture by boosting efficiency, reducing input costs, and helping farmers grow more sustainably. An innovation from CNH uniting real time crop analysis and automated spraying now comes built-in for its Case IH, New Holland and Miller brands’ sprayer portfolio. This smart sprayer precision tech detects green on brown (weeds on soil) and ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets are experiencing a positive trend after recent volatility, with the S&P 500 near its all-time high, and both the Nasdaq Composite and Dow showing positive year-to-date performance [1] - Factors contributing to this market sentiment include ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, stability in the U.S. labor market, and a declining inflation rate, which have encouraged investment in equities [2] Stock Performance - A selection of stocks has demonstrated significant price strength, particularly those on a bull run, indicating potential for continued momentum [2][3] - Five highlighted stocks include Sezzle Inc. (SEZL), Dycom Industries Inc. (DY), Tutor Perini Corp. (TPC), Limbach Holdings Inc. (LMB), and Northrim BanCorp Inc. (NRIM) [3] Screening Parameters - Stocks were screened based on several criteria, including: - Percentage Change in Price (4 Weeks) greater than zero, indicating recent upward movement [5] - Percentage Change Price (12 Weeks) greater than 10%, suggesting sustained momentum over three months [5] - Zacks Rank 1, indicating a strong buy rating with historical outperformance [6] - Average Broker Rating of 1, reflecting positive broker sentiment [6] - Current Price above $5, ensuring stocks are trading at a reasonable level [6] - Current Price/52-Week High-Low Range greater than 85%, indicating strong price performance [7] Individual Stock Highlights - **Sezzle Inc. (SEZL)**: Stock price surged 35.7% in four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 76.1% for the current year [8][9] - **Dycom Industries Inc. (DY)**: Stock price increased 20.3% in four weeks, with a revenue outlook raised for fiscal 2026 after strong Q1 results, and expected earnings growth of 13.2% [10][12] - **Tutor Perini Corp. (TPC)**: Stock price rose 12.8% in four weeks, with expected earnings growth exceeding 100% for the current year [16] - **Limbach Holdings Inc. (LMB)**: Stock price advanced 10.8% in four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 21.9% [18] - **Northrim BanCorp Inc. (NRIM)**: Stock price increased 4.9% in four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 45.9% [20]

Group 1 - ESCO Technologies Inc. has seen a 6.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - KLA Corporation has experienced a 2.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - Balfour Beatty PLC Sponsored ADR has also seen a 2.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. has recorded a 4.2% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - Comfort Systems USA, Inc. has experienced a 7.9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3]

Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 03:15 PM ET Speaker0 My name is Sam Reid. I'm the homebuilder building product analyst here at Wells Fargo. I think some of you guys have been in this room already, so you already know me. But for those that don't, that's my name. Obviously, I have a great gig here covering housing related stuff, never a dull moment in the space. With me here today is Matt Dunn, CFO of Simpson Manufacturing. Really excited to have these guys here. It's a great busine ...

Group 1 - Dream Finders Homes Inc. (DFH) has outperformed the Construction sector with a year-to-date gain of approximately 5.4%, while the sector has returned an average of -2.1% [4] - DFH currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook and strong analyst sentiment, with the consensus estimate for full-year earnings moving 2.9% higher in the past quarter [3][4] - The company is part of the Building Products - Home Builders industry, which has seen an average loss of 12% this year, further highlighting DFH's relative strength [6] Group 2 - Granite Construction (GVA) is another stock in the Construction sector that has outperformed, with a year-to-date increase of 2.5% and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [5] - The Building Products - Heavy Construction industry, to which Granite Construction belongs, is currently ranked 3 and has gained 3.7% this year [6] - Investors are encouraged to monitor both Dream Finders Homes Inc. and Granite Construction for potential continued strong performance in the Construction sector [7]

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Group 1 - Caterpillar Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend by $0.10, representing a 7% increase, bringing the total to $1.51 per share, payable on August 20 to shareholders of record as of July 21 [1] - The company aims to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases [1] - Caterpillar has a strong history of dividend payments, having paid cash dividends every year since its formation and higher annual dividends for 31 consecutive years, making it a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index [2] Group 2 - In 2024, Caterpillar reported sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, solidifying its position as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, as well as other industrial products [3] - The company operates through three primary segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment [3] - Caterpillar is committed to contributing to a reduced-carbon future and has been helping customers build a more sustainable world for 100 years [3]

Lantana, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), a real estate development and construction company focused on hospitality, commercial, industrial and residential property development, announces that it has commenced construction on a custom-build, multi-million-dollar residence and equestrian estate in Wellington, Florida. "Owning an equestrian estate home in the established community of Wellington, Florida is truly a unique experience," said CEO Joseph F. Basile, I ...