Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is a heavy civil construction company engaged in the building and reconstruction of transportation and water infrastructure projects in Texas, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, Hawaii and other states. The Company's transportation infrastructure projects include highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports and light rail. Its water infrastructure projects include water, wastewater and storm drainage systems. The Company operates through heavy civil construction segment. The Company provides its services by using traditional general contracting arrangements, such as lump sum contracts and cost-plus contracts. The Company serves various markets in the United States, including Texas, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California and Hawaii. The Company's customers include departments of transportation in various states (DOTs), regional transit authorities, airport authorities, port authorities, water authorities and railroads.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Construction
- Industry: Highway & Bridge Construction
- Sub-Industry: Construction & Engineering
- Symbol: NASDAQ:STRL
- CUSIP: 85924110
- Web: www.strlco.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $389.5 million
- Outstanding Shares: 27,030,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $11.76
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $10.88
- 52 Week Range: $6.13 - $15.73
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 15.01
- P/E Growth: 3.45
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $773.8 million
- Price / Sales: 0.50
- Book Value: $4.86 per share
- Price / Book: 2.97
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $22.94 million
- Net Margins: -0.33%
- Return on Equity: 0.06%
- Return on Assets: 0.02%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.66%
- Current Ratio: 1.39%
- Quick Ratio: 1.37%
Misc:- Average Volume: 501,483 shs.
- Beta: 0.38
- Short Ratio: 2.48
Frequently Asked Questions for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)
What is Sterling Construction Company's stock symbol?
Sterling Construction Company trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "STRL."
How were Sterling Construction Company's earnings last quarter?
Sterling Construction Company Inc (NASDAQ:STRL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $264.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $231.42 million. Sterling Construction Company had a positive return on equity of 0.06% and a negative net margin of 0.33%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 39.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.09 earnings per share. View Sterling Construction Company's Earnings History.
When will Sterling Construction Company make its next earnings announcement?
Where is Sterling Construction Company's stock going? Where will Sterling Construction Company's stock price be in 2017?
2 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Sterling Construction Company's shares. Their forecasts range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect Sterling Construction Company's stock price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Sterling Construction Company.
What are analysts saying about Sterling Construction Company stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Sterling Construction Company stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is a holding company which has historically operated as a wholesale distributor to the automotive aftermarket and construction through two subsidiaries, Steel City Products and Dowling's Fleet Service. " (8/8/2017)
- 2. Canaccord Genuity analysts commented, "We anticipate taking our estimates up on the report next week and reiterate a BUY rating and $12 target." (4/28/2017)
Who are some of Sterling Construction Company's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sterling Construction Company include Lyon William Homes (WLH), Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX), Aegion Corp (AEGN), Century Communities (CCS), M/I Homes (MHO), Grana y Montero S.A.A. (GRAM), Beazer Homes USA (BZH), Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Armstrong Flooring (AFI), Team (TISI), Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), FORTERRA INC (FRTA), Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), Layne Christensen Company (LAYN), New Home Company Inc. (The) (NWHM), LSI Industries (LYTS), Orion Group Holdings (ORN) and Revolution Lighting Technologies (RVLT).
Who are Sterling Construction Company's key executives?
Sterling Construction Company's management team includes the folowing people:
- Milton L. Scott, Chairman of the Board
- Joseph A. Cutillo, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Ronald A. Ballschmiede, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
- Con L. Wadsworth, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President
- Kevan M. Blair, Senior Vice President - Corporate Finance
- Roger M. Barzun, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
- Maarten D. Hemsley, Lead Independent Director
- Charles R. Patton, Director
- Paul J. Varello, Director
- Marian M. Davenport, Independent Director
Who owns Sterling Construction Company stock?
Sterling Construction Company's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (6.07%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.49%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (5.48%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.56%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (3.17%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (2.60%). Company insiders that own Sterling Construction Company stock include Milton L Scott and Paul J Varello. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Sterling Construction Company.
Who sold Sterling Construction Company stock? Who is selling Sterling Construction Company stock?
Sterling Construction Company's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Signia Capital Management LLC, Franklin Resources Inc., Adirondack Research & Management Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC and Willis Investment Counsel. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sterling Construction Company.
Who bought Sterling Construction Company stock? Who is buying Sterling Construction Company stock?
Sterling Construction Company's stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, State Street Corp, AJO LP, Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc., Northern Trust Corp, OxFORD Asset Management LLP, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Chicago Equity Partners LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sterling Construction Company.
How do I buy Sterling Construction Company stock?
Shares of Sterling Construction Company can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Sterling Construction Company's stock price today?
One share of Sterling Construction Company stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.41.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ STRL)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Sterling Construction Company and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Earnings History for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)Earnings History by Quarter for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ STRL)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 10/30/2017 | | | | | | | | |
| 8/2/2017 | Q2 2017 | $0.06 | $0.23 | $231.42 million | $264.40 million | View | Listen |  |
| 3/9/2017 | Q4 2016 | ($0.24) | ($0.25) | $167.87 million | $168.30 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/31/2016 | Q316 | $0.22 | $0.10 | $198.75 million | $205.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 8/1/2016 | Q216 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $189.83 million | $189.60 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/2/2016 | Q116 | ($0.03) | ($0.37) | $142.54 million | $126.60 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/14/2016 | Q415 | ($0.02) | ($0.06) | $149.49 million | $152.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/9/2015 | Q315 | ($0.05) | $0.09 | $188.68 million | $176.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/10/2015 | Q215 | ($0.11) | ($0.13) | $181.58 million | $177.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 5/11/2015 | Q414 | ($0.17) | ($0.90) | $149.20 million | $117.70 million | View | Listen | |
| 3/16/2015 | Q4 | ($0.16) | ($0.39) | $152.50 million | $153.60 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/10/2014 | Q314 | $0.19 | ($0.21) | $230.00 million | $189.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/11/2014 | Q214 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $167.60 million | $194.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/12/2014 | Q214 | ($0.08) | $0.01 | $123.90 million | $134.50 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/17/2014 | Q413 | ($1.47) | ($1.43) | $153.07 million | $125.90 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/11/2013 | Q313 | ($0.09) | ($0.01) | $198.10 million | $185.90 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/9/2013 | Q2 2013 | ($0.72) | ($0.93) | $176.73 million | $133.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 5/10/2013 | Q1 2013 | ($0.09) | ($0.28) | $102.00 million | $111.04 million | View | N/A | |
| 3/18/2013 | Q4 2012 | $0.05 | $0.01 | $162.43 million | $158.10 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/8/2012 | Q312 | $0.21 | $0.01 | $212.20 million | $205.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 8/8/2012 | | $0.04 | $0.15 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/8/2011 | | $0.25 | $0.21 | | | View | N/A | |
| 8/8/2011 | | $0.24 | $0.25 | | | View | N/A | |
| 3/16/2011 | | $0.14 | $0.54 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.30
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
|---|
| Q1 2017 | 2 | ($0.16) | ($0.11) | ($0.14) |
| Q2 2017 | 3 | $0.05 | $0.21 | $0.11 |
| Q3 2017 | 3 | $0.22 | $0.24 | $0.23 |
| Q4 2017 | 2 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.09 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 78.39%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 6/20/2017 | Milton L Scott | Director | Sell | 15,000 | $10.63 | $159,450.00 | |
| 5/4/2016 | Paul J Varello | CEO | Buy | 125,000 | $4.00 | $500,000.00 | |
| 5/14/2014 | Paul Varello | Director | Buy | 6,000 | $9.01 | $54,060.00 | |
| 5/14/2014 | Peter Mackenna | CEO | Buy | 3,860 | $8.99 | $34,701.40 | |
| 4/24/2014 | Patrick Manning | Director | Sell | 13,500 | $6.80 | $91,800.00 | |
| 4/11/2014 | Patrick Manning | Director | Sell | 4,000 | $7.81 | $31,240.00 | |
| 11/15/2012 | Joseph P Harper Jr | EVP | Buy | 12,500 | $7.94 | $99,250.00 | |
| 11/14/2012 | Patrick T Manning | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $8.16 | $81,600.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)
Latest Headlines for Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)
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 | Three Imminent Catalysts Could Send This Infrastructure Stock Flying
finance.yahoo.com - September 15 at 9:30 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Awarded $26 Million Road Project in Frisco, Texas
finance.yahoo.com - September 12 at 10:24 AM |
| Get Sweet Surprises on Earnings From These 5 Stocks
finance.yahoo.com - September 7 at 9:33 AM |
| Get Sweet Surprises on Earnings From These 5 Stocks
finance.yahoo.com - September 7 at 9:33 AM |
 | Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $262.20 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 6 at 2:56 PM |
| Analysts Anticipate Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Will Announce Earnings of $0.23 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 4 at 6:22 AM |
 | Profit From Hurricane Harvey Reconstruction With This Company
seekingalpha.com - September 2 at 9:08 AM |
 | Bloomberg Markets: Dave Wilson’s Stock of the Day for Aug. 29
www.bloomberg.com - August 30 at 9:45 AM |
| Sterling Construction Co., Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : STRL-US : August 30, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 30 at 9:45 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 29 at 6:44 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Rating Reiterated by Canaccord Genuity
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 26 at 9:34 AM |
 | Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - STRL
www.nasdaq.com - August 25 at 4:39 PM |
| These 3 Companies Are Positioned To Benefit From The Federal Infrastructure Plan
finance.yahoo.com - August 25 at 4:35 AM |
| Three Stocks That Will Benefit From Increased Infrastructure Spending
finance.yahoo.com - August 24 at 1:28 PM |
| Here's Why You Should Add Trex Company to Your Portfolio
finance.yahoo.com - August 19 at 7:52 AM |
| BidaskClub Lowers Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) to Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 18 at 7:35 PM |
| Sterling Construction Co., Inc. – Value Analysis (NASDAQ:STRL) : August 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 17 at 7:59 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) to Announce $0.23 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 16 at 6:30 PM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (NASDAQ:STRL) Receives Buy Rating from Canaccord Genuity
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 9 at 5:28 PM |
| FY2017 EPS Estimates for Sterling Construction Company Inc Lifted by Analyst (NASDAQ:STRL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 7 at 7:06 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Receives Average Rating of "Buy" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 4 at 9:18 AM |
| Sterling Construction Co., Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : STRL-US : August 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 4 at 8:37 AM |
| Edited Transcript of STRL earnings conference call or presentation 2-Aug-17 1:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - August 4 at 8:37 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (NASDAQ:STRL) Forecasted to Earn Q3 2017 Earnings of $0.23 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 4 at 7:02 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) PT Raised to $15.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 3 at 5:24 PM |
| Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Reports 2017 Second Quarter Results
finance.yahoo.com - August 3 at 7:38 AM |
| Investor Network: Sterling Construction Company, Inc. to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - August 3 at 7:38 AM |
| Sterling Construction posts 2Q profit
finance.yahoo.com - August 3 at 7:38 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (NASDAQ:STRL) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.07 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 2 at 3:46 PM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $226.75 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 31 at 10:04 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.06 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 29 at 12:32 PM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 27 at 4:09 PM |
| Comparing Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) and Sterling Construction (STRL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 25 at 10:19 PM |
| Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) and Sterling Construction (NASDAQ:STRL) Financial Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 25 at 12:28 AM |
| Contrasting Sterling Construction (STRL) and Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 18 at 9:54 AM |
| Sterling Construction Schedules 2017 Second Quarter Release and Conference Call for Wednesday, August 2nd
finance.yahoo.com - July 13 at 10:00 AM |
| Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) and Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL) Financial Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 9 at 8:24 PM |
| Analysts Expect Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $226.75 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 7 at 2:14 PM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Rating Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 5 at 11:00 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Expect Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) to Post $0.06 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 5 at 10:46 AM |
| Head to Head Contrast: Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) versus Sterling Construction Company (STRL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 3 at 10:24 PM |
| Sterling Construction (STRL) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 11.3%
finance.yahoo.com - July 1 at 7:55 AM |
| DA Davidson Upgrades Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 29 at 10:49 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company, Inc Set to Join Russell 3000® Index
finance.yahoo.com - June 27 at 8:48 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Director Milton L. Scott Sells 15,000 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 22 at 10:56 AM |
| $226.75 Million in Sales Expected for Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (STRL) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 11 at 9:42 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (STRL) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.06 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 9 at 8:54 AM |
| Here's Why Sterling Construction (STRL) Stock is a Must Buy
finance.yahoo.com - June 6 at 11:19 PM |
| MasTec (MTZ) vs. Sterling Construction Company (STRL) Head to Head Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 3 at 10:38 PM |
| Spotlight On Sterling Construction Company, A Rebound Candidate
seekingalpha.com - June 1 at 1:12 AM |
Sterling Construction Company (STRL) Chart for Wednesday, September, 20, 2017
