About Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)
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: $399.24 million
- Outstanding Shares: 27,030,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $14.57
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $11.77
- 52 Week Range: $6.13 - $16.05
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 14.96
- P/E Growth: 3.44
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $773.8 million
- Price / Sales: 0.50
- Book Value: $4.86 per share
- Price / Book: 2.95
Profitability:- EBITDA: $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: 446,808 shs.
- Beta: 0.43
- 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) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.17. The company earned $264.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $231.42 million. Sterling Construction Company had a negative net margin of 0.33% and a positive return on equity of 0.06%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 39.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $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 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Sterling Construction Company's shares. Their predictions range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they anticipate Sterling Construction Company's share 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. " (10/19/2017)
- 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), Beazer Homes USA (BZH), Grana y Montero S.A.A. (GRAM), Foundation Building Materials (FBM), Armstrong Flooring (AFI), Team (TISI), Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), Forterra (FRTA), Layne Christensen Company (LAYN), Willdan Group (WLDN), New Home Company Inc. (The) (NWHM), Orion Group Holdings (ORN), LSI Industries (LYTS) and Gafisa SA (GFA).
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
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 $14.36.
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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 | Daily Technical Summary Reports on Industrial Goods Stocks ... - PR Newswire (press release)
www.prnewswire.com - October 19 at 9:24 AM |
 | Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 18 at 9:43 AM |
 | Edited Transcript of STRL earnings conference call or presentation 16-Mar-15 3:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - October 16 at 6:51 AM |
| $262.20 Million in Sales Expected for Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 13 at 5:02 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.23 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 11 at 2:16 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to Sterling Construction Co., Inc. : October 9, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 10 at 7:13 AM |
| Sterling Construction Co., Inc. :STRL-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2017 By the Numbers : October 6, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - October 6 at 10:49 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Lowered to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - October 4 at 10:32 PM |
 | Alabama construction firm starts work on prototype border wall
www.bizjournals.com - September 30 at 12:34 PM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $262.20 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 24 at 1:26 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 23 at 6:52 AM |
| Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.23 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 23 at 12:26 AM |
| 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 |
| Sterling Construction Co., Inc. – Value Analysis (NASDAQ:STRL) : August 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - August 17 at 7:59 AM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Sterling Construction Company (STRL) Chart for Friday, October, 20, 2017
