A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after an in-line inflation report fueled hopes for interest rate cuts and the U.S. and China agreed to extend their tariff truce. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, came in largely as expected, holding steady at 2.7% year-over-year. This reading boosted investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will have room to lower interest rates at its next meeting, which could reduce borrowing costs for companies and consumers.
Shares of civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD)
jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform from Neutral, raising its price target to $122 from $112. Baird pointed to the infrastructure construction company's recent acquisitions in Texas and Tennessee performing better than expected, alongside strong organic growth, as key reasons for the bullish turn. The firm also noted improving free cash flow and raised its estimates "well above consensus." This positive sentiment was echoed across Wall Street, with Raymond James also boosting its price target to $120.00 and reiterating a "strong-buy" rating. DA Davidson increased its target to $110.00 as well. These analyst actions follow the company's strong fiscal third-quarter results, where it reported an 80% year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA and a record project backlog of $2.94 billion, signaling a robust outlook.
Civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 50.5% year on year to $779.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.8 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.81 per share was 1.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Looking back on construction and maintenance services stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) and its peers.
Civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 50.5% year on year to $779.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.8 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.79 per share was 9.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD)
will be reporting earnings this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
Construction Partners Inc-A (ROAD) shows strong earnings growth with 500% EPS surge and solid technicals, making it a high-growth momentum stock to watch.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Construction Partners currently trades at $108.89 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 565% since July 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 96.3% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 20.6% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC-A (NASDAQ:ROAD) shows strong earnings momentum, revenue growth, and a bullish technical setup, making it a candidate for high-growth investors.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy.
Thankfully, industrial end markets were stable over the past six months as the industry’s 1.5% gain has nearly mirrored the S&P 500.
Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match.
The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC-A (NASDAQ:ROAD) shows strong earnings momentum and a bullish technical setup, making it a candidate for high-growth investors. The stock has surged in revenue and EPS while maintaining a solid chart structure.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how construction and maintenance services stocks fared in Q1, starting with Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD).
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
