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Best Engineering & Construction Stocks to Buy Now (2024)
Top engineering & construction stocks in 2024 ranked by overall Zen Score. See the best engineering & construction stocks to buy now, according to analyst forecasts for the engineering & construction industry.

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ESOA
ENERGY SERVICES OF AMERICA CORP
$7.192.13%2.57%-12.74%1.55%59.78%231.34%220.98%525.22%355.06%$9.50$1.8424.28%290.76%0.2730,766-12.16%
STRL
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
$105.893.61%9.66%-6.13%40.94%49.25%196.78%407.87%692.00%1,448.10%$116.36$35.689.00%196.78%1.14285,151-6.66%
LMB
LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC
$44.453.69%13.08%4.91%5.31%55.37%171.70%308.55%434.25%N/A$52.96$16.1116.07%175.92%0.73151,678-33.48%
DY
DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC
$142.761.28%5.31%0.59%23.95%67.80%62.95%47.57%192.84%357.27%$146.32$78.422.43%82.05%1.47135,222-32.63%
FIX
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC
$302.00-3.02%3.88%-5.11%45.65%96.64%127.36%268.97%457.20%1,897.35%$335.25$144.459.92%109.07%1.22661,85245.54%
IESC
IES HOLDINGS INC
$131.112.79%13.51%12.15%60.42%115.15%209.95%161.49%650.92%1,984.42%$138.56$42.385.38%209.40%0.98126,86619.00%
BLD
TOPBUILD CORP
$407.084.05%5.92%-5.90%11.15%83.82%91.59%79.27%484.21%N/A$452.87$199.3110.11%104.24%1.45236,2330.64%
EME
EMCOR GROUP INC
$354.021.34%7.73%0.81%57.90%71.82%124.26%193.18%343.41%683.92%$369.53$161.494.20%119.22%0.99609,336-25.29%
PWR
QUANTA SERVICES INC
$261.662.54%7.56%0.96%33.30%56.45%59.48%167.77%545.12%649.96%$265.82$153.741.56%70.20%1.071,179,66095.27%
MYRG
MYR GROUP INC
$168.161.26%5.95%0.70%14.98%42.79%42.59%132.39%363.00%620.17%$181.02$110.877.10%51.67%1.18123,760-0.31%
STN
STANTEC INC
$81.840.42%3.70%-3.08%1.10%35.97%38.29%75.10%228.15%181.43%$87.53$56.496.50%44.88%0.7461,163-15.84%
J
JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC
$144.910.51%0.75%-3.64%5.63%8.90%28.63%6.21%83.48%132.97%$154.50$109.006.21%32.94%0.93297,3535.25%
NVEE
NV5 GLOBAL INC
$93.981.64%4.38%-3.10%-12.61%-5.11%0.56%0.62%50.54%854.11%$119.56$88.5621.40%6.12%1.2464,889-8.40%
WLDN
WILLDAN GROUP INC
$28.303.25%5.40%-3.35%43.65%58.28%100.99%-26.49%-29.21%506.00%$30.46$13.947.09%103.01%1.1759,884-29.84%
AMRC
AMERESCO INC
$21.482.38%14.26%4.22%-2.67%-21.78%-47.52%-58.32%31.78%235.10%$63.19$17.5566.01%22.39%1.46358,97514.82%
GLDD
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORP
$7.14-0.70%-4.16%-15.70%-8.23%-6.42%34.72%-55.16%-24.60%-16.78%$9.78$5.4126.99%32.10%0.87217,234-25.22%
AGX
ARGAN INC
$61.981.26%0.10%24.33%39.25%38.41%57.59%23.61%27.37%128.54%$62.69$37.371.13%65.88%0.7051,613-37.22%
BWMN
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD
$32.952.68%8.93%-16.54%5.04%22.22%15.70%N/AN/AN/A$42.90$25.5223.19%29.11%0.52111,920-12.42%
ACA
ARCOSA INC
$77.340.83%1.92%-8.69%-1.50%13.97%32.59%20.49%150.62%N/A$89.07$61.9813.17%24.78%1.13168,834-15.73%
BLNK
BLINK CHARGING CO
$2.424.76%5.68%-6.92%-2.02%-3.97%-64.36%-93.52%-28.61%-95.60%$7.70$2.1868.57%11.01%1.673,458,65934.69%
GVA
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC
$55.531.41%3.91%-2.20%23.45%62.84%49.88%42.09%23.35%50.32%$57.93$33.744.14%64.58%1.01203,2384.58%
TTEK
TETRA TECH INC
$192.50-0.22%4.24%5.51%19.24%29.04%42.22%45.90%199.89%574.02%$194.99$132.291.28%45.52%1.14225,075-14.48%
FLR
FLUOR CORP
$40.950.79%4.44%-0.15%7.23%20.55%43.18%82.49%3.04%-45.46%$43.24$25.695.30%59.40%1.33740,710-15.11%
PRIM
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP
$46.422.22%6.64%12.67%42.70%55.77%91.42%37.87%110.71%67.82%$47.87$23.483.03%97.70%1.18316,3617.66%
EXPO
EXPONENT INC
$95.2119.49%20.26%19.24%7.42%12.09%1.06%-4.30%68.10%444.90%$102.72$64.617.31%47.36%0.84997,208110.72%
BBCP
CONCRETE PUMPING HOLDINGS INC
$6.813.18%2.25%-12.36%-12.80%2.41%-1.30%-12.47%-1.16%N/A$9.15$6.1225.57%11.22%1.0957,0756.42%
ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC
$52.772.71%5.48%-5.57%21.59%39.60%107.67%68.43%327.29%N/A$58.65$24.2010.03%118.06%1.12252,28419.69%
ORN
ORION GROUP HOLDINGS INC
$7.421.09%-6.08%-12.91%30.40%34.66%210.46%25.76%189.84%-37.80%$9.84$2.3524.59%215.74%0.94336,101-70.13%
WLGS
WANG & LEE GROUP INC
$0.53-3.64%-10.92%-9.40%-19.70%-9.71%-70.72%N/AN/AN/A$3.22$0.4083.54%32.50%0.6667,344-24.80%
TPC
TUTOR PERINI CORP
$17.7828.01%33.89%27.55%101.59%146.94%245.91%6.53%-9.01%-39.21%$17.95$4.900.95%262.86%0.901,548,126359.95%
MTRX
MATRIX SERVICE CO
$11.53-2.04%-0.69%-13.70%20.23%-3.92%142.74%-11.58%-41.80%-62.46%$13.90$4.7417.05%143.25%1.0777,636-19.21%
ACM
AECOM
$94.050.49%0.75%-2.90%5.25%23.30%16.50%39.13%183.71%187.88%$98.72$74.404.73%26.41%1.08479,839-20.11%
SLND
SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS INC
$4.190.00%-13.07%-24.64%-14.31%-33.81%-42.52%N/AN/AN/A$9.64$3.8456.54%9.11%0.1682,796391.23%
MTZ
MASTEC INC
$89.043.32%5.47%-2.76%37.09%45.90%4.51%-12.34%73.94%118.45%$123.33$44.6527.80%99.42%1.19536,2455.23%
KBR
KBR INC
$65.300.09%4.20%6.30%24.31%11.97%17.53%61.83%194.68%159.75%$65.87$49.370.87%32.27%1.191,122,4544.95%
SHIM
SHIMMICK CORP
$4.03-1.23%36.61%-42.76%-37.81%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A$7.99$2.1549.56%87.44%0.64385,546-59.26%
APG
API GROUP CORP
$38.091.09%3.00%-0.76%17.93%49.72%75.94%79.67%N/AN/A$39.98$21.654.73%75.94%1.231,107,860-22.02%
SMXT
SOLARMAX TECHNOLOGY INC
$10.5025.90%63.55%34.62%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A$15.88$3.5033.88%200.00%4.66184,18539.41%
AGFY
AGRIFY CORP
$0.29-1.70%4.33%-25.90%-52.23%-80.14%-93.69%-99.99%N/AN/A$5.40$0.2594.65%15.60%1.39209,137-55.58%
ENG
ENGLOBAL CORP
$1.683.07%1.57%1.20%20.86%-27.34%-37.50%-94.50%-68.18%-90.00%$4.56$1.0163.16%66.34%0.991,598-71.82%
VATE
INNOVATE CORP
$0.54-3.93%-11.22%-17.23%-46.73%-57.30%-81.06%-87.22%-75.98%-86.41%$2.95$0.5381.76%1.51%1.24193,44818.86%

Engineering & Construction Stocks FAQ

What are the best engineering & construction stocks to buy right now in Apr 2024?

According to Zen Score, the 3 best engineering & construction stocks to buy right now are:

1. Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA)


Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA) is the top engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 62, which is 30 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 32. It passed 23 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Energy Services Of America has seen its stock return 231.34% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 171 percentage points.

2. Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL)


Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) is the second best engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 56, which is 24 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 32. It passed 18 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Sterling Infrastructure has seen its stock return 196.78% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 136 percentage points.

Sterling Infrastructure has an average 1 year price target of $115.00, an upside of 8.6% from Sterling Infrastructure's current stock price of $105.89.

Sterling Infrastructure stock has a consensus Hold recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Sterling Infrastructure, 0% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 100% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB)


Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB) is the third best engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 54, which is 22 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 32. It passed 17 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Limbach Holdings has seen its stock return 171.7% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 111 percentage points.

What are the engineering & construction stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 13 engineering & construction stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 engineering & construction stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Argan (NYSE:AGX)


Argan (NYSE:AGX) has an annual dividend yield of 1.86%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 0.67%. Argan's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% three times in the last 10 years. Argan's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Argan's dividend payout ratio of 45.5% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO)


Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO) has an annual dividend yield of 1.11%, which is the same as the engineering & construction industry average of 0.67%. Exponent's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Exponent's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Exponent's dividend payout ratio of 53.1% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Granite Construction (NYSE:GVA)


Granite Construction (NYSE:GVA) has an annual dividend yield of 0.94%, which is the same as the engineering & construction industry average of 0.67%. Granite Construction's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Granite Construction's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Granite Construction's dividend payout ratio of 52.5% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are engineering & construction stocks up?

Engineering & construction stocks were up 2.01% in the last day, and up 6.15% over the last week. Tutor Perini was the among the top gainers in the engineering & construction industry, gaining 28.01% yesterday.

Tutor Perini shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and issued FY24 EPS guidance.

What are the most undervalued engineering & construction stocks?

Based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score, the 3 most undervalued engineering & construction stocks right now are:

1. Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA)


Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA) is the most undervalued engineering & construction stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Energy Services Of America has a valuation score of 86, which is 59 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 27. It passed 6 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Energy Services Of America's stock has gained 231.34% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by 171 percentage points.

2. Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB)


Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB) is the second most undervalued engineering & construction stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Limbach Holdings has a valuation score of 71, which is 44 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 27. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Limbach Holdings's stock has gained 171.7% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by 111 percentage points.

3. Nv5 Global (NASDAQ:NVEE)


Nv5 Global (NASDAQ:NVEE) is the third most undervalued engineering & construction stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Nv5 Global has a valuation score of 71, which is 44 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 27. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Nv5 Global's stock has gained 0.56% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by -60 percentage points.

Are engineering & construction stocks a good buy now?

72.41% of engineering & construction stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect engineering & construction stocks to rise by 7.66% over the next year.

What is the average p/e ratio of the engineering & construction industry?

The average P/E ratio of the engineering & construction industry is 35.83x.
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