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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.

Industry: Engineering & Constructio...
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Company
Dividends Score
Market Cap
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Last Dividend
Annual Dividend
Dividend Percentile
Dividend Dropped Count (L10Y)
Ex-dividend Date
Div. Payment Date
ESOA
ENERGY SERVICES OF AMERICA CORP
$137.04M0.73%10.70%$0.0600$0.0613%0
LMB
LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC
$461.08MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
IESC
IES HOLDINGS INC
$2.46BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
STRL
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
$3.41BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
DY
DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC
$4.18BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BLD
TOPBUILD CORP
$14.00BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
FIX
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC
$11.34B0.29%9.40%$0.2500$0.934%0
EME
EMCOR GROUP INC
$16.48B0.21%5.40%$0.1800$0.722%0
MYRG
MYR GROUP INC
$2.96BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
PWR
QUANTA SERVICES INC
$37.87B0.13%6.40%$0.0900$0.331%0
STN
STANTEC INC
$9.47B0.95%26.40%$0.2100$0.7918%12024-04-15
J
JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC
$19.32B0.17%18.50%$0.2600$0.262%0
NVEE
NV5 GLOBAL INC
$1.56BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AGX
ARGAN INC
$673.59M2.18%41.80%$0.3000$1.1044%3
EXPO
EXPONENT INC
$4.18B1.28%53.10%$0.2800$1.0626%0
AMRC
AMERESCO INC
$1.26BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
WLDN
WILLDAN GROUP INC
$399.20MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TTEK
TETRA TECH INC
$9.88B0.56%23.20%$0.2600$1.049%0
ACA
ARCOSA INC
$4.17B0.23%6.10%$0.0500$0.203%02024-04-122024-04-30
BWMN
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD
$529.82MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
GLDD
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORP
$582.95MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
GVA
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC
$2.51B1.14%52.50%$0.1300$0.6523%02024-04-15
BLNK
BLINK CHARGING CO
$303.99MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
FLR
FLUOR CORP
$7.20BN/A0.00%$0.1000N/AN/A1
PRIM
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP
$2.27B0.70%10.10%$0.0600$0.3012%02024-04-15
ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC
$2.97BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BBCP
CONCRETE PUMPING HOLDINGS INC
$425.59MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TPC
TUTOR PERINI CORP
$752.29MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
MTRX
MATRIX SERVICE CO
$355.78MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
ACM
AECOM
$13.34B0.77%168.90%$0.2200$0.7614%02024-04-232024-05-10
SHIM
SHIMMICK CORP
$147.31MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
MTZ
MASTEC INC
$7.39BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
WLGS
WANG & LEE GROUP INC
$8.76MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SLND
SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS INC
$246.91MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
KBR
KBR INC
$8.60B0.87%-27.60%$0.1500$0.5616%02024-04-15
SMXT
SOLARMAX TECHNOLOGY INC
N/AN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
ORN
ORION GROUP HOLDINGS INC
$266.90MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
ENG
ENGLOBAL CORP
$8.79MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AGFY
AGRIFY CORP
$627.76kN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
APG
API GROUP CORP
$9.59BN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A
VATE
INNOVATE CORP
$55.54MN/A0.00%N/AN/AN/AN/A

Engineering & Construction Stocks FAQ

What are the best engineering & construction stocks to buy right now in Mar 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 29 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 33. It passed 23 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Energy Services Of America has seen its stock return 280.18% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 221 percentage points.

2. Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB)


Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ:LMB) is the second best engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 54, which is 21 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 33. It passed 17 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Limbach Holdings has seen its stock return 149.22% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 90 percentage points.

3. Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY)


Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) is the third best engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 52, which is 19 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 33. It passed 17 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Dycom Industries has seen its stock return 49.79% over the past year, underperforming other engineering & construction stocks by -9 percentage points.

Dycom Industries has an average 1 year price target of $145.20, an upside of 1.16% from Dycom Industries's current stock price of $143.53.

Dycom Industries stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 5 analysts covering Dycom Industries, 100% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 0% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

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 2.18%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 0.73%. 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 41.8% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO)


Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO) has an annual dividend yield of 1.28%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 0.73%. 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 1.14%, which is the same as the engineering & construction industry average of 0.73%. 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 0.15% in the last day, and up 0.78% over the last week.

We couldn't find a catalyst for why engineering & construction stocks are up.

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 57 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 29. It passed 6 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Energy Services Of America's stock has gained 280.18% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by 221 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 42 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 29. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Limbach Holdings's stock has gained 149.22% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by 90 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 42 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 29. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Nv5 Global's stock has dropped -3.07% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by -62 percentage points.

Are engineering & construction stocks a good buy now?

66.67% of engineering & construction stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect engineering & construction stocks to rise by 4.01% 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 34.45x.
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