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Best Engineering & Construction Stocks to Buy Now (2023)
Top engineering & construction stocks in 2023 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...
Ticker
Company
Country
Market Cap
Shares
Institutional %
Insider %
Net Insider (L12M)
Net Insider (L3M)
RCMT
RCM TECHNOLOGIES INC
United States
$98.62M9,055,90339.14%60.86%Net Selling
STRL
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
United States
$1.19B30,586,93878.05%19.56%Net SellingNet Selling
FIX
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC
United States
$5.05B35,738,04194.51%4.54%Net SellingNet Selling
TTEK
TETRA TECH INC
United States
$7.60B53,226,13986.40%4.60%Net SellingNet Selling
NVEE
NV5 GLOBAL INC
United States
$1.60B15,529,91973.58%23.36%Net SellingNet Selling
BLD
TOPBUILD CORP
United States
$6.19B31,669,26094.96%1.78%Net BuyingNet Buying
DY
DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC
United States
$2.85B29,355,34794.45%5.55%Net SellingNet Buying
EME
EMCOR GROUP INC
United States
$7.73B47,687,82093.38%4.48%Net SellingNet Selling
MYRG
MYR GROUP INC
United States
$2.01B16,665,26269.50%30.50%Net SellingNet Selling
PRIM
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP
United States
$1.30B53,135,48775.59%24.41%Net SellingNet Selling
KBR
KBR INC
United States
$7.18B136,571,88947.85%52.15%Net SellingNet Selling
IESC
IES HOLDINGS INC
United States
$854.39M20,169,80518.61%81.39%Net BuyingNet Buying
BLNK
BLINK CHARGING CO
United States
$468.43M60,364,50828.59%24.39%Net BuyingNet Buying
JCI
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC
Ireland
$41.01B687,231,01689.02%0.33%Net SellingNet Selling
ESOA
ENERGY SERVICES OF AMERICA CORP
United States
$36.83M16,667,18511.34%62.58%Net SellingNet Buying
FLR
FLUOR CORP
United States
$4.38B142,331,67896.18%3.43%Net SellingNet Selling
PWR
QUANTA SERVICES INC
United States
$23.27B144,000,52287.97%12.03%Net SellingNet Selling
GVA
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC
United States
$1.79B43,744,53696.38%3.62%Net SellingNet Selling
J
JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC
United States
$14.56B126,714,12685.27%4.68%Net SellingNet Selling
LMB
LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC
United States
$174.46M10,449,68922.02%77.98%Net BuyingNet Selling
STN
STANTEC INC
Canada
$6.27B110,809,02061.87%0.00%
ACM
AECOM
United States
$11.66B138,950,26281.71%18.29%Net SellingNet Selling
AMRC
AMERESCO INC
United States
$2.35B51,948,36258.21%18.06%Net BuyingNet Buying
AGX
ARGAN INC
United States
$556.08M13,576,28546.16%53.84%Net BuyingNet Buying
WLDN
WILLDAN GROUP INC
United States
$217.27M13,387,20056.57%43.43%Net BuyingNet Buying
BBCP
CONCRETE PUMPING HOLDINGS INC
United States
$391.19M55,409,99616.62%83.38%Net Selling
ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS INC
United States
$1.46B52,721,00940.89%59.11%Net Selling
DRTT
DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Canada
$47.61M97,961,65534.65%65.35%Net BuyingNet Selling
MTZ
MASTEC INC
United States
$7.08B78,791,12563.22%36.78%Net SellingNet Selling
AGFY
AGRIFY CORP
United States
$1.95M8,876,36222.02%34.59%Net Buying
ENG
ENGLOBAL CORP
United States
$18.97M35,800,6177.94%45.87%
ORN
ORION GROUP HOLDINGS INC
United States
$87.50M32,167,79950.55%14.01%Net SellingNet Selling
ATCX
ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS INC
United States
$482.60M39,720,30017.84%82.16%Net Buying
APG
API GROUP CORP
United States
$5.03B234,536,92673.54%11.34%Net BuyingNet Selling
WLMS
WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP INC
United States
$27.22M26,422,76115.24%84.76%Net BuyingNet Selling
GLDD
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORP
United States
$338.88M66,187,62356.02%43.98%Net SellingNet Selling
TPC
TUTOR PERINI CORP
United States
$337.46M51,521,33645.96%54.04%Net SellingNet Selling
AENZ
AENZA SAA
Peru
$149.55M871,917,8550.36%0.00%
SLND
SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS INC
United States
$436.05M55,904,00039.60%60.40%Net BuyingNet Buying

Engineering & Construction Stocks FAQ

What are the best engineering & construction stocks to buy right now in Mar 2023?

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

1. Rcm Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT)


Rcm Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT) is the top engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 65, which is 30 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 35. It passed 21 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Rcm Technologies has seen its stock return 28.88% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 32 percentage points.

Rcm Technologies has an average 1 year price target of $25.50, an upside of 134.16% from Rcm Technologies's current stock price of $10.89.

Rcm Technologies stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 2 analysts covering Rcm Technologies, 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.

2. Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL)


Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) is the second best engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 64, which is 29 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 35. It passed 21 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Sterling Infrastructure has seen its stock return 34.65% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 37 percentage points.

Sterling Infrastructure has an average 1 year price target of $34.00, a downside of -12.33% from Sterling Infrastructure's current stock price of $38.78.

Sterling Infrastructure stock has a consensus Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 2 analysts covering Sterling Infrastructure, 50% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 50% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

3. Comfort Systems Usa (NYSE:FIX)


Comfort Systems Usa (NYSE:FIX) is the third best engineering & construction stock with a Zen Score of 54, which is 19 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 35. It passed 21 out of 38 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Comfort Systems Usa has seen its stock return 51.85% over the past year, overperforming other engineering & construction stocks by 55 percentage points.

Comfort Systems Usa has an average 1 year price target of $170.00, an upside of 20.38% from Comfort Systems Usa's current stock price of $141.22.

Comfort Systems Usa stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 1 analyst covering Comfort Systems Usa, 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 12 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 2.44%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 1.09%. 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 66.7% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

2. Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI)


Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) has an annual dividend yield of 2.36%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 1.09%. Johnson Controls International's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Johnson Controls International's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Johnson Controls International's dividend payout ratio of 76.1% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

3. Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA)


Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA) has an annual dividend yield of 2.26%, which is 1 percentage points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 1.09%. Energy Services Of America's dividend payout is stable, having never dropped by more than 10% in the last 10 years. Energy Services Of America's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Energy Services Of America's dividend payout ratio of 29.4% indicates that its dividend yield is sustainable for the long-term.

Why are engineering & construction stocks up?

Engineering & construction stocks were up 1.52% in the last day, and down -0.89% over the last week. Englobal was the among the top gainers in the engineering & construction industry, gaining 12.53% yesterday.

Shares of several energy companies are trading higher as oil prices gain amid the easing of some financial sector concerns.

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. Rcm Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT)


Rcm Technologies (NASDAQ:RCMT) is the most undervalued engineering & construction stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Rcm Technologies has a valuation score of 71, which is 38 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 33. It passed 5 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Rcm Technologies's stock has gained 28.88% in the past year. It has overperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by 32 percentage points.

2. Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA)


Energy Services Of America (NASDAQ:ESOA) is the second most undervalued engineering & construction stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Energy Services Of America has a valuation score of 57, which is 24 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 33. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Energy Services Of America's stock has dropped -22.46% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the engineering & construction industry by -20 percentage points.

3. Concrete Pumping Holdings (NASDAQ:BBCP)


Concrete Pumping Holdings (NASDAQ:BBCP) is the third most undervalued engineering & construction stock based on WallStreetZen's Valuation Score. Concrete Pumping Holdings has a valuation score of 57, which is 24 points higher than the engineering & construction industry average of 33. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Concrete Pumping Holdings's stock has dropped -2.75% in the past year. It has performed in line with other stocks in the engineering & construction industry.

Are engineering & construction stocks a good buy now?

58.33% of engineering & construction stocks rated by analysts are a strong buy right now. On average, analysts expect engineering & construction stocks to rise by 16.87% 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 43.59x.
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