Sterling Infrastructure

STRL

Market cap $10.6B

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Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Sterling Infrastructure (STRL). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

The ongoing wave of U.S. infrastructure, energy transition and mission-critical development has created a strong growth runway for companies positioned in engineering and construction services. Within this landscape, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL and Quanta Services, Inc. PWR are pursuing expansion in distinct ways.

STRL gains momentum as U.S. onshoring and chip megaprojects fuel demand for its mission-critical and expanding E-Infrastructure work.

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) stock has decreased by 20.5% in under a month, dropping from $411.07 on 5th Nov, 2025 to $326.60 currently. Is it a good idea to purchase this dip?

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas , Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized a new stock repurchase program. Under the new program, which becomes effective today, Sterling may repurchase up to $400 million of its outstanding common stock over the next 24 months.

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL reported third-quarter 2025 results on Nov. 3, with both earnings and revenues exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24.7% and 12.5%, respectively. The company also delivered strong year-over-year growth across key metrics.

Sterling Infrastructure saw robust E-Infrastructure growth, offsetting Transportation segment declines, leading to 16% consolidated revenue growth in Q3. Data center-related demand continues to drive strong performance in STRL's E-Infrastructure segment and is expected to support overall growth over the coming quarters. Given continued performance and an intact long-term outlook, I am upgrading the STRL stock to buy again.