Civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 67.2% year on year to $899.8 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.45 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.01 per share was 8.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets faded the Nvidia rally in the morning session, as investors remained uncertain about future rate cuts.
Civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 67.2% year on year to $899.8 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.45 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.02 per share was 7.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the broader U.S. stock market declined amid investor caution and a pullback in technology stocks.
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Shares of civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD)
jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after DA Davidson raised its price target on the company to $120 from $110, prompted by strong preliminary fourth-quarter results and initial fiscal 2026 guidance.
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Shares of civil infrastructure company Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD)
jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it acquired P&S Paving, Inc., a move that expanded its operations into Daytona Beach and Florida's East Coast. P&S Paving, headquartered in Daytona Beach, provided various paving, sitework, and utility services from its two hot-mix asphalt plants. This acquisition enhanced Construction Partners' ability to offer its services in the high-growth Interstate 95 corridor. The deal aligned with the company's strategy for future growth and strengthened its market position in Florida.
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Construction Partners has been on fire lately. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has rocketed 71.2%, reaching $126.32 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
ROAD stock shows strong high-growth momentum with 39% revenue growth and a perfect technical rating. A recent consolidation pattern near highs suggests a potential breakout opportunity for investors.
