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EMCOR Group Inc is a specialty contractor in the United States and a provider of electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services, building services, and industrial services. Its services are provided to a broad range of commercial, technology, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, utility, and institutional customers through approximately 100 operating subsidiaries. The company's operating subsidiaries are organized into reportable segments: United States electrical construction and facilities services, United States mechanical construction and facilities services, United States building services, United States industrial services, and United Kingdom building services. Geographically the majority of revenue is generated from the United States.

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Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): A chipmaker specializing in power management systems saw shares trade higher on the week and interest increase after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings">raised price target </a>from Stifel. 
The analyst maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $1,000 to $1,100. 
Monolithic <a href="https://www.monolithicpower.com/media/investor-relations/press-releases/Q2_2024_Earnings_Release.pdf">reported </a>second-quarter financial results in August. In the second quarter, revenue was up 15.0% year-over-year to $507.4 million. CEO Michael Hsing highlighted that the results showed the company's transformation from being just a chip supplier "to a full solutions provider."
Monolithic shares were up 3.3% over the last five trading days, as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent092724&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below, and are up 53.5% year-to-date in 2024.
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EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>): The electrical and manufacturing construction and facilities services provider gained interest from readers over the week, which could be related to upcoming earnings or the recent Fed rate cut. 
The company is set to report third-quarter financial results in October. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $3.77 billion and earnings per share of $4.98, up from $3.21 billion and $3.61, respectively, in last year's third quarter. 
EMCOR Group has beaten analyst revenue estimates in 16 straight quarters and earnings per share estimates in nine straight quarters. The recent interest rate cut could prove beneficial to the company as this could lead to increased spending by the private sector.
EMCOR shares were down 2% over the last five trading days, but remain up over 50% year-to-date.
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PDD Holdings Inc &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>): The Chinese commerce company was one of several to enjoy a boost with the country announcing<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40936014/whats-going-on-with-chinese-tech-stocks-like-alibaba-pdd-on-thursday"> a monetary stimulus</a> to residents. 
Of the Chinese stocks, PDD Holdings saw the largest increase in interest from Benzinga readers over the last week. 
The owner of several commerce platforms in China and Temu in the U.S. could benefit from the stimulus and increased spending in China as it also looks to grow in other international markets.
PDD Holdings shares are up 35% over the last five days, but remain down on a year-to-date basis.
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Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>): Vistra was one of several energy related companies to see a lift in share price and interest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41032700/whats-going-on-with-vistra-stock"> related to a large deal </a>between Constellation Energy and Microsoft. The energy sector, especially companies with exposure to nuclear energy, are seeing rising interest thanks to the growing demand for data centers and AI infrastructure. Vistra has been getting increased attention from analysts in September.
Jefferies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VST/analyst-ratings">initiated coverage</a> of the stock with a Buy rating and $99 price target, only to raise its price target to $137 several weeks later. BMO maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $120 to $125. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $110 to $132.
Vistra stock was up 8% over the last week. With a year-to-date gain of over 209%, Vistra is one of the best-performing stocks in 2024.
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GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>): The aerospace giant saw increased interest from readers during the week as shares trade near 52-week highs. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40986267/ge-aerospace-takes-flight-with-ai-wingmate-boosts-innovation-employee-productivity-with-microsof">announced the launch </a>of AI Wingmate in collaboration with Microsoft during the week, an initiative that could boost employee productivity.
"The launch of AI Wingmate will transform employee productivity, allowing our people to spend more time solving our customers' toughest problems," GE Aerospace Chief Information Officer David Burns said.
GE Aerospace <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40531771/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">previously appeared</a> on the Stock Whisper Index thanks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40515453/exclusive-trump-or-harris-12-stocks-2-etfs-could-win-no-matter-whos-president-says-market-strate">increased interest in the defense sector</a> ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist Jay Woods previously told Benzinga the defense stock could be a winner whether its Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris that wins the election.
The aerospace company is set to report third-quarter financial results in October. The company has beaten revenue estimates from analysts in 10 straight quarters and beaten earnings per share estimates from analysts in seven straight quarters.
GE Aerospace shares are up over 80% year-to-date in 2024, with the chart below showing the dip on the week.
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Emcor Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eme#NYSE">EME</a>) ended the recent trading session at $433.56, demonstrating a -0.36% swing from the preceding day&#39;s closing price. The stock&#39;s performance was behind the S&amp;P 500&#39;s daily gain of 0.25%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.56%.
Coming into today, shares of the construction and maintenance company had gained 15.23% in the past month. In that same time, the Construction sector gained 3.49%, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.65%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Emcor Group in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $4.99, showcasing a 38.23% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.68 billion, up 14.86% from the year-ago period.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Emcor Group. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company&#39;s business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we&#39;ve formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. At present, Emcor Group boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
In terms of valuation, Emcor Group is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.31. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 21.54, so one might conclude that Emcor Group is trading at a premium comparatively.
The Building Products - Heavy Construction industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 12, placing it within the top 5% of over 250 industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Emcor Group Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

EMCOR Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.69% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 950 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.53 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>EMCOR Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EMCOR Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EMCOR Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EMCOR Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.49%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 15.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.06%. Currently, EMCOR Group has a market capitalization of $20.23 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EME: If an investor had bought $1000 of EME stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $10,745.39 today based on a price of $433.56 for EME at the time of writing.
<h3>EMCOR Group's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning EMCOR Group Stock In The Last 10 Years

EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eme#NYSE">EME</a>) shares reached a new 52-week high of $437.10 on Friday. The stock pulled back to end the trading session at $435.60, gaining 1.3% that day. Impressively, the stock marked a 9.9% surge in the past five days.
The move came in after the most awaited interest rate cut news, which boosted the overall market sentiments. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut by 50 cents to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Reduced interest rates can have a highly supportive effect on infrastructure stocks, benefiting from cheaper financing, increased government and private sector investment, higher appeal for dividend-seeking investors, and potential growth in related sectors like real estate.
In the year-to-date period (YTD), the stock surged more than 104%, handily outpacing the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry&#39;s 79.9% growth, the broader Construction sector&#39;s 22.6% rise and the S&amp;P 500&#39;s 19.6% increase. Investors looking for momentum stock may dig into EME right now.
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EMCOR, known for its strategic focus and diverse offerings, has seen significant growth in recent years amid a competitive landscape of non-residential services.
Substantiating the above-mentioned optimism, the 50-day SMA continues to read higher than the 200-day SMA, signaling a bullish trend. This technical strength underscores positive market sentiment and confidence in EMCOR&#39;s financial health and prospects.
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Other stocks from the same industry that touched a 52-week high on Sept. 20 are Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dy#NYSE">DY</a>), MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtz#NYSE">MTZ</a>) and Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gldd#NASDAQ">GLDD</a>). These stocks surged 72.2%, 67.1% and 40.7%, respectively, in YTD.
Let&#39;s delve deeper into the factors substantiating this Fortune 500 company&#39;s resilience, which currently captures around $17 billion of total market share.
<h2>Solid Diversified Business</h2>
EMCOR has established itself as a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial infrastructure, and building services. Its focus on these specialized sectors has positioned the company to dominate markets requiring expert solutions.
A key strength of EME is its investment in Virtual Design and Construction&nbsp;technologies, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), which helps the company design and coordinate complex projects. This technology also enhances its prefabrication processes, enabling customized fabrication for electrical, sheet metal, fire sprinkler, and piping systems, thus improving efficiency and competitiveness.
With the growing emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, EMCOR is well-positioned to benefit from the increased demand for HVAC and lighting retrofits, as well as building automation services. The Mechanical Services division, which generates nearly 65% of EMCOR&#39;s total revenues, plays a crucial role in meeting this demand and driving the company&#39;s success.
The company also expands in high-growth sectors and geographies via acquisitions. In the first half of 2024, EMCOR acquired four companies. The acquired companies are set to strengthen their Mechanical Construction, Building Services and Industrial Services segments, positioning them well for future growth.
<h2>EME&#39;s High RPO Levels May Boost Growth</h2>
EMCOR reported remaining performance obligations (RPOs) of $9 billion at end of second-quarter 2024, reflecting an 8.6% year-over-year increase. This near-record RPO level highlights a robust pipeline of future projects, particularly in sectors like data centers, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare, and water/wastewater.
RPOs in the network and communications sector, which includes data centers, reached a record $1.7 billion, marking 40% year-over-year growth. This surge emphasizes EMCOR&#39;s strong position in the expanding data center market, indicating significant future revenue potential.
<h2>Strong Cash Flow</h2>
The company generated $412 million in operating cash flow in the first six months of 2024, almost double the amount from the prior-year period. This strong cash flow supports the company&#39;s ability to fund growth initiatives, pursue acquisitions, and return capital to shareholders.
EMCOR invests in expanding prefabrication and VDC technologies, including BIM, automation, and robotics, while also engaging in various M&amp;A activities. Additionally, the company provides impressive returns to its stockholders through share repurchases and dividends. In 2024, EMCOR increased its quarterly dividend by 39% to 25 cents.
<h2>Obstacles Hindering EME&#39;s Growth Trajectory</h2>
EMCOR has faced difficulties in the commercial real estate market due to reduced demand and the completion of several projects. The U.S. and U.K. site-based services businesses, particularly in the U.S. Building Services segment, have experienced revenue setbacks, mainly due to the non-renewal of certain contracts in the last reported quarter.
In addition to sector-specific challenges, EMCOR is exposed to risks from fluctuating global energy markets and supply-chain disruptions. These factors could limit infrastructure investments and increase project costs, creating obstacles to the company&#39;s growth prospects.
<h2>Valuation, Return &amp; Growth Trend</h2>
EMCOR&#39;s shares are currently overvalued marginally. Its forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.27 is above its five-year median of 16.23 and the industry&#39;s average of 21.66 currently.
EME provides solid investment returns compared to the industry&#39;s average, as reflected by its current trailing 12-month Return on Equity of 32.7%. This indicates the company efficiently uses its shareholders&#39; funds.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EME&#39;s earnings has moved up in the past 60 days, indicating analysts are showing confidence in the stock. Over the last 60 days, forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have increased to $19.50 (from $16.10) and $19.59 (from $17.41), respectively.
<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
EMCOR&#39;s focus on advanced technologies and sustainability, robust capital allocation strategy, and strong financial performance make it a must-buy for investors looking for good long-term gain. Also, Fed&#39;s rate cut is likely to bolster the infrastructure market by lowering borrowing costs, enhancing project viability, encouraging investment, and stimulating economic growth.
However, some industry headwinds and a high valuation depict a risk to the sustainability of its current price if the company&#39;s future performance does not meet investors&#39; expectations.
We believe its impressive business structure, as well as economic rebound, will help the company generate higher earnings in coming quarters. Additionally, solid return and future earnings expectations reinforce its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, making EMCOR an attractive addition to investors&#39; portfolio at present.
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Shares of broader industrial and machinery stocks are trading higher following the Fed's announcement to cut rates by 50 basis points yesterday, which could support investment and economic growth.

MasTec, Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtz#NYSE">MTZ</a>) stock has gained nearly 31% in the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry&#39;s 24.5% growth, the broader Construction sector&#39;s 7.2% increase and the S&amp;P 500 index&#39;s 8.6% rise.
This infrastructure construction company is banking on increasing demand for power, data capacity and network speed. Also, MTZ&#39;s focus on strategic investments for portfolio diversification positions it well for satiating increased infrastructure demand globally. Moreover, the company is optimistic about its growth opportunities in 2025 and beyond, given the solid pipeline across its businesses and acquisition synergies.
MTZ stock also outpaced its competitors like EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eme#NYSE">EME</a>), Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pwr#NYSE">PWR</a>) and AECOM (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acm#NYSE">ACM</a>), which rallied 18.9%, 10.8% and 6.3%, respectively, in the six-month period.
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Technical indicators are supportive of MTZ&#39;s strong performance. As of Thursday, the stock is trading at $110.40, comfortably above its 50-day moving average of $106.62.
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<h2>What&#39;s Supporting MTZ Stock&#39;s Outperformance?</h2>
Strong Outlook for 2024: MasTec&#39;s robust 18-month backlog of $13.3 billion provides strong visibility into 2024. The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting consolidated revenues of $12.4 billion (prior expected $12.55 billion), up from $12 billion year over year. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $975 million, an increase from $860.3 million in 2023, with a margin improvement of 7.9% (up from 7.8% expected earlier and 7.2% reported in 2023).
Adjusted earnings per share are forecasted to be $3.03, up from $1.97 expected earlier. The Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment is expected to increase 10% in 2024, reaching $4.4 billion in revenues, with continued growth anticipated beyond 2024.
Solid Backlog Poses Strength for Future: As of June 30, 2024, MasTec&#39;s Clean Energy and Infrastructure backlog increased 10.3% year over year and 4.6% sequentially, with a 1.2x book-to-bill ratio, providing strong visibility into future projects. The Power Delivery segment saw a 12% year-over-year increase and a 20% sequential growth in backlog, highlighted by a major 700-mile high-voltage transmission project starting in 2025. This project, one of the largest in the United States, will generate $300-$500 million annually through 2028, positioning the segment for strong growth.
The Communications segment saw a 1.7% sequential increase and 8.8% year-over-year backlog growth, with revenues expected to rise 4.5% in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA margins remain strong in the high single digits.
The company is optimistic about its growth opportunities. The robust demand for its services suggests the potential for double-digit revenues and earnings growth in 2025 and beyond. Despite short-term pressure in the power delivery segment, the long-term outlook is improving significantly. Meanwhile, the company continues to experience strong demand in both renewables and infrastructure projects. Based on anticipated bookings, it is well-positioned for substantial growth in 2025.
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Expanding Communications Pipeline: MasTec has deepened its relationship with AT&amp;T, its largest wireless client, as AT&amp;T expanded the scope and geographic reach of MasTec&#39;s core wireless services, in addition to a maintenance contract secured in the third quarter of 2023. This, combined with AT&amp;T&#39;s plan to replace Nokia equipment with Ericsson over the next five years, is expected to significantly boost MasTec&#39;s wireless business. The impact will start in the second half of 2024, with segment revenues expected to grow by double digits in 2025.
MasTec is positioned for nearly 20% organic revenue growth in the second half of 2024. Additionally, the growing demand for wireline services and the anticipated Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding provide long-term visibility. New customers, including private equity-backed entrants, are showing strong interest in MasTec&#39;s comprehensive solutions, enhancing its growth prospects in 2025 and beyond.
Strategic Acquisitions &amp; Equity Investments: MasTec remains focused on bolt-on acquisitions, completing four in 2023 and five in 2022. Additionally, it holds equity stakes in several telecommunications entities that provide construction services to the company.
As of March 31, 2024, MasTec had $22 million in total investments, including $18 million for FM Tech. It also holds 49% equity interests in entities within its Communications and Power Delivery segments, with a $3 million investment and a 75% equity stake in Confluence Networks, LLC, an undersea fiber-optic systems developer, totaling $2.5 million.
<h2>Other Parameters Reflecting MTZ&#39;s Solid Growth Prospect</h2>
Analysts are showing confidence in the stock, as indicated by recent upward revisions in earnings estimates. Over the last 60 days, forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have increased to $3.02 (from $2.94) and $4.35 (from $4.33), respectively.
The company also has a solid earnings surprise history. Its EPS surpassed the consensus estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on one occasion, with the average surprise being 19.4%. Notably, the company currently has a VGM Score of A, which signifies that MTZ has solid growth prospects and the potential to outperform the market in the near term.
These positive trends signify bullish analysts&#39; sentiments, indicating robust fundamentals and the expectation of continued outperformance in the near term.
<h2>Is MasTec a Smart Investment Choice Today?</h2>
In the competitive non-residential services sector, MasTec, a leading infrastructure construction company with an $8.75 billion market cap, distinguishes itself. MTZ is strategically situated to capitalize on converging trends, providing multiple paths for near-and-long-term profitable growth. Its diversified portfolio with significant growth potential in all segments makes the stock the best investment option at the moment.
Also, upward revisions in earnings estimates reinforce its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, making MTZ an attractive addition to investors&#39; portfolios at present.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336063/mastec-stock-rallies-31-in-the-past-6-months-is-mtz-a-buy-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|price_surge_/_plunge-2336063">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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MasTec Stock Rallies 31% in the Past 6 Months: Is MTZ a Buy Right Now?

EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.58%. Currently, EMCOR Group has a market capitalization of $17.32 billion. 
Buying $100 In EME: If an investor had bought $100 of EME stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,477.81 today based on a price of $371.26 for EME at the time of writing.
<h3>EMCOR Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726084940_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning EMCOR Group Stock In The Last 15 Years

EMCOR Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) short percent of float has risen 17.27% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.05 million shares sold short, which is 2.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>EMCOR Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725630317_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EMCOR Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EMCOR Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EMCOR Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.11%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into EMCOR Group's Recent Short Interest

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Shares of building and construction-related stocks are trading lower after July construction spending data missed estimates. The sector may be moving lower amid overall market weakness after August's ISM Manufacturing PMI data indicated an economic contraction.

Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wso#NYSE">WSO</a>) is benefiting from consistent investments in technological advancements and strategic buyouts. Also, the solid performance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and commercial refrigeration products segments added to the uptrend. It is steadily advancing toward its goal of expanding customer-focused technologies to a growing number of contractors.
Apart from Watsco&#39;s technology investments that are expected to drive future growth, WSO anticipates that industry-driven catalysts will support ongoing growth and profitability. These factors, along with its scale, technology platforms, OEM relationships and entrepreneurial culture, offer competitive advantages that position the company favorably for the long term.
Shares of WSO have increased 24.9% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry&#39;s growth of 20.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WSO&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share indicates a rise of 4.7% and 1.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period&#39;s levels. However, seasonal sales trends, along with increased costs and expenses, are a concern.
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Let us discuss the factors that highlight why investors should retain the stock now.
<h3>Factors Driving Watsco&#39;s Growth</h3>
Technology Investment to Fuel Growth: Watsco is consistently investing in industry-leading technologies to remodel customer experience. It is using various new technologies to transform the homeowner experience, which will help the company expand its customer base. Currently, it has the industry&#39;s largest database of digitized product information, with more than 1.5 million SKUs being used by more than 375,000 technical contractors and technicians annually via the Product Information Management database. Also, its HVAC Pro+ Mobile apps provide customers with real-time access to critical information that improves their speed and productivity. The authenticated user community rose 12% over the 12 months ending Jun 30, 2024, reaching around 60,000 users.
During second-quarter 2024, Watsco&#39;s e-commerce sales, driven by various technology platforms, contributed 36% to total sales and rose 13% year over year. E-commerce growth continued to surpass overall sales growth, including revenues from recently-acquired businesses now using Watsco&#39;s technology. WSO is benefiting from the increasing adoption of its innovative technology platforms by a growing number of contractors. Ongoing updates to these platforms are well-positioned to support the launch of new low GWP A2L systems, aligning with federal regulatory changes that offer significant growth opportunities in the coming years.
Additionally, energy efficiency mandates that took effect last year are driving upgrades to higher efficiency systems. The trend toward electrification of fossil fuel heating also boosted heat pump sales, contributing to continued growth.
Expansion Through Acquisitions: Acquisitions have been Watsco&#39;s preferred mode of solidifying its product portfolio and leveraging new business opportunities to increase its customer base and profitability. The company completed 69 acquisitions, which are key drivers of growth and scale. The company&#39;s &lsquo;buy and build&#39; strategy focuses on investing in new locations, expanding product offerings and leveraging its technology platform.
As of June 2024, the company acquired three businesses with collective average sales of about $200 million annually. These new companies helped Watsco reach new markets along with offering investment interests for fostering innovation. In February 2024, the company completed the acquisition of Commercial Specialists, an HVAC &amp; Plumbing distributor, operating at two locations in Southern Ohio.
Strong Liquidity to Reward Shareholders: The company&#39;s robust liquidity positions it well to continue rewarding shareholders. Warsco ended second-quarter 2024 with cash and cash equivalents of $224.9 million, reflecting an increase from $210.1 million in 2023 end. The company has sufficient funds to meet the short-term obligation of $104.4 million.
Watsco has been paying cash dividends for 50 consecutive years. It has been consistently focusing on sharing its cash flows with shareholders along with maintaining a strong financial position. The company increased dividends consecutively over the last 12 years. On Apr 1, 2024, the company raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to $2.70 per share (or $10.80 per share annually).
<h3>Concerns</h3>
Higher Costs: Watsco is affected by a persisting fixed cost inflation headwind. An increase in variable operating expenses such as freight and delivery costs, temporary labor and fixed costs (like rent) are potential headwinds. In the second quarter, gross margin contracted 100 basis points (bps) year over year to 27.1% due to the impact of pricing and sales mix for HVAC equipment.
Seasonality and Weather Woes: Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment, and parts and supplies have historically been seasonal. Watsco&#39;s profitability will be impacted favorably or unfavorably, based on the severity or mildness of weather patterns during the summer or winter selling seasons. The company&#39;s first and fourth quarters of each calendar are severely affected by seasonality due to the nature and timing of HVAC systems replacement.
<h3>Key Picks</h3>
Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Construction sector.
EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eme#NYSE">EME</a>) presently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 36.5%, on average.
The consensus estimate for EME&#39;s 2024 earnings per share indicates an improvement of 34.9% from the prior-year levels.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/awi#NYSE">AWI</a>) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.4%, on average.
The consensus estimate for AWI&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates growth of 10.1% and 14.1%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wms#NYSE">WMS</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank #2. WMS delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 23.2%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WMS&#39; fiscal 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 4.7% and 12.4%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2327132/here-s-why-investor-should-retain-watsco-wso-stock-for-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|rank_focused-2327132">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Here's Why Investor Should Retain Watsco Stock for Now

EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 11.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.85%. Currently, EMCOR Group has a market capitalization of $17.39 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EME: If an investor had bought $1000 of EME stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $37,303.86 today based on a price of $372.76 for EME at the time of writing.
<h3>EMCOR Group's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724427023_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $37,000 Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with EME, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for EMCOR Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 45% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $274,300, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $229,707.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $240.0 and $400.0 for EMCOR Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of EMCOR Group stands at 62.0, with a total volume reaching 429.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in EMCOR Group, situated within the strike price corridor from $240.0 to $400.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>EMCOR Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724085926_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$74.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.5</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$66.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.7</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.3</td>
<td>$30.1</td>
<td>$30.1</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About EMCOR Group</h3>
EMCOR Group Inc is a specialty contractor in the United States and a provider of electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services, building services, and industrial services. Its services are provided to a broad range of commercial, technology, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, utility, and institutional customers through approximately 100 operating subsidiaries. The company's operating subsidiaries are organized into reportable segments: United States electrical construction and facilities services, United States mechanical construction and facilities services, United States building services, United States industrial services, and United Kingdom building services. Geographically the majority of revenue is generated from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of EMCOR Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of EMCOR Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 81,892, the price of EME is down 0.0% at $366.59. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 66 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for EMCOR Group</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $430.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for EMCOR Group, targeting a price of $430. </li>
</ul>
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for EMCOR Group with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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Smart Money Is Betting Big In EME Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with EME, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for EMCOR Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $227,120, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $318,254.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $370.0 to $390.0 for EMCOR Group over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for EMCOR Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across EMCOR Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $370.0 to $390.0, over the past month.
<h3>EMCOR Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723483856_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$38.8</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.3</td>
<td>$39.1</td>
<td>$39.1</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$38.5</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.9</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">26</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
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<h3>About EMCOR Group</h3>
EMCOR Group Inc is a specialty contractor in the United States and a provider of electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services, building services, and industrial services. Its services are provided to a broad range of commercial, technology, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, utility, and institutional customers through approximately 100 operating subsidiaries. The company's operating subsidiaries are organized into reportable segments: United States electrical construction and facilities services, United States mechanical construction and facilities services, United States building services, United States industrial services, and United Kingdom building services. Geographically the majority of revenue is generated from the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of EMCOR Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of EMCOR Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 108,975, the price of EME is down -0.24% at $354.92. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 73 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On EMCOR Group</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $430.0.
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<li>An analyst from DA Davidson persists with their Buy rating on EMCOR Group, maintaining a target price of $430. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on EMCOR Group: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 21.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.78%. Currently, EMCOR Group has a market capitalization of $16.66 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EME: If an investor had bought $1000 of EME stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,308.60 today based on a price of $357.14 for EME at the time of writing.
<h3>EMCOR Group's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723217429_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning EMCOR Group Stock In The Last 5 Years

EMCOR Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 666 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.76 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>EMCOR Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723131922_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EMCOR Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EMCOR Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EMCOR Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following weak US data.

Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tpc#NYSE">TPC</a>) is scheduled to report its second quarter of 2024 results on Aug 1, after market close.
In the last quarter, earnings and revenues topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 266.7% and 14.1%, respectively. Moreover, on a year-over-year basis, the bottom and top lines grew.
<h3>Estimates</h3>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings per share has remained unchanged at 16 cents over the past 60 days. The current estimate indicates 122.2% growth from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure.
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<h3>Tutor Perini Corporation Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
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The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $1.18 billion, indicating 15.4% growth from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level.
<h3>Factors to Note</h3>
The top line of Tutor Perini is expected to have improved year over year on the back of increased project execution activities, primarily under its Building and Civil segments. The uptrend is likely to have been backed by the ongoing favorable demand environment for large projects, thanks to the federal, state, and local government funding sources and limited competition for many of the larger projects. Furthermore, the increased new award activity is likely to have boosted the backlog of the company, positioning it for further growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues from the Building and Specialty Contractors segments is pegged at $447 million and $177 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 35% and 30%, respectively. The consensus mark for the Civil segment&#39;s revenues is pegged at $554 million, flat year over year.
The bottom line of Tutor Perini is likely to benefit, mainly due to the absence of a prior-year unfavorable adjustment related to an adverse legal ruling on a completed mixed-use project in New York. This, alongside an improved top line due to increased project activities and other operational initiatives, is likely to have added to the uptrend.
<h3>What the Zacks Model Unveils</h3>
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Tutor Perini this time around. The company does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients &mdash; a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) &mdash; to increase the odds of an earnings beat.
Earnings ESP: TPC has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3.
<h3>Stocks Poised to Beat Earnings</h3>
Here are some companies in the Zacks Construction sector, which, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their respective quarters.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aspn#NYSE">ASPN</a>) currently has an Earnings ESP of +23.53% and a Zacks Rank of 1.
ASPN&#39;s earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 68.2%. Earnings for the second quarter of 2024 are expected to increase a whopping 122.7% year over year.
Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dy#NYSE">DY</a>) currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.43% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
DY&#39;s earnings for the second quarter are expected to increase 7.4%. The company reported better-than-expected earnings in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on the remaining occasion, the average surprise being 30.2%.
<h3>Peer Releases</h3>
EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eme#NYSE">EME</a>) reported impressive second-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increasing year over year.
The upside was backed by a continued strong mix and pipeline of projects in large and growing market sectors with long-term secular trends, including high-tech and traditional manufacturing, network and communications, institutional and healthcare. During the quarter, EME observed strong demand for its specialty contracting services, indicating a positive business trajectory. Also, remaining performance obligations approached record levels and the pipeline remained robust. Owing to this solid performance, the company raised its financial guidance for 2024.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2312149/here-s-what-to-expect-from-tutor-perini-s-tpc-q2-earnings?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_preview-2312149">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Earnings Beats

ASPN

Here's What to Expect From Tutor Perini's Q2 Earnings

DA Davidson analyst Brent Thielman maintains EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $410 to $430.

Price Target

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on EMCOR Group, Raises Price Target to $430

General

MCOR Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS and sales. Additionally, the company raised its 2024 revenue and EPS guidance.

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Investing in <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/growth-stocks/">growth stocks</a> when the market is falling can be scary at times. Sometimes you can buy the dip, and the dip keeps dipping.&nbsp;



This remains one of the most sound ways for investors to snap up shares at cheaper prices. Cheap can all be relative depending on the financial metrics you&rsquo;re evaluating. Therefore, selecting the right companies with strong business models, cash flows, and significant short and long-term growth prospects is important.&nbsp;



The intelligent investor understands that evaluating traditional price-to-earnings metrics is outdated and not enough to outperform the market. Some companies seem cheap for a reason, while others that appear more expensive can offer better value. With a market correction underway, buying the dip can put investors on the path to building sustainable long-term wealth.&nbsp;



Now, let&rsquo;s unpack the top three growth stocks intelligent investors will be buying in August!



<h2>Godaddy (GDDY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/gddy-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="GoDaddy website"><div>Source: dennizn / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Godaddy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gddy-stock-quote/">GDDY</a>), a leading domain registration and web hosting company, is a growth stock that you should not take your eyes off in 2024. After becoming one of the newest additions to the S&amp;P 500 this year, the company&rsquo;s streak of record profitable growth continues.



Godaddy is a remarkable business that is now reaping the fruits of its labor. What started as a success for its domain and web hosting services has since grown into a comprehensive platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its new business offerings and investments in e-commerce and artificial intelligence are paying off. Godaddy offers website builders, various digital marketing tools, and an AI-powered platform with robust design capabilities. 



As a result, these diverse offerings have bolstered the company&rsquo;s revenue, earnings and cash flow potential. In the <a href="https://s23.q4cdn.com/406380394/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/GDDY-Q2-2024-Earnings-Release-Revised.pdf">second quarter</a>, revenue increased 7% from year over year to $1.12 billion, with net earnings up 76% to $146.3 million. With free cash flow swelling by 35%, Godaddy&rsquo;s increased operational efficiency reflects its commitment to driving long-term shareholder value.&nbsp;



<h2>Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/hpe-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Picture of Hewlett Packard Enterprise offices in Palo Alto, CA. HPE stock."><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock</div></div>Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hpe-stock-quote/">HPE</a>), a global technology company, is currently at the forefront of the cloud computing and artificial intelligence revolution. With much of the tech market valuations still high, HPE stock is extremely attractive at current levels.&nbsp;



Hewlett-Packard has been thriving after the company&rsquo;s strategic shift towards hybrid IT models, edge computing, and as-a-service business offerings. The company&rsquo;s modern GreenLake cloud platform allows businesses to scale their IT infrastructure across various clouds. This includes areas such as storage, computing, and networking, delivering on its hybrid experience. 



Moreover, the company has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence, offering services such as HPE supercomputing to accelerate AI workloads. In the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hewlett-packard-enterprise-co-hpe-222706194.html">2023 fiscal year</a>, revenue increased 2% year over year to $29.13 billion. Additionally, net earnings swelled 133% year over year to $2.02 billion, or $1.54 per share. Despite a mixed first quarter in 2024, the company drove near-record year-over-year growth in recurring revenue. Trading at just 9x forward earnings, HPE stock remains one of the best growth stocks to bet on the AI revolution.&nbsp;



<h2>Emcor Group (EME)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/electrical_conduit_atkr_1600-300x169.jpg" alt="An array of electrical conduits are lined up in a row across the ceiling of a room."><div>Source: Sinn P. Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Emcor Group (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/eme-stock-quote/">EME</a>) is an American diversified electrical and construction company. It primarily provides mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and building services for its customers.&nbsp;



Emcor Group is a business that deserves all the love and attention in 2024. After reporting record revenue, earnings, and free cash flow in 2023, its growth continues to accelerate. Its expertise in energy-efficient and sustainable building solutions has made it the preferred partner for complex projects from solar farms to data centers.&nbsp;Additionally, its robust backlog growth has been a key business driver as demand for specialty contract services remains high. 



In the second quarter, the company maintained its momentum with a record quarterly revenue of $3.67 billion. Net earnings skyrocketed 76% year over year to $248 million, or $5.25 per share. The company&rsquo;s record remaining performance obligations are near record highs of $9 billion. This helps instill confidence in the business as pipeline opportunities continue to drive profitable growth. With revised full-year revenue and earnings guidance significantly higher than previous forecasts, the future remains extremely bright.



On the date of publication, Terel Miles did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.



On the date of publication, the responsible editor did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
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Infrastructure stocks present a unique opportunity for investors to capitalize on the growth of the U.S. economy. With governments and the private sector investing billions in modern infrastructure expansion, there are a number of companies set to be the major beneficiaries. 



The largest tailwind going into the end of the decade is the Biden administration&rsquo;s recent bi-partisan infrastructure bill. This groundbreaking deal will rebuild and modernize America&rsquo;s roads, bridges, railways, networks and energy infrastructure. Furthermore, the <a href="https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/resources/macroeconomic-consequences-of-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-and-build-back-better-framework.pdf">$1.2 trillion infrastructure deal</a> will create 1.5 million new jobs per year over the next 7 years. With interest rates anticipated to fall going into 2025, these standout companies are in a unique position to expand their revenue, earnings and cash flow. 



Now, let&rsquo;s discover the top infrastructure stocks to put on your buy list for August 2024!



<h2>Eaton (ETN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/electricity-power-lines-1600-300x169.png" alt="Numerous electric lines are seen at sunset."><div>Source: Pand P Studio / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Eaton (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/etn-stock-quote/">ETN</a>), a diversified power management company, stands as one of the best infrastructure stocks to buy in August. After an incredible start to 2024, the company continued to build on its momentum.



Eaton&rsquo;s infrastructure products are strategically positioned to benefit from the increased demand for green energy solutions. The company&rsquo;s specialization in electrical, hydraulic and industrial control systems are key components to power modern infrastructure. These markets are growing rapidly, and Eaton&rsquo;s backlog growth reflects the strong demand. 



In the 2024 fiscal year, Eaton expanded into new markets with the <a href="https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/news-insights/news-releases/2024/eaton-acquires-exertherm.html">acquisition of U.K.-based Exertherm.</a> By the same token, the electrical segment in America is growing by double digits, and the new addition strengthened key markets like data centers. In the <a href="https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/investor-relations/quarterly-earnings/filings/2024/q2/2Q-2024-earnings-complete.pdf">second quarter,</a> revenue increased 8% year-over-year (YOY) to $6.35 billion. Additionally, net earnings rose 33% YOY to $993 million, including record segment margins up 210 basis points to 23.7%. With raised full-year guidance for the second time, investors should keep a close eye going into the end of the year.



<h2>Emcor Group (EME)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="227" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/electricity-power-lines-energy-630-ISP-300x227.jpg" alt=""><div>Source: &copy;iStock.com/123ArtistImages</div></div>Emcor Group (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/eme-stock-quote/">EME</a>), a leading company in mechanical and electrical construction, is another company with tremendous growth potential. The company&rsquo;s services are integral to modern infrastructure development, which aligns well with the LEED global green building standard.



Emcor Group is currently executing on all cylinders in 2024 after coming off a record year in revenue, earnings and free cash flow. Its backlog is also growing handsomely, driven by the strong demand for large infrastructure projects in building and industrial service segments. The increasingly challenging macroeconomic environment has not affected the company&rsquo;s outlook in the slightest. Additionally, management has continued to issue strong forward guidance, with its remaining performance obligations sitting near record highs.



In its <a href="https://www.emcorgroup.com/application/files/9617/2185/9075/2Q24_Release_w_Tables_FINAL.pdf">latest quarterly results,</a> revenue increased 20% YOY to $3.67 billion. Net earnings swelled 76% YOY to $248 million, with its electrical and mechanical construction segments reporting record operating income and margin. Furthermore, the remaining performance obligations of $9 billion instill significant confidence in the business moving forward. This makes EME stock one of the top infrastructure stocks to watch in 2024.



<h2>Sterling Infrastructure (STRL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/infrastructure-stocks-1600-300x169.png" alt="Picture of a highway system with business statistics on top of it. Infrastructure stocks."><div>Source: ekapol sirachainan / Shutterstock</div></div>Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/strl-stock-quote/">STRL</a>), an American company that specializes in e-infrastructure, transportation and building solutions is the final pick on the list. Its focus on critical infrastructure projects as a part of the bipartisan infrastructure deal makes it a noteworthy candidate with incredible growth potential.&nbsp;



Sterling Infrastructure is a much smaller company than its counterparts but has become an emerging player since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The company has seen a substantial increase in revenue, earnings and free cash flow, which has translated to robust share price gains. 



Over the last 5 years, the stock has returned 854% to shareholders, as compared to the S&amp;P 500&rsquo;s 84%. Despite this unprecedented surge, the stock still looks cheap at the current levels. That is due to its ongoing margin expansion and backlog growth, driven by data center demand and artificial intelligence. In the <a href="https://www.strlco.com/news/sterling-reports-record-second-quarter-2024-results/">second quarter,</a> revenue increased 12% YOY to $583 million. Additionally, net earnings rose 31% to $52 million, or $1.67 per share. After a strong first half of the year, CEO Joe Cutillo raised the company&rsquo;s revenue, net earnings and EBITDA guidance for FY24. 



On the date of publication, Terel Miles did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines.</a>



On the date of publication, the responsible editor did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
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The infrastructure industry is on a steady rise owing to government investments, the development of cutting-edge infrastructure technology, and renewable energy projects. So, investors could consider adding Johnson Controls (JCI), EMCOR Group (EME), and Owens Corning (OC) to build up their portfolio in 2024. Read more… Infrastructure forms the backbone of the global economy, constituting the roads we drive on to the systems that deliver our data and energy. Infrastructure stocks are expected to profit from investments in roads, bridges, utilities, and energy, which are getting significant government support and providing investors with encouraging opportunities.
Given this backdrop, it could be a wise decision to invest in fundamentally strong infrastructure stocks like Johnson Controls International plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JCI/">JCI</a>), EMCOR Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EME/">EME</a>), and Owens Corning (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OC/">OC</a>) to build your portfolio this year.
The world economy is in a critical position right now, and lasting solutions need to be found to address socio-economic problems. With large sums of money going toward cutting-edge infrastructure technology and renewable energy projects, the trend toward clean energy and smart infrastructure is picking up speed. This includes projects to enhance energy efficiency, develop smarter, more resilient communities, and improve transportation networks.
On the same note, the Biden-Harris Administration has recently announced <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4739630-biden-administration-grants-infrastructure/">$1.8 billion in grants</a> for 148 infrastructure projects across the United States as a part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The spending is expected to impact the infrastructure in several states in the foreseeable future.
Also, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the infrastructure sector will expand from $2.72 trillion in 2024 to $3.69 trillion by 2029, growing at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/infrastructure-sector/market-size">CAGR of 6.3%</a>.
Considering these factors, let's evaluate the three infrastructure picks.
Johnson Controls International plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JCI/">JCI</a>)
JCI offers smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings through four segments: Building Solutions North America; Building Solutions EMEA/LA; Building Solutions Asia Pacific; and Global Products. The company works in designing, selling, installing, and servicing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls, building management, refrigeration, and integrated electronic security systems.
On July 23, JCI announced its definite agreement to sell its Residential and Light Commercial (R&amp;LC) HVAC business in an all-cash transaction to the Bosch Group for $8.1 billion, with the company's portion of the consideration being $6.7 billion approximately. With this transaction, JCI can move toward its next growth phase to deliver enhanced, long-term value to shareholders.
On June 18, JCI announced its definitive agreement to sell its Air Distribution Technologies business to Truelink Capital, a middle-market private equity firm. With these sales, JCI expects to simplify its portfolio and advance its transformation into a comprehensive solutions provider for commercial buildings while focusing its resources on more attractive opportunities.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended on June 30, JCI's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netsales.asp">net sales</a> increased 1.4% year-over-year to $7.23 billion. The company's gross profit increased marginally from the prior year's quarter to $2.49 billion. Its adjusted net income attributable to JCI came in at $769 million or $1.14 per share, indicating an increase of 8.9% and 10.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect JCI's revenue to increase 6% year-over-year to $7.32 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 2024. Its EPS for the ongoing quarter is also expected to increase 18.3% year-over-year to $1.24.
JCI's stock has gained 36.3% over the past nine months and 22.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $71.45.
JCI's bright outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
JCI has a B grade for Growth and Sentiment. It is ranked #29 among 80 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-services/">Industrial - Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JCI/">Click here</a> to access JCI's ratings for Value, Stability, Momentum, and Quality.
EMCOR Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EME/">EME</a>)
EME is a specialty contractor offering electrical and mechanical construction, building, and industrial services to various clients. With around 100 subsidiaries, the company provides services in various sectors, including construction, operation, maintenance, and management of facilities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
EME's revenues increased 20.4% year-over-year to $3.67 billion in the fiscal 2024 second quarter that ended June 30. The company's gross profit and operating income also came in at $684 million and $322.81 million, showing increases of 39.6% and 69.2% year-over-year, respectively. Its net income came in at $247.57 million or $5.25 per share, indicating increases of 76.1% and 78% year-over-year, respectively.
As of June 30, 2024, EME's cash and cash equivalents stood at $807.32 million compared to $789.75 million on December 31, 2024.
EME's consensus revenue estimate of $3.79 billion for the fiscal third quarter ending September 2024 reflects a year-over-year increase of 18.2%. Also, for the same quarter, its EPS is expected to increase 37.5% from the prior year's period to $4.97. EME has surpassed consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of its trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of EME have surged 37.3% in the past six months and 73% in the past year to close the last trading session at $380.87.
EME's strong outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
EME has a B grade for Growth, Sentiment, and Quality. It has ranked #2 out of 80 stocks in the Industrial - Services industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EME/">Click here</a> to access EME's ratings for Stability, Value, and Momentum.
Owens Corning (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OC/">OC</a>)
OC is a global manufacturer and seller of building and construction materials. It operates through three segments: Roofing; Insulation; and Composites. Its product offerings include laminate and strip asphalt roofing shingles, oxidized asphalt materials, various roofing components used in residential and commercial construction, and specialty applications.
On May 15, OC acquired Masonite International Corporation, a leading global provider of interior and exterior doors and door systems. OC acquired all outstanding Masonite common shares for $133 per share, resulting in an implied transaction value of approximately $3.9 billion. The acquisition marked a significant milestone for OC, strengthening its position as a market leader in building and construction materials.
For the fiscal 2024 second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, OC reported net sales of $2.79 billion, indicating an 8.8% year-over-year increase. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased 11.7% from the year-ago value to $742 million. Adjusted earnings attributable to OC came in at $408 million and $4.64 per share, up 5.2% and 9.2% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts project OC to achieve $11.03 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending December 2024, reflecting a 13.9% year-over-year increase, and its EPS for this fiscal year is expected to reach $15.40, increasing by 6.8% year-over-year. The company has an excellent earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, OC shares have gained 25.2%, closing the last trading session at $167.22.
OC's POWR Ratings reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Momentum. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-building-materials/">Industrial - Building Materials</a> industry, OC is ranked #14 out of 46 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OC/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings for OC (Growth, Value, Sentiment, Quality, and Stability).
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JCI shares were trading at $70.95 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $0.50 (-0.70%). Year-to-date, JCI has gained 24.47%, versus a 18.17% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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