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On Monday, BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger increased the price target for Construction Partners Inc (NASDAQ:ROAD) to $107.00, up from the previous target of $100.00, while maintaining a Buy rating on the company’s shares. The adjustment followed a notable performance by Construction Partners in its fiscal second quarter. Currently trading at $95.75, the stock has delivered impressive returns of 72.71% over the past year, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is trading above its Fair Value.
Construction Partners saw its shares rise by 3.5% against the backdrop of a strong fiscal second quarter, outperforming the S&P 500, which dipped by 0.1%. The company’s EBITDA of $69 million exceeded consensus estimates of $54 million, supported by a robust margin of 12.1%, which marked a significant year-over-year increase of 400 basis points. Additionally, the company reported a record backlog of $2.84 billion.
The firm also increased its full-year guidance due to successful mergers and acquisitions, as well as organic growth. This positive adjustment comes at a time when many companies within the same coverage area are grappling with the impacts of tariffs and a slowdown in private end markets sensitive to interest rates. The company has demonstrated strong momentum with revenue growth of 31.49% and maintains a GOOD Financial Health Score according to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis, available in the detailed Pro Research Report.
Despite acknowledging that Construction Partners is not completely immune to macroeconomic challenges and that there has been a slight increase in leverage, Feniger highlighted the company’s impressive long-term narrative. He noted the favorable price versus cost dynamics, sustained infrastructure activity in the company’s operational regions, and the strategic benefits of a recent acquisition. The analyst reiterated the Buy rating, signaling confidence in the ongoing prospects of Construction Partners, which is currently trading near its 52-week high of $103.69.
In other recent news, Construction Partners Inc reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing market expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.08, outperforming the anticipated loss of $0.05. Revenue reached $571.7 million, exceeding the forecast of $559.61 million and marking a 54% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA rose by 135% to $69.3 million. The company is expanding its operations with new market entries in Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Analysts from firms like Thompson Research Group and Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James have shown interest in the company’s M&A strategies and market expansion. Construction Partners Inc’s recent acquisition of PRI in Tennessee is part of its strategic growth initiatives. The company has also raised its fiscal year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $2.77 billion and $2.83 billion.
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