Granite Construction IncorporatedNYSE: GVA

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If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Granite Construction (GVA) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Barker - Vice President-Investor Relations Kyle Larkin - President and Chief Executive Officer Staci Woolsey - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Steven Ramsey - Thompson Research Group Brent Thielman - D.A. Davidson Michael Dudas - Vertical Research Partners Operator Good morning, my name is Andrea, and I will be your conference facilitator today.

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Results Net income attributable to Granite Construction Incorporated totaled $79 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, compared to $58 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year. Adjusted net income attributable to Granite Construction Incorporated (1) totaled $91 million, or $2.05 per diluted shar.

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite (NYSE:GVA) continues to expand its home market strategy in the Southeast through various projects, leveraging its recent acquisitions of Lehman-Roberts, Memphis Stone & Gravel (MSG), and Dickerson & Bowen Inc. (D&B). The following projects demonstrate versatility in the construction and materials industry in the region: Olive Branch Airport taxiway rehabilitation, Mississippi: Lehman-Roberts was recently awarded this project which consis.

Granite Construction has seen impressive stock growth, up 104.7% since my 'buy' recommendation in March 2023, outperforming the broader market significantly. Despite the massive rise, I maintain a soft 'buy' rating due to continued revenue growth and attractive pricing relative to peers. The company's strong performance is driven by increased public spending, favorable weather, and strategic acquisitions, with significant revenue and profit growth.

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $21 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to rehabilitate three miles of pavement on both the northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 99 (SR 99) through Tulare, California. Project funding is to come from federal sources and was included in Granite's third-quarter CAP. The existing pavement will be removed using cold planing and replaced with 56,300 tons of hot.

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) will release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, before market opens on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Company will host an investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. PT, Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Company invites investors to listen to a live audio webcast of the investor conference call on its Investor Relations website, investor.graniteconstruction.com. The investor conference call wi.

GVA's focus on growing a high-quality CAP portfolio in a positive public funding environment and resilient private market is commendable.