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ROAD stock on the rise, outpacing construction sector and S&P 500

EditorMalvika Gurung
Published 10/17/2023, 02:52 PM
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Shares of ROAD closed at $39.33 in Monday's trading session, marking a rise of +0.85%. This performance was slightly behind the broader indices, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq gaining +1.06%, +0.93%, and +1.2% respectively. Over the past month, ROAD's shares have demonstrated strong momentum, surging by 10.32%. This significant growth has outpaced the Construction sector, which experienced a loss of 4.72%, and the S&P 500's decline of 3%.

Investors are closely watching ROAD's upcoming earnings release. Projections indicate an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.52, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of 108%. This aligns with an InvestingPro Tip that 3 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period. Revenue is also expected to grow, with forecasts pointing to $464.3 million, an 18.13% rise from the previous year.

Analyst estimates for ROAD have been revised upwards in recent weeks, reflecting positive short-term business trends that typically correlate with near-term stock price movements.

From a valuation perspective, ROAD's Forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 30.59, considerably higher than its industry's average Forward P/E of 14.56. This indicates that investors are willing to pay a premium for this stock, relative to its earnings potential.

ROAD is part of the Building Products - Miscellaneous industry within the Construction sector.

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