雅虎香港財經 Construction Partners (ROAD) Acquires Hudson Paving in NC
Construction Partners, Inc. ROAD or CPI acquired Rockingham, NC-based Hudson Paving, Inc., which will add a hot-mix asphalt plant and related crews and equipment serving in the Sandhills region.
In the year-to-date period, this vertically integrated civil infrastructure company’s shares have outperformed in the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry. Its stock gained 31.8% so far this year compared with the industry’s growth of 10.3%.
Nonetheless, earnings estimate for fiscal 2024 moved north to $1.41 per share from $1.34 in the past 30 days, reflecting analysts’ optimism for its growth potential. The estimated figure reflects 50% year-over-year growth.
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CPI has been bolstering inorganic growth and market expansion over the past several years. On May 1, the company acquired Auburn, GA-based Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc.’s asphalt manufacturing and construction operations, as well as one active hot-mix asphalt plant and related crews and equipment. The transaction also included a greenfield hot-mix asphalt plant in Commerce, GA.
In January, the company completed the acquisitions of SJ&L General Contractor, LLC, based in Huntsville, AL, and Littlefield Construction Company, located in Waycross, GA. These strategic acquisitions aim to enhance ROAD's presence in existing growth markets by expanding services and adding crews and equipment to its portfolio.
ROAD follows a profitable buyout strategy, which enhances and expands its product offerings and geographical reach. Moreover, increased government infrastructure spending is bolstering the company’s prospects. The U.S. administration’s endeavor to rebuild the nation’s deteriorating roads and bridges and fund new climate-resilient and broadband initiatives is expected to boost the company’s prospects.
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Currently, CPI carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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