Sterling Construction (STRL.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 75% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Sterling Construction Price Target 2026: Analysts See 74% Upside

The average price target for Sterling Construction is $876.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 73.69% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Sterling Construction overvalued or undervalued?

Sterling Construction is currently undervalued with a gap of 73.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $504.34, which places Sterling Construction in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $788.40, and overvalued when the price exceeds $963.60.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Sterling Construction, the fair value range lies between $788.40 and $963.60.


See the full price target analysis for Sterling Construction →

Analyst Ratings for Sterling Construction stock in 2026: Strong Buy

3 analysts cover Sterling Construction. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 100% recommend buying. The average price target is $876.00, which gives an upside of 73.7% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (5.00/5)
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5.00 out of 5 based on 3 analysts

About Sterling Construction – Engineering & Construction

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. engages in the provision of e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions in the United States. It operates through three segments: E-Infrastructure, Transportation, and Building Solutions. The E-Infrastructure Solutions segment provides site development services for the blue-chip end users in the e-commerce distribution center, data center, manufacturing, warehousing, and power generation sectors. Its Transportation Solutions segment is involved in the development of infrastructure and rehabilitation projects for highways, roads, bridges, airports, ports, rail, and storm drainage systems for the departments of transportation, regional transit, airport, port, water, and railroads authorities. The Building Solutions segment offers residential and commercial concrete foundations for single-family and multi-family homes, parking structures, elevated slabs, and other concrete work for developers and general contractors, as well as plumbing and surveys services for residential builds. It operates in the United States, primarily across the Southern, Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Rocky Mountain regions, and the Pacific Islands. The company was formerly known as Sterling Construction Company, Inc. and changed its name to Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2022. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Sterling Construction

$ 14.8B Market cap
$ 3.4B Revenue
Engineering & Construction Industry
35.70 P/E
4.31 P/S
11.16 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
strlco.com Website

What kind of stock is Sterling Construction?

Growth stock Quality stock

Sterling Construction is classified as a growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9).

Score Overview for Sterling Construction

💰 Value Score 26/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 76/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 17/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 39/100

📈 Valuation

Sterling Construction trades at a P/E ratio of 35.7, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 18.8 (47% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 4.3. The P/B ratio is 11.2. The PEG ratio is 0.61 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Sterling Construction has a profit margin of 12.6% (solid) and an operating margin of 20.1%. Return on equity (ROE) is 40.0% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 14.6%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 116.5% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.54 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 149.6% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 4.57%.

Insider Trading in Sterling Construction 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Sterling Construction have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 120,491,438 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Govin Daniel P., GRINDSTAFF NICHOLAS M, Wolf Mark D. and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 3 sales. A net 6,115,502 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 120,491,438 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Govin Daniel P. sold 6,559 shares at 536 $ each on 2026-08-06.

Who is selling: Govin Daniel P., GRINDSTAFF NICHOLAS M, Wolf Mark D., CUTILLO JOSEPH A, Wilson Dwayne Andree and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Sterling Construction (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Sterling Construction. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-06 Govin Daniel P. Sell 6,559 536 3,516,149
2026-07-10 GRINDSTAFF NICHOLAS M Sell 556 682 379,353
2026-06-25 Wolf Mark D. Sell 2,500 888 2,220,000
2026-04-23 CUTILLO JOSEPH A Sell 50,000 498 24,878,500
2026-03-25 CUTILLO JOSEPH A Sell 50,000 453 22,674,000
2026-03-12 Wilson Dwayne Andree Sell 1,260 406 511,497
2026-03-10 CUTILLO JOSEPH A Sell 47,592 416 19,808,266
2026-03-09 Dill Julie Sell 4,500 384 1,729,260
2026-03-09 CUTILLO JOSEPH A Sell 52,408 408 21,404,475
2026-03-05 Wilson Dwayne Andree Sell 1,200 412 494,832

Who is buying and selling Sterling Construction shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Govin Daniel P., GRINDSTAFF NICHOLAS M, Wolf Mark D., CUTILLO JOSEPH A, Wilson Dwayne Andree and others. In total, 120,491,438 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Sterling Construction Short Selling 2026: 4.6% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 4.6% of the free float
Short % of free float
4.6%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Sterling Construction Report Earnings – Next Date: 11/2/2026

The next earnings report from Sterling Construction is scheduled for November 2, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Sterling Construction 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 12, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Sterling Construction Company, Inc

Sterling Construction Company, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $511.04 is 1.3% above the 20-day average ($504.39). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 11.1% below the 50-day average ($574.82). Long term, the stock is 2.9% below the 200-day average ($526.14), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (574.82) is above the 200-day average (526.14), which is a classic bullish signal for Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Is Sterling Construction Company, Inc overbought or oversold?

Sterling Construction Company, Inc has an RSI of 47.6, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Sterling Construction Company, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-26.349), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-34.400) by 8.051, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.946), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (48.005) by 47.059, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Sterling Construction Company, Inc

Sterling Construction Company, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 89.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Sterling Construction Company, Inc

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-26.349). Weekly bullish (0.946).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 47.6 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Construction stock in 2026

Should you buy Sterling Construction stock now?
No, the technical signal for Sterling Construction is currently SELL. Sterling Construction trades at $504.34 as of 9/12/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -26.349 with rising momentum (signal: -34.400); RSI is at 47.6 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $876.00 points to 73.7% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Sterling Construction stock?
The average analyst price target for Sterling Construction is $876.00. The current price is $504.34, which gives an upside of 73.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $788.40 and $963.60.
Is Sterling Construction a dividend stock?
No, Sterling Construction does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Sterling Construction stock?
Sterling Construction is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 89.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Sterling Construction overvalued?
No, Sterling Construction is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (73.7% upside). Sterling Construction has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 35.7 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 4.3, a P/B ratio of 11.2. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 73.7%.
Is Sterling Construction overbought?
No, Sterling Construction is not overbought. RSI is at 47.6 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 47.6 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.0% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Sterling Construction earnings report?
Sterling Construction reports its next earnings on November 2, 2026. The stock currently trades at $504.34. With a P/E ratio of 35.7, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Sterling Construction shorted?
Yes, Sterling Construction is shorted with 4.6% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Sterling Construction stock?
No, insiders are not buying Sterling Construction shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 3 sales. On a net basis, 6,115,502 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 120,491,438 $ sold. Active sellers include Govin Daniel P., GRINDSTAFF NICHOLAS M, Wolf Mark D. and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Sterling Construction a good stock?
Based on our total score, Sterling Construction is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 40 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 26/100, Quality: 76/100, Momentum: 17/100. In addition: analysts see 73.7% upside to the price target; technical signal: Sell. Whether Sterling Construction is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Sterling Construction stock?
The outlook for Sterling Construction based on current data: the average analyst price target is $876.00 (+73.7%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 11/2/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 35.7 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Sterling Construction stock moving?
Sterling Construction is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Sterling Construction go?
The average analyst price target for Sterling Construction is $876.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 73.7% from the current price of $504.34. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Sterling Construction fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Sterling Construction. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Sterling Construction do?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. engages in the provision of e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions in the United States. It operates through three segments: E-Infrastructure, Transportation, and Building Solutions. The E-Infrastructure Solutions segment provide... The company belongs to the Industrials sector, more specifically the Engineering & Construction industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Sterling Construction as an investment.
Did Sterling Construction raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Sterling Construction. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Sterling Construction making money or losing money?
Yes, Sterling Construction is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 12.6% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 20.1%. At a P/E ratio of 35.7, you currently pay 35.7 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Sterling Construction go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Sterling Construction is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.54 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 150% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Sterling Construction have a lot of debt?
Sterling Construction has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 150%. For the industrials sector, 100-200% counts as a typical level. Industrial companies often sit at 100-200% because of heavy production assets and long order books. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Sterling Construction service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 74.9x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).

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