The Top Ten Infrastructure Stocks

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by Fred Fuld III

Just one week ago, President Trump’s administration announced a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal to stimulate the economy. Then just four days ago, the House Democrats came up with a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill.

This huge amount of money should not only help the economy but should also benefit certain stocks involved in the infrastructure business. Here is a list of ten infrastructure stocks that could show an increase in revenues, earnings, and stock price due to the money flowing into this arena.

Arcosa (ACA) provides infrastructure-related products and solutions for the construction, energy, and transportation markets, including commercial, industrial, road and bridge, and underground construction. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17 and pays a yield of 0.5%.

Construction Partners, Inc. (ROAD) is an infrastructure and road construction company, providing products and services to public and private infrastructure projects, such as highways, roads, bridges, airports, and commercial sites. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 22 and does not pay a dividend.

Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) is a specialty contractor and infrastructure company, which provides construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, and engineering services, including highway and bridge construction, airport runway and taxiway construction, and demolition. The stock has a P/E ratio of 11 and pays a yield of 1.4%.

Tutor Perinin (TPC) is a construction company that provides diversified general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company has been generating negative earnings and does not pay a dividend.

Nucor (NUE) manufactures and sells steel and steel products used in numerous infrastructure projects. The stock has a P/E ratio of 16.5 and pays a yield of 3.8%.

Vulcan Materials (VMC) produces and markets construction aggregates, asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete for highways, airports, and government buildings. The stock has a P/E ratio of 26 and pays a yield of 1.1%.

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) is a major supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. The stock has a P/E ratio of 22 and pays a yield of 1.0%.

Aecom (ACM) is a provider of design, engineering, and construction services. The company has been generating negative earnings and does not pay a dividend.

Caterpillar (CAT) is a heavy equipment manufacturer with products used in infrastructure. The stock has a P/E ratio of 13 and pays a yield of 3.2%.

Granite Construction (GVA) is an infrastructure contractor and a construction materials producer. The company has been generating negative earnings but pays a dividend of 2.7%.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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When you filter through all the news about Donald Trump and his upcoming policies, one of the proposals that stands out is his plan to spend a trillion dollars on infrastructure.

So what is infrastructure? Infrastructure includes such things as roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, water pipes, and sewers. The companies that should benefit are those that build, repair, and provide the materials and equipment for infrastructure.

In terms of what stocks may benefit, there are many to choose from. We have compiled a list of over 20 stocks involved in the infrastructure industry. Here are a few that stand out.

Granite Construction (GVA) produces construction materials for the repair of highways, airports, and other types of infrastructure. The stock trades at 28 times forward earnings, and earnings for the latest reported quarter went from 77 cents per share to 92 cents per share, an increase of over 19%. The stock currently pays a yield of 0.85%.

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) is a producer of granite, limestone, sand, and gravel, which are critical products used in infrastructure repair. The stock has a forward price to earnings ratio of 23.7, and a small yield of  0.8%. Earnings increased by 43% for the latest quarter, year-over-year.

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is another infrastructure materials producer, providing concrete, sand and gravel for these projects. The forward P/E is 29.1 and the yield is 0.6%.

Check out our list of over 20 stocks involved in the infrastructure industry. Hopefully one of these stocks will repair your portfolio.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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On 60 Minutes this evening, the prime story was about how the United States is in desperate need of infrastructure rebuilding. Highways are falling apart, bridges are falling apart, and it's not just roads and bridges. It includes seaports and airports and dams and canals.

The biggest problem is getting funding, and the government is still fighting over how to pay for infrastructure rebuilding. At some point, funding will be available, it will have to be available, and when that happens, the companies involved in infrastructure building and repairs with benefit.

There are more than half a dozen publicly traded infrastructure stocks, according to the free list of infrastructure stocks at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The stocks are in the business of providing supplies, building and repairing, and consulting.

One of the major beneficiaries of infrastructure rebuilding is Granite Construction  (GVA), which is involved in heavy civil contracting and producing construction materials. It repairs and builds roads, highways, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. The stock trades at 16.8 times forward earnings, and earnings for the latest quarter were up 17.2% year over year on a slight drop in revenues. The stock sports a yield of 1.5%.

AECOM Technology (ACM) provides technical and management services, including transportation design, water services, and facilities construction. The company recently took over URS Corporation, which provides engineering, consulting, and construction services for highway, air, and rail transportation networks, and ports and harbors. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.5, and a forward PE of 9.5. Revenues for the latest quarter were up 23.3%, however, earnings were down 16.4%.

To access other top infrastructure stocks, go to the free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which has information on the PE, forward PE, PEG, and yield.

Author does not own any of the above.

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Investors looking for a contrarian play might want to look at infrastructure stocks, the companies that build highways and bridges. Funds are running out for highway and rail projects, and The Highway Trust Fund may run out of money next year. 

Ten publicly traded infrastructure stocks can be found on the free list of infrastructure stocks recently published on WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. These companies include the suppliers, the contractors, and the consultants.

As an example, URS Corporation (URS) provides consulting, engineering, and construction services for surface, air, and rail transportation networks, ports and harbors, and water supply and water treatment systems. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 13.6, a forward PE of 12.5, with a 1.9% yield.

Granite Construction    (GVA) is a heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. It improves and constructs highways, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. The stock trades at 15 times earnings, and provides investors with a yield of 1.3%.

To see other top infrastructure stocks, access the free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, updated, and sorted.

Author does not own any of the above.

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Senate Renews Highway Funding: Top Infrastructure Stocks

The United States Senate just renewed funding for highway and airport improvement projects, which should preserve the jobs for numerous workers, and should also benefit the companies involved in providing infrastructure services and products for the Federal government.

Many of these companies are publicly traded companies, and can be found on the free list of infrastructure stocks that WallStreetNewsNetwork.com recently updated. These companies include the suppliers, the contractors, and the consultants.

As an example, URS Corporation (URS) provides consulting, engineering, and construction services for surface, air, and rail transportation networks, ports and harbors, and water supply and water treatment systems. The stock has a very reasonable price to earnings ratio of 9.3, a forward PE of 7.7, with a very reasonable price to earnings growth ratio, also known as a PEG ratio, of 0.80. Earnings for the latest quarter were up 7.9% on a 4.9% increase in revenues.

Michael Baker Corporation (BKR) provides professional engineering and consulting services for the public and private sector covering the life cycle of infrastructure. The stock trades at 21.4 times earnings, and 9.6 times forward earnings, with a PEG ratio of 1.03.

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AECOM Technology Corporation (ACM) is a provider of professional, technical, and management support services to government and commercial businesses. The stock trades at 8.6 times current earnings and 6.7 times forward earnings, with a PEG of 0.53.

To see other top infrastructure stocks, access the free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, updated, and sorted.

Author does not own any of the above.

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The Infrastructure Stocks Highway

It seems like every major city and even smaller cities I've driven through, I've noticed some sort of road, bridge, or tunnel repairs and upgrades. Even in Redondo Beach, California, the sidewalk along the cliffs above the beach is being torn up, and according to the locals, is being paid for by Federal funds. The beachgoers are hoping the replacement will be done by summer.

Many publicly traded companies are benefiting from all this construction. There are many ways of investing this sector, and according to the list of infrastructure stocks that WallStreetNewsNetwork.com recently updated, there are the suppliers, the contractors, and the consultants. Many of these companies are involved in additional industries, such as energy.

Michael Baker Corporation (BKR) provides professional engineering and consulting services for the public and private sector covering the life cycle of infrastructure. The stock trades at 14.9 earnings, and 11.7 times forward earnings, with a PEG ratio of 1.09.

URS Corporation (URS) provides consulting, engineering, and construction services for surface, air, and rail transportation networks, ports and harbors, and water supply and water treatment systems. The stock has a very reasonable price to earnings ratio of 14, a forward PE of 12.2, with a price earnings growth ratio, also known as a PEG ratio, of 1.23.

CEMEX (CX), based in Monterrey, Mexico, is the world's largest building materials supplier and third largest cement producer.The company recently generated negative earnings and has a forward PE of 37.7.

To see other top infrastructure stocks, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Author does not own any of the above.

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