Granite Constr Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a significant $20 million road improvement project in Chandler, Arizona. This federally funded initiative is the largest contract awarded to Granite’s newly established Phoenix Area office. The project aims to enhance road safety along Chandler Heights Road, expanding it to at least four lanes, and includes various improvements such as updated sidewalks, traffic signals, and utilities. The project is set to commence in May 2022 and is expected to conclude by July 2023.

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a $75 million contract from the Nevada Department of Transportation for the I-515 and Charleston Boulevard Interchange improvement project in Las Vegas. This project, which commenced in August 2022, is set for completion in Q2 2024. The scope includes widening Charleston Boulevard, ramp improvements, adding auxiliary lanes, and constructing new retaining walls. Granite's involvement dates back to 2017, enhancing their expertise in non-traditional project delivery methods.

Granite Construction (NYSE: GVA) has completed the sale of its trenchless and pipe rehabilitation services business, Inliner, to Inland Pipe Rehabilitation for $159.7 million. CEO Kyle Larkin emphasizes this divestiture aligns with the company's strategic plan, focusing on core civil construction competencies. The proceeds will be used to enhance vertically-integrated services, reduce debt, and facilitate share repurchases. In March, Granite purchased 611,000 shares for $18.5 million, signaling ongoing commitment to shareholder value.

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a $22 million contract for the expansion of the Moreno Valley Metrolink Station funded by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. This project aims to improve the connection between Moreno Valley and Los Angeles, enhancing capacity for rail travelers and reducing highway congestion. The scope includes extending the existing platform, constructing a new platform and canopy, and extensive rail and track improvements. The project is set to begin in June 2022 and is expected to complete by Q3 2023.

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded a $32 million contract for the State Route 20 Omega Curve Realignment project in Nevada County, California, funded by State and Federal aid. The project aims to enhance safety by realigning two curves in a high-traffic area. Construction is set to begin in April 2022 and complete by summer 2023. Granite's Vice President highlighted the project's complexity due to steep terrain, and the company’s successful partnership with Caltrans played a key role in securing the contract.

Granite (NYSE:GVA) responded quickly to a roadway emergency after a large boulder, measuring 45-feet-wide and 25-feet-tall, blocked US Highway 50 near Echo Summit on March 3. Crews were dispatched on March 4, and after extensive drilling and blasting with Caltrans, the roadway was cleared. Granite is also monitoring the affected slope continuously. The company is actively engaged in emergency repairs following damage from last summer's Caldor Fire in the same area.

Granite Construction reported a net income of $10.1 million ($0.22 per diluted share) for FY 2021, a recovery from a loss of $145.1 million the previous year. Adjusted net income rose to $83.2 million ($1.80 per share), up from $61.1 million. Revenue from continuing operations fell 3.8% to $3.0 billion, while total revenue decreased 1.7% to $3.5 billion. CAP stood at $4.0 billion. However, Q4 showed a net loss of $13.2 million, with revenue down 17.7% to $683.2 million. For 2022, Granite expects low single-digit revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margins of 6% to 8%.

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured three contracts worth approximately $23.8 million from the Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District in Ellis County, Texas. These contracts, announced during the fourth quarter of 2021 and expected to contribute to the first quarter of 2022, involve the rehabilitation and upgrading of floodwater retention structures across three sites. The improvements will enhance flood protection and control rainfall runoff. Completion is anticipated by October 2023.