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Granite Construction Inc. (NYSE: GVA), known as Granite, regularly issues news updates that reflect its role in U.S. transportation and civil infrastructure. Company announcements highlight contract awards, project milestones, financial results, certifications, and corporate actions that are relevant to investors, industry participants, and stakeholders following GVA stock.
News items show Granite’s involvement in highway expansion, bridge rehabilitation, commuter rail improvements, and airport airfield projects. Examples include a highway improvement contract on State Route 49 in Nevada County, California, bridge replacements along historic Route 66 in San Bernardino County, rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge in Chicago, and runway and airfield work at Tucson International Airport. These stories illustrate how Granite’s construction and materials capabilities are applied across roads, bridges, rail, and aviation infrastructure.
Granite’s news flow also covers financial and corporate developments. The company reports quarterly earnings, including segment performance for its Construction and Materials segments and changes in Committed and Awarded Projects (CAP). Releases may include updates on acquisitions, such as the purchase of Warren Paving and related entities, and financing arrangements like amendments to its credit agreement. Dividend declarations and board or executive changes are also disclosed through news and related SEC filings.
Another category of news involves certifications and compliance milestones. For example, Granite has announced achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, a requirement for certain federal contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information. This type of update signals the company’s readiness to pursue and execute federal infrastructure work that requires specific cybersecurity standards.
Investors and observers who follow Granite’s news can track how new contracts, project awards, acquisitions, and certifications contribute to the company’s project pipeline and operational profile. The GVA news page aggregates these announcements in one place, making it easier to review recent developments in Granite’s construction, materials, and corporate activities.
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has joined the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) as a new corporate member. This partnership provides Granite access to valuable resources aimed at maximizing opportunities within the $2 trillion U.S. Hispanic market, which includes 60 million individuals. Jorge Quezada, Granite's VP of Inclusive Diversity, emphasized the company’s commitment to diversity and improving the lives of Hispanic employees and communities. The NHCC's five-pillar framework offers guidance on human resources, marketing, and community relations within the Hispanic market.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a $12 million contract from the County of San Luis Obispo for the construction phase of the Runway 11-29 Rehabilitation Project at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. This project follows Granite's previous contract for the construction manager at risk (CMAR) portion in 2020, where they provided design assistance. The work includes milling the runway and replacing it with new hot mix asphalt, along with upgrading signs and lighting to energy-efficient LED. Construction is set to begin in July 2021 and wrap up by October 2021.
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Granite Construction (NYSE: GVA) announced that CEO Kyle Larkin will engage in a virtual fireside chat with Vertical Research Partners on June 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. ET. This event caters exclusively to Vertical Research clients and will be accessible via Granite's website about 24 hours post-chat. Established in 1922, Granite is a leading diversified construction company in the U.S., focusing on transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration. The firm emphasizes safety, quality, and sustainability in its operations.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has appointed three new directors and promoted Kyle T. Larkin to president and CEO. Michael F. McNally, who has been on the board since 2016, was elected as the new board chair. The new directors are Louis E. Caldera, former U.S. Secretary of the Army, Laurie M. Mullen, a retired KPMG partner, and Larkin, increasing the board from ten to twelve members. This transition follows the retirement of former chair Claes G. Bjork, who served for 15 years, contributing significantly during challenging times.
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Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. This dividend will be payable on July 15, 2021, to shareholders on record as of June 30, 2021. Granite is a leading diversified construction company in the U.S., focusing on transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration. Established in 1922, the firm prides itself on strong ethical standards and industry-leading safety practices.
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Granite Construction reported a net loss of $66.2 million ($1.45 per diluted share) for Q1 2021, slightly worse than a $65.4 million loss in Q1 2020. Revenue rose 5.3% to $669.9 million, with gross profit increasing 166.1% to $63.3 million, reflecting a margin boost to 9.5%. Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly to $16.9 million from a loss of $18.4 million a year prior. Operating cash flow surged $58.2 million to $38.1 million. Cash and marketable securities increased to $464.2 million, while debt fell to $340.3 million.