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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.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced that Pat Nelson, Regional Vice President and President of Lehman-Roberts Company, has been elected as the National Asphalt Pavement Association's (NAPA) 2025 Chairman of the Board. Nelson took the Oath of Office at NAPA's Annual Meeting on February 3.
Nelson's involvement with NAPA spans two decades, including eight years of Board service, 18 years on the Legislative Committee, and participation in the Political Action Committee (PAC) since 2008. During his chairmanship, he will focus on promoting renewed federal investment for highways and resources for asphalt-specific issues through NAPA's PAC.
Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, was a founding member of NAPA 70 years ago. The appointment strengthens Granite's position in industry advocacy and infrastructure development initiatives.
Granite Construction (NYSE: GVA) has scheduled its Q4 2024 financial results release for Thursday, February 13, 2025, before market opens. The company will host an investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. PT on the same day.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through Granite's Investor Relations website at investor.graniteconstruction.com. Alternatively, they can join via phone at 1-877-328-5503 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5472 (international).
A webcast archive will be available approximately one hour after the call on the company's Investor Relations website. A replay will be accessible through February 20, 2025, by calling 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) with replay access code 7965862.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured an $88 million contract from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for enhancing the Ortega Highway State Route 74. The project encompasses widening shoulders and roadway, installing centerline and edge line rumble strips, and resurfacing the highway to improve safety on this narrow two-lane mountainous route.
The project will be funded through state and federal sources and included in Granite's first-quarter CAP. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and conclude in November 2026. This project represents a continuation of Granite's ongoing work in the region, supporting their strategic expansion in Southern California's Inland Empire.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a $71 million contract from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for expanding and modernizing the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. The project, included in Granite's 2024 third-quarter CAP, will involve adding new loading spurs, expanding the vehicle staging area, and creating a secondary connection to the Union Pacific Railroad.
The improvements aim to increase the rail yard's capacity, enhance operational efficiencies, and reduce rail loading timelines. Construction is scheduled to commence in February 2025 and reach completion in June 2027. The project represents a strategic collaboration between Granite's Federal Division and Regions, offering growth opportunities for regional employees while expanding the company's presence in West Texas.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has announced that Pat Kelly, their Vice President of Operational Excellence, has been elected as the president of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California for 2025. Kelly, who has served at Granite for over 40 years in various leadership positions, will lead AGC of California in its mission to advocate for the construction industry, promote best practices, and support professional development of its members.
The appointment was welcomed by AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi, who highlighted Kelly's extensive industry experience and involvement with the organization. Granite's President and CEO Kyle Larkin expressed pride in Kelly's appointment, emphasizing the potential impact on both AGC of California and the broader construction industry.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2024.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies in 2025, marking its third consecutive year on the list. The recognition, announced on December 4th, 2024, evaluates companies based on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) criteria.
The selection process involved analyzing the top 2,000 public companies by revenue, including banks and insurance companies with assets over $50 billion. The evaluation was based on two key parameters: a KPI Research examining over 30 performance indicators and a survey of 26,000 US residents assessing companies' CSR reputation.
Granite's President and CEO Kyle Larkin emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, highlighting their focus on stakeholder engagement and industry leadership in building a resilient future.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a $27 million subcontract for Phase 1 civil work on the Mosaic Quarter project in Tucson, Arizona, under general contractor Hensel Phelps. The project, valued at $425 million, will be a sports and entertainment lifestyle center featuring venues for ice hockey, basketball, and soccer. Granite's scope includes supplying 32,000 tons of aggregate base, 14,000 tons of sand, and 20,000 tons of asphalt from their Swan Plant. Construction began in November 2024 with completion expected in August 2026.
Granite Construction reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue increasing 14% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Net income reached $79 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, up from $58 million in the prior year. The company achieved record Committed and Awarded Projects (CAP) of $5.6 billion, representing a sequential increase of $44 million. Both Construction and Materials segments posted 14% year-over-year growth. Gross profit increased by $36 million to $203 million, while adjusted EBITDA totaled $149 million. The company expanded its southeast presence through the acquisition of Dickerson & Bowen.
Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured a $42 million design-build contract from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command for the Relay Ground Station-Asia program at Naval Base Guam. The project involves constructing four structures, concrete foundations, and radar dome structures supporting the US Space Force's FORGE system for missile warning and defense. Design work began in September 2024, with construction scheduled from January 2025 to August 2026.