Construction Partners, Inc. Completes Texas Acquisition

Rhea-AI Summary

Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) completed the acquisition of GMJ Paving Company, LLC, adding a hot-mix asphalt plant in Baytown east of Houston.

The Baytown plant is CPI's twelfth plant in the Houston metro area, complements CPI's footprint and increases throughput opportunity at its nearby liquid asphalt terminal. The GMJ team will operate under Durwood Greene Construction Co.

Positive

• Baytown hot-mix plant added as CPI's 12th Houston-metro facility
• Increased throughput opportunity at nearby liquid asphalt terminal
• Local expertise retained by welcoming GMJ leadership into Durwood Greene

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – ROAD

+3.93%

2 alerts

+3.93% News Effect

+$248M Valuation Impact

$6.56B Market Cap

0.5x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, ROAD gained 3.93%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $248M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $6.56B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Houston HMA plants: 12 plants Acquisition announcement date: February 2, 2026

2 metrics

Houston HMA plants 12 plants Twelfth hot-mix asphalt plant in the Houston metro area after GMJ acquisition

Acquisition announcement date February 2, 2026 Date ROAD announced acquisition of GMJ Paving Company, LLC

Market Reality Check

Price: $109.71 Vol: Volume 466,263 is 5% abov...

normal vol

$109.71 Last Close

Volume Volume 466,263 is 5% above the 20-day average of 442,880. normal

Technical Price at $109.88 sits slightly above the 200-day MA of $109.08 and about 21% below the $138.90 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

ROAD’s -2.57% move contrasts with mixed peers: IESC -10.7%, PRIM -1.09%, KBR -0....

ROAD’s -2.57% move contrasts with mixed peers: IESC -10.7%, PRIM -1.09%, KBR -0.44%, FLR roughly flat and DY up 1.28%, pointing to stock-specific dynamics around the acquisition.

Previous Acquisition Reports

5 past events · Latest: Oct 20 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Oct 20	Florida acquisition	Positive	+2.4%	Acquisition of P&S Paving adds two HMA plants and Florida I-95 presence.
Oct 09	Concrete platform deal	Positive	+1.4%	Suncrete business combination to fund acquisitions and expand Sunbelt footprint.
Oct 06	Texas capacity add	Positive	-1.2%	Eight Houston-area HMA plants from Vulcan to grow Durwood Greene operations.
Aug 04	Texas platform buy	Positive	-0.2%	Acquisition of Durwood Greene and American Materials with plants and aggregates.
May 01	Tennessee platform buy	Positive	+3.1%	PRI acquisition adds Knoxville HMA plant and pavement preservation services.

Pattern Detected

Acquisition news has generally been viewed constructively, with most same-tag releases producing positive next-day moves, though there are occasional negative reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Construction Partners has repeatedly used acquisitions to expand its Sunbelt footprint, adding plants and crews in Tennessee, Texas and Florida. Prior deals brought multiple hot-mix asphalt plants and hundreds of employees, often integrated into existing platforms like Durwood Greene and PRI. Price reactions to these acquisition announcements have usually been modestly positive, though not uniformly so. Today’s Houston-focused deal fits this ongoing roll-up and capacity-expansion strategy.

Historical Comparison

+1.7% avg move · In the past year, ROAD’s acquisition headlines have produced an average +1.66% next-day move, with m...

acquisition

+1.7%

Average Historical Move acquisition

In the past year, ROAD’s acquisition headlines have produced an average +1.66% next-day move, with mostly favorable but sometimes mixed price reactions.

Same-tag history shows ROAD building a Sunbelt platform via repeated acquisitions in Tennessee, Texas and Florida, steadily adding hot-mix asphalt plants, terminals and crews.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-08-15

ROAD has an effective Form S-3ASR shelf filed on August 15, 2025, with no recorded usage to date, providing pre-cleared access to capital markets if the company chooses to issue securities in the future.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement extends ROAD’s acquisition-led growth in Houston by adding GMJ’s hot-mix asphalt p...

Analysis

This announcement extends ROAD’s acquisition-led growth in Houston by adding GMJ’s hot-mix asphalt plant, bringing its local total to 12 and leveraging a nearby liquid asphalt terminal. It follows a series of recent Texas and Florida deals and aligns with broader Sunbelt expansion. Investors may watch how new capacity is integrated, the cadence of further acquisitions, any use of the effective S-3ASR shelf, and upcoming earnings for updated outlook commentary.

Key Terms

hot-mix asphalt plant, liquid asphalt terminal

2 terms

hot-mix asphalt plant technical

"Company Adds Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant in Houston Metro Area"

A hot-mix asphalt plant is a facility that heats and blends crude oil–based binder with sand and gravel to produce the hot pavement material used for roads, parking lots and repairs. Think of it as a bakery that mixes raw ingredients into a finished product for construction; for investors, the plant’s output, operating costs (especially energy and oil), permitting and location influence revenue, project timelines and exposure to infrastructure cycles and environmental rules.

liquid asphalt terminal technical

"providing additional throughput opportunity at CPI's nearby liquid asphalt terminal."

A liquid asphalt terminal is a storage and distribution facility where heated asphalt binders are kept, blended, and loaded onto trucks or railcars for delivery to paving and roofing customers. Think of it as a gas station and mixing yard for road tar: it keeps the material at the right temperature, ensures product consistency, and routes supply to projects. For investors, terminals are critical infrastructure that generate steady fee or margin income, affect supply reliability, and expose owners to demand swings from construction activity and fuel or heating costs.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Company Adds Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant in Houston Metro Area

DOTHAN, Ala., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) ("CPI" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways in local markets across the Sunbelt, today announced that it has acquired GMJ Paving Company, LLC ("GMJ"), a leading asphalt paving contractor for public infrastructure projects operating throughout the Houston, Texas metro area. GMJ's hot-mix asphalt plant located in Baytown, east of Houston, represents CPI's twelfth plant in the Houston metro area, complementing CPI's existing geographic footprint and providing additional throughput opportunity at CPI's nearby liquid asphalt terminal.

Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "A core component of our growth strategy is to enter the right markets with the right partners. We entered Houston last August with our acquisition of Durwood Greene Construction Co. and grew our operations significantly in October with our acquisition of the Houston-area construction assets of Vulcan Materials Company. With the acquisition of GMJ, we are further expanding our market share and adding to our team of skilled and experienced operators with extensive local market knowledge and deep customer relationships that is well-positioned to serve one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets in the country. We welcome Lupe Munoz and his team to our family of companies as part of Durwood Greene Construction Co. and look forward to our future in Houston."

About Construction Partners, Inc.

Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, CPI focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "seek" "continue," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "targeting," "could," "might," "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "project," "outlook," "believe," "plan" and similar expressions or their negative. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements relating to the benefits of a business acquisition and the expected results of the acquired business. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, its Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports the Company files with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events, or circumstances or other changes affecting such statements except to the extent required by applicable law.

Contact:

Rick Black / Ken Dennard
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600

 

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SOURCE Construction Partners, Inc.

FAQ

What did Construction Partners (ROAD) acquire on February 2, 2026?

Construction Partners acquired GMJ Paving Company, LLC, including a Baytown hot-mix asphalt plant. According to the company, the plant becomes CPI's twelfth facility in the Houston metro area and will operate under Durwood Greene Construction Co.

How does the GMJ acquisition affect CPI's Houston footprint (ROAD)?

The acquisition expands CPI's Houston footprint by adding a twelfth plant in the metro area. According to the company, the Baytown plant complements existing operations and provides added throughput at CPI's nearby liquid asphalt terminal.

Will GMJ management join Construction Partners (ROAD)?

Yes, GMJ's leadership will join CPI's team under Durwood Greene Construction Co. According to the company, Lupe Munoz and his team were welcomed to maintain local market relationships and operational continuity.

Why is the Baytown plant strategically important for Construction Partners (ROAD)?

The Baytown plant increases local production capacity and logistics efficiency in the Houston area. According to the company, it complements CPI's nearby liquid asphalt terminal and supports growth in a rapidly expanding market.