Smith-Midland Awarded $1.8M Barrier Contract for Georgia DOT Project
Rhea-AI Summary
Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) was awarded a $1.84 million contract to supply Freestanding J-J Hooks precast barriers for a Georgia Department of Transportation project in the Atlanta metro area.
Smith-Midland is partnering with Webber, a Ferrovial company. Production has begun, installation is scheduled to start in February 2026, and the overall GDOT project runs through May 2028. The company will manufacture and deliver barrier systems to support traffic control and work-zone safety during construction.
The award is described as the company’s first significant J-J Hooks barrier order in the Atlanta market and is presented as part of Smith-Midland’s strategy to expand its presence in transportation and infrastructure markets.
Positive
- Contract value of $1.84M awarded to supply precast barriers
- Production started with installation scheduled for February 2026
- Project duration through May 2028 supports multi-year deliveries
- First significant J-J Hooks barrier order in the Atlanta market
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SMID gained 0.21%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
SMID was up 2.91% while peers showed mixed moves: CPAC +0.55%, LOMA +4.11%, CAPT +5.02%, CAPS -3.55%, RETO -15.6%. Momentum scanner also flagged CAPT and RETO up and CAPS down, reinforcing a stock-specific rather than unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | Infrastructure contract win | Positive | +4.7% | Utility vaults and manholes contract over $1M for Virginia data center. |
| Nov 13 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +0.8% | Q3 2025 results with strong cash, backlog and higher product sales. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.0% | Announcement of timing for Q3 2025 release and conference presentation. |
| Oct 09 | Building projects win | Positive | -2.4% | Two SlenderWall precast contracts totaling over $2M in VA and NY. |
| Sep 30 | Barrier rental contract | Positive | +4.5% | Over $4M J-J Hooks barrier rental for I-64 Hampton Roads project. |
Recent contract wins (utilities, SlenderWall, barriers) often led to positive but varied price reactions, with one notable divergence on a SlenderWall project announcement.
This announcement adds another multi‑year infrastructure contract to Smith-Midland’s backlog. In the last six months, the company highlighted a utility vault contract of more than $1 million on Dec 16, 2025, over $2 million of SlenderWall® projects on Oct 9, 2025, and an I‑64 barrier contract worth over $4 million on Sep 30, 2025. Earnings on Nov 13, 2025 showed revenue of $21.5 million and backlog near $54.8 million. Today’s GDOT barrier award fits the strategy of growing traffic safety and infrastructure projects.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a $1.84 million GDOT barrier contract extending through May 2028, reinforcing Smith-Midland’s focus on long-duration transportation and traffic safety work. Recent history shows multiple infrastructure and building contracts plus solid reported backlog, positioning the company in key growth regions. Investors may watch how this order converts into revenue and margins over time, alongside ongoing insider activity and future updates on additional project wins and execution.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading producer of innovative precast concrete products for infrastructure, transportation, and building construction, has been awarded a contract valued at
Smith-Midland is working with Webber, a Ferrovial company, for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on the project that includes pavement reconstruction, rehabilitation, and resurfacing along sections of Interstate 285 / State Route 407 in Fulton County, Georgia. Production has begun, with installation scheduled to start in February 2026, and the overall project is expected to continue through May 2028. Smith-Midland will manufacture and deliver barrier systems to support traffic control and work-zone safety throughout construction.
"This contract reflects the continued demand for Smith-Midland's infrastructure solutions and marks our first significant J-J Hooks precast barrier order in the Atlanta market, expanding our geographic footprint into a key growth region," said Ashley Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smith-Midland Corporation. "Long-term transportation projects like this demonstrate the strength of our traffic safety product line and our ability to support complex, multi-year programs for major public agencies and contractors."
The contract further supports Smith-Midland's strategy of expanding its presence in high-growth transportation and infrastructure markets while generating revenue through scalable, repeatable precast solutions.
About Smith-Midland Corporation
Smith-Midland develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation, and utility industries.
Smith-Midland Corporation has three manufacturing facilities in: Midland, VA, Reidsville, NC, and Columbia, SC, and a J-J Hooks® Safety Barrier rental firm, Concrete Safety Systems. Easi-Set Worldwide, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation, licenses the production and sale of Easi-Set products, including J-J Hooks and SlenderWall®, and provides diversification opportunities to the precast industry worldwide. For more information, please call (540) 439-3266 or visit www.smithmidland.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, the uncertainties arising from the policies of the United States Government, the risk of less government spending on infrastructure than anticipated, inflationary factors including potential recession, our material weaknesses in internal controls, general business and economic conditions, our debt exposure, our high level of accounts receivables, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Inquiries:
Sarah Crandall
scrandall@midlandadvertising.com
(540) 439-8056
Sales Inquiries:
info@smithmidland.com
(540) 439-3266
Investor Relations:
Steven Hooser or John Beisler
Three Part Advisors, LLC
(214) 872-2710
SOURCE: Smith-Midland
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