Emcor Group Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500 that operates in the construction sector, with a primary industry classification in electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. According to company disclosures, EMCOR is described as a leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. The company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol EME.
EMCOR provides its services through numerous operating subsidiaries. Based on third-party business descriptions, these subsidiaries are organized into several reportable segments, including United States mechanical construction and facilities services, United States electrical construction and facilities services, United States building services, United States industrial services, and United Kingdom building services. The company has stated that its services are delivered to a broad range of commercial, technology, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, utility, and institutional customers, and that a significant portion of its revenue is derived from the United States.
Business focus and service areas
Across its construction and services operations, EMCOR focuses on projects and ongoing work that build, power, service, and protect facilities and critical infrastructure. In public communications, EMCOR emphasizes its role in mechanical and electrical construction services and in industrial and energy infrastructure, reflecting its presence in sectors where complex building systems and infrastructure support are required. Its building services activities relate to the ongoing operation and servicing of facilities.
The company has highlighted a strategy it describes as “local execution, national reach.” In connection with this strategy, EMCOR announced and then completed the sale of EMCOR Group (UK) plc, its United Kingdom building services segment, to OCS Group UK Limited. EMCOR stated that this transaction is intended to sharpen its focus on large, diverse, and attractive end markets in the United States and to provide additional financial flexibility to expand its electrical and mechanical construction and mechanical services businesses, including through acquisitions.
Operating segments
According to available business descriptions, EMCOR’s operating subsidiaries are grouped into several reportable segments:
- United States mechanical construction and facilities services, identified as a key revenue contributor.
- United States electrical construction and facilities services, reflecting its core electrical contracting activities.
- United States building services, covering facility-related service work.
- United States industrial services, connected to industrial and energy infrastructure projects and services.
- United Kingdom building services, which the company agreed to sell and subsequently reported as sold to OCS Group UK Limited.
In its financial reporting, EMCOR has discussed performance across multiple sectors, noting activity in areas such as network and communications, water and wastewater, institutional, manufacturing and industrial, and high-tech manufacturing. The company has referred to demand for its services across numerous sectors, geographies, and trades, and has cited Remaining Performance Obligations as an indicator of contracted work to be performed.
Scale and market context
EMCOR’s inclusion in the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 indicates that it is a large U.S.-listed company by revenue and market capitalization. The company has reported multi-billion-dollar quarterly revenues and has described record Remaining Performance Obligations, reflecting a substantial backlog of contracted work. It has also discussed organic investments in virtual design construction technologies and prefabrication capabilities, which it associates with increased productivity and efficiency in executing projects.
EMCOR has communicated that it serves diverse end markets, including network and communications, water and wastewater, institutional, manufacturing and industrial, high-tech manufacturing, and other sectors. The company has referenced long-term secular trends that support demand for its services, particularly in its electrical and mechanical construction segments, which it has identified as key drivers of overall performance.
Capital allocation and shareholder returns
EMCOR’s Board of Directors has authorized and updated a share repurchase program and has declared regular quarterly cash dividends on its common stock. The company has described its capital allocation philosophy as emphasizing a balance among organic investment, strategic acquisitions, and returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. It has also indicated that repurchases under its share repurchase program are funded by operations and may occur on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions and regulatory requirements.
The company has announced increases to its regular quarterly dividend and additional authorization for share repurchases, citing a solid financial foundation, a strong and liquid balance sheet, and confidence in its ability to execute. EMCOR has also noted that proceeds from the sale of EMCOR UK are intended to support expansion of its electrical and mechanical construction and mechanical services businesses.
Regulatory reporting and investor communications
EMCOR files periodic and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. Recent Form 8-K filings have covered quarterly results of operations, Board of Directors changes, and other material events. The company has stated that it routinely posts information that may be important to investors on the landing page of its website and in the Investor Relations section, and it frequently announces webcasts for earnings conference calls and investor conference appearances.
For investors and analysts, EMCOR’s SEC filings and press releases provide information on revenues, operating income, margins, Remaining Performance Obligations, capital allocation actions, acquisitions, and divestitures. The company has also used non-GAAP financial measures in its communications and provides reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in its releases.
Stock and sector classification
EMCOR Group, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EME. It is classified in the construction sector, with a specific industry designation in electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. Its activities in mechanical and electrical construction services, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services align it with companies involved in specialized construction and facility-related services.
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Stock Performance
Emcor Group (EME) stock last traded at $733.16, up 0.91% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 93.2%, ranking #135 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $32.3B, EME is classified as a large-cap stock with approximately 44.5M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Emcor Group has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 6 with negative movement. Key topics include conferences, earnings, earnings date, dividends, buybacks. View all EME news →
SEC Filings
Emcor Group has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 4, 1 Form 144, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A. The most recent filing was submitted on March 26, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all EME SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Emcor Group over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Emcor Group generated $17.0B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 19.3% gross margin, operating income reached $1.7B (10.1% operating margin), and net income was $1.3B, reflecting a 7.5% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $28.19. The company generated $1.3B in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 1.22, the company maintains adequate short-term liquidity.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Emcor Group (EME) currently stands at 832.6 thousand shares, down 3.8% from the previous reporting period, representing 1.9% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 15.3%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Emcor Group (EME) currently stands at 2.8 days, up 24.3% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 53.3% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.3 days.
EME Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Emcor Group (EME) operates in the Engineering & Construction industry within the broader Electrical Work sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, EME ranks #1,480 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #359 among all tracked companies.
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