MYR Group (MYRG) Posted Record Backlog, Is The Pullback A Buying Opportunity?

MYR Group (MYRG) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 report and conference call, where management highlighted record backlog, recent acquisitions, and ongoing capacity to fund growth, deals, and share repurchases.

See our latest analysis for MYR Group.

At a latest share price of $333.22, MYR Group’s year to date share price return of 46.97% sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 77.77%. However, the 30 day share price return has fallen 28.05% as investors digest record second quarter results, acquisitions, and rising options market activity that points to shifting expectations for future growth and risk.

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MYR Group now sits at the intersection of strong reported results and a sharp pullback in the share price. The business case looks solid on the surface. The next step is testing whether the current valuation still does.

Most Popular Narrative: 23% Undervalued

At a last close of $333.22, the most widely followed narrative for MYR Group points to a fair value of $433. This frames the recent pullback against a model that still sees upside based on its long term earnings path.

Significant multi-year utility contracts (notably the new 5-year master service agreement with Xcel Energy and others in the Northeast/Midwest) are set to expand recurring revenues and improve backlog visibility, supporting higher future revenue and greater earnings predictability.

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Curious what has to happen between now and 2029 for that $433 figure to stack up? The narrative leans on compounding revenue, firmer margins, and a valuation multiple that keeps MYR Group in line with construction peers rather than high growth tech. The twist is how those ingredients are combined and discounted to today, and how much earnings power the model assumes the recent acquisitions and backlog can support over time.

Result: Fair Value of $433 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, MYR Group’s story could look very different if labor cost inflation hits project margins, or if a lumpier Commercial and Industrial backlog disrupts earnings visibility.

Find out about the key risks to this MYR Group narrative.

Next Steps

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