Sterling Infrastructure Past Earnings Performance
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Sterling Infrastructure has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 38.9%, while the Construction industry saw earnings growing at 14.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.6% per year. Sterling Infrastructure's return on equity is 28%, and it has net margins of 11.7%.
Key information
38.89%
Earnings growth rate
37.65%
EPS growth rate
| Construction Industry Growth | 20.19% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.63% |
| Return on equity | 27.99% |
| Net Margin | 11.65% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Sterling Infrastructure Q4 Earnings: The AI Data Center Powerhouse Explodes (Upgrade)
Feb 26
From Highways to Hyperscalers: The E-Infrastructure Evolution
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a traditional civil construction firm into a mission-critical partner for the AI revolution. As of February 2026, the stock is trading near $435, fueled by an explosive 125% year-over-year revenue increase in its E-Infrastructure Solutions segment.There's Reason For Concern Over Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:STRL) Massive 34% Price Jump
Feb 13
Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Sterling Infrastructure's (NASDAQ:STRL) Strong Earnings
Nov 12Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Oct 09Investors Shouldn't Overlook Sterling Infrastructure's (NASDAQ:STRL) Impressive Returns On Capital
Sep 09Earnings Not Telling The Story For Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) After Shares Rise 28%
Aug 13Does Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Jul 28Why Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) Could Be Worth Watching
Jul 14Calculating The Fair Value Of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL)
Jun 30Is Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) Using Too Much Debt?
May 20Subdued Growth No Barrier To Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) With Shares Advancing 59%
May 06Sterling Infrastructure: Still A Decent Bet At The Current Multiple
Apr 17Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital
Apr 16Should You Think About Buying Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) Now?
Apr 03Does Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Mar 20Sterling Infrastructure: Declining Backlog, Uncertain Outlook
Mar 12Sterling Infrastructure's Fall From Grace Is Warranted - Still No Margin Of Safety
Feb 18Sterling Infrastructure: A Compelling Buy Opportunity
Feb 03Sterling Infrastructure: Worth Trimming This AI Beneficiary After A Significant Run (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 17Sterling Infrastructure: Expensive In A Competitive Market
Dec 31Why I'm Downgrading Sterling Infrastructure Stock
Dec 13Sterling Infrastructure: Capitalizing On Data Center Tailwinds
Nov 10Sterling Infrastructure: Plenty Of Growth Ahead In AI Data Centers And Big Transportation Projects
Oct 31Sterling Infrastructure: Exorbitant PEG Premium Leads To Minimal Margin Of Safety
Sep 24Sterling Infrastructure Is An Attractive Picks-And-Shovels AI Play
Sep 13Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Sterling Infrastructure makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,490 | 290 | 155 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,233 | 316 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,138 | 285 | 132 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,106 | 266 | 126 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,116 | 257 | 118 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,103 | 184 | 112 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,070 | 162 | 107 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,009 | 150 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,972 | 139 | 99 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,935 | 119 | 96 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,868 | 110 | 93 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,807 | 99 | 90 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,769 | 97 | 86 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,555 | 86 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,525 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,465 | 69 | 72 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,414 | 61 | 69 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,528 | 58 | 73 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,448 | 52 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,446 | 50 | 71 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,227 | 43 | 64 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,427 | 59 | 68 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,335 | 52 | 63 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,199 | 41 | 55 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,126 | 40 | 49 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,035 | 23 | 44 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,034 | 24 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,039 | 25 | 48 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,038 | 25 | 48 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,036 | 23 | 49 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,049 | 21 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,027 | 16 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 958 | 12 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 872 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 774 | -3 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 717 | -4 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 690 | -9 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 674 | -23 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 645 | -25 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 632 | -30 | 39 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 624 | -39 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 625 | -27 | 38 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 638 | -31 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 655 | -27 | 38 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: STRL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: STRL's current net profit margins (11.7%) are lower than last year (12.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: STRL's earnings have grown significantly by 38.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: STRL's earnings growth over the past year (12.7%) is below its 5-year average (38.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: STRL earnings growth over the past year (12.7%) did not outperform the Construction industry 30.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: STRL's Return on Equity (28%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/03/04 23:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Manish Somaiya | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Brent Thielman | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Sean Eastman | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |