Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRL) has observed a notable surge in its share price subsequent to the release of its latest financial report, with an uptick of 15.92% to $104.27 per share during the final hour of trading session. This surge underscores the favorable reception of the company’s financial performance by the market.
A range of pivotal performance metrics for Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) depicts promising growth trajectories for the fourth quarter and the entire fiscal year of 2023. Notably, the fourth-quarter revenues of Sterling Infrastructure saw a year-over-year increase of 8% to $486 million, alongside adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA per share reaching $68.4 million and $68.9 million, respectively.
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Furthermore, as of December 31, 2023, the backlog exhibited a substantial growth of 46% compared to the corresponding day in 2022, reaching $2.07 billion. Concurrently, the total backlog escalated by 40% during the same period to $2.37 billion. The momentum driving multi-year profitability growth across all STRL business sectors remains robust.
Within its E-Infrastructure Solutions division, Sterling Infrastructure is witnessing notable traction in data center operations and significant manufacturing endeavors, particularly in the Southeastern region. However, the Northeastern market continues to exhibit softness, largely due to the deceleration in e-commerce activities and smaller warehouse ventures.
In the fourth quarter, operating margins within the E-Infrastructure segment surged by 520 basis points, while operating income experienced a commendable 26% growth. This upturn was primarily fueled by a transition towards larger, high-priority projects. Notably, the backlog for E-Infrastructure Solutions at the close of the year soared by 35%, reinforcing STRL’s anticipation of robust revenue growth ranging from high single digits to low double digits throughout 2024.
Transportation Solutions delivered yet another exceptional quarter, with revenue climbing by an impressive 39% and operating margins expanding by 300 basis points. The demand for Transportation Solutions remains broad-based across the company’s operational footprint and end markets, fostering optimism for sustained momentum in the year ahead.
Meanwhile, Building Solutions witnessed a notable 24% revenue surge in the fourth quarter, including a contribution of $16.6 million from recent acquisitions. Although its residential sectors displayed resilience, marking a 25% organic growth, the commercial domain experienced a downturn of 27%. Nevertheless, this shift in market dynamics positively influenced segment margins, contributing to a 100 basis points expansion and driving a substantial 35% growth in operating income.
