Sterling Infrastructure Reports Exceptional Q1 2026 Results with 92% Revenue Growth and 143% EPS Increase, Driven by E-Infrastructure and Strong Backlog
STRL has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $161.2.
Summary
Sterling Infrastructure reported outstanding first-quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue nearly doubling and diluted EPS more than doubling year-over-year, driven by strong performance in its E-Infrastructure segment and a substantial increase in backlog.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · STRL
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Record First Quarter Financial Performance
Revenues for Q1 2026 surged by 91.6% to $825.7 million, up from $430.9 million in Q1 2025. Net income attributable to common stockholders increased by 143.1% to $96.0 million, and diluted EPS grew by 141.4% to $3.09.
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E-Infrastructure Solutions Drives Growth
The E-Infrastructure Solutions segment was the primary growth driver, with revenues increasing by $379.5 million (173.9%) to $597.7 million, significantly benefiting from higher volume in data centers and the CEC acquisition.
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Strong Backlog Expansion
Remaining Performance Obligations (backlog) increased by 26.0% to $3.80 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $3.01 billion at December 31, 2025. The combined backlog (including unsigned awards) reached $5.15 billion, with a book-to-burn ratio of 3.5X for the quarter.
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Robust Operating Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities nearly doubled to $165.6 million in Q1 2026, up from $84.9 million in Q1 2025, demonstrating strong cash generation from operations.
Analysis · STRL · Real Estate & Construction
This 10-Q filing provides comprehensive details confirming the exceptional first-quarter performance previously hinted at in the recent 8-K. The substantial growth across all key financial metrics, particularly the E-Infrastructure segment, underscores the company's strong operational execution and the successful integration of the CEC acquisition. The significant increase in backlog provides excellent revenue visibility for future periods, reinforcing a positive outlook. Investors should view this report as a strong affirmation of the company's growth trajectory and financial health, justifying its current market strength.
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At the time of this filing, STRL was trading at $685.35 on NASDAQ in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $16.2B. The 52-week trading range was $161.20 to $548.00. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.