The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.
Civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $614.5 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $2.13 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.51 per share was 11.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Is Sterling Infrastructure poised for substantial growth in the booming e-infrastructure sector? Join us as we dissect its strengths, weaknesses, and future potential in this insightful analysis.
Civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $614.5 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $2.13 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.69 per share was 19.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Shares of civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after a filing revealed that Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its stake in the construction company.
Shares of civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after the second quarter (2025) earnings season got off to a strong start. Quarterly earnings reports released during the week exceeded Wall Street's expectations, fueling investor confidence. Around 50 S&P 500 components reported, with 88% of those exceeding analysts' expectations, FactSet data revealed.
Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the engineering and design services stocks, including AECOM (NYSE:ACM) and its peers.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Sterling (NASDAQ:STRL) and the rest of the engineering and design services stocks fared in Q1.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Dycom (NYSE:DY) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 engineering and design services earnings season.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Sterling currently trades at $224.02 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 2,079% since June 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 92.3% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 27.9% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
