Sterling Infrastructure (STRL)

Nasdaq Industrials Construction & Engineering S&P MidCap 400
$252.82
+8.48 (+3.47%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data

STRL 8-K filings, explained

Every material Form 8-K Sterling Infrastructure has filed with the SEC since March 14, 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.

Briefs on record16since Mar 14, 2025
Latest filingOct 28, 2026earnings
High impact (4-5)11of 16 briefs
TonePositive8Neutral8
leadership 6guidance 4earnings 3financing 2m&a 1
Oct 28, 4:16 PM ET

Sterling raises 2026 guidance as Q3 revenue rises 127% to $1.56 billion

Positive earnings 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $1.56 billion, up 127% from a year earlier, and net income of $214.9 million, or $6.92 per diluted share, up 133%. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, with revenue now expected at $4.63 billion to $4.73 billion and diluted EPS at $19.16 to $19.42.

  • Q3 2026 revenue of $1.56 billion, up 127%; E-Infrastructure Solutions revenue of $1.30 billion, up 212%
  • Q3 net income of $214.9 million, or $6.92 per diluted share, versus $2.97 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS of $7.58
  • Transportation Solutions revenue fell 3.1% and Building Solutions revenue fell 5.4% in the quarter
  • Full year 2026 guidance: revenue of $4.63 billion to $4.73 billion and diluted EPS of $19.16 to $19.42; conference call on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Aug 3, 4:05 PM ET

Sterling raises 2026 guidance after second-quarter revenue rises 90% to $1.17 billion

Positive guidance Written later 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.17 billion, up 90%, and net income of $155.8 million, or $5.00 per diluted share, compared with $2.31 a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance, including revenue of $4.00 billion to $4.15 billion and diluted EPS of $17.25 to $17.85.

  • Q2 2026 revenue was $1.17 billion, up 90%; acquisitions contributed $250.8 million
  • Q2 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders was $155.8 million, or $5.00 per diluted share, versus $2.31 in Q2 2025
  • Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue of $4.00 billion to $4.15 billion; adjusted diluted EPS of $19.70 to $20.30
  • Total backlog was $4.33 billion at June 30, 2026, up 116%; management hosts a conference call on August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jul 10, 4:02 PM ET

Sterling Infrastructure GC Mark Wolf to retire later this year, per 8-K

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Sterling Infrastructure disclosed that General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary Mark D. Wolf notified the company on July 6, 2026 of his intention to retire later this year. The filing says he will continue in his role and help with the transition, and it gives no financial figures or successor name.

  • Mark D. Wolf notified the company of his retirement intention on July 6, 2026
  • Wolf holds the roles of General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
  • He is expected to remain in his current role and assist with the transition
  • The filing does not name a successor
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jul 8, 9:07 AM ET

Sterling Expands Credit Facility to $1.5 Billion and Extends Maturity to July 2031

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

Sterling Infrastructure entered into an amended credit agreement on July 2, 2026, raising its revolving borrowing capacity to $1.5 billion, an increase of $1.05 billion, and extending maturity to July 2031. As of July 2, 2026, the company had $90 million outstanding under the revolving loans, and the filing describes looser covenants and pricing changes that give the company more financial flexibility.

  • Revolving capacity rises to $1.5 billion, an increase of $1.05 billion, with a $600 million letter of credit sublimit
  • Maturity extended to July 2, 2031; BMO Bank N.A. is administrative agent
  • Incremental facility base amount increased from $400 million to $500 million; SOFR 10 basis point adjustment eliminated
  • Financial covenants include Total Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.50 to 1.00 and Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
May 21, 4:07 PM ET

Sterling Infrastructure extends CEO Cutillo's employment through December 31, 2027

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Sterling Infrastructure's board approved an amendment extending CEO Joseph A. Cutillo's employment agreement from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, and granted him 40,000 restricted stock units tied to that extension. The grant vests on the earlier of successful onboarding of a successor CEO or Cutillo's continued employment through December 31, 2027, with accelerated vesting on a change of control, death, disability, termination without cause, or resignation for good reason.

  • CEO Joseph A. Cutillo's employment extended from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
  • Special Grant of 40,000 restricted stock units approved May 20, 2026
  • Units vest on the earlier of successor CEO onboarding (as determined by the Board) or continued employment through December 31, 2027
  • Full agreement terms to be filed as exhibits to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
May 4, 4:06 PM ET

Sterling raises 2026 guidance after Q1 revenue rises 92% to $825.7 million

Positive guidance Written later 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $825.7 million, up 92%, and net income of $96.0 million, or $3.09 per diluted share, up 141%. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now calling for revenue of $3.70 billion to $3.80 billion and diluted EPS of $16.50 to $17.15, with the CEC acquisition a major contributor to growth.

  • Q1 2026 revenue of $825.7 million, up 92%; CEC contributed $156.1 million
  • Net income of $96.0 million, or $3.09 per diluted share; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.59, up 120%
  • Full year 2026 guidance: revenue of $3.70 billion to $3.80 billion; adjusted diluted EPS of $18.40 to $19.05
  • Building Solutions adjusted operating income fell 42%, and management expects challenging conditions through 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Feb 25, 4:06 PM ET

Sterling Q4 revenue up 51% to $755.6 million; issues 2026 EPS guidance

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and issued full year 2026 guidance in a press release furnished with the 8-K. Fourth quarter revenue rose 51% on a GAAP basis to $755.6 million, with the CEC acquisition contributing $129.1 million, while GAAP diluted EPS fell to $2.81 from $3.64 because the prior-year quarter included a one-time $91 million pre-tax gain from deconsolidating the RHB joint venture. The company expects 2026 revenue of $3.05 billion to $3.20 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $13.45 to $14.05.

  • Fourth quarter 2025 revenue was $755.6 million, up 51% on a GAAP basis; CEC acquisition contributed $129.1 million.
  • Fourth quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $2.81 versus $3.64 a year earlier, which included a one-time RHB gain; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.08, up 78%.
  • Full year 2025 revenue was $2.49 billion, up 18% on a GAAP basis; adjusted diluted EPS was $10.88 versus $7.09.
  • 2026 guidance: revenue of $3.05 billion to $3.20 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $13.45 to $14.05.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Nov 3, 4:08 PM ET

Sterling Infrastructure raises 2025 guidance after record Q3 revenue of $689.0 million

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $689.0 million, up from $593.7 million a year earlier, and net income of $92.1 million, or $2.97 per diluted share, versus $1.97 a year earlier. The company raised its full year 2025 guidance, with diluted EPS now expected at $8.73 to $8.87, and Building Solutions revenue declined 1% in the quarter.

  • Q3 2025 revenue of $689.0 million versus $593.7 million in Q3 2024; net income of $92.1 million, or $2.97 per diluted share, versus $1.97
  • Full year 2025 guidance: net income of $270 million to $275 million and diluted EPS of $8.73 to $8.87
  • Full year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $10.35 to $10.52, a non-GAAP measure
  • Management conference call scheduled for November 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Sep 24, 4:09 PM ET

Sterling Infrastructure EVP Ronald Ballschmiede to retire effective September 24, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Sterling Infrastructure disclosed that Executive Vice President Ronald A. Ballschmiede plans to retire from all positions with the company and its subsidiaries, effective September 24, 2025. He first notified the company of the plan on September 23, 2025, and the retirement was previously expected in 2025. The filing does not name a successor or describe any financial effect.

  • Ronald A. Ballschmiede, Executive Vice President, retires from all company and subsidiary positions
  • Notice of retirement given to the company on September 23, 2025
  • Retirement effective September 24, 2025; filing does not name a successor
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Aug 4, 4:22 PM ET

Sterling Q2 revenue up 21% excluding RHB to $614.5 million; raises 2025 guidance

Positive guidance Written later 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported second quarter 2025 revenue of $614.5 million, up 21% excluding the deconsolidated RHB joint venture, and net income of $71.0 million, or $2.31 per diluted share, up 37% and 38%. The company raised its full year 2025 guidance, which excludes any contribution from the pending CEC Facilities Group acquisition.

  • Q2 net income $71.0 million, or $2.31 per diluted share, up 37% and 38% from the prior year quarter
  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.69, up 41%; adjusted EBITDA of $125.6 million, up 35%
  • Full year 2025 guidance: revenue of $2.10 billion to $2.15 billion and diluted EPS of $7.87 to $8.13
  • Building Solutions revenue declined 1%; the company expects soft market conditions to persist in the near term
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jul 10, 8:30 AM ET

Sterling Adds Two Directors, B. Andrew Rose and David Schulz, Effective July 10, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. appointed B. Andrew Rose and David Schulz to its Board of Directors effective July 10, 2025, and increased the Board's size. The filing says the Board is now eight directors, seven of them independent, and each new director receives a pro-rated restricted stock award valued at $111,698.

  • Rose and Schulz are appointed as directors effective July 10, 2025, and serve until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.
  • Rose joins the Compensation and Talent Development Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee; Schulz joins the Compensation and Talent Development Committee and the Audit Committee.
  • The Board determined Schulz qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules.
  • Each new director receives a pro-rated restricted stock award valued at $111,698.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jun 18, 4:53 PM ET

Sterling Infrastructure agrees to buy CEC Facilities assets for $505 million

Neutral m&a Written later 1.013.02

Sterling Infrastructure and a subsidiary signed an agreement on June 16, 2025, to acquire substantially all assets of CEC Facilities Group, LLC and related entities, for aggregate consideration of $505 million. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory waiting periods and other closing conditions, and it would add a business that provides electrical, mechanical and technological design, construction, installation and maintenance services.

  • Consideration: $450 million in cash, subject to adjustment, plus 285,275 Sterling common shares valued at $55 million
  • Up to $80 million in additional earn-out payments, tied to operating income thresholds for periods starting January 1, 2026, and for 2029
  • Closing requires expiration or termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period; the company said it cannot give assurance the deal will close
  • Shares issued to sellers carry lock-ups of 12 months (25%) and 18 months (remainder)
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jun 12, 8:31 AM ET

Sterling Names Nicholas Grindstaff as CFO Effective July 10, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure appointed Nicholas Grindstaff, 62, as Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting officer, effective July 10, 2025, succeeding Ron Ballschmiede. Grindstaff previously served as CFO of Cinterra and Orbital Infrastructure Group, and held finance roles at Quanta Services. The change in the top finance role and his pay package are the key items for shareholders to note.

  • Nicholas Grindstaff, 62, becomes CFO effective July 10, 2025, succeeding Ron Ballschmiede
  • Base salary of $600,000, a $200,000 sign-on bonus, and a one-time grant of 5,000 time-based restricted stock units vesting over three years
  • Target short-term cash incentive of 75% of base salary and target long-term equity award of 115% of base salary, both pro-rated for 2025
  • Ballschmiede will remain Executive Vice President until his retirement, expected in 2025, to assist the transition
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jun 9, 8:31 AM ET

Sterling amends $300 million term loan and $150 million revolver, extends maturity to 2028

Positive financing Written later 1.012.037.01

Sterling Infrastructure entered into an amended and restated credit agreement on June 5, 2025, with BMO Bank N.A. as administrative agent. The amendment extends the facility's maturity to June 5, 2028, expands the revolver by $75 million, and lowers the required quarterly term loan payments and the interest margin. For shareholders, the filing shows added borrowing capacity and more flexible terms, with the company reporting $785 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 5, 2025.

  • Amended credit agreement dated June 5, 2025, matures June 5, 2028, and replaces a credit agreement dated October 2, 2019.
  • As of June 5, 2025, $300 million was outstanding under the term loans and nothing was drawn on the $150 million revolving loans.
  • Quarterly term loan repayments begin September 30, 2025, at $3.75 million, down from the previous $6.56 million.
  • The applicable margin rates were reduced by 25 basis points, and the company reported $785 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 5, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
May 5, 4:05 PM ET

Sterling Raises 2025 Guidance After Q1 Net Income Rises 27% to $39.5 Million

Positive guidance Written later 2.027.01

Sterling Infrastructure reported first quarter 2025 revenue of $430.9 million, up 7% excluding the deconsolidated RHB joint venture, and net income attributable to common stockholders of $39.5 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, up 27% and 28%. The company raised its full year 2025 guidance, citing the quarter's results, backlog and share repurchases, which matters to shareholders because it signals higher expected profit for the year.

  • Q1 revenue of $430.9 million; up 7% excluding RHB, which was deconsolidated on December 31, 2024
  • Q1 net income of $39.5 million, or $1.28 per diluted share; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.63, up 29%
  • Full year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $8.40 to $8.90; adjusted EBITDA of $410 million to $432 million
  • Drake Concrete acquired for $25 million in cash plus a four year earn-out; results call on May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Mar 14, 4:17 PM ET

Sterling Infrastructure names interim CFO after Villaverde departs

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Sterling Infrastructure appointed Ronald A. Ballschmiede, its Executive Vice President and a former CFO, as interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 14, 2025, after Sharon R. Villaverde ceased serving in those roles without cause on the same day. The company has started a formal search for a permanent CFO, and the filing states that Villaverde's departure is not the result of any issue or disagreement with the company's accounting, financial reporting or internal control over financial reporting.

  • Ronald A. Ballschmiede was appointed interim CFO and CAO effective March 14, 2025, and previously held the CFO and CAO roles from November 2015 to May 2024.
  • Sharon R. Villaverde ceased serving as CFO and CAO without cause on March 14, 2025, and is receiving payments and benefits under the company's Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Program, with certain offer letter payments subject to a
  • The company has initiated a formal search process to identify a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
  • CEO Joe Cutillo's press release dated March 14, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) thanked Villaverde and said Ballschmiede can seamlessly resume the CFO role during the transition.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Briefs are written by AI from the filing text (each brief's own page names the model) and can contain mistakes — open the filing before acting on anything. Impact (1-5) and tone are the model's reading of the filing for shareholders, not a price forecast. Not investment advice.

Only material 8-Ks get a brief: results, deals, executive changes, restructuring, impairments, delisting notices, restatements, cybersecurity incidents and other disclosed events. Routine filings (vote results, exhibits only) are skipped. Every Sterling Infrastructure filing is on SEC EDGAR ↗. 8-K briefs of other companies →