Sterling Q4 revenue up 51% to $755.6 million; issues 2026 EPS guidance
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.
Key points
- 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.
The filing
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