Considering investing in construction stocks? While the best construction stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some construction stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the building sector. Keep reading to learn more about construction stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the building industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lime-and-Minerals (USLM.US) | 29.21% | $3.4 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 256,066 | Buy now |
| Caterpillar (CAT.US) | 104.80% | $324.6 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,981,009 | Buy now |
| Summit Materials (SUM.US) | (data unavailable) | $9.2 billion (USD) | NYSE | 4,664,636 | Buy now |
| Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA.US) | 51.03% | $5.2 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,215,012 | Buy now |
| Eagle Materials (EXP.US) | -20.23% | $6 billion (USD) | NYSE | 499,044 | Buy now |
| DR Horton (DHI.US) | 7.19% | $41.4 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,439,744 | Buy now |
| EMCOR Group (EME.US) | 80.62% | $32.5 billion (USD) | NYSE | 329,463 | Buy now |
The building industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering construction stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best construction stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong construction stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular construction stocks in or related to the building industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some construction stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each construction stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. manufactures and supplies lime and limestone products in the United States. It extracts limestone from open-pit quarries and an underground mine, and processes it as pulverized limestone, quicklime, hydrated lime, and lime slurry.
| Closing stock price | $120.01 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $3.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $199.9 million |
| Profit margin | 35.83% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $364.8 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $4.55 |
| 52-week stock price range | $80.30 – $137.81 |
Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools.
| Closing stock price | $701.70 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $324.6 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $19.5 billion |
| Profit margin | 13.14% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $67.6 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $18.80 |
| 52-week stock price range | $263.63 – $789.81 |
Summit Materials, Inc. operates as a vertically integrated construction materials company in the United States and Canada. It operates in three segments: West, East, and Cement.
| Closing stock price | $52.49 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $9.2 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 3.93% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.8 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.85 |
Granite Construction Incorporated provides infrastructure solutions for public and private clients in the United States. It operates through Construction and Materials segments. The Construction segment engages in the construction and rehabilitation of roads, pavement preservation, bridges, rail lines, airports, marine ports, dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, infrastructure, and site development for use by the public and water-related construction for municipal agencies, commercial water suppliers, industrial facilities, and energy companies; and construction of various complex projects, including infrastructure and site development, mining, public safety, tunnel, solar, battery storage, and power related projects.
| Closing stock price | $119.65 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $5.2 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $711.2 million |
| Profit margin | 4.36% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.86 |
| 52-week stock price range | $68.82 – $137.24 |
Eagle Materials Inc. , through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells heavy construction products and light building materials in the United States. The company operates in four segments: Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, Gypsum Wallboard, and Recycled Paperboard.
| Closing stock price | $182.46 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $6 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $650.8 million |
| Profit margin | 18.70% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $13.23 |
| 52-week stock price range | $183.83 – $243.05 |
D. R. Horton, Inc.
| Closing stock price | $138.82 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $41.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $7.4 billion |
| Profit margin | 9.95% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $33.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $10.99 |
| 52-week stock price range | $109.15 – $183.46 |
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical construction and facilities, building, and industrial services in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers design, integration, installation, startup, operation, and maintenance services related to power transmission, distribution, and generation systems; energy solutions; premises electrical and lighting systems; process instrumentation; low-voltage systems; voice and data communications systems; roadway and transit lighting, signaling, and fiber optic lines; computerized traffic control systems, and signal and communication equipment; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and geothermal solutions; clean-room process ventilation systems; fire protection and suppression systems; plumbing, process, and piping systems; control and filtration systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; central plant heating and cooling systems; crane and rigging; millwright; and steel fabrication, erection, and welding services.
| Closing stock price | $744.66 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $32.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $3.3 billion |
| Profit margin | 7.49% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $17 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $28.20 |
| 52-week stock price range | $320.23 – $835.00 |
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