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ROADBullishEarningsShort Term

High materiality9/10

Construction Partners, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

StockNews.AIAug 7, 7:00 AM EDT1 source

Trading thesisImportance 9/10

Bullish near-term; ROAD likely to rally within 2–6 weeks on backlog strength and raised FY26 guidance.

AI summary

What happened and why it matters

Construction Partners, Inc. reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $999.4M, up 28.2% year over year, with Adjusted EBITDA of $163.0M and a record backlog of $3.36B. The company completed the Ellsworth Construction acquisition, expanding its Oklahoma footprint and data-center construction capabilities, prompting a raised FY2026 outlook to $3.64–3.68B revenue and $559–569M EBITDA. The results highlight durable demand in Sunbelt markets and CPI's ability to scale through organic growth and acquisitions, advancing ROAD 2030 objectives.

Backlog near record $3.36B provides strong visibility into future revenue.
Ellsworth acquisition expands Oklahoma footprint and data-center construction capabilities.
FY2026 guidance raised across revenue and EBITDA metrics.
Revenue growth of 28.2% YoY signals durable demand in CPI’s Sunbelt markets.

Sentiment rationale

Key catalysts—record backlog, raised FY26 outlook, and the Ellsworth acquisition—raise visibility into sustained revenue growth and margin expansion, typical near-term upside for a small-cap infrastructure contractor once investors digest the longer-term combination of organic and acquisitive growth.

Key facts

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Revenue $999.4M, up 28.2% YoY; backlog record $3.36B.
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Adjusted EBITDA $163.0M; Adjusted net income $60.6M; EPS $1.08 (diluted).
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Ellsworth Construction acquisition expands Oklahoma footprint; data center construction presence grows.
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FY2026 outlook raised: revenue $3.64–3.68B; Adjusted EBITDA $559–569M; margin 15.36–15.46%.
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Sunbelt public/private demand remains healthy; CPI reiterates ROAD 2030 growth plan.

Earnings

Category: Earnings. The release centers on quarterly results, backlog, and updated guidance tied to a strategic acquisition, aligning with CPI’s growth and ROAD 2030 objectives.