NYSE$GVA

Granite Construction Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Granite Construction reported a strong Q4 with revenue growth driven by acquisitions and favorable market conditions. Net income increased significantly, and the company saw margin expansion across segments.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$977M

Previous: $934M+4.7%
EPS (adj)

$1.23

Previous: $0.82+50.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$109M

Previous: $74M+46.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

11.1%

No prior period
Committed and Awarded Projects

$5.3B

Previous: $5.5B-3.7%
Net Income Margin

4.2%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$28.2M

Previous: -$31.4M+10.1%
Net Income

$41.5M

Previous: $26M+59.6%
Operating Income

$60.5M

Previous: $20.6M+193.4%
Gross Profit

$151M

Previous: $94M+60.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Granite · Revenue · Quarterly

$977M

Q4 2024+4.7%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 14 quarters(57%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Granite · $1.12B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Construction
    $946M+13.3%
  • Materials
    $171M-2.2%

Forward guidance

Granite expects continued revenue growth in FY25, supported by a strong project pipeline, market demand, and strategic acquisitions.

Tailwinds

  • Expected revenue growth to $4.2B-$4.4B in FY25
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin projected at 11.0%-12.0%
  • Strong bidding activity expected to add significant new projects
  • Continued focus on margin expansion through cost efficiencies
  • Well-positioned for M&A opportunities with strong cash reserves

Headwinds

  • Decline in CAP due to project completions
  • Potential cost inflation impacting profitability
  • Increased competition in bidding for new projects
  • Higher stock-based compensation expenses in FY25
  • Continued market uncertainties affecting private investment

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.8%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.1%

Avg return

30 days after

50%

34 / 68 earnings

Positive

+25.9%

Q3 2023

Best reaction

-30.3%

Q3 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+12.2%+15.6%+11.6%
Q4 2025-3.0%-3.4%-9.3%
Q3 2025-3.4%-0.3%+5.2%
Q1 2025-2.4%+1.1%+10.0%
Q4 2024+0.6%+1.2%-14.6%
Q3 2024+5.4%+11.3%+21.1%
Q2 2024+1.5%+0.7%+9.8%
Q1 2024+8.0%+8.2%+13.3%
Q4 2023-1.3%-0.3%+9.7%
Q3 2023+25.9%+33.9%+33.9%
Q2 2023-7.8%-4.2%-6.3%
Q1 2023-7.4%-6.4%-4.7%
Q4 2022+6.1%+3.1%-2.9%
Q3 2022+18.1%+22.5%+26.2%
Q2 2022-1.9%-0.6%+0.9%
Q1 2022-1.0%+4.3%+10.5%
Q4 2021-12.4%+0.5%-8.7%
Q3 2021-3.9%-5.0%+5.4%
Q2 2021-0.2%+1.8%+8.0%
Q1 2021-3.7%-7.8%-3.5%
Q4 2020+6.7%+5.9%+3.2%
Q3 2020-5.2%-0.6%+6.5%
Q2 2020-5.2%-0.6%+6.5%
Q1 2020-5.2%-0.6%+6.5%
Q4 2019-3.5%-13.9%-24.2%
Q3 2019-30.3%-34.4%-29.2%
Q2 2019-10.2%-12.9%-16.4%
Q1 2019+2.4%+4.6%-7.4%
Q4 2018+3.3%+3.9%-4.9%
Q3 2018+13.4%+12.7%+26.7%
Q2 2018-12.6%-16.6%-15.5%
Q1 2018+1.6%+1.6%+7.8%
Q4 2017+4.0%+3.2%+4.9%
Q3 2017+10.3%+8.6%+11.2%
Q2 2017+8.6%+8.4%+12.7%
Q1 2017-0.3%-1.1%-11.1%
Q4 2016+0.1%-1.2%-10.9%
Q3 2016+15.1%+8.8%+43.1%
Q2 2016-1.2%-1.3%-5.1%
Q1 2016-2.8%
Q4 2015+3.3%
Q3 2015+7.2%
Q2 2015-1.8%
Q1 2015+9.9%
Q4 2014-4.1%
Q3 2014-3.8%
Q2 2014+1.1%
Q1 2014-1.7%
Q4 2013+7.9%
Q3 2013-11.7%
Q2 2013+6.4%
Q1 2013+5.5%
Q4 2012-14.3%
Q3 2012-4.9%
Q2 2012-2.0%
Q1 2012-3.0%
Q4 2011+11.6%
Q3 2011+13.9%
Q4 2010-8.1%
Q2 2011-8.1%
Q1 2010+3.3%
Q1 2011-0.2%
Q4 2008+3.8%
Q3 2009+6.0%
Q3 2010+6.0%
Q2 2010+5.4%
Q2 2009+5.4%
Q4 2009+5.4%

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