Investment firm DA Davidson has increased its price target for Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) from $110.00 to $120.00, according to a research report released on the morning of August 7, 2023. This adjustment comes as Arcosa reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the recent quarter, prompting DA Davidson to maintain a buy rating on the stock.
Arcosa shares opened at $95.77 on Monday, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.2% from the previous trading session. The company’s financial metrics indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 1.35, and a current ratio of 2.12. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $68.11 and a high of $113.43, with a market capitalization currently standing at $4.68 billion.
Arcosa’s price-to-earnings ratio is reported at 50.94, and the stock has a beta of 1.01, indicating it moves in line with market trends. The company’s moving averages are noted at $88.34 for the 50-day period and $86.69 for the 200-day period, suggesting a positive outlook in the near term.
Quarterly Earnings Exceed Expectations
In its latest earnings report released on August 7, Arcosa announced earnings per share (EPS) of $1.27, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.05 by $0.22. Despite achieving a net margin of 3.45% and a return on equity of 6.25%, the company’s revenue for the quarter was $736.90 million, falling short of the anticipated $754.20 million. This represented a year-over-year revenue growth of 10.9%, compared to $0.91 EPS from the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Arcosa will report an EPS of 3.23 for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions and Institutional Holdings
In related developments, insider Kerry S. Cole sold 7,966 shares of Arcosa stock on August 11, 2023, at an average price of $95.77, resulting in a transaction value of $762,903.82. Following this sale, Cole holds 19,769 shares valued at approximately $1,893,277.13, marking a 28.72% reduction in ownership.
Similarly, insider Jesse E. Jr. Collins sold 8,616 shares on June 17, 2023, at an average price of $86.40, totaling $744,422.40. This sale reduced Collins’ stake by 40.70%. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold a total of 17,417 shares worth approximately $1,581,282. Currently, insiders hold 1.20% of the company’s stock.
Institutional investors continue to play a significant role in Arcosa’s ownership. Recent activity includes Banque Cantonale Vaudoise acquiring a new stake valued at $28,000 in the first quarter, while Trust Co. of Toledo NA purchased shares worth $40,000 in the second quarter. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. also invested $51,000 during the same period. Currently, institutional investors own a substantial 90.66% of Arcosa’s stock.
Founded to provide infrastructure-related products and solutions for the construction, engineered structures, and transportation markets, Arcosa operates through three segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products. The company’s robust performance and optimistic outlook, underscored by the recent price target adjustment, highlight its growing significance in the industry.
