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Sterling
🇺🇸 NASDAQ:STRL
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Dec 31, 2024

Sterling Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Sterling reported increased revenue and earnings, driven by strength in higher-margin service offerings.

Key Takeaways

Sterling reported revenue of $498.8 million for Q4 2024, representing a 3% increase over the prior year. Net income increased significantly to $113.2 million, or $3.64 per diluted share, driven by a one-time gain on the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Adjusted net income was $45.5 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, reflecting a 12% increase. Gross margins improved to 21.4%, and adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $76.4 million.

Revenue increased by 3% to $498.8 million.

Net income rose to $113.2 million, reflecting a 182% increase.

Adjusted net income increased 12% to $45.5 million.

Gross margins improved to 21.4%.

Total Revenue
$499M
Previous year: $486M
+2.6%
EPS
$1.46
Previous year: $1.3
+12.3%
Gross Margin
21.4%
Previous year: 18.9%
+13.2%
EBITDA
$167M
Previous year: $68.4M
+144.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$76.5M
Previous year: $68.9M
+11.0%
Gross Profit
$107M
Previous year: $87.7M
+21.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$664M
Previous year: $472M
+40.9%

Sterling Revenue

Sterling EPS

Sterling Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Sterling anticipates strong performance in 2025 with 10% revenue growth and 18% adjusted net income growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Expecting 10% revenue growth for 2025.
  • Anticipates 18% growth in adjusted net income.
  • Focus on higher-margin service offerings.
  • Strong demand for E-Infrastructure projects.
  • Improved gross margins projected to continue.

Challenges Ahead

  • Shift away from low-bid heavy highway work may impact revenue.
  • Challenges in residential markets like Dallas-Fort Worth.
  • Continued impact from acquisition-related expenses.
  • High reliance on data center projects.
  • Potential slowdown in building solutions revenue.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income