A sharp rally, a sudden reversal, record cash flow, and one institutional trim -- all raise a bigger question about where Itron fits in a long-term portfolio right now.
After a near-doubling in the stock, the real question is whether Dycom’s record backlog and margin expansion can justify staying all-in at these levels.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how engineering and design services stocks fared in Q3, starting with Sterling (NASDAQ:STRL).
Dycom’s third quarter was marked by strong execution in core fiber-to-the-home programs and significant momentum in data center-related projects, leading to results above Wall Street’s expectations and a positive market reaction. Management pointed to robust activity from both traditional carriers and hyperscale technology providers, with CEO Dan Peyovich highlighting, “Our strong market position is validated by deepening engagement across our customer base.” Growth was also supported by recurring service and maintenance contracts, which have become a durable revenue stream.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how engineering and design services stocks fared in Q3, starting with Dycom (NYSE:DY).
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after strong results from chipmaker Nvidia eased lingering concerns about a potential bubble, especially in the tech sector.
Telecommunications company Dycom (NYSE:DY) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 14.1% year on year to $1.45 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.3 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.63 per share was 13% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of telecommunications company Dycom (NYSE:DY)
jumped 8.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed expectations and provided an upbeat earnings forecast for the next quarter.
Dycom Industries (DY) stock surges after beating Q3 earnings and revenue estimates. The telecom infrastructure firm also raised its full-year guidance, driven by strong demand and a record $8.2B backlog.
Telecommunications company Dycom (NYSE:DY) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 14.1% year on year to $1.45 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $1.3 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.63 per share was 13% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
