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ACAArcosa, Inc.Sell4.5·$147.01
SellHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

Arcosa has posted four consecutive earnings beats with an average positive surprise near 49%, but the stock has reached its near-term price target and the reward-to-risk at roughly 0.3-to-1 leaves virtually no margin for new buyers — patience for a better entry is warranted.

Thesis pillars

  • Consistent Earnings Beat Streak↓Deteriorating
  • Free Cash Flow Quality Gap→Stable
  • Target Reached Poor Asymmetry→Stable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Arcosa, Inc. (ACA) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellGrowthHigh Confidence

Industrials · Engineering & Construction

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $147.01 — A.R:R is negative (-1.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers.

Arcosa manufactures infrastructure products across three segments: Construction Products (natural and recycled aggregates, specialty materials, asphalt), Engineered Structures (utility structures, wind towers, traffic and telecom poles), and Transportation Products (inland... Read more

$147.01-15.2% A.UpsideScore 4.5/10#29 of 31 Engineering & Construction
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield0.83%
IncomeYield0.14%(5y avg 0.24%)Payout4.94%sustainable
Stop $146.07Target $169.06(default +15%)A.R:R -1.0:1
Analyst target$146.67-0.2%3 analysts
$169.06our TP
$147.01price
$146.67mean
$140
$169

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $147.01 — A.R:R is negative (-1.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 59, MACD bullish. Score 4.5/10, high confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 15d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-10-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 29, 202615d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (0.3% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)36.4
P/E (Fwd)28.8
Mkt Cap$7.2B
EV/EBITDA15.1
Profit Mgn16.8%
ROE8.0%
Rev Growth1.7%
Beta1.08
Dividend0.14%
Rating analysts8

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C4.50bearish
IV59%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWCustomerGE Vernova12%
    10-K Item 1A: 'GE Vernova accounted for approximately 12.2% of our consolidated revenues in 2025'
  • MEDIUMGeographicTexas35%
    10-K Item 1: 'Our largest markets are Texas and New Jersey, which represent approximately 35% and 20% of 2025 segment revenues'
  • HIGHCustomerwind tower customers
    10-K Item 1A: 'Arcosa's wind tower customer base is highly concentrated due to a limited number of companies constructing wind towers'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
2.9
Low model confidence on this dimension (33%).

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
1.3
Value Rank
2.4
Quality Rank
5.6
Best-in-class margins
GatesA.R:R -1.0=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.1<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.1>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 15d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
59 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $145.36Resistance $147.45

Price Targets

$146
$169
A.Upside-15.2%
A.R:R-1.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0%
Max %0%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-15.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-29 (15d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACA stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $147.01 — A.R:R is negative (-1.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 59, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $146.07. Score 4.5/10, high confidence.

What is the ACA stock price target?

Take-profit target: $169.06 (-15.2% upside). Prior stop was $146.07. Stop-loss: $146.07.

What are the risks of investing in ACA?

Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.3% away).

Is ACA overvalued or undervalued?

Arcosa, Inc. trades at a P/E of 36.4 (forward 28.8). TrendMatrix value score: 4.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ACA?

8 analysts cover ACA with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $147.

What does Arcosa, Inc. do?Arcosa manufactures infrastructure products across three segments: Construction Products (natural and recycled...

Arcosa manufactures infrastructure products across three segments: Construction Products (natural and recycled aggregates, specialty materials, asphalt), Engineered Structures (utility structures, wind towers, traffic and telecom poles), and Transportation Products (inland barges, announced for sale in February 2026). The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and employed approximately 6,390 people as of December 31, 2025.

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