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ACAArcosa, Inc.Hold5.2·$145.32+0.08%
HoldModerate 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 StreakStable
  • Free Cash Flow Quality GapStable
  • Target Reached Poor AsymmetryStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Arcosa, Inc. (ACA) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Industrials · Engineering & Construction

Earnings in 2 days (2026-08-05). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $145.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

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

$145.32-14.9% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#29 of 34 Engineering & Construction
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield0.78%
IncomeYield0.14%(5y avg 0.28%)Payout4.47%sustainable
Entry $138.05(5% below current)Stop $136.97Target $143.06(resistance)A.R:R -1.0:1
Analyst target$145.50+0.1%4 analysts
$143.06our TP
$145.32price
$145.50mean
$140
$150

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $145.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $145.32 has reached target $143.06. No upside to wait for. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 2d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-08-04
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 20262d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Positive insider activity
Risks
Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (1.1% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)32.5
P/E (Fwd)28.6
Mkt Cap$7.1B
EV/EBITDA15.8
Profit Mgn7.7%
ROE8.6%
Rev Growth4.4%
Beta1.04
Dividend0.14%
Rating analysts8

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.48bullish
IV41%normal

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

1 floor-breaker

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

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
1.2
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.3<4.5A.R:R -1.0=NEGATIVEEARNINGS PROXIMITY 2d<=7dInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
56 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $144.38Resistance $145.98

Price Targets

$137
$138
$143
A.Upside-14.9%
A.R:R-1.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-14.9% upside)
! Earnings in 2 days - binary event risk
! momentum at 3.3 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (2d)

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?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $145.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $145.32 has reached target $143.06. No upside to wait for. Target $143.06 (-1.6%), stop $136.97 (−6.1%), A.R:R -1.0:1. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ACA stock price target?

Take-profit target: $143.06 (-14.9% upside). Target $143.06 (-1.6%), stop $136.97 (−6.1%), A.R:R -1.0:1. Stop-loss: $136.97.

What are the risks of investing in ACA?

Concentration risk — Customer: wind tower customers; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.1% away).

Is ACA overvalued or undervalued?

Arcosa, Inc. trades at a P/E of 32.5 (forward 28.6). TrendMatrix value score: 4.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about ACA?

8 analysts cover ACA with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $146.

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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