Quanta Services Stock Rises on Hurricane Preparedness Expectations
On Friday, Quanta Services (PWR) saw its stock rise by approximately 3% as investors anticipated increased demand for post-storm reconstruction work following predictions of Hurricane Isaias making landfall. Citigroup analysts highlighted four construction stocks that historically outperform the S&P 500 after major storms, including Quanta. The firm has previously benefited from storm-related contracts; it earned around $265 million in revenue from post-Hurricane Harvey work in 2017. Analysts noted a pattern of investor interest in companies likely to be involved in such recovery efforts. Beyond emergency projects, Quanta is also gaining traction for its role in AI data center build-outs and power grid updates. With an impressive project backlog exceeding $50 billion, the company appears well-positioned not only for storm-related work but also for long-term growth through regular infrastructure contracts.
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