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GVA Stock Forecast: Granite Construction, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$127
+2.80% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Granite Construction, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $178 — +39.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$5.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
76 / 100
Median analyst target
$178
Analysts covering
5
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.0%
1M
+5.1%
YTD
+10.4%
1Y
+15.2%
From 52W high
−20.7%
From 52W low
+29.4%
$98
$160
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GVA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Granite Construction, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
76 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
90
Value
88
Quality
80
Accruals
71
Momentum
64
Growth
61
Revisions
59
Issuance
35
Size
23

Volatility (90): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (35): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (23): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GVA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GVA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GVAHigh $200Median $178Low $119

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says5 analysts
4 Buy0 Hold1 Sell
Low $119Median $178High $200

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +39.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell$139 → $119
31 July 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$170 → $180
9 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeSell$141 → $139
9 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeSell—
26 June 2026Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—
28 May 2026OppenheimerInitiatesOutperform—
13 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
28 Jan 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
24 Nov 2025Goldman SachsInitiatesNeutral—
11 Nov 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
5 May 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
9 Oct 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
2 Aug 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
16 Apr 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
11 Mar 2024DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2024DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
21 Feb 2023Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
14 Oct 2022Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
15 Apr 2021DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy—
1 Apr 2020B. Riley FBRMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GVA appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

GVA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Granite Construction, Inc. (GVA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
30.6×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
7.4×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.0×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
29.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
29.3%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Gross margin
16.4%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.0%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Net margin
−3.3%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−14.5%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.7%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.4%

Higher than 8% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

GVA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEngineering & Construction
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GVAGranite Construction, Inc.$5.6B
76
MYRGMYR Group, Inc.$5.2B
99
TPCTutor Perini Corp.$5.1B
99
KBRKBR, Inc.$4.9B
75
PRIMPrimoris Services Corp.$4.5B
31
ROADConstruction Partners, Inc.$6.9B
73
FLRFluor Corp.$7.0B
58

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Granite Construction, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GVA news & analysis

Granite Awarded $31 Million Early Works Package for Willow Rock Energy Storage Center in California

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026positive

Granite announced it was awarded an approximately $31 million Early Works Grading Package by Hydrostor for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center project near Rosamond in Kern County, California. The award will be included in Granite's third quarter 2026 CAP, with the project being a planned 500 MW Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage facility.

Why it matters — This new contract award signals continued project flow for Granite, which is relevant to GVA watchers tracking its incoming work and backlog contributions.

Wall Street Analysts Think Granite Construction (GVA) Could Surge 28.8%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that the mean of Wall Street analysts' price targets for Granite Construction suggests a potential 28.8% upside. The article notes the price-target metric has not proven highly effective, though strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates points to an upside in the stock.

Why it matters — GVA watchers would care because this item highlights analyst sentiment and earnings-estimate revisions, which are commonly tracked signals for the stock.

Is Granite Construction (GVA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks discusses its Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to identify strong stocks, while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends. The piece frames this methodology as a way to highlight promising picks, set against the headline question of whether Granite Construction (GVA) is currently undervalued.

Why it matters — GVA watchers would care because Zacks' estimate-revision and trend framework may be used to assess whether current valuation and earnings expectations for the stock are attractive.

Granite Appoints George L. Nash, Jr. to Board of Directors

Business Wire · 7 Aug 2026positive

Granite announced the appointment of George L. Nash, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2026. Nash brings over three decades of leadership experience in the energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors.

Why it matters — A GVA watcher would care because the addition of a seasoned executive with deep industry experience to the board could bring valuable operational and governance expertise to the company.

Granite Construction Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Granite Construction reported higher Q2 revenue, profit, and operating cash flow, driven by growth in construction and materials operations, a record committed and awarded projects balance, and contributions from acquisitions.

Why it matters — The strong operational and financial results, including record project backlog, signal continued momentum for Granite's core business segments.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GVA stock

What is the GVA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Granite Construction, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $178, with estimates ranging from $119 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GVA stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Granite Construction, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Granite Construction, Inc. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GVA?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Granite Construction, Inc. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (90 of 100).

Will GVA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +39.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Granite Construction, Inc. 76 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GVA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Granite Construction, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GVA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $119 to $200 over the next 12 months.

How has GVA stock performed over the past year?

Granite Construction, Inc. returned +15.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Granite Construction, Inc. do?

Granite Construction Incorporated is a diversified construction and construction materials company focused on delivering infrastructure solutions across the Americas. The company primarily serves the transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration markets, providing a full suite of services that spans project development, construction, and related materials supply.

What is the latest news on GVA?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Aug 2026): "Granite Awarded $31 Million Early Works Package for Willow Rock Energy Storage Center in California". Granite announced it was awarded an approximately $31 million Early Works Grading Package by Hydrostor for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center project near Rosamond in Kern County, California. The award will be included in Granite's third quarter 2026 CAP, with the project being a planned 500 MW Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage facility.

Company

About Granite Construction, Inc.

Granite Construction Incorporated is a diversified construction and construction materials company focused on delivering infrastructure solutions across the Americas. The company primarily serves the transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration markets, providing a full suite of services that spans project development, construction, and related materials supply. Granite Construction works with a broad base of public and private clients, including government agencies, utilities, and commercial entities, helping develop and maintain critical civil infrastructure such as roads, highways, bridges, airports, dams, and water management systems. In addition to construction services, the company produces and supplies construction materials like aggregates and asphalt, supporting both its own projects and third-party contractors. Headquartered in Watsonville, California, and operating through distinct construction and materials segments, Granite Construction plays a significant role in the North American infrastructure and civil construction market by integrating engineering expertise, project management, and materials production capabilities.

CEO Mr. Kyle T. Larkin · 2,500 employees · United States · https://www.graniteconstruction.com