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Tutor Perini Corp (TPC) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong revenue growth, increasing backlog, and bullish technical indicators align with the investor's goals. Despite some financial challenges, the stock's valuation and positive analyst sentiment make it a compelling opportunity.
The technical indicators are bullish. The MACD histogram is positive and contracting, indicating upward momentum. The RSI is neutral at 66.075, and the moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading above its pivot level of 81.28, with resistance levels at 85.717 and 88.458.
Analysts have raised price targets significantly, with UBS increasing to $98 and B. Riley to $120, both maintaining Buy ratings.
Hedge funds are heavily buying the stock, with a 196.18% increase in buying activity over the last quarter.
The company's backlog has grown by 10% YoY, positioning it for sustained revenue growth.
The stock has outperformed the construction sector, gaining 17.77% over the past month.
Net income and EPS have dropped significantly YoY, indicating potential profitability challenges.
Gross margin has declined sharply, which could impact future earnings quality.
In Q4 2025, the company reported a 41.19% YoY increase in revenue to $1.51 billion, driven by higher-margin projects. However, net income dropped by -136.30% YoY to $28.84 million, and EPS fell by -135.76% YoY to $0.54. Gross margin also declined significantly to 9.8%. Despite these challenges, the company's growing backlog and strong revenue growth indicate potential for long-term recovery.
Analysts are bullish on TPC, with recent upgrades in price targets and Buy ratings. UBS raised its price target to $98, and B. Riley increased it to $120, citing strong revenue growth, a growing backlog, and favorable construction demand.
