On July 17, Quanta Services declined 3.05% in regular trading, trading at $630.36/share, with turnover of $155 million.
On the news front, Jefferies recently lowered its price target on Quanta Services from $857 to $784, a reduction of approximately 8.5%, while maintaining its overweight rating. The downward revision reflects institutional caution on near-term valuation upside. The current analyst consensus target stands at approximately $803, meaning the stock still trades at a significant discount to the average target.
Adding to the pressure, the Construction and Engineering sector saw broad-based weakness. Comfort Systems USA fell 2.37%, MasTec declined 2.49%, Sterling Construction dropped 3.0%, and EMCOR Group lost 2.05%. The sector-wide selling intensified individual stock pressure.
Additionally, Quanta Services is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on July 30, with the market expecting EPS of $3.03. The approaching earnings window has amplified wait-and-see sentiment among investors, contributing to the near-term downside.
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