Centuri (CTRI) shares are soaring 8.55% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, driven by a trifecta of positive developments. The utility services provider is seeing increased investor interest following an analyst upgrade, a substantial shelf offering filing, and a new business agreement.
Wells Fargo has raised its target price for Centuri from $18 to $22, signaling increased confidence in the company's future performance. This positive analyst sentiment is likely contributing to the stock's upward momentum. Additionally, Centuri has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a mixed shelf offering of up to $500 million, which could provide the company with significant capital for future growth initiatives.
Further bolstering investor enthusiasm, Centuri has entered into a $27 million agreement with Aemetis Biogas to build gas cleanup systems for 15 dairy digesters. This contract not only represents a substantial new revenue stream but also positions Centuri in the growing renewable energy sector. The combination of these factors has created a perfect storm for Centuri's stock, resulting in today's significant pre-market rally.