NWPX Infrastructure (NASDAQ:NWPX) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to Hold

NWPX Infrastructure (NASDAQ:NWPX) was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

Separately, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of NWPX Infrastructure from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $110.00.

NWPX Infrastructure Stock Performance

NWPX Infrastructure stock opened at $97.81 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, a current ratio of 2.71 and a quick ratio of 1.94. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $103.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $101.34. NWPX Infrastructure has a 52-week low of $53.15 and a 52-week high of $152.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $942.89 million, a P/E ratio of 17.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.08.

NWPX Infrastructure (NASDAQ:NWPX) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The industrial products company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.21. NWPX Infrastructure had a net margin of 8.87% and a return on equity of 13.24%. The company had revenue of $179.39 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $167.74 million. As a group, analysts anticipate that NWPX Infrastructure will post 5.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other NWPX Infrastructure news, Director Keith R. Larson sold 250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.48, for a total value of $26,620.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 14,383 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,531,501.84. This trade represents a 1.71% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Richard A. Roman sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $96.84, for a total transaction of $387,360.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 25,340 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,453,925.60. This represents a 13.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 58,335 shares of company stock valued at $6,259,631. 3.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of NWPX. Covestor Ltd boosted its position in NWPX Infrastructure by 107.5% in the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 583 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $60,000 after buying an additional 302 shares during the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of NWPX Infrastructure in the 3rd quarter valued at $380,000. BOKF NA bought a new stake in shares of NWPX Infrastructure during the third quarter worth $857,000. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of NWPX Infrastructure by 50.9% during the third quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 35,388 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,646,000 after acquiring an additional 11,942 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of NWPX Infrastructure by 37.2% during the third quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 6,294 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $648,000 after acquiring an additional 1,706 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.63% of the company’s stock.

NWPX Infrastructure News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NWPX Infrastructure this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. NWPX reported record third-quarter net sales of approximately $179.4 million, up 18.7% year over year and above the $167.7 million consensus estimate. Earnings of $1.86 per share surpassed expectations of $1.65 and increased from $1.38 a year earlier. NWPX Infrastructure Q3 Net Sales Rise 18.7% to Record $179.4 Million
• Positive Sentiment: Cash flow and backlog support future growth. Management expects 2026 free cash flow of $62 million to $72 million, while the company’s Water Transmission Systems backlog reached $435 million. The backlog provides visibility into future demand and may support revenue growth. NWPX Anticipates 2026 Free Cash Flow and Backlog Update
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability remained solid. NWPX posted an 8.87% net margin and 13.24% return on equity, while its quarterly earnings beat reinforces the company’s recent operating momentum. NWPX Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reaction has been muted. The shares remain below their 50-day moving average of $103.57 and well below the 52-week high of $152.03, suggesting investors may want additional evidence that the strong results and backlog will translate into sustained growth before bidding the stock higher. NWPX Infrastructure Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NWPX Infrastructure Company Profile

NWPX Infrastructure (NASDAQ: NWPX), formerly known as Northwest Pipe Company, is an infrastructure manufacturer focused on products used to transport, store and manage water. The company supplies engineered steel pressure pipe and related systems for municipal water transmission, water treatment, wastewater and other utility applications.

Its product offerings also include precast concrete structures and components used in stormwater management, sanitary sewer systems and other civil infrastructure projects.