NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.·Industrials

Investors looking for stocks in the Steel - Speciality sector might want to consider either Metallus (MTUS) or NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Specializing in engineered steel pipe and precast systems, NWPX serves critical water infrastructure needs across North America.

Investors interested in stocks from the Steel - Speciality sector have probably already heard of Metallus (MTUS) and NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NWPX Infrastructure (NWPX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago.

Net sales of $138.3 million, an increase of 19.1% year-over-year, and record first quarter gross profit of $26.7 million, an increase of 37.7% year-over-year Record first quarter Water Transmission Systems segment ("WTS") net sales of $93.5 million, an increase of 19.1% year-over-year, and gross profit of $17.3 million, an increase of 42.3% year-over-year Record first quarter Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems segment ("Precast") net sales of $44.8 million, an increase of 18.9% year-over-year, and record first quarter gross profit of $9.3 million, an increase of 30.0% year-over-year Record first quarter net income of $10.5 million, or $ 1.08 per diluted share Record WTS backlog 1 of $373 million; record backlog including confirmed orders 2 of $430 million Precast order book 3 of $55 million Repurchased $2.2 million of common stock VANCOUVER, Wash., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWPX) ("NWPX Infrastructure" and the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of water-related infrastructure products in North America and Canada. It operates through two segments, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (SPP) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast). The SPP segment provides large-diameter and high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, which are primarily related to drinking water systems. Its products are also used for hydroelectric power systems, wastewater systems, seismic resiliency, and other applications. In addition, this segment makes products for industrial plant piping systems and certain structural applications. The Precast segment offers stormwater and wastewater technology products, precast, and reinforced concrete products, including reinforced concrete pipe, manholes, box culverts, vaults and catch basins, pump lift stations, oil water separators, biofiltration units, steel casing pipes, and bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipes, as well as pipeline system joints, fittings, specialized components, and other environmental and engineered solutions. The company sells its water infrastructure products under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, Permalok, and Northwest Pipe Company brands primarily to installation contractors. The company was formerly known as Northwest Pipe Company and changed its name to NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2025. NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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