Dycom Industries (DY) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

DY - Dycom Industries, Inc.

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction
$307.47
11.54 (3.90%) ▲
5d: +4.03%
30d: -25.04%
90d: -33.82%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
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Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 26, 2026 0d

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DY shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$625.98
Based on 13.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$388.69
20.9% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: DY is currently trading at $307.47, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $304.62 to $411.92. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 22.6) compared to its historical average (30.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 9.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 14.4% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, DY is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $309.48. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.9% recently.

Market Sentiment: DY scores 83/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $520.36 (+69.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range $304.62 - $411.92
Company Quality Score 59/100 (HOLD)
Options IV Signal 34th percentile (NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 90.4%

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All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 34th percentile)
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (83/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.9%)
  • BULLISH: Trading 69.2% below Wall St target ($520.36)
  • CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 21% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $304.62 - $411.92
Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days) ±$26.51 (8.6%)

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $284.50
Resistance Level $309.48
Current Trend Downtrend
Technical data as of Sep 11, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 22.59
Wall Street Target $520.36 (+69.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 45.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 14.4%
Profit Margin 4.8%
Valuation Discount vs History -9.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical 22.6 vs 30.1 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -9.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $279.49 (-9%)
2-Year Target $254.06 (-17%)
3-Year Target $230.94 (-25%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 23→30) $307.73 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 22.6, Growth: 22.3%) $562.87 (+83%)
Base: (SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 22.3%) $502.60 (+64%)
Bear: (PE: 17.1, Growth: 22.3%) $427.21 (+39%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (23x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.52 | Current EPS (TTM): $11.16
Bull Case $397.03 (+29%)
Analyst growth 22.0%, PE expands to 29.2
Base Case $360.94 (+17%)
Market implied 22.0%, PE stable at 26.5
Bear Case $201.23 (-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 22.6 to 30.1
Stabilization Target: $409.71 (+33.3%)
PE Expansion Potential: +33.3%
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