Why is GVA Up Today?

GVA
$118.11
▲ +2.48% (+$2.93)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:36 PM ET (979 min ago)

About Granite Construction Inc.

Granite Construction Inc engages in the construction and development of various infrastructure projects on behalf of public and private clients in the United States. It focuses on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, transit facilities, airports, bridges, and other infrast...

Sector: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS
Market Cap: $4.73B
Forward P/E: 16.7
52-Week Range: $97.26 - $162.08
Employees: 4,400

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS sector is up 1.6% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS sector: +1.6%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

GVA is outperforming the market (+1.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
GVA
This Stock
+2.48%
vs S&P 500: +1.63%
vs Nasdaq: +1.61%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, GVA is expected to trade between:
$115.75 - $121.65

Key Level to Watch

$124.02 resistance
Watch for continuation above $118.11

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:36 PM (979 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.34
Put/Call Ratio
85.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,331
Put Volume: 1,787
Total: 3,118

Historical Context

GVA has moved more than 3.0% up on 10 occasions in the past year.

70.0%
Continuation Rate
7/10 times continued up
+0.8%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Aug 07, 2026 (5.5%) → Next day: -1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is GVA stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS sector is up 1.6% on average.

Is GVA stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, GVA shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the GVA stock price target?

GVA is currently trading at $118.11. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $115.75 - $121.65. See long-term price prediction →

Will GVA stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that GVA's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $124.02 (resistance).

Is GVA stock oversold or overbought?

GVA's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 43.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for GVA stock?

GVA's 10-day momentum indicator is at -5.79. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is GVA outperforming or underperforming the market?

GVA (+2.48%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for GVA?

GVA's MACD (-2.44) is currently below the signal line (-2.22), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 20.1) is moderate.

Is GVA in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, GVA is in a bearish trend. The price ($118.11) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($121.74) and 50-day SMA ($124.47). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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