Will the CEC Acquisition Strengthen Sterling's Margin Profile in 2026?

Key Takeaways Sterling acquired CEC, adding revenues, backlog and expanded capabilities across key end markets.CEC contributed 41.4MinSeptemberandadded41.4M in September and added 475M to backlog, lifting E-Infrastructure visibility.Sterling sees strong 2026 demand, including data center wins, supporting pursuit of higher-margin work.Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) is taking a meaningful step forward with the acquisition of CEC, expanding capabilities across mission-critical end markets and strengthening its position for hi ...