NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) Acquires Boughton's Precast

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWPX) is among the 10 Best Steel Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On February 24, 2026, NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWPX) acquired Boughton's Precast, with the acquisition concluding on February 23. The company said that the deal is expected to result in immediate earnings growth. Boughton's Precast, which manufactures precast concrete products and reinforced concrete tubes in Pueblo, Colorado, will be operated by NWPX under the NWPX Precast name.

On February 25, 2026, the firm reported fourth-quarter net sales of $125.6 million, up 5.0% year on year, and gross profit of $26.8 million, up 19.2%. The company reported Water Transmission Systems backlog of $234 million and confirmed orders of $346 million, while the Precast business had a $57 million backlog. NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWPX) reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $526.0 million, rising 6.8%, and a gross profit of $103.6 million, increasing 8.6%. The firm reported a record net income of $35.4 million, or $3.56 per diluted share, and generated $67.3 million in operating cash flow.

NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWPX) manufactures designed steel pipe and water systems in North America. It operates in the following segments: Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe, Precast Infrastructure, and Engineered Systems.

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