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Here's Why MasTec (MTZ) is a Strong Growth Stock

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MasTec (MTZ)

MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North America. The company engages in the engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of energy, communication, utility and other infrastructure.

MTZ sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Growth Style Score of A, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 49.2% and 4.6% year-over-year, respectively.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.25 to $2.94 per share for 2024. MTZ boasts an average earnings surprise of 18%.

Looking at cash flow, MasTec is expected to report cash flow growth of 1.8% this year; MTZ has generated cash flow growth of 5.9% over the past three to five years.

MTZ should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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