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Based on Arcosa, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Arcosa do?

Arcosa manufactures and supplies infrastructure-related products across three segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products. Its customers include contractors, utilities, energy developers, and freight rail operators across North America. The company was spun off as an independent entity in 2018.

Does ACA pay dividends?

Yes, Arcosa pays a regular dividend. The payout is modest relative to its share price, reflecting a balance between returning capital to shareholders and reinvesting in growth through acquisitions and capital expenditures. Investors seeking income should verify the current dividend rate on Arcosa's investor relations page.

When does ACA report earnings?

Arcosa reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. Specific upcoming earnings dates are not maintained in our data source. For confirmed dates, visit Arcosa's investor relations page or check major financial calendar services.

Is ACA a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates ACA as Below Average overall. The Growth and Valuation pillars are positive signals, but the Weak Moat and mixed Quality profile temper the overall picture. Whether ACA fits a portfolio depends on individual risk tolerance and investment horizon. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is ACA overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for ACA is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not trading at a stretched premium relative to its fundamentals. For a mid-cap industrial with active growth ambitions, that label indicates the market may not yet be pricing in a fully optimistic scenario.

How does ACA compare to its competitors?

Arcosa's peer set in infrastructure products is fragmented. Its three-segment model — spanning aggregates, engineered structures, and transportation products — gives it broader exposure than many single-focus peers. The Weak Moat rating, however, suggests competitors can challenge Arcosa in individual product categories without significant barriers.

What is ACA's market cap bracket?

Arcosa is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a tier where institutional coverage exists but the stock may receive less attention than large-cap industrials, potentially creating pricing inefficiencies that active investors look to exploit.

Who founded Arcosa?

Arcosa was incorporated in 2018 as a spin-off from Trinity Industries. Its founding context is tied to that corporate separation rather than a traditional entrepreneurial founding. More detail on the company's history is available through Arcosa's public filings and investor relations materials.

Is ACA a long-term quality stock?

As a long-term quality indicator, ACA's Below Average UQS Score reflects real limitations — particularly the Weak Moat — that could affect durability of returns over a full cycle. The Good Growth label offers some optimism, but long-term quality investors typically look for stronger competitive protection. Pro members can view the complete pillar analysis.

What is the main competitive advantage of Arcosa?

Arcosa's breadth across construction, energy, and transportation infrastructure gives it diversified revenue exposure that single-segment peers lack. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting the company has not yet built the kind of structural barriers — such as switching costs or scale advantages — that would protect it decisively in a downturn.

What sector does ACA belong to?

Arcosa belongs to the Industrials sector, specifically within infrastructure products manufacturing. This sector tends to be cyclical, with performance tied to construction activity, energy capital spending, and freight volumes. Investors in industrials typically monitor macro indicators like infrastructure legislation and interest rates.

Arcosa, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Arcosa, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Arcosa, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Arcosa, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Arcosa, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for ACA.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Arcosa, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Arcosa, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Arcosa, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.