MTZ

Based on MasTec, 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 MasTec do?

MasTec builds and maintains infrastructure across communications, energy, and utility markets. Its work includes cell towers, fiber networks, renewable energy facilities, pipelines, and electrical transmission systems. The company also provides ongoing maintenance and disaster restoration services, giving it both project-based and recurring revenue streams.

Does MTZ pay dividends?

MasTec does not currently pay a dividend. The company operates in a capital-intensive industry where cash is typically reinvested into project execution, equipment, and strategic acquisitions rather than returned to shareholders as income distributions.

When does MTZ report earnings?

MasTec reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. For the exact schedule and most recent results, check MasTec's official investor relations page, where earnings releases and webcasts are posted.

Is MTZ a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates MTZ as Below Average overall. While the Growth pillar is Strong and Risk is Neutral, the Weak Quality and Moat ratings alongside an Elevated Valuation suggest meaningful trade-offs. Investors should review the full pillar breakdown before drawing conclusions.

Is MTZ overvalued?

MTZ carries an Elevated Valuation rating within the UQS framework, indicating the market may be pricing in a substantial amount of future growth already. This leaves the stock with less cushion if project timelines slip or margins come under pressure. See the full valuation analysis with a Pro account.

How does MTZ compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like EMCOR Group, WSP Global, and APi Group, MasTec stands out for its exposure to high-growth infrastructure themes such as clean energy and broadband. However, its Weak Moat rating suggests it has less competitive differentiation than some rivals in adjacent engineering and specialty services markets.

What is MTZ's market cap bracket?

MasTec is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its scale as one of the larger publicly traded infrastructure construction firms in North America. Large-cap status generally implies greater liquidity and institutional coverage compared to smaller peers.

Who founded MasTec?

MasTec traces its roots to 1973. The company's founding and early history are widely documented through public sources and the company's own investor relations materials, which provide detailed corporate history.

Is MTZ a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality standpoint, MTZ's UQS profile presents a mixed picture. The Strong Growth pillar reflects real demand tailwinds, but Weak Quality and Moat ratings indicate the business has not yet demonstrated the durable competitive advantages typically associated with high-quality long-term holdings. Pro members can view the complete multi-pillar breakdown.

What is the main competitive advantage of MasTec?

MasTec's primary advantage lies in its scale and diversification across multiple infrastructure end markets — communications, clean energy, oil and gas, and power delivery. This breadth allows it to pursue large, complex projects that smaller contractors cannot. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this positioning as Weak relative to sector peers.

What sector does MTZ belong to?

MasTec operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within engineering and construction services. Its revenue is closely tied to capital spending cycles in telecommunications, energy transition, and utility infrastructure — making it sensitive to both regulatory policy and broader infrastructure investment trends.

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

MasTec, Inc. is growing rapidly with strong revenue and earnings expansion.

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

MasTec, Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

MasTec, 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 MTZ.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for MasTec, 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 MasTec, 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 MasTec, 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.