10 Best Performing Growth Stocks So Far in 2026

8. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL)

Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth: 36.96%

Year-to-Date Performance: 176.49%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 40

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) ranks among the best-performing growth stocks so far in 2026. As of June 8, analysts are positive on Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) with a consensus Buy rating. The median 12-month price target stands at $950, suggesting a potential upside of 7.66% from the current stock price.

On June 2, KeyBanc increased its price target on Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) from $889 to $922 and maintained an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm pointed to demand trends for site preparation work, which suggests that the large multi-data center build-out campuses are only getting started.

KeyBanc noted that the company has established itself as a leader in site preparation by leveraging its experience and resources in heavy civil and transportation. According to the firm, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) is building downstream capabilities through a targeted mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) growth strategy.

Earlier, on May 28, Oppenheimer initiated coverage of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL), giving the stock an Outperform rating and setting the price target at $950.

The firm noted that Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) has transformed through acquisitions into an “industry margin-leading provider” of specialty services to major infrastructure projects, particularly those being driven by technology and manufacturing industry leaders.

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) is a leading provider of specialty infrastructure services in the US data center, manufacturing onshoring, and civil construction sectors.