5 Best Water Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for Scarcity Trends

3. Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI)

Short Percentage of Shares Outstanding: 1.96%

Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI) received a strong endorsement from Wall Street on May 28 when Oppenheimer initiated coverage of the company with an Outperform rating and a $600 price target. The firm believes Valmont is well-positioned to capitalize on rising investment in utility transmission and distribution infrastructure, an area expected to benefit from grid modernization efforts and growing electricity demand.

Earlier, on April 22, Stifel raised its price target on Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI) to $541 from $497 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm highlighted the company’s robust utility segment performance, which continues to offset softer conditions in the irrigation market. Stifel’s revised outlook reflects confidence that growth in utility infrastructure projects will remain a meaningful driver of earnings and revenue expansion, helping Valmont navigate cyclical challenges in certain end markets while maintaining solid operational momentum.

Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI) is a diversified industrial manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and was founded in 1946. The company produces mechanized irrigation equipment, utility and lighting structures, telecommunication towers, solar tracking systems, and industrial protective coating solutions.