5 Best Water Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for Scarcity Trends

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1. Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLND)

Short Percentage of Shares Outstanding: 1.24%

Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLND) reported first-quarter revenue of $172.4 million on May 12, slightly exceeding analyst estimates of $172.22 million. Management highlighted encouraging progress on the strategic plan introduced earlier this year, noting that a strengthened capital position has supported operational improvements across the business. President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Renda pointed to the Civil segment’s 14% gross margin as evidence of the company’s improving execution, while emphasizing continued focus on asset optimization, disciplined bidding practices, and the pursuit of higher-margin opportunities within its core infrastructure markets.

Earlier, on March 31, Craig-Hallum analyst Christian Schwab lowered his price target on Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLND) to $3 from $8 while maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment followed weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results, which were impacted by a legal ruling related to the Washington State Convention Center project and reduced visibility into 2026 performance.

Southland Holdings, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLND) is an infrastructure construction company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, with organizational roots dating back to 1900. Through subsidiaries such as Oscar Renda Contracting and Southland Contracting, the company specializes in complex civil engineering projects, including tunnels, bridges, marine structures, transportation systems, and water-resource infrastructure.

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