DY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

DY - Dycom Industries, Inc.

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction
$324.73
-17.23 (-5.04%) ▼
5d: -7.15%
30d: -22.69%
90d: -6.59%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
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Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 20, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation

DY is down 6.6% this week, but smart money is accumulating calls. Top strike: $330 2026-06-18 with 50 OI. Call ratio: 80% View Scanner →

Strength: 6.3/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DY shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$625.98
Based on 13.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$388.69
16.5% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: DY is currently trading at $324.73, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $342.35 to $408.79. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 23.9) compared to its historical average (29.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 7.0% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, DY is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $325.39. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 5.0% recently.

Market Sentiment: DY has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $461.42 (+42.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range $342.35 - $408.79
Company Quality Score 49/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 61.5%

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All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BEARISH: Downward momentum (-5.0%)
  • BULLISH: Trading 42.1% below Wall St target ($461.42)
  • CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -7.2% 5-day decline

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $342.35 - $408.79
Current vs Fair Value OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days) ±$23.90 (7.4%)

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $325.39
Resistance Level $366.68
Current Trend Uptrend
Technical data as of Mar 30, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 23.86
Wall Street Target $461.42 (+42.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 34.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -50.7%
Profit Margin 5.1%
Valuation Discount vs History -7.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical 23.9 vs 29.6 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -7.0% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $302.00 (-7%)
2-Year Target $280.86 (-14%)
3-Year Target $261.20 (-20%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 24→30) $324.08 (0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 23.9, Growth: 22.3%) $594.47 (+83%)
Base: (SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 22.3%) $556.92 (+72%)
Bear: (PE: 19.0, Growth: 22.3%) $473.38 (+46%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (24x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 35.22 | Current EPS (TTM): $9.55
Bull Case $527.39 (+51%)
Analyst growth 42.5%, PE expands to 38.8
Base Case $479.44 (+37%)
Market implied 42.5%, PE stable at 35.2
Bear Case $228.74 (-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 29.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 23.9 to 29.6
Stabilization Target: $402.90 (+24.1%)
PE Expansion Potential: +24.1%
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Last updated: March 30, 2026 6:11 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
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