PRIM Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PRIM - Primoris Services Corporation
$134.51
-8.99 (-6.26%)
▼
5d:
-5.67%
30d:
-10.76%
90d:
+4.14%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 04, 2026
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Strength: 6.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PRIM shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: PRIM 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
$236.46
Based on 8.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$146.82
8.4% 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 23.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PRIM is currently trading at $134.51, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $134.84 to $154.68. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 21.3) is in line with its historical norms (23.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PRIM is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $133.92. 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 6.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: PRIM has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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 $169.57 (+18.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PRIM is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $133.92. 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 6.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: PRIM has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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 $169.57 (+18.2%). 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
$134.84 -
$154.68
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
86.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-6.3%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($169.57)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.7% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$134.84 -
$154.68
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$11.28
(8.4%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$133.92
Resistance Level
$151.09
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
21.32
Wall Street Target
$169.57
(+18.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-2.9%
Profit Margin
3.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
21.3 vs 23.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$139.77
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$136.14
(-5%)
3-Year Target
$132.60
(-8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→23)
$143.66
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 13.6%)
$220.79
(+54%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.3, Growth: 13.6%)
$210.15
(+46%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.1, Growth: 13.6%)
$178.63
(+25%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (28x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 27.60 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.03
Bull Case
$204.33
(+43%)
Analyst growth 33.8%, PE expands to 30.4
Base Case
$185.76
(+30%)
Market implied 33.8%, PE stable at 27.6
Bear Case
$94.40
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 23.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 21.3 to 23.1
Stabilization Target:
$155.48
(+8.3%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+8.3%
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Last updated: March 30, 2026 11:56 AM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
2
Buys
8
Sells
Net
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