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ROAD Slides Pre-Market as Construction Partners Confronts Oil Price Issue

ROAD Slides Pre-Market as Construction Partners Confronts Oil Price Issue

Construction Partners Inc. shares held steady in early Tuesday trading after closing Monday at $114.74, down 1.49%. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 34.5% to $769.2 million and a record $3.14 billion backlog in May. No new press releases or filings were posted since May 8. Rising oil and asphalt costs remain a risk, with the company warning higher petroleum prices could hurt profits.
June 2, 2026

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