MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) Stock

MasTec

MasTec is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly in North America across a range of industries. The company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of communications, oil and gas, utility, renewable energy, and other infrastructure. MasTec reports its results under five reportable segments: communications; clean energy and infrastructure; oil and gas; power delivery; and other.

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MasTec's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.11 million shares sold short, which is 3.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.35 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MasTec Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738691117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MasTec has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MasTec's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MasTec's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.56%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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JP Morgan analyst Drew Chamberlain maintains MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $154 to $172.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on MasTec, Raises Price Target to $172

MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $169.4, along with a high estimate of $195.00 and a low estimate of $150.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 19.3% from the previous average price target of $142.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737583329_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of MasTec among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Rygiel</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christian Schwab</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marc Bianchi</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to MasTec. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MasTec compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MasTec's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into MasTec's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTZ/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MasTec analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About MasTec</h2>
MasTec is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly in North America across a range of industries. The company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of communications, oil and gas, utility, renewable energy, and other infrastructure. MasTec reports its results under five reportable segments: communications; clean energy and infrastructure; oil and gas; power delivery; and other.
<h3>MasTec's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: MasTec's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.14%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: MasTec's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.93%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): MasTec's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.45%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.09%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: MasTec's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.97. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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10 Analysts Assess MasTec: What You Need To Know

Stifel analyst Brian Brophy maintains MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $155 to $185.

Stifel Maintains Buy on MasTec, Raises Price Target to $185

Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintains MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $153 to $168.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on MasTec, Raises Price Target to $168

Guggenheim analyst Joseph Osha initiates coverage on MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $195.

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Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On MasTec with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $195

MasTec's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.31% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.27 million shares sold short, which is 3.65% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.83 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MasTec Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736279111_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MasTec has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MasTec's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MasTec's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(MTZ) - Analyzing MasTec's Short Interest

MasTec's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.02 million shares sold short, which is 3.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MasTec Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734718521_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MasTec has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MasTec's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MasTec's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $173 to $189.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on MasTec, Raises Price Target to $189

In the latest quarter, 13 analysts provided ratings for MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $151.15, with a high estimate of $173.00 and a low estimate of $130.00. Observing a 19.41% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $126.58. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733932841_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive MasTec is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Rygiel</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christian Schwab</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marc Bianchi</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wittmann</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Chamberlain</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to MasTec. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MasTec compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of MasTec's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of MasTec's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTZ/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MasTec analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering MasTec: A Closer Look</h2>
MasTec is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly in North America across a range of industries. The company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of communications, oil and gas, utility, renewable energy, and other infrastructure. MasTec reports its results under five reportable segments: communications; clean energy and infrastructure; oil and gas; power delivery; and other.
<h3>Key Indicators: MasTec's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining MasTec's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.14% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: MasTec's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.93%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): MasTec's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 3.45%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): MasTec's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.09%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, MasTec faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Assessing MasTec: Insights From 13 Financial Analysts

Stifel analyst Brian Brophy maintains MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $153 to $155.

Stifel Maintains Buy on MasTec, Raises Price Target to $155

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>309</td>
<td>585</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MTZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$51.6K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1354 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 309 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 585 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MTZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 66 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.6K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 402 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.4K, with a price of $4845.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $4120.0 per contract. There were 214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 311 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $770.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.6K, with a price of $5661.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.3K, with a price of $12826.0 per contract. There were 101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 430 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $36169.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Shares of MasTec Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) continued their upward trajectory in early trading on Tuesday, after climbing last week on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41688665/amazon-posts-upbeat-results-joins-cardinal-health-waters-atlassian-charter-communications-mastec-and">the company's raised 2024 adjusted earnings guidance</a>.
Despite the recent rally, the stock has more runway. The Coral Gables, Florida-based company's Power Delivery, Clean Energy &amp; Infrastructure (CE&amp;I), and Communications segments are "turning the corner," according to Truist Securities.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ac4af1b85e930001e6383a/jamie-cook">Analyst Jamie Cook</a> upgraded the rating for MasTec from Hold to Buy, while raising the price target from $133 to $173.
The MasTec Thesis: The company's Power Delivery, CE&amp;I, and Communications segments are poised for revenue growth and margin expansion, Cook said in the upgrade note.
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MasTec is "solidifying its positioning in utility transmission and distribution through the Henkels &amp; McCoy acquisition and in renewables through the IEA acquisition," the analyst stated. 
The company and rival Quanta Services Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>) are both "well positioned to lead the market and grow given competitive advantages which include scale, workforce, and balance sheet," he added.
"We expect strong top line growth and margin expansion in 2025 tied to secular growth in renewables, significant funding for communications infrastructure associated with BEAD funding and MTZ's recently expanded relationship with AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), and new major project wins including the $1.5 billion high-voltage transmission project MTZ announced last quarter," Cook wrote. After facing two years of margin pressure, MasTec seems poised for margin expansion in 2025 and "has line of sight to reaching double-digit EBITDA margins over the medium term," he further said.
Price Action: Shares of MasTechad risen by 3.22% to $136.87 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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B. Riley Securities analyst Alex Rygiel reiterates MasTec (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTZ#NYSE">MTZ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $151 to $166.

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B. Riley Securities Reiterates Buy on MasTec, Raises Price Target to $166

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