Granite Construction Materials Revenue Spikes in First Quarter

Granite Construction reported that revenue increased to $563.4 million, up 20.3 percent year-over-year for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Construction Materials revenue increased 32.5 percent to $45.7 million, compared with $34.5 million last year. However, the company reported a net loss of $11.4 million, compared to a net loss of $23.8 million in the first quarter. 

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Summit Materials Reports Revenue Increase; Weather-Related Losses

Summit Materials Inc. announced results for the first quarter 2018. Net revenue increased by 11.9 percent to $289.9 million in the first quarter 2018, versus $259.0 million in the prior-year period. The improvement in net revenue was primarily attributable to acquisition-related contributions in the East and West segments, coupled with organic growth in the West Segment. 

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Acquisition Activity Impacts Granite Construction’s First Quarter

Granite Construction Inc. reported a net loss of $11.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared to a net loss of $23.8 million in the first quarter of 2017. First quarter 2018 results include the impact of acquisition expenses related to Granite’s announced and pending acquisition of Layne Christensen Co. and from its recently completed purchase of LiquiForce. 

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MDU Resources Expands in First Quarter

MDU Resources Group Inc. reported first-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $41.9 million, or 22 cents per share, compared to first quarter 2017 earnings from continuing operations of $35.5 million, or 18 cents per share. Including discontinued operations, MDU Resources reported first quarter earnings of $42.4 million, or 22 cents per share, compared to $37.2 million, or 19 cents per…

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