Best Value Stocks to Buy for May 4th
REI, CRGY and PRG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 4, 2026.

Telecom operator capex guidance and FTTH deployment pace - particularly AT&T fiber passings targets (3-4 million annually) and Verizon Fios expansion plans
Federal broadband funding deployment - BEAD program ($42.5 billion) and RDOF awards driving rural fiber construction activity
Contract wins and MSA renewals with top-5 customers (representing 65-70% of revenue) - pricing terms, duration, and scope changes
Organic revenue growth rates and backlog trends - current backlog provides 9-12 months visibility, with sequential growth signaling market share gains
moderate - Revenue is driven by telecom operator capex budgets which exhibit lower cyclicality than general construction due to secular fiber deployment trends and regulatory mandates. However, economic downturns can cause carriers to defer discretionary network upgrades and prioritize maintenance over expansion. The 12.6% revenue growth during a period of elevated rates demonstrates resilience, supported by multi-year FTTH commitments and government broadband subsidies that provide counter-cyclical support. Industrial production and business investment cycles affect wireless infrastructure spending (5G densification tied to enterprise connectivity demand).
Moderate sensitivity through two channels: (1) Customer impact - rising rates increase telecom operators' cost of capital for network investments, potentially slowing fiber deployment pace and reducing contractor demand, though essential infrastructure spending remains prioritized; (2) Valuation multiple compression - as a growth-oriented industrial trading at 19.1x EV/EBITDA, higher discount rates pressure valuation despite limited direct debt burden (0.72x D/E ratio suggests manageable financing costs). The 3.09x current ratio and positive operating cash flow provide buffer against rate-driven liquidity concerns.
Fiber deployment cycle maturity - as FTTH penetration reaches 60-70% of addressable households by 2028-2030, growth rates may decelerate absent new technology cycles (10G fiber, network densification)
Wireless infrastructure commoditization - 5G buildout completion and shift to maintenance-mode spending could reduce high-margin tower work, with future 6G cycle timing uncertain
Labor availability constraints - skilled technician shortage (aerial linemen, fiber splicers) limits capacity expansion and drives wage inflation, with 18-24 month training cycles creating supply rigidity
growth - The 141.8% one-year return and 43.8% three-month surge reflect momentum investor interest in secular fiber deployment themes and federal infrastructure tailwinds. The 2.4x P/S and 19.1x EV/EBITDA multiples (premium to construction peers) indicate growth expectations embedded in valuation. Institutional investors focus on multi-year FTTH visibility, 22.2% ROE profile, and operating leverage potential as utilization expands. Limited dividend (0.8% FCF yield suggests minimal payout) makes this unsuitable for income investors. The stock attracts thematic infrastructure investors and telecom equipment/services specialists.
Trend
+13.2% vs SMA 50 · +31.5% vs SMA 200
Momentum
Accumulation pattern present — more buying days than selling over the past 20 sessions. Volume conditions support gradual price improvement.
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2026(current) | $5.4B $5.4B–$5.5B | — | $11.24 | — | ±1% | High8 |
FY2027 | $7.0B $7.0B–$7.1B | ▲ +29.5% | $14.09 | ▲ +25.4% | ±2% | High9 |
FY2028 | $7.7B $7.5B–$8.0B | ▲ +9.8% | $16.94 | ▲ +20.2% | ±7% | High9 |
REI, CRGY and PRG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 4, 2026.

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| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DY◀ | $432.37 | +4.71% | $13.0B | 44.8 | +1794.8% | 507.0% | 1500 |
| $878.13 | -0.05% | $414.0B | 43.8 | +429.0% | 1312.8% | 1522 | |
| $285.14 | -1.18% | $299.4B | 34.3 | +1848.2% | 1898.2% | 1488 | |
| $174.78 | -1.18% | $234.3B | 32.3 | +974.1% | 759.8% | 1486 | |
| $225.88 | -0.72% | $179.2B | 82.1 | +3449.4% | 249.7% | 1504 | |
| $430.79 | -1.72% | $165.1B | 40.4 | +1033.0% | 1489.7% | 1506 | |
| $264.97 | -1.17% | $158.1B | 21.9 | +107.2% | 2912.3% | 1505 | |
| Sector avg | — | -0.19% | — | 42.8 | +1376.5% | 1304.2% | 1502 |