8-K ·Filed May 18, 2026

GVA

GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC
NEUTRAL
Impact 5/10
Horizonweeks Processed4mo ago SEC0001437749-26-017523
8-K context-dependent: Items 7.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

This is a liability management transaction that extends debt maturities from 2028 to 2034 and removes convertible dilution overhang. Monitor pricing of the new notes (spread to Treasuries) for credit signal. The capped call unwind proceeds are estimated but not locked — actual amount depends on stock price and volatility at termination. No change to operational outlook.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
GVA ▼ -8.08% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -8.08% · α vs SPY -12.93% · entry $137.28 → $126.19
Entry anchored
May 18, 08:38 AM ET
via exchange tick
T+1d
-3.51%
call -3.51% · α -2.86%
$132.46
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
-2.74%
call -2.74% · α -4.36%
$133.52
settled 4mo ago
T+20d
+5.75%
call +5.75% · α +4.17%
$145.18
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
-8.08%
call -8.08% · α -12.93%
$126.19
settled 7w ago

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Executive Summary

Granite Construction announced a private offering of $600M senior notes due 2034 to refinance its outstanding 3.75% convertible notes due 2028 (estimated market value $827.3M). The company expects to receive ~$160M from unwinding related capped call transactions and use remaining proceeds to repay credit facility borrowings. This debt-for-debt refinancing extends maturities and reduces near-term convertible dilution risk, but adds $600M in senior unsecured debt.

Key Facts

  • Granite plans to offer $600.0M aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 in a private Rule 144A/Reg S offering.
  • Proceeds, plus cash on hand and ~$160M expected from unwinding capped call transactions, will redeem all outstanding 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028.
  • Estimated market value of the 2028 Notes is ~$827.3M based on GVA closing price of $138.55 on May 15, 2026.
  • Conversion settlement expected at ~$2,617.41 per $1,000 principal (approx. $120/share) in cash, with remainder in stock.
  • Remaining net proceeds after redemption will repay revolving credit facility borrowings and for general corporate purposes.

Financial Impact

$600M new senior notes issuance; $827.3M convertible notes to be redeemed; ~$160M expected from capped call unwind

debtdilutionliquidity

Risk Factors

  • Offering is subject to market conditions and may not close on expected terms.
  • Actual capped call unwind proceeds depend on stock price and volatility — the $160M estimate is illustrative.
  • New senior notes increase total debt and interest expense, though replacing convertible debt with straight debt removes equity dilution.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors
Analyst Consensus
71% bullish (7 analysts)

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001437749-26-017523
Exhibit: ex_964183.htm0001437749-26-017523
Document: 0001437749-26-017523-index-headers.html0001437749-26-017523
Document: 0001437749-26-017523-index.html0001437749-26-017523
Document: 0001437749-26-017523.txt0001437749-26-017523
14 reports for GVA
Performance horizon
100% Hit rate 4 of 4 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +9.07%Mar 9, 2026
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Reports for GVA — sortable, filterable
TypeNow
Aug 13, 2026
7w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$127.10 $114.41▼ −9.98%▼ −7.99%$119.92 (−5.65%)
Aug 7, 2026
8w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$128.32 $119.30▼ −7.03%▼ −6.63%$119.92 (−6.55%)
Aug 4, 2026
8w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$122.11 $117.93▼ −3.42%▼ −2.19%$119.92 (−1.79%)
Jul 30, 2026
9w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$114.92 $124.71▲ +8.52%▲ +4.55%$119.92 (+4.35%)
Jun 15, 2026
15w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$145.18 $120.93▼ −16.70%▼ −16.90%$119.92 (−17.40%)
Jun 8, 2026
16w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$140.05 $144.07▲ +2.87%▲ +1.42%$119.92 (−14.37%)
Jun 8, 2026
16w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$140.05 $144.07▲ +2.87%▲ +1.42%$119.92 (−14.37%)
Jun 8, 2026
16w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$140.05 $144.07▲ +2.87%▲ +1.42%$119.92 (−14.37%)
Jun 2, 2026
17w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$139.03 $145.93▲ +4.96%▲ +5.96%$119.92 (−13.75%)
May 18, 2026
19w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$137.28 $145.18▲ +5.75%▲ +4.17%$119.92 (−12.65%)
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