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S&P Global Inc. · 2026-09-09 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24 · In source text

S&P Global Market Intelligence and PEG reported that engineering and construction costs accelerated in August through the Engineering and Construction Cost Indicator. Ready-mix concrete, copper-based wire, and various electrical components recorded significant price increases, while ocean freight was relatively softer. The report attributed continued cost pressure to labor shortages and supply constraints and expected further price increases in coming months.

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metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
revenuepositiveprobable—High single-digit revenue growth, operating leverage and FCF deployment can compound EPS at mid double digits.
operating_incomepositiveprobable—High single-digit revenue growth, operating leverage and FCF deployment can compound EPS at mid double digits.
net_incomepositiveprobable—High single-digit revenue growth, operating leverage and FCF deployment can compound EPS at mid double digits.