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title: "Why Is Primoris Services Stock Falling On Friday?"
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description: "Primoris Services Corp (NYSE: PRIM) is experiencing stock volatility after disappointing Q1 results and a lowered full-year 2026 guidance. The stock fell nearly 50% earlier this week, with analysts cutting price targets. Q1 operating income dropped significantly, and adjusted earnings missed expectations. The company revised its earnings forecast down to $4.80–$5 from $5.80–$6. As of Friday, shares were down 3.40% at $104.31."
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# Why Is Primoris Services Stock Falling On Friday?

**Primoris Services Corporation** (NYSE:PRIM) shares face volatility on Friday. This follows a massive two-day sell-off earlier this week. The stock plummeted nearly 50% through Thursday.

**• Primoris Services stock is trending lower. Why is PRIM stock trading lower?**

## **Analyst Target Cuts**

Wall Street reacted swiftly on Thursday. Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating but lowered its price target to $118. Needham kept a Buy rating while dropping its target to $188. Keybanc lowered its target to $137 on Wednesday.

## **Renewable Segment Struggles**

Disappointing first-quarter results sparked the decline. CEO **Koti Vadlamudi** cited “cost pressures on a limited number of renewables projects” for the weakness. Operating income fell to $24.4 million from $70.4 million year-over-year.

## **Earnings and Revenue Miss**

Primoris reported adjusted earnings of 59 cents per share. This missed the 84-cent analyst consensus. Revenue hit $1.56 billion, falling short of the $1.732 billion expected by the market.

## **Drastic Guidance Slash**

The company cut its full-year adjusted earnings per share forecast. The new range sits at $4.80–$5, down from $5.80–$6.

Management noted these renewables issues are isolated. Most of the portfolio performs “in line or ahead of expectations.”

## **Technical Analysis**

The bigger technical story is trend deterioration: at $104.70, Primoris is trading 36.6% below its 20-day SMA, 31.4% below its 50-day SMA, and 23% below its 200-day SMA.

-   **Key Resistance**: $120
-   **Key Support**: $87

**PRIM Stock Price Activity:** Primoris Services shares were down 3.40% at $104.31 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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