Skanska B stock gains on USD 114 million Potomac River bridge contract
Published on 09/09/2026 at 13:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Skanska AB B stock (ISIN SE0000113250) is drawing investor attention after the group secured a new infrastructure contract worth USD 114 million to rehabilitate the I-395 Northbound bridge over the Potomac River, announced on September 8, 2026.
New Potomac River bridge contract lifts visibility
As Connect CRE reported on September 8, 2026, Skanska has been awarded a USD 114 million design-build contract by the District Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to rehabilitate the I-395 Northbound bridge over the Potomac River between Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
According to Connect CRE, the scope includes structural rehabilitation work and modernization of the bridge, reinforcing Skanska’s position in the US transportation infrastructure market.
Recent financial performance and margins
Per Skanska’s latest published half-year report for the first half of 2026, the company generated revenue of approximately SEK 87.0 billion in the period, broadly in line with the prior-year level for the comparable six months.
In the same half-year report for the first half of 2026, Skanska reported operating profit of around SEK 5.4 billion, which represents an increase compared with the operating profit reported for the first half of the previous year, signaling improved profitability.
The half-year figures for the first half of 2026 show that construction margins improved versus the prior year, supported by disciplined bidding and project execution as outlined in the company’s commentary.
Skanska B stock and investor takeaways
On Nasdaq Stockholm, Skanska B stock recently traded at a level that reflects a double-digit year-to-date gain in 2026, showing that investors have been rewarding the company’s order intake and margin trends.
From an investor perspective, the combination of a new USD 114 million US bridge contract announced on September 8, 2026 and higher operating profit in the first half of 2026 underscores Skanska’s ability to translate a strong project pipeline into improved earnings.
Skanska B stock facts
- Company: Skanska AB
- ISIN: SE0000113250
- Ticker: SKA B
- Trading venue: Nasdaq Stockholm
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Construction and Engineering
- Index membership: OMX Stockholm index family
