Investors are buying this ASX stock after a $455 million update

New infrastructure work has investors paying attention.

| More on:

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Service Stream Ltd (ASX: SSM) shares are pushing higher on Monday after the company locked in a fresh batch of infrastructure contracts.

At the time of writing, the Service Stream share price is up 4.91% to $2.245.

The gain adds to a solid recent run, with the stock now up around 13% over the past month. However, it remains broadly flat since the start of 2026.

Let's take a look at the announcement.

Ecstatic man giving a fist pump in an office hallway.

Image source: Getty Images

$455 million in new contracts

According to the release, Service Stream has secured new agreements worth $455 million across two major customers.

The biggest part of the update is a new 9-year contract with Yarra Valley Water under its Maintenance Services Delivery Partners program.

The agreement is worth about $405 million over the term and covers work across one of Victoria's largest water utilities.

Yarra Valley Water services more than 2 million people across Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs.

Under its refreshed delivery model, the utility has split its operational areas into North and South, with Service Stream selected as the delivery partner for the Northern Region.

The work will cover mechanical, electrical, and civil maintenance services across water and sewerage networks and treatment facilities. Service Stream will also handle responsive maintenance and selected programmed activities.

Mobilisation is expected to start immediately, with operations due to begin in October 2026.

More work in Queensland

Service Stream has also picked up two key contracts with Millmerran Operating Company at its power station in Millmerran, Queensland.

The contracts are worth a combined $50 million over the next 3 years and cover a range of outage and maintenance work. This includes major and forced outage works, mechanical inspections, testing, overhaul, and repair activities.

Service Stream said it will support the boiler and balance of plant across the 425MW units.

Why the size of the deal stands out

The market appears to be responding to the size and length of the newly announced work.

A 9-year contract with a large utility customer gives Service Stream a longer revenue runway, and the work sits in a part of the economy that doesn't really switch off.

Water networks still need to be maintained, treatment facilities still need servicing, and sewerage systems still need to keep running. This means demand for this type of infrastructure work should remain fairly steady.

The Millmerran contracts also give Service Stream more secured work in energy infrastructure.

With Service Stream valued at about $1.36 billion, the $455 million in contract wins is large enough to explain why investors are taking a closer look today.

Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Industrials Shares

Numerous Australian dollar notes laid out.
Industrials Shares

Mayfield Group declares higher FY2026 final dividend

Mayfield Group lifted its FY2026 dividend, declaring a fully franked final dividend of 2.4 cents per share.

Read more »

Young worried man looking at phone.
Earnings Results

Worley FY26 earnings: profit down, pipeline up

Here's what the company reported for the financial year.

Read more »

A smiling young couple sit with a finance professional at a computer, looking at the screen.
Industrials Shares

Kelsian Group updates Tourism Portfolio sale, retains SeaLink Rottnest

Kelsian Group revises its Tourism Portfolio sale, retains SeaLink Rottnest, and remains focused on operational growth and regulatory approvals.

Read more »

Woman looking at her computer and pondering something.
Earnings Results

Duratec reports record order book and dividend boost in FY26 earnings

Duratec reported a record order book, solid profits, and raised its dividend in its FY26 earnings update.

Read more »

Stressed man in an an office with his eyes closed and phone in his hand, with investing graphs open on two iMacs.
Industrials Shares

K&S posts lower FY2026 profit as revenue and dividends decline

K&S Corporation’s FY2026 earnings saw lower profit and revenue, with cost pressures and economic headwinds weighing on results.

Read more »

Man smiling ahead while working on his MacBook.
Industrials Shares

Aurizon announces $250m buy-back after strong FY2026 earnings

Aurizon is launching a $250 million share buy-back after delivering a strong FY2026 and reaffirming its capital management strategy.

Read more »

Two miners at a mine site on their tablets, with mining machinery behind them.
Industrials Shares

Mader Group FY26 earnings: Profit jumps 15% on record revenue

Mader Group saw FY26 profit jump 15% on record revenue, with no dividend declared as it eyes further growth in…

Read more »

Two women happily smiling and working on their computers in an office
Industrials Shares

GenusPlus Group FY26 earnings: Record results and outlook

GenusPlus delivered record FY26 revenue and a strong cash position, while forecasting further growth ahead.

Read more »