We recently published a list of Why These 15 Construction Stocks Are Plunging in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AirJoule Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:AIRJ) stands against other construction stocks that are plunging in 2025.
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the construction industry. Not long ago, the sector was booming. Infrastructure construction stocks soared as government contracts poured in and a broader economic expansion fueled optimism. There were massive infrastructure and energy projects with endless growth potential, and companies tied to these projects thrived.
However, the pendulum has swung hard in the opposite direction. Today, the industry faces a stark slowdown, and those once-high-flying construction stocks are plunging. The U.S. GDP is expected to contract in Q1 2025, and residential and commercial projects are stalling as financing costs rise and demand weakens.
Looking ahead, the outlook is murky at best. Some experts predict a modest rebound in late 2025 if interest rates ease and loan activity picks up. But considering tariffs are only getting higher, this could drive up inflation again and cause interest rates to stay up.
These stocks have borne the brunt of the downturn. It’s worth looking into if you want a front-row seat to the industry’s ups and downs.
Methodology
For this article, I screened the worst-performing construction stocks year-to-date.
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A renewable energy source such as solar, wind or hydropower being installed in an industrial setting.
AirJoule Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:AIRJ)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 10
AirJoule Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:AIRJ) is an atmospheric renewable energy and water harvesting technology company.
The stock is down significantly so far in 2025 as AirJoule reported a significant net loss of $14.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a $3.0 million loss in the same period of 2023.
This widened loss raised concerns about the company’s financial health despite its cash reserves of $28 million at year-end 2024.
The company’s operating expenses also remained high, with its joint venture incurring $4.8 million in costs during the quarter.
Plus, financial results revealed declining research and development expenses (from $0.8 million to $0.2 million year-over-year). AirJoule is still in the pre-commercialization phase, with plans to deploy proof-of-concept units by late 2025.
The consensus price target of $11.5 implies 129.54% upside.
AIRJ stock is down 37.10% year-to-date.
Overall, AIRJ ranks 4th on our list of construction stocks that are plunging in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of AIRJ as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AIRJ but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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