Arcosa reports pact to divest barge business for $450
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Arcosa has agreed to sell its inland barge business for $450 million to streamline its portfolio, focusing on higher-growth segments like steel fabrication. The sale aims to reduce debt and fund core market investments, with closure expected by Q4 2026.
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Arcosa reports pact to divest barge business for $450
Arcosa Announces Agreement to Sell Barge Business for $450 Million
Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACIA) has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its inland barge transportation segment to a private equity-backed consortium for approximately $450 million in cash, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing adjustments. The transaction marks a strategic step to streamline the company's industrial and construction materials portfolio, focusing resources on higher-growth segments such as steel fabrication and infrastructure solutions.
The barge business, which operates a fleet of approximately 1,200 vessels across U.S. inland waterways, has been identified as a non-core asset amid Arcosa's broader restructuring efforts. Financial terms indicate the sale is expected to generate significant proceeds, which the company plans to allocate toward debt reduction and capital expenditures in its core markets. Analysts note that the divestiture aligns with industry trends of consolidating logistics assets and optimizing balance sheets amid fluctuating commodity demand.
The transaction, anticipated to close by Q4 2026, remains contingent on regulatory reviews and workforce consultations. Arcosa emphasized that the sale will not impact its existing contracts or supply chain operations in the construction and energy sectors.
This move follows Arcosa's 2025 earnings report, which highlighted margin pressures in its transportation divisions due to rising maintenance costs and regulatory compliance challenges. By offloading the barge unit, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and direct capital toward projects with stronger long-term cash flow visibility.
Investors reacted cautiously to the news, with shares trading flat in pre-market sessions. The deal underscores Arcosa's ongoing strategy to refocus its industrial holdings, though its success will depend on effective integration of proceeds and execution of its revised growth plan.
[引用越界:1]: Arcosa Inc. press release, February 23, 2026.
[引用越界:2]: Company filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
[引用越界:3]: Industry analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence, February 2026.
[引用越界:4]: Arcosa Q4 2025 earnings statement.
