Why Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s (GIFI) Stock Is Up 49.30%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
January 19, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for GIFI from analysts
  • GIFI’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (GIFI)

Before we jump into Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently , let’s take a look at some background.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a fabricator of steel structures and modules in the United States. It operates through Services, Fabrication, and Shipyard divisions. The company offers maintenance, repair, construction, scaffolding, coatings, welding enclosures, cleaning and environmental, and other specialty services on offshore platforms, inland structures, and industrial facilities; hookup and civil construction services; services required to connect production equipment and service modules and equipment on offshore platforms; project management and commissioning services; and undertake municipal and drainage projects, including pump stations, levee reinforcement, bulkheads, and other public works. It also provides fabricates modules, skids and piping systems for onshore refining, petrochemical, LNG, and industrial facilities and offshore facilities; fabricates foundations, secondary steel components, and support structures for alternative energy developments and coastal mooring facilities; fabricates offshore production platforms and associated structures, including jacket foundations, piles and topsides for fixed production and utility platforms, as well as hulls and topsides for floating production and utility platforms; and fabricates other complex steel structures and components. In addition, the company fabricates newbuild marine vessels; provides marine repair and maintenance services. It serves international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial, and power operators; and engineering, procurement, and construction companies. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of January 16, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock price was $12.000.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. is 0% from its previous closing price of $12.000.

During the last market session, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock traded between $11.990 and $12.000. Currently, there are approximately 16.02 million shares outstanding for Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc..

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 21.7, which is high compared to the Energy Equipment & Services industry median of 21.5. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. Stock Price History

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s (GIFI) price is currently up 0.25% so far this month.

During the month of January, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $12.000 and a low of $11.940.

Over the last year, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. has hit prices as high as $12.000 and as low as $5.750. Year to date, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock is up 0.25%.

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What Caused Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. Stock’s Price to ?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of January 16, 2026, there were analysts who downgraded Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock and analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a B, which means it is considered to be Value.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (GIFI) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of January 16, 2026, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 20.98%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 91 and is considered to be Very Strong.

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Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of January 16, 2026, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.’s stock price is $12.000, which is 0% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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