Eco Pan Revenue and Profitability Growth
Eco Pan (US concrete waste management) revenue increased 8.0% to $21.3M (from $19.8M) in Q4; adjusted EBITDA rose 3.8% to $9.1M, driven by higher pan pickup volumes and pricing momentum, demonstrating durable through‑the‑cycle performance.
Infrastructure End‑Market Strength
Publicly funded infrastructure work improved year‑over‑year and represented 25% of US concrete pumping revenue in FY2025, supported by federal and state funding and resiliency in major projects (roads, bridges, education, UK HS2 and energy projects).
Disciplined Cost Management and Pricing Discipline
Management emphasized cost control, fleet efficiency, and strategic pricing that partially mitigated margin pressure from lower volumes, helping preserve profitability amid a soft macro backdrop.
Proactive Capital Allocation for Emissions Transition
Company accelerated $22M of fleet investment from FY2027 into FY2026 to address upcoming 2027 NOx emission standards—a timing move intended to reduce replacement CapEx in 2027 and minimize operational disruption from first‑generation truck technologies.
Share Repurchases and M&A Activity
Company repurchased ~274k shares for $1.8M in Q4 (average $6.73); since 2022 repurchases total ~4.9M shares (~$31.5M) with $18.5M remaining authorization. Completed a small acquisition in the Republic of Ireland (~$2M revenue, ~$0.5M EBITDA contribution), extending geographic footprint.
Comfortable Leverage Target and Cash Flow Outlook
Net debt of $380.6M with net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ~3x; guidance for FY2026 expects revenue $390M–$410M, adjusted EBITDA $90M–$100M, and free cash flow of at least $40M (assumes ~$23M replacement CapEx and $32M net cash interest).
Foreign Exchange Benefit
Foreign exchange translation provided a ~220 basis point benefit to revenue in the quarter, partially offsetting weaker activity in some end markets.