Strong Top-Line Growth
Revenue of $723M in Q1, up 31% year-over-year; base revenue $689M, up 29% YoY, demonstrating robust demand across segments.
Material Improvement in Profitability Metrics
Gross profit rose 76% YoY to $36M and base gross profit increased 96% YoY to $28M; base gross profit margin improved to 4.1% from 2.7% a year ago and trailing 12-month base gross profit margin is 8.0%, up 100 basis points YoY.
Adjusted EBITDA and Net Loss Improvements
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $33M, a 35% increase YoY; net loss attributable to common stock improved to $9M ($0.09/share) from a $18M ($0.20) loss last year and adjusted net loss narrowed to $2M ($0.02) from $11M ($0.12).
Strong Bookings and Backlog Momentum
Q1 bookings totaled $1.3B with a 1.8x book-to-bill; awards included $900M of MSA renewals, $180M of new/growth MSAs and $250M of bid work; roughly $2B of pending bids (including nearly $200M of data center work) provide upside.
Improving Leverage Profile and Capital Plan
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ended Q1 at 2.7x, down from 3.5x a year ago, with management targeting ~2.0x by year-end; fleet funding shift to ~50/50 lease vs buy and emphasis on capital efficiency aim to improve free cash flow.
Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance
Management reiterated 2026 guidance: base revenue $3.15B–$3.45B; base gross profit $255M–$285M; revenue $3.24B–$3.54B (including ~$88M storm revenue); adjusted EBITDA $280M–$310M; adjusted net income $55M–$75M; net CapEx $75M–$90M; free cash flow expected to exceed $60M for the year.
Strategic Long-Term Targets and Initiatives
Vision One Centuri targets 10%–15% base revenue CAGR through 2029, 70–170 bps base gross profit margin improvement, adjusted EPS CAGR 30%–45% to 2029, free cash flow conversion target 40%–50% by 2029, and planned tuck-in M&A (targeted small, accretive deals).