Exceeding Guidance Expectations
Dycom exceeded the high end of guidance for Q1 2026 in all metrics, including revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS. Revenue was $1.259 billion, a 10.2% increase over Q1 2025, and adjusted EBITDA was $150.4 million, representing an increase of 14.9% over Q1 2025.
Record Backlog
Dycom reported a record backlog of $8.1 billion, including a record $4.7 billion expected to be completed in the next 12 months.
Increased Revenue Expectations
Due to strong performance, Dycom increased its revenue expectations for fiscal 2026 to a range of $5.29 billion to $5.425 billion, representing a growth range of 12.5% to 15.4% over the previous year.
Fiber-to-the-Home and Data Center Growth
Significant growth in fiber-to-the-home programs and data center-related fiber demand, including new multiyear awards from ISP customers and hyperscaler projects.
Successful Share Repurchase
The company repurchased 200,000 shares for $30.2 million during the quarter, returning capital to shareholders.