Impressive Earnings and Margin Growth
Earnings per share for the quarter were up 37%, and EBITDA increased by 24% with a 110 basis point improvement in consolidated margin.
Revenue Growth and Tuck-Under Acquisitions
Total revenues increased by 8% year-over-year, driven by tuck-under acquisitions, with FirstService Brands experiencing a 10% revenue increase.
Strong Financial Position
The company maintained conservative leverage at two times net debt to trailing twelve months EBITDA and bolstered debt capacity with a $1.75 billion credit facility.
Residential Segment Performance
FirstService Residential revenues were up 6%, and EBITDA grew by 17%, with margin improvements driven by cost efficiencies.
Continued Optimism for Future Growth
Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the company is optimistic about accelerated activity levels with market stability and expects revenue growth similar to 8% in Q2.