Strong Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $1.0 billion in 1Q26, up $167 million or 20% year-over-year.
Segment Revenue Strength — T&D and C&I
T&D revenue of $541 million (+17% YoY). C&I revenue of $459 million (+24% YoY), a record quarter for the C&I segment.
Improved Gross and Operating Margins
Gross margin improved to 13.4% from 11.6% YoY (+1.8 percentage points). T&D operating margin increased to 9.7% from 7.8% (+1.9 ppt). C&I operating margin rose to 8.1% from 4.7% (+3.4 ppt).
Record Profitability Metrics
Record net income of $47 million vs $23 million a year ago (net income and EPS roughly doubled). Diluted EPS $2.99, up 106% YoY. Record EBITDA of $82 million vs $50 million YoY.
Backlog Expansion
Total backlog reached a record $2.84 billion as of March 31, 2026, up 8% year-over-year (T&D backlog $981 million; C&I backlog $1.86 billion).
Strong Cash Position and Leverage
Operating cash flow of $85 million (vs $83 million YoY) and free cash flow of $69 million. Cash and equivalents $163 million, borrowing availability $460 million, funded debt $9 million, and funded debt-to-EBITDA leverage improved to 0.04x.
Positive Commercial Momentum and Awards
Multiple new awards and MSAs across geographies and segments (including MSAs in Arizona, greenfield substations in Texas, 345 kV projects), plus multiple data center and water/wastewater project wins driving C&I growth.
Improved Contracting and Execution (Prefab and Risk Management)
Management highlighted better contract terms, reduced risk in contracts, increased prefabrication/kitting and improved productivity as contributors to higher margins and execution reliability.
Upgraded 2026 Outlook and Margin Targets
Management expects ~12% revenue growth for the year (company-wide) and updated operating margin target ranges: C&I ~6%–9% and T&D ~8%–11%, with a goal to operate in the mid-points of those ranges.