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Neutral 55 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$11.00
▲(10.89% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/12/26
ORN scores mid-range: improving operations and a materially stronger balance sheet support the rating, and upbeat 2026 guidance/pipeline are additional positives. Offsetting these, weak recent free-cash-flow performance, very high P/E valuation, and bearish near-term technical momentum limit the overall score.
Positive Factors
Stronger balance sheet
Material de-leveraging and a lower net debt position improve financial flexibility. A stronger capital structure lowers refinancing risk, supports funded M&A and equipment investments, and gives management room to absorb project timing swings without forcing distressed asset sales or dilutive financing.
Large project pipeline
A multibillion-dollar, growing pipeline provides durable revenue optionality and multi-quarter visibility into awards. This breadth across marine and concrete markets supports secular demand capture from infrastructure and defense spending and reduces reliance on a small number of one-off contracts.
Marine competitive advantage
Scale, specialized fleet and marquee marine contracts create high barriers to entry. Strong margins and portfolio of large government and port projects underpin steadier revenue in marine work and position Orion to win complex, capital-intensive jobs that smaller peers can’t execute reliably.
Negative Factors
Weak cash conversion
Inconsistent free cash flow undermines the quality of reported earnings and limits self‑funding for capex, working capital or acquisitions. Reliance on external financing raises execution risk during project cost overruns or award delays and constrains shareholder return capacity.
Concrete segment margin pressure
Low and volatile margins in Concrete, driven by project timing, corporate allocations and closeout variability, mean earnings are sensitive to execution. Continued sub‑par profitability in this segment could erode consolidated margins and require further restructuring or pricing discipline to restore durable returns.
Book-to-bill < 1 and timing risk
A book-to-bill below 1 and award timing delays reduce near-term revenue visibility and increase quarter-to-quarter volatility. Dependence on award timing makes backlog fragile and heightens risk that revenue lags the company’s capacity and investment, pressuring margins if utilization dips.

Orion Group Holdings (ORN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Orion Group Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionOrion Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a specialty construction company in the building, industrial, and infrastructure sectors in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and the Caribbean Basin. It operates in two segments, Marine and Concrete. The company provides various marine construction services, including construction, restoration, dredging, maintenance, and repair of marine transportation facilities and pipelines, bridges and causeways, and marine environmental structures. Its marine transportation facility projects comprise public port facilities, cruise ship port facilities, private terminals, special-use navy terminals, recreational use marinas and docks, and other marine-based facilities. The company also offers on-going maintenance and repair, inspection, emergency repair, and demolition and salvage services to marine transportation facilities. Its marine pipeline service projects include the installation and removal of underwater buried pipeline transmission lines; the installation of pipeline intakes and outfalls for industrial facilities; the construction of pipeline outfalls for wastewater and industrial discharges; river crossing and directional drilling; the creation of hot taps and tie-ins; and inspection, maintenance, and repair services. The company's bridge and causeway projects include the construction, repair, and maintenance of overwater bridges and causeways, as well as the development of fendering systems in marine environments; and marine environmental structures used for erosion control, wetlands creation, and environmental remediation. The company also provides specialty services, such as design, salvage, demolition, surveying, towing, diving and underwater inspection, excavation, and repair services. In addition, it offers light commercial, structural, and other concrete construction services. Orion Group Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneyOrion Group Holdings primarily makes money by delivering project-based construction services under customer contracts and recognizing revenue as contract performance obligations are satisfied. The company’s key revenue streams are tied to (1) Marine construction contracts—work such as marine transportation infrastructure, dredging-related or marine civil activities, bridges, docks/berths, bulkheads, breakwaters, and other waterfront/nearshore structures—where revenue is earned from contract prices based on progress toward completion (often using cost-to-cost or similar measures) and, in some cases, unit-price or time-and-materials arrangements. (2) Concrete services contracts—structural and related concrete work for commercial construction—where revenue is similarly driven by awarded jobs and recognized as work is performed. Profitability depends on winning bids and executing projects efficiently, managing labor and equipment utilization, controlling materials/subcontractor costs, and limiting schedule delays, change-order disputes, and cost overruns. Orion’s earnings can also be influenced by the mix of public-sector versus private-sector work (public infrastructure spending cycles, permitting and procurement timing), the timing and size of backlog conversion into revenue, and project risk management (estimating accuracy, weather and site conditions, and claims/change orders). Specific significant partnerships: null.

Orion Group Holdings Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 04, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed clear operational and financial progress—revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, positive cash flow, margin improvement in Marine, a strengthened balance sheet with a lower-cost $120M credit facility, strategic acquisitions (J.E. McAmus) and asset investment (derrick barge), and a large $23B pipeline. Key challenges were timing-related delays that produced a 0.9x book-to-bill and a reported $11M adjusted EBITDA loss in Concrete (affected by corporate allocations and non-repeat 2024 closeouts). Management framed many issues as timing rather than demand loss, provided constructive 2026 guidance (midpoint growth of ~9% revenue and ~24% adjusted EBITDA), and highlighted integration and execution progress. Overall, the positives (growth, margin recovery in Marine, liquidity improvement, sizable pipeline, and accretive M&A) materially outweigh the timing and segment-specific headwinds.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Full-Year Financial Improvements
Revenue increased to $852,000,000 in FY2025; operating income of $15,000,000; adjusted EBITDA of $45,000,000; adjusted EPS of $0.25; full-year operating cash flow of $28,000,000 and free cash flow of $14,000,000 — all described as notable improvements versus the prior year.
Marine Segment Outperformance
Marine revenue of $545,000,000, up 4.5% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $56,000,000 (over a 100%+ increase); adjusted EBITDA margin improved to ~10% from ~5% in 2024 (Marine contribution margin cited at 15%).
Concrete Revenue Growth and Data Center Momentum
Concrete revenue grew 12% to $307,000,000. Data center work is a fast-growing part of Concrete: 46 data center projects completed or in progress and data centers currently represent about 40% of Concrete business, with expectation of rising contribution in 2026.
Large and Growing Opportunity Pipeline
Total pipeline of $23,000,000,000 (inclusive of J.E. McAmus $1,400,000,000). Marine opportunity pipeline increased by $3,000,000,000, or 21% sequentially, to over $19,400,000,000 as of Dec 31; Concrete pipeline grew to over $2,400,000,000. Management cites line-of-sight into $8,500,000,000 of opportunities expected to be awarded in 2026 and ~$1,000,000,000 where all information has been provided and awards are awaited.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Strengthening
Closed a five-year $120,000,000 senior credit facility in December, improving liquidity and lowering borrowing costs by ~40% versus the prior agreement; facility includes $60,000,000 revolver, $20,000,000 equipment loan, $40,000,000 M&A loan and $25,000,000 accordion. Ended year with net debt of roughly $6,000,000 after paying off a $23,000,000 term loan.
Strategic M&A and Asset Investments
Completed acquisition of J.E. McAmus (enhances marine capability and Pacific footprint; pipeline $1.4B) and purchased a large Jones Act derrick barge to expand capacity; integration and refurbishments underway to be deployed later in the year.
2026 Financial Guidance Indicates Growth
Provided 2026 guidance: revenue $900M–$950M (midpoint ≈ +9% vs 2025), adjusted EBITDA $54M–$58M (midpoint ≈ +24% vs 2025), adjusted EPS $0.36–$0.42 (midpoint ≈ +56% vs 2025), and CapEx $25M–$35M (consistent with prior year).
Negative Updates
Backlog Shortfall / Book-to-Bill Below 1.0
Booked just over $763,000,000 in new contracts and change orders for the year, representing a 0.9x book-to-bill ratio (bookings < revenue), and management cited backlog as the primary area that did not meet expectations.
Timing Delays in Awards and Revenue
Customer decisions moved to the right due to private-sector tariff-related uncertainty early in the year and a prolonged U.S. government shutdown later in the year, delaying public-sector bidding and awards; management characterized much of this as timing rather than permanent loss of work.
Concrete Segment Profitability Pressure
Concrete reported an $11,000,000 adjusted EBITDA loss for 2025 (primarily due to corporate allocations and the absence of favorable 2024 project closeout benefits); Concrete's contribution adjusted EBITDA margin excluding corporate was ~4.5%, with expectation to reach mid-single digits in 2026.
Increased Post-Year Borrowings for Acquisition
Subsequent to year-end, senior borrowings were increased by $47,000,000 to fund the McAmus acquisition, raising leverage needs despite year-end net debt being modest (~$6,000,000).
Quarterly/Timing Variability and Near-Term Uncertainty
Management noted quarter-to-quarter unpredictability (book-and-burn dynamics in Concrete and dredging) and that some near-term Marine opportunities slid to the right, creating variability in backlog and near-term visibility despite a large overall pipeline.
Company Guidance
Orion's 2026 guidance targets revenue of $900–$950M (midpoint ~9% above 2025's $852M), adjusted EBITDA of $54–$58M (midpoint ~24% above 2025's $45M), adjusted EPS of $0.36–$0.42 (midpoint ~56% above 2025's $0.25), and capital expenditures of $25–$35M (consistent with 2025). Management cited strong supporting metrics from 2025 including operating income of $15M, operating cash flow of $28M, free cash flow of $14M, net debt of about $6M at year‑end (after closing a new five‑year $120M credit facility—$60M revolver, $20M equipment term loan, $40M M&A term loan—with a $25M uncommitted accordion and borrowing at SOFR+2.5–3%, ~40% lower cost), and subsequent $47M of incremental senior borrowings to fund the J.E. McAmus acquisition. The outlook is bolstered by a $23B pipeline (including $1.4B from J.E. McAmus), a marine pipeline of >$19.4B (up $3B or 21% sequentially), a concrete pipeline >$2.4B, 2025 bookings of just over $763M (0.9x book‑to‑bill), marine revenue of $545M (+4.5% YoY) with $56M adjusted EBITDA (~10% margin; 15% contribution margin), and concrete revenue of $307M (+12%) with a contribution adjusted EBITDA margin (ex‑corporate) of ~4.5% and 46 data‑center projects completed or in progress.

Orion Group Holdings Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Fundamentals are improving with revenue growth into 2025, better margins, and a return to profitability, plus a notably stronger balance sheet from sharply reduced leverage. The main drag is cash-flow quality and consistency: despite better operating cash flow, recent negative free cash flow and historically volatile cash generation increase execution risk and reduce confidence in earnings durability.
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Revenue has grown meaningfully from 2023 to 2025 (2025 revenue up ~7% vs. 2024 and materially above 2023), and profitability has improved sharply versus the loss-making period in 2021–2024, returning to a small profit in 2025. Gross margin has also trended up from the 2022–2023 lows, supporting the recovery. Offsetting this, net margins remain very thin (~0.3% in 2025) and results have been volatile over the last several years (profits in 2020, losses in 2021–2024), which limits confidence in earnings durability.
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Leverage improved substantially in 2025, with debt down sharply and debt-to-equity improving to ~0.28x from ~0.63x in 2024, indicating a stronger capital structure. Equity has been relatively stable, and overall assets have held steady across the period. The main weakness is that shareholder returns are still modest (2025 return on equity ~1.6%) following several years of negative returns, suggesting the balance sheet is healthier, but profitability is not yet strong enough to consistently compound equity value.
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
Operating cash flow improved in 2025 (higher than 2024), which is a positive sign for underlying cash generation. However, free cash flow was negative in both 2024 and 2025, implying cash outflows after investment needs, and cash conversion remains weak versus reported earnings in 2025 (free cash flow below net income). Cash flow has also been inconsistent over time, ranging from strong positive free cash flow in 2020 to very weak performance in 2021 and mixed results thereafter.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue852.26M796.39M711.78M748.32M601.36M
Gross Profit105.61M91.16M61.66M50.74M40.97M
EBITDA42.66M31.39M15.68M11.06M4.70M
Net Income2.49M-1.64M-17.88M-12.61M-14.56M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets414.65M417.32M416.89M367.15M351.75M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.59M28.32M30.94M3.78M12.29M
Total Debt44.30M94.46M85.49M66.56M69.21M
Total Liabilities255.62M266.64M295.42M229.35M203.65M
Stockholders Equity159.03M150.68M121.47M137.80M148.10M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-10.80M-1.42M8.27M-5.02M-16.91M
Operating Cash Flow28.07M12.68M17.18M9.56M69.00K
Investing Cash Flow-13.70M-11.48M2.17M-9.70M10.63M
Financing Cash Flow-39.39M-3.82M7.81M-8.37M6.00K

Orion Group Holdings Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price9.92
Price Trends
50DMA
12.24
Negative
100DMA
11.16
Negative
200DMA
9.66
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.74
Positive
RSI
26.41
Positive
STOCH
2.38
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ORN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 9.92 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.28, below the 50-day MA of 12.24, and above the 200-day MA of 9.66, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.74 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 26.41 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 2.38 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ORN.

Orion Group Holdings Risk Analysis

Orion Group Holdings disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Orion Group Holdings reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Orion Group Holdings Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
76
Outperform
$1.13B11.9414.83%12.53%35.68%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
58
Neutral
$244.16M12.613.91%1.11%16.80%-98.32%
58
Neutral
$285.78M-92.28-13.58%17.16%24.10%
58
Neutral
$346.50M-30.183.32%-8.98%-38.23%
55
Neutral
$412.46M158.321.60%7.02%
42
Neutral
$40.31M-0.77-84.16%-9.10%21.10%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ORN
Orion Group Holdings
10.29
4.53
78.65%
ESOA
Energy Services of America
13.27
3.94
42.23%
GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
16.95
7.84
86.06%
MTRX
Matrix Service Company
10.16
-2.33
-18.65%
BBCP
Concrete Pumping Holdings
6.86
1.23
21.85%
SLND
Southland Holdings
0.74
-2.43
-76.53%

Orion Group Holdings Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Orion Group Highlights 2025 Results and McAmis Acquisition
Positive
Mar 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, Orion Group Holdings posted its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 investor presentation, highlighting 2025 revenue of $852 million, adjusted EBITDA of $45 million, a year-end backlog of $640 million and a workforce of about 2,000 employees. The materials underscore Orion’s strong safety record, leading ENR rankings in marine ports and concrete, and a diversified customer base supported by long-term infrastructure, defense and data center demand tailwinds.

The presentation details that the Marine segment generated $545 million of 2025 revenue and $80 million of contribution adjusted EBITDA, supported by major contracts such as a $460 million U.S. Navy submarine dry dock at Pearl Harbor and a $120 million Grand Bahama Shipyard dry dock project. In Concrete, Orion reported $307 million of 2025 revenue and $12 million of contribution adjusted EBITDA, with operations centered on data centers, high-rise buildings and industrial facilities in Texas, Florida and Arizona.

Orion also disclosed it closed the acquisition of J.E. McAmis on February 3, 2026, paying $60 million plus contingent consideration to bolster its heavy civil and jetty construction capabilities and expand its footprint in the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Florida. The company emphasized its high barriers to entry, extensive specialized equipment fleet, strong balance sheet and a roughly $23 billion opportunity pipeline, positioning it as a mission-critical contractor poised to benefit from U.S. infrastructure spending, naval expansion and coastal rehabilitation initiatives.

The most recent analyst rating on (ORN) stock is a Buy with a $17.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Orion Group Holdings stock, see the ORN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Orion Group completes marine contractor acquisition boost
Positive
Feb 4, 2026

On February 3, 2026, Orion Group Holdings completed the approximately $60 million acquisition of heavy civil marine contractor J.E. McAmis, Inc. and JEM Marine Leasing LLC, whose business spans jetty and breakwater construction, dredging, environmental restoration, and dam and spillway work. The deal consideration includes about $46 million in cash funded largely through Orion’s credit facility, a $12 million five-year subordinated note and roughly $2 million in Orion stock, plus contingent payments tied to profits on existing backlog and near-term project pursuits, while the acquired entities have joined Orion’s credit agreement as guarantors. The transaction significantly enhances Orion’s heavy marine construction capabilities, adds Jones Act-compliant marine assets and a $1.4 billion opportunity pipeline, and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA and margins in 2026, strengthening Orion’s competitive position in U.S. marine infrastructure markets and expanding its geographic reach and customer base, including relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The most recent analyst rating on (ORN) stock is a Hold with a $13.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Orion Group Holdings stock, see the ORN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Orion Group Secures New $120 Million Credit Facility
Positive
Dec 29, 2025

On December 23, 2025, Orion Group Holdings entered into a new $120 million senior credit facility with UMB Bank, replacing its prior $88 million credit agreement and fully repaying the earlier facility, including a make-whole payment of about $1.1 million; the transaction was announced publicly on December 29, 2025. The five-year facility, maturing in December 2030, comprises a $60 million revolving line of credit, a $20 million equipment term loan and a $40 million acquisition term loan, plus a $25 million uncommitted accordion, and is secured by substantially all of the company’s and its domestic subsidiaries’ assets, with covenants that cap senior leverage at 3.0x and require a minimum fixed-charge coverage ratio of 1.2x; borrowings are priced off SOFR or an ABR-based rate with margins tied to leverage, delivering roughly a 225-basis-point reduction versus the prior facility and enhancing Orion’s liquidity, lowering its cost of capital and providing additional capacity to fund acquisitions, working capital and general corporate purposes, thereby supporting its stated growth strategy and financial flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (ORN) stock is a Hold with a $11.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Orion Group Holdings stock, see the ORN Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 12, 2026