Backlog Expansion and Record Book-to-Burn
Total backlog increased to $944 million at quarter end — the highest level in more than two years — and the company reported a book-to-burn ratio of 2.6 for Q1, the highest since going public, driven by $289 million of new awards booked in the quarter (a sequential increase of $150 million vs. Q4 2025).
Revenue Transparency and Shimmick Project Performance
Shimmick project revenue for Q1 2026 was $88 million (vs. $93 million in Q1 2025). Shimmick project gross margin rose to $10 million (11% of revenue), an $5 million increase or an 89% improvement versus Q1 2025 (6% previously).
Significant Gross Margin and Profitability Improvements
Consolidated total gross margin increased to $11 million (12% of revenue) from $5 million (4% of revenue) in Q1 2025 — a $6 million increase or 132% improvement. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at approximately $3 million in Q1 2026 versus negative $3 million in Q1 2025 (improvement of $6 million).
Improved Net Loss and Cost Discipline
Net loss narrowed to $4 million in Q1 2026 from a $10 million loss in Q1 2025, a favorable change of $6 million (55% improvement). G&A expense was flat at $14 million year-over-year, reflecting overhead optimization while scaling.
Stronger Liquidity and Capital Flexibility
Liquidity totaled $34 million at quarter end, comprised of $15 million in unrestricted cash and $19 million available borrowing capacity under credit agreements.
Pipeline Strength and Confirmed Guidance
Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance: consolidated revenue growth of 12%–22% year-over-year (midpoint ~17%, implying ~$550M–$600M for the year) and adjusted EBITDA growth of 200%–500% year-over-year (targeting $15M–$30M). The 24-month pipeline remains robust with $600M–$1B in bidding volumes per month.
Strategic and Operational Progress
Company continues to scale core Shimmick projects (noncore work now <5% of backlog), is strengthening project controls, centralizing procurement, hiring experienced leadership (appointed Sarah Tacker as EVP & COO), and securing progressive design-build opportunities (e.g., a subsequent $50 million wastewater project not yet in backlog).