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Ameresco, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 6 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue up 9% year over year: Revenue was $515.5 million, up 9% from $472.3 million. Management cited growth across each core business line and project backlog conversion. Source
  • Net income to common shareholders: Net income attributable to common shareholders was $9.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, against $12.9 million, or $0.24, a year earlier. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.20 versus $0.27. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 17.7%: Gross margin was 17.7%, up from 14% in the first quarter. Management attributed the change to business mix and execution. Source
  • Total backlog up 32%: Total project backlog was $6.73 billion, up 32% from a year earlier, according to the release headline. Source
  • Three data center projects added: Three new behind-the-meter data center projects were advanced, bringing data center projects in awarded backlog to five. Source
  • Adjusted cash from operations negative: Q2 adjusted cash from operations was negative $65.3 million, after operating cash flow of negative $107.2 million, ITC sale proceeds of $20.4 million and Federal ESPC proceeds of $21.5 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS range raised: Management raised the Non-GAAP EPS range to $1.15 to $1.35 by expecting a tax benefit rate of 25% to 40%. Source

“This performance supports our expectation for 2026 to be another year of growth and increased profitability.”

CEO George Sakellaris

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFY 2026$2.0 billion $2.2 billionKept
Gross margin SourceFY 202617% 18%Kept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY 2026$250 million $270 millionKept
Depreciation & amortization SourceFY 2026$115 million $116 millionKept
Interest expense and other SourceFY 2026$95 million $100 millionKept
Effective tax rate SourceFY 2026(25)% to (40)%Raised from (20)% (10)%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest SourceFY 2026($22) million ($29) millionKept
Non-GAAP EPS SourceFY 2026$1.15 to $1.35Raised from $1.06 $1.28

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Non-GAAP EPS range raised to $1.15 to $1.35 from $1.06 to $1.28, with the tax benefit rate range widened to 25% to 40%. Source
  • New: Management plans a new accounting policy for transferable tax credits in the second half of 2026, which it cited as supporting the added tax benefit. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue up 9% year over year: Revenue was $515.5 million, up 9% from $472.3 million. Management cited growth across each core business line and project backlog conversion. Source
  • Net income to common shareholders: Net income attributable to common shareholders was $9.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, against $12.9 million, or $0.24, a year earlier. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.20 versus $0.27. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 12%: Adjusted EBITDA was $62.8 million, up 12% from $56.1 million. Management said this outpaced revenue growth. Source
  • EPS drivers: depreciation, interest, tax: Management attributed EPS to higher depreciation and interest from Energy Asset growth, a lower tax benefit, and non-controlling interest from the Neogenyx transaction. Source

Segments and business lines

  • Projects revenue up 6%: Projects revenue was $380.9 million, up 6%. Projects adjusted EBITDA was $17.5 million, against $16.3 million a year earlier, a 4.6% margin. Source
  • Energy Assets revenue up 21%: Energy Asset revenue was $75.9 million, up 21%. Segment adjusted EBITDA was $34.8 million, a 45.9% margin, against $33.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • O&M revenue up 29%: O&M revenue was $36.2 million, up 29%, driven by new long-term contracts added over the period. Source

“The second quarter represented an important inflection point for Ameresco as our history of successful large-scale integrated power solution deployments made us a trusted partner for many high profile customers in the data center industry.”

CEO George Sakellaris

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin rose to 17.7%: Gross margin was 17.7%, up from 14% in the first quarter. Management attributed the change to business mix and execution. Source
  • SG&A expenses rose: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $47.6 million for the quarter, against $45.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin 12.2%: Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.2%, against 11.9% a year earlier. Energy Assets margin was 45.9% and O&M margin 27.1%. Source
  • Non-controlling interests take more income: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $10.2 million in the quarter, against $2.7 million a year earlier. Source

Backlog and awards

  • Total backlog up 32%: Total project backlog was $6.73 billion, up 32% from a year earlier, according to the release headline. Source
  • Awarded backlog up 65%: Awarded backlog rose 65% to $4.4 billion. Management said this gives substantial visibility for at least the next three to four years. Source
  • New awards of $1.8 billion: New awards were $1.8 billion in the quarter: $1.2 billion for data centers and $600 million for other key markets. Source
  • Contracted and 12-month backlog: Contracted project backlog was $2.3 billion at June 30, 2026, and 12-month contracted backlog was $1.1 billion. Source
  • Revenue visibility of $11.5 billion: Total revenue visibility was $11.5 billion, including $1.5 billion of O&M revenue backlog and $3.2 billion of energy asset visibility. Source

“One of the highlights of the quarter was the tremendous momentum we experienced in the Power Infrastructure pillar of our business”

CEO George Sakellaris

Data center power projects

  • Three data center projects added: Three new behind-the-meter data center projects were advanced, bringing data center projects in awarded backlog to five. Source
  • Backlog captures only part of value: Management said the dollars added to awarded backlog for data centers represent only a portion of their potential total value. Source
  • Backlog additions tied to milestones: Management expects further additions to awarded backlog, and moves to contracted backlog, as data center projects reach development and construction milestones. Source

Cash, debt and financing

  • Adjusted cash from operations negative: Q2 adjusted cash from operations was negative $65.3 million, after operating cash flow of negative $107.2 million, ITC sale proceeds of $20.4 million and Federal ESPC proceeds of $21.5 million. Source
  • Eight-quarter cash average fell: Rolling eight-quarter adjusted cash from operations was about $30 million, against $57 million last quarter. Management cited timing and mix of activity. Source
  • Corporate leverage 3.2x, within covenant: Corporate leverage was 3.2x, below the 3.5x covenant. Total corporate debt was $384.8 million and unrestricted cash $138.3 million. Source
  • Financing commitments of $471.0 million: Q2 financing commitments totalled $471.0 million, including $400 million related to the Neogenyx transaction. Source

Full-year guidance and tax benefit

  • Full-year guidance reaffirmed: Management said it remains confident in 2026 and reaffirmed full-year guidance across all metrics, citing first-half performance, backlog and financing progress. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS range raised: Management raised the Non-GAAP EPS range to $1.15 to $1.35 by expecting a tax benefit rate of 25% to 40%. Source
  • Second half weighted to Q4: Management expects the second half to follow the normal seasonal pattern, with activity weighted somewhat more toward Q4, supported by project execution and backlog conversion. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 August 2026

  • Tax-credit accounting change in second half: Management plans a transition to a new accounting policy for transferable tax credits in the second half of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total Operating Energy Assets Source822 MWe
Energy Assets Placed into Operation Source32 MWe
Ameresco's Net Assets in Development Source513 MWe

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Adjusted cash from operations was negative in Q2 because of timing of project execution, billings and collections. Source
  • Financial: The higher tax benefit range depends on investment tax credits expected to be realized in 2026. Source
  • Financial: Non-controlling interest from the Neogenyx transaction reduces income attributable to common shareholders, as cited in EPS drivers. Source
  • Operational: Activity in the second half is weighted toward Q4 under the normal seasonal pattern. Source
  • Demand: Additions to data center backlog depend on projects reaching further development and construction milestones. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and raised the Non-GAAP EPS range. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects the second half to follow its normal seasonal cadence. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it expects further contributions to awarded backlog and moves to contracted backlog as data center projects progress. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.