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APi Group Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 13.3%, 10.1% organic: Net revenues were $2,254 million against $1,990 million a year earlier. Acquisitions added 2.3 points of growth and currency translation 0.9 points. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14.3%: Adjusted EBITDA was $311 million against $272 million, up 13.1% on a fixed currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.8%, up 10 basis points. Source
  • Specialty Services revenue rose 22.9%: Specialty Services revenue was $773 million against $629 million. Segment earnings rose 29.6% to $92 million. Source
  • Safety Services revenue rose 8.8%: Safety Services revenue was $1,482 million against $1,362 million, with organic growth of 4.7%. Gross margin was 37.4%, up 60 basis points. Source
  • SG&A fell to 18.6% of revenue: Adjusted SG&A was $420 million, or 18.6% of net revenues, against 18.9% a year earlier. Management attributed the adjusted EBITDA margin gain to this leverage. Source
  • Long-term debt rose to $3,217 million: Long-term debt, less current portion, was $3,217 million against $2,754 million at year-end, after new long-term borrowings in the first half. Source
  • Acquisitions used $816 million of cash: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, used $816 million in the first half, against $111 million a year earlier. Source
  • Long-term targets restated: Management said it is confident in its leaders' ability to execute strategic priorities and continue progress toward the 10/16/60+ financial targets. Source

“We continued building on our strong start to the year in the second quarter, delivering over 10% organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion year over year.”

Russ Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenues Sourcefull year 2026$8,875 to $9,025 millionRaised from $8,660 to $8,860 million
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$1,205 to $1,245 millionRaised from $1,177 to $1,237 million
Adjusted free cash flow conversion Sourcefull year 2026115%, based on adjusted net incomeKept
Net revenues Sourcethird quarter of 2026$2,375 to $2,425 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethird quarter of 2026$325 to $335 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 net revenues and adjusted EBITDA guidance raised from the July 2, 2026 figures. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance for net revenues and adjusted EBITDA given for the first time. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted free cash flow conversion guidance held at 115% of adjusted net income. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 13.3%, 10.1% organic: Net revenues were $2,254 million against $1,990 million a year earlier. Acquisitions added 2.3 points of growth and currency translation 0.9 points. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 14.3%: Adjusted EBITDA was $311 million against $272 million, up 13.1% on a fixed currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.8%, up 10 basis points. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 12.8%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.44 against $0.39. Diluted EPS was $0.20 and net income was $99 million, up 28.6%. Source

Segment results

  • Specialty Services revenue rose 22.9%: Specialty Services revenue was $773 million against $629 million. Segment earnings rose 29.6% to $92 million. Source
  • Safety Services revenue rose 8.8%: Safety Services revenue was $1,482 million against $1,362 million, with organic growth of 4.7%. Gross margin was 37.4%, up 60 basis points. Source
  • Specialty segment margin rose 60 basis points: Specialty Services segment earnings margin was 11.9%. Gross margin expansion was partly offset by SG&A, including variable compensation expense. Source
  • Safety segment margin held at 17.0%: Safety Services segment earnings margin was 17.0%, unchanged. Segment earnings rose 8.6% to $252 million, with gross margin gains offset by higher SG&A. Source

“Our results reflect continued strength in inspection, service, and monitoring revenues, as well as robust project activity across both segments.”

Russ Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer

Margins and costs

  • Adjusted gross margin flat at 31.2%: Reported gross margin was 31.2%, up 30 basis points from 30.9%. Adjusted gross margin was 31.2% in both periods. Source
  • SG&A fell to 18.6% of revenue: Adjusted SG&A was $420 million, or 18.6% of net revenues, against 18.9% a year earlier. Management attributed the adjusted EBITDA margin gain to this leverage. Source
  • Pricing and selection lifted margins: Management credited disciplined customer and project selection and pricing for margin gains in project and service revenues. Business mix offset part of the gain. Source

Cash and working capital

  • Operating cash flow rose to $168 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $168 million for the six months, against $145 million. Second-quarter operating cash flow was $83 million, flat year over year. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow $103 million in quarter: Adjusted free cash flow was $103 million for the quarter, against $100 million, and 52.8% of adjusted net income. Six-month adjusted free cash flow was $228 million. Source
  • Receivables and contract assets increased: Accounts receivable rose to $1,706 million from $1,563 million, and contract assets to $630 million from $484 million, since December 31, 2025. Source
  • Cash balance declined to $851 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $851 million at June 30, 2026, against $912 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Debt and shareholder returns

  • Long-term debt rose to $3,217 million: Long-term debt, less current portion, was $3,217 million against $2,754 million at year-end, after new long-term borrowings in the first half. Source
  • Share repurchases of $66 million: Repurchases of common stock were $66 million in the first half, against $75 million a year earlier. Source
  • Share count rose on both measures: Diluted weighted average shares were 437 million for the quarter, against 428 million. Adjusted diluted shares were 440 million against 423 million. Source

Acquisitions and strategy

  • Acquisitions used $816 million of cash: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, used $816 million in the first half, against $111 million a year earlier. Source
  • Goodwill and intangibles grew: Goodwill rose to $3,643 million and intangible assets to $1,736 million, from $3,167 million and $1,584 million at year-end. Source
  • Long-term targets restated: Management said it is confident in its leaders' ability to execute strategic priorities and continue progress toward the 10/16/60+ financial targets. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Backlog Sourceexceeding $5 billion

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management restated the 10/16/60+ financial targets. The release does not state progress measured against them. Source

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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.