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Centuri Holdings, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 25 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 10 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record annual revenue of $3 billion: Full-year revenue was $2,983 million, up 13% from 2024, and full-year base revenue was $2,943 million, up 18%. Source
  • Canadian Operations grew fastest: Revenue rose in every segment in the quarter: Canadian Operations 37%, Union Electric 22%, Non-Union Electric 17%, and U.S. Gas 16%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter bookings of $814 million: Bookings were 93% new awards and 7% MSA renewals; full-year bookings were $4.5 billion, including more than $1.5 billion of new bid awards. Source
  • Full-year base margin rose to 8.0%: Base gross profit margin for 2025 was 8.0%, up from 6.9% in 2024; reported gross profit margin for the year was 8.3%. Source
  • Leverage fell to 2.5 times: Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 2.5x at year-end against 3.6x a year earlier; net debt was $627.6 million, against $849.2 million. Source
  • Connect Atlantic adds Canadian electric services: The company acquired Connect Atlantic Utility Services for $58 million, adding electric services to its Canadian operations. Source
  • Backlog covers most of 2026 base revenue: Year-end backlog plus about $1.1 billion of 2026 year-to-date bookings are forecast to cover over 85% of 2026 base revenue guidance at the mid-point. Source

“2025 was a remarkable year for Centuri and the achievements are a direct result of the dedication and commitment of our employees.”

Christian Brown, Centuri President & CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Base revenue SourceFY2026$3.15 to $3.45 billionNew
Base gross profit SourceFY2026$255 to $285 millionNew
Revenue SourceFY2026$3.24 to $3.54 billionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY2026$280 to $310 millionNew
Adjusted Net Income SourceFY2026$55 to $75 millionNew
Storm restoration services assumption SourceFY2026$88 million revenue; $28 million gross profitNew
Net capital expenditures SourceFY2026$75 to $90 millionNew
Book-to-bill ratio SourceFY20261.1x to 1.2xNew
Base revenue coverage from backlog and bookings SourceFY2026over 85% of 2026 base revenue guidance at the mid-pointNew
Fleet funding mix SourceLong-term50% buy and 50% leaseNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance issued for base revenue, base gross profit, revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and net capital expenditures. Source
  • New guidance: A book-to-bill target of 1.1x to 1.2x was set for 2026. Source
  • New: Connect Atlantic Utility Services was acquired for $58 million, adding electric services to the Canadian operations. Source
  • New: A primary equity offering and concurrent private placement in the fourth quarter raised about $250.9 million of net proceeds. Source
  • New: Adjusted Net Income now also excludes tax asset allocation and acquisition costs, and Adjusted EBITDA excludes acquisition costs. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Record annual revenue of $3 billion: Full-year revenue was $2,983 million, up 13% from 2024, and full-year base revenue was $2,943 million, up 18%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue up 19.7%: Fourth-quarter revenue was $858.6 million, up $141.5 million, with gross profit of $80.5 million against $71.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Base revenue rose 28% in quarter: Fourth-quarter base revenue was $855.1 million against $667.4 million a year earlier, driven by higher work hours under MSAs across segments. Source
  • Tax benefit lifted quarterly net income: Fourth-quarter net income attributable to common stock was $30.2 million, including a $23.7 million income tax benefit tied to deferred tax asset allocations from the former parent. Source
  • Adjusted net income fell 13.2%: Fourth-quarter adjusted net income was $15.9 million, down 13.2% from the prior-year quarter, while quarterly adjusted EBITDA rose to $77.7 million from $70.7 million. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA reached $249 million: Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $249.0 million against $238.2 million; full-year net income was $22.7 million, and adjusted net income was $39.0 million, up 48.7%. Source

Segments and regions

  • Canadian Operations grew fastest: Revenue rose in every segment in the quarter: Canadian Operations 37%, Union Electric 22%, Non-Union Electric 17%, and U.S. Gas 16%. Source
  • Electric and U.S. Gas lifted base margin: Base gross profit margin rose to 9.3% from 8.0%; management attributed the increase mainly to the two Electric segments and U.S. Gas. Source
  • Non-Union Electric gross profit fell: Non-Union Electric gross profit was $15.1 million in the quarter, down 29.5%, with margin at 9.2% against 15.3% a year earlier. Source

“We are very well positioned heading into 2026 and we look forward to delivering for our stakeholders.”

Christian Brown, Centuri President & CEO

Bookings, backlog and pipeline

  • Fourth-quarter bookings of $814 million: Bookings were 93% new awards and 7% MSA renewals; full-year bookings were $4.5 billion, including more than $1.5 billion of new bid awards. Source
  • Backlog reached $5.9 billion: Year-end backlog was about $5.9 billion, up 59% from a year earlier, and the pipeline of unweighted bids stood at $13 billion. Source
  • Industrial and substation work led activity: Management pointed to project activity as a driver of base revenue growth, especially in the industrial and electrical substation end-markets. Source

Margins and costs

  • Full-year base margin rose to 8.0%: Base gross profit margin for 2025 was 8.0%, up from 6.9% in 2024; reported gross profit margin for the year was 8.3%. Source
  • SG&A rose year on year: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $36.2 million in the quarter, against $30.8 million, and $126.5 million for the year, against $107.2 million. Source
  • Storm work fell sharply in 2025: Storm restoration revenue was $40.2 million in 2025 against $136.7 million in 2024, and storm gross profit was $12.3 million against $47.5 million. Source

Capital, debt and cash flow

  • Leverage fell to 2.5 times: Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 2.5x at year-end against 3.6x a year earlier; net debt was $627.6 million, against $849.2 million. Source
  • Equity raise added $250.9 million: A primary equity offering and concurrent private placement raised about $250.9 million net, with proceeds also used to reduce net debt. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell for the year: Operating cash flow was $78.1 million for 2025 against $158.2 million; fourth-quarter free cash flow was $105.7 million and full-year free cash flow was $35.7 million. Source

Acquisition and strategy

  • Connect Atlantic adds Canadian electric services: The company acquired Connect Atlantic Utility Services for $58 million, adding electric services to its Canadian operations. Source
  • One Centuri approach gaining traction: Management said business development efforts and the One Centuri approach are gaining traction, citing the year-end backlog and 2026 bookings. Source
  • Positioned as top-tier growth company: Management described the company as a top-tier growth company, staying within core competencies and keeping a low-risk profile through long-term MSA contracts. Source

2026 guidance and assumptions

  • Base guidance excludes storm work: Base revenue and base gross profit guidance exclude storm restoration, which is unpredictable; consolidated guidance is given including it. Source
  • Storm assumed at three-year averages: Consolidated revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance include storm work at three-year averages of $88 million revenue and $28 million gross profit. Source
  • Backlog covers most of 2026 base revenue: Year-end backlog plus about $1.1 billion of 2026 year-to-date bookings are forecast to cover over 85% of 2026 base revenue guidance at the mid-point. Source
  • Net capital expenditure range set: Net capital expenditures for 2026 are expected at $75 to $90 million, the same range the prior release gave for 2025. Source
  • Fleet funding target set at half and half: The long-term fleet funding target is 50% buy and 50% lease, under a balanced plan the company initiated in 2025. Source

Coming up, as management said on 25 February 2026

  • Investor presentation for 2026 guidance details: The company pointed to its year-end investor presentation for more detail on 2026 guidance and historical storm restoration contributions. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Capital plan SourceNet capital expenditures of $75 to $90 million expected in 2026

Risks management discussed

  • External: Storm restoration work is unpredictable and is excluded from base measures, so its contribution varies from period to period. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The 2025 book-to-bill ratio was 1.5x against a 1.1x target for the year. Source
  • Not stated: Fleet investment in 2025 was $135 million, funded through operating leases, sale leasebacks and net capital expenditures. Source

Other quarters

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