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Dycom Industries Inc.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 lowered, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue up 45.6%, organic 16.7%: Second-quarter contract revenues reached $2,005.9 million, up from $1,377.9 million, with organic growth of 16.7% excluding acquired businesses. Source
  • Communications margin fell 134 bps: Communications adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.6%, down 134 bps, which management attributed to higher investment to scale operations, deferred wireless projects, and higher fuel prices. Source
  • Building Systems revenue exceeded expectations: Building Systems contract revenues were $397.5 million, which management said exceeded expectations as the segment grew rapidly. Source
  • Backlog up 53.2%, a record: Total backlog rose 53.2% from a year earlier to a record level, with Communications making up most of it and Building Systems adding a smaller share. Source
  • Acquisition completed in the quarter: The company completed the acquisition of National Technology Integrators during the second quarter, after announcing it as pending in May. Source
  • Full-year revenue range raised: Management updated full-year guidance from the second-quarter results and its expectations for the rest of the year, raising the consolidated revenue range. Source
  • Communications range lowered on deferral: The Communications revenue range was lowered for the deferral of wireless program revenue; management said overall program scope is unchanged. Source

“Demand across our portfolio is stronger than ever, fueled by a generational deployment of digital infrastructure that is projected to go well into the next decade”

Dan Peyovich, Dycom’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Contract revenues, consolidated SourceFiscal year ending January 30, 2027$7.48 billion to $7.66 billionRaised from $7.38 billion to $7.65 billion
Contract revenues, Communications SourceFiscal year ending January 30, 2027$5.90 billion to $6.01 billionLowered from $6.03 billion to $6.20 billion
Contract revenues, Building Systems SourceFiscal year ending January 30, 2027$1.58 billion to $1.65 billionRaised from $1.35 billion to $1.45 billion
Communications wireless revenue timing SourceFiscal 2028Approximately $150 million deferred into fiscal 2028New
Contract revenues, third quarter SourceQuarter ending October 31, 2026$1.90 billion to $1.98 billionNew
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, third quarter SourceQuarter ending October 31, 2026$281 million to $302 millionNew
Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted EPS (excluding amortization expense), third quarter SourceQuarter ending October 31, 2026$4.33 to $4.79New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year fiscal 2027 contract revenue range raised at both ends. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Communications full-year revenue range lowered, tied to the wireless deferral. Source
  • Guidance raised: Building Systems full-year revenue range raised. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Communications margin now expected to decline slightly, from the prior modest improvement. Source
  • Guidance raised: Building Systems margin range for the rest of the year set at high-teens to low-twenties, from high teens. Source
  • Guidance kept: Consolidated margin expansion for the year maintained. Source
  • New: Acquisition of National Technology Integrators completed; it was pending at the May release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue up 45.6%, organic 16.7%: Second-quarter contract revenues reached $2,005.9 million, up from $1,377.9 million, with organic growth of 16.7% excluding acquired businesses. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS higher: Net income was $115.6 million, or $3.81 per diluted share, against $97.5 million, or $3.33, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $5.29: Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income was $160.7 million, or $5.29 per diluted share, against $3.64 a year earlier, excluding intangible amortization. Source
  • Tax benefit from share awards: Income tax benefits from vesting and exercise of share-based awards were $3.6 million, or $0.12 per share, versus $0.6 million, or $0.02 per share a year earlier. Source
  • First-half revenue up 50.6%: Six-month contract revenues were $3,970.7 million, up 50.6%, with organic growth of 20.5% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.6%. Source

Segment results and margins

  • Communications revenue up 16.7% organically: Communications contract revenues were $1.608 billion, up 16.7% organically, driven by fiber-to-the-home programs, long-haul and middle-mile builds, and maintenance services. Source
  • Communications margin fell 134 bps: Communications adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.6%, down 134 bps, which management attributed to higher investment to scale operations, deferred wireless projects, and higher fuel prices. Source
  • Building Systems revenue exceeded expectations: Building Systems contract revenues were $397.5 million, which management said exceeded expectations as the segment grew rapidly. Source
  • Building Systems margin 24.5%: Building Systems adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.5%, which management attributed to execution, operating leverage, and favorable changes in cost estimates on projects. Source

“Dycom delivered record organic first half revenue, increased profitability, and continued above-market growth”

Dan Peyovich, Dycom’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and the order book

  • Backlog up 53.2%, a record: Total backlog rose 53.2% from a year earlier to a record level, with Communications making up most of it and Building Systems adding a smaller share. Source
  • Record awards grew backlog: Management said significant new awards grew backlog to a record level, and that demand across the portfolio is stronger than ever. Source
  • Backlog is an estimate: Backlog is an estimate of services under master service agreements and other contracts, based on contract terms and the timing of services to be provided. Source

Costs and margins

  • Amortization rose sharply: Amortization of intangible assets was $60.5 million in the quarter, against $11.9 million a year earlier; it is excluded from adjusted net income. Source
  • Costs of earned revenues up: Costs of earned revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization, were $1,565.4 million, up from $1,070.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Stock compensation higher: Stock-based compensation expense was $10.3 million, up from $8.1 million, and sits within general and administrative expense. Source
  • Net interest expense more than doubled: Net interest expense was $38.0 million, against $15.6 million a year earlier. Source

“Our strong performance and confidence in our growth trajectory have enabled us to raise our full-year outlook”

Dan Peyovich, Dycom’s President and Chief Executive Officer

National Technology Integrators acquisition

  • Acquisition completed in the quarter: The company completed the acquisition of National Technology Integrators during the second quarter, after announcing it as pending in May. Source
  • Acquired business contributed $22.9 million: Management said the acquired business performed well and contributed about $22.9 million of revenue in the quarter. Source
  • Services and geography of acquired firm: The acquired firm does inside-plant structured cabling, including in data centers, plus audio-visual and security systems, with operations in the Mid-Atlantic, Texas and the Midwest. Source

Full-year and third-quarter guidance

  • Full-year revenue range raised: Management updated full-year guidance from the second-quarter results and its expectations for the rest of the year, raising the consolidated revenue range. Source
  • Communications range lowered on deferral: The Communications revenue range was lowered for the deferral of wireless program revenue; management said overall program scope is unchanged. Source
  • Building Systems margin range for rest of year: Building Systems adjusted EBITDA margin is expected in the high-teens to low-twenties for the rest of the year, as the segment gains operating leverage. Source
  • Third-quarter guidance issued: Management issued its first guidance for the quarter ending October 31, 2026, covering revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS. Source

Cash, balance sheet and debt

  • Cash fell, receivables rose: Cash and equivalents were $340.1 million at August 1, 2026, down from $709.2 million at January 31, 2026, while net accounts receivable rose to $2,277.8 million. Source
  • Debt little changed: Long-term debt was $2,791.3 million, against $2,810.5 million at January 31, 2026, and the current portion of debt rose to $28.4 million. Source
  • Equity rose over the period: Total stockholders’ equity was $2,063.9 million, up from $1,859.1 million at January 31, 2026. Source

Strategy, workforce and safety

  • Workforce investment to scale: Management said investments to expand the skilled workforce and grow Building Systems position the company to pursue the work it sees ahead. Source
  • Safety and execution credited: Management thanked teammates for their dedication to safety and execution, which it said delivers value to customers and shareholders. Source
  • Diversifying into digital infrastructure: Management said the acquisition further enhances leadership in digital and critical infrastructure and diversifies the business. Source

Coming up, as management said on 26 August 2026

  • Supplementary summary on investor site: A supplementary summary of expectations is posted on the Investor Center website for more detail on the guidance. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$12,242.4 million
Communications backlog Source$10,983 million
Building Systems backlog Source$1,259 million
Backlog due in next 12 months, total Source$6,472 million

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Wireless program revenue was deferred into fiscal 2028, which management said affects segment operating leverage. Source
  • External: Higher fuel prices added cost pressure in the Communications segment compared with the prior year. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Stated in May; the August release reports the acquisition completed during the quarter.
  • Ahead: Management said Building Systems revenue exceeded expectations in the quarter. Source
  • Delayed: Wireless revenue deferred into fiscal 2028; overall program scope unchanged. 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.