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Everus Construction Group, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 1 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 29.7% to a record: Revenues were $986.8 million, up 29.7% from $761.0 million, a quarterly record. E&M growth of $230.4 million more than offset a $5.1 million decline in T&D. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS up about a third: Net income was $57.0 million, up 36.4%, with diluted EPS of $1.11 against 82 cents a year earlier. Net income margin was 5.8%, up from 5.5%. Source
  • EBITDA up 36.9% on higher margin: EBITDA was $89.0 million, up 36.9%, with EBITDA margin of 9.0% against 8.5%. Higher gross profit and joint-venture income were the main drivers, partly offset by SG&A. Source
  • E&M revenue up 42.9% on data centers: E&M revenue rose 42.9% to $767.3 million, driven by commercial and renewables workloads, particularly continued growth in the data center submarket. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 12.6%: Gross margin was 12.6% against 11.8% a year earlier, and gross profit rose 38.2% to $124.2 million. Project timing and efficiency gains helped, partly offset by project mix. Source
  • SG&A rose on labor and overhead: SG&A rose to $51.8 million from $36.2 million, mainly from higher labor, incremental stand-alone operating costs and higher general and corporate overhead. Source
  • Net leverage fell to 0.5x: Net leverage was 0.5x at Sept. 30, against 1.0x at Dec. 31, 2024. Net debt was $158.8 million on trailing 12-month EBITDA of $293.3 million. Source

“We maintained strong business momentum through the third quarter, delivering record revenue and EBITDA driven by excellent project execution and robust opportunities across our core end markets,”

Jeffrey S. Thiede, president and CEO of Everus

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues Sourcefull year 2025$3.55 billion to $3.65 billionRaised from $3.3 billion to $3.4 billion
EBITDA Sourcefull year 2025$290 million to $300 millionRaised from $240 million to $255 million
EBITDA margin Sourcefull year 2025slightly higher than 2024Raised from lower than 2024
Gross capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2025$65 million to $70 millionKept
Net income (EBITDA guidance build) Sourcefull year 2025$179.0 million to $186.5 millionRaised from $145.0 million to $150.0 million
Income taxes (EBITDA guidance build) Sourcefull year 2025$65.0 million to $67.5 millionRaised from $50.0 million to $55.0 million
Interest expense, net (EBITDA guidance build) Sourcefull year 2025$17.5 millionLowered from $20.0 million
Depreciation and amortization (EBITDA guidance build) Sourcefull year 2025$28.5 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue and EBITDA ranges both raised from the August 2025 ranges. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year EBITDA margin expectation changed from lower than 2024 to slightly higher than 2024.
  • Guidance kept: Full-year gross capital expenditures guidance affirmed at $65 million to $70 million. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 29.7% to a record: Revenues were $986.8 million, up 29.7% from $761.0 million, a quarterly record. E&M growth of $230.4 million more than offset a $5.1 million decline in T&D. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS up about a third: Net income was $57.0 million, up 36.4%, with diluted EPS of $1.11 against 82 cents a year earlier. Net income margin was 5.8%, up from 5.5%. Source
  • EBITDA up 36.9% on higher margin: EBITDA was $89.0 million, up 36.9%, with EBITDA margin of 9.0% against 8.5%. Higher gross profit and joint-venture income were the main drivers, partly offset by SG&A. Source
  • Nine-month EBITDA rose 35.1%: For the nine months, revenue rose 30.9% to $2.73 billion. EBITDA rose 35.1% to $235.0 million, with EBITDA margin of 8.6% against 8.3%. Source

Segments and end markets

  • E&M revenue up 42.9% on data centers: E&M revenue rose 42.9% to $767.3 million, driven by commercial and renewables workloads, particularly continued growth in the data center submarket. Source
  • E&M EBITDA up 64.0%: E&M EBITDA rose 64.0% to $66.9 million, with EBITDA margin of 8.7% against 7.6%. Project timing, efficiency gains and joint-venture income were cited as drivers. Source
  • T&D revenue slipped slightly: T&D revenue fell 2.2% to $223.4 million. Transportation workloads rose, but utility end-market revenue declined slightly. Source
  • T&D EBITDA margin rose to 15.1%: T&D EBITDA rose 11.2% to $33.8 million, with EBITDA margin of 15.1% against 13.3%. Gross profit rose on margin expansion from project execution and mix. Source

“Our solid financial position, with net leverage of 0.5 times and nearly $340 million of available liquidity, reflects our disciplined financial strategy and strong operational results.”

Jeffrey S. Thiede, president and CEO of Everus

Costs, margins and SG&A

  • Gross margin rose to 12.6%: Gross margin was 12.6% against 11.8% a year earlier, and gross profit rose 38.2% to $124.2 million. Project timing and efficiency gains helped, partly offset by project mix. Source
  • SG&A rose on labor and overhead: SG&A rose to $51.8 million from $36.2 million, mainly from higher labor, incremental stand-alone operating costs and higher general and corporate overhead. Source
  • Income taxes rose with pretax income: Income taxes were $20.6 million against $14.0 million, reflecting greater pretax income. Income from equity method investments was $5.5 million. Source

Demand and backlog

  • Bidding activity described as healthy: Management said bidding activity remains healthy, particularly in commercial, industrial and utility markets, and it is confident in its ability to keep winning projects. Source
  • Backlog conversion caveat: Management noted that backlog at any point may not accurately represent revenue or net income realized in any period. Source
  • No material backlog cancellations: The company said it did not experience any material impacts from delays or cancellations of planned projects included in backlog for the periods presented. Source

“Thanks to the continued hard work and determination of our team members across the country who are safely Building America's Future”

Jeffrey S. Thiede, president and CEO of Everus

Balance sheet and cash flow

  • Net leverage fell to 0.5x: Net leverage was 0.5x at Sept. 30, against 1.0x at Dec. 31, 2024. Net debt was $158.8 million on trailing 12-month EBITDA of $293.3 million. Source
  • Cash up, gross debt down: Unrestricted cash was $129.9 million and gross debt $288.7 million at Sept. 30, compared with $69.9 million and $300.0 million at Dec. 31, 2024. Source
  • Revolver availability: Availability under the revolving credit facility was $207.4 million at Sept. 30, net of $17.6 million of standby letters of credit. Source
  • Working capital rose with billing and workload: Working capital was $523.5 million, up from $403.9 million at year-end. Project timing, workload and billing drove higher cash, receivables and contract assets. Source
  • Free cash flow higher for nine months: Operating cash flow was $108.6 million and capital expenditures $42.1 million for the nine months. Free cash flow was $74.8 million against $57.8 million. Source

Strategy and corporate basis

  • 4EVER priorities guide the plan: Management said it continues to execute on its 4EVER strategic priorities, with a focus on long-term value to shareholders. Source
  • Financial flexibility for acquisitions: Management said the company has ample financial flexibility for organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions that support long-term growth objectives. Source
  • Stand-alone company after spinoff: Following the October 2024 spinoff from MDU Resources, Everus Construction became a wholly owned subsidiary of Everus; earlier periods are carve-out figures. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2025

  • Expected close to 2025: Management expects a close to 2025 supported by its elevated backlog and sustained business momentum. Source
  • Momentum expected into 2026: Management said it expects ongoing momentum into 2026 as it executes its 4EVER strategic priorities. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$2.95 billion
E&M backlog Source$2.57 billion
T&D backlog Source$375.8 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Changes in project mix partly offset gross profit gains from project timing and efficiency. Source
  • Financial: Changes in working capital to support revenue growth partly offset higher operating results in the nine-month cash flow. Source
  • Demand: Contracts in backlog are subject to delays, defaults or cancellations, scope changes and cost adjustments. Source
  • External: Backlog may be affected by weather, external market factors and economic factors beyond the company's control. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it is affirming the full-year 2025 gross capital expenditures guidance. Source
  • Not stated: The earlier EBITDA range given after the second quarter was updated to a higher range in this release. 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.