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Everus Construction Group, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 40% in the quarter: Quarterly revenue reached $1.38 billion against $986.8 million a year earlier. The release marks this figure as a quarterly record. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income was $91.9 million, a quarterly record, and diluted EPS was $1.79. Gross profit growth was partly offset by higher SG&A, income taxes and lower other income. Source
  • E&M revenue grew 48%: E&M segment net income rose 73.3% to $88.2 million, and segment EBITDA rose 79.1% to $119.8 million, on revenue growth and gross margin improvement. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 14.8%: Gross margin was 14.8%, against 12.6% a year earlier, on higher workloads, project execution and project timing. Nine-month gross margin was 14.2%, up from 12.3%. Source
  • Management cites broad project demand: Management points to project opportunities in the data center, high-tech and hospitality submarkets as the basis for continued momentum. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $221.2 million: Nine-month free cash flow was $221.2 million, against $74.8 million, as higher operating cash flow was partly offset by higher net capital expenditures. Source
  • Net leverage rose to 0.7x: Net leverage was 0.7x against 0.4x at year-end. Trailing 12-month EBITDA was $442.5 million. Source

“Everus delivered another quarter of record financial results, reflecting robust market demand, disciplined execution and our continued focus on our 4EVER strategic priorities,”

Jeffrey S. Thiede, president and CEO of Everus

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues Sourcefull year 2026$5.0 billion to $5.1 billionRaised from $4.5 billion to $4.7 billion
EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$485 million to $495 millionRaised from $410 million to $425 million
Gross capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$90 million to $100 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance raised, citing first-three-quarter results and 2026 acquisitions. Source
  • New: Epsilon Industries acquisition completed on Sept. 1, 2026, after the July 31 agreement announcement. Source
  • New: Revolving credit facility increased by $125.0 million under an amended credit agreement. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 40% in the quarter: Quarterly revenue reached $1.38 billion against $986.8 million a year earlier. The release marks this figure as a quarterly record. Source
  • Organic revenue growth was 35.8%: Excluding revenue from 2026 acquisitions, organic revenue rose 35.8%. Acquisitions contributed $43.7 million of quarterly revenue, per the reconciliation table. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income was $91.9 million, a quarterly record, and diluted EPS was $1.79. Gross profit growth was partly offset by higher SG&A, income taxes and lower other income. Source
  • EBITDA up 58% on gross profit: EBITDA reached $140.2 million, up from $89.0 million. Management attributes the rise mainly to higher gross profit, partly offset by higher SG&A expenses. Source
  • Nine-month revenue up 34%: Revenue for the nine months rose 33.6% to $3.65 billion. Nine-month net income rose 59.8% to $234.1 million, and diluted EPS reached $4.57. Source

Segments and end markets

  • E&M revenue grew 48%: E&M segment net income rose 73.3% to $88.2 million, and segment EBITDA rose 79.1% to $119.8 million, on revenue growth and gross margin improvement. Source
  • Data center and high-tech led E&M: Commercial and industrial end markets drove E&M growth, mainly the data center and high-tech submarkets. Renewables revenue was lower. Source
  • E&M EBITDA margin reached 10.5%: E&M EBITDA margin was 10.5%, up from 8.7%, reflecting revenue growth, project timing and efficient execution, partly offset by higher SG&A and lower other income. Source
  • T&D revenue up 14%: T&D revenue rose 14.4% to $255.6 million on utility work in the transmission, distribution and underground submarkets. Transportation revenue was lower. T&D EBITDA margin was 15.0%. Source

“Our robust backlog growth, up 86% year over year to $5.48 billion, underscores the strength of our industry position, our consistent track record of successful project execution and the deep, long-standing relationships we have with our customers.”

Jeffrey S. Thiede, president and CEO of Everus

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin rose to 14.8%: Gross margin was 14.8%, against 12.6% a year earlier, on higher workloads, project execution and project timing. Nine-month gross margin was 14.2%, up from 12.3%. Source
  • Prior-billing dispute added $7.6 million: Management cited a dispute resolution on prior billings as one driver of the gross profit increase, adding a $7.6 million net benefit. Source
  • SG&A rose 55.8%: SG&A reached $80.7 million. Drivers included $6.7 million of acquisition-related costs and $5.7 million of higher amortization from acquisitions. Source
  • EBITDA margin widened to 10.1%: EBITDA margin was 10.1%, against 9.0%. Management described a 110 basis point expansion under the Everus operational playbook. Nine-month EBITDA margin was 9.8%. Source

Demand and order book

  • Management cites broad project demand: Management points to project opportunities in the data center, high-tech and hospitality submarkets as the basis for continued momentum. Source
  • Acquisitions added $742 million backlog: Acquisitions completed in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 contributed estimated backlog of $742.3 million to the total reported. Source
  • Contract timing affects backlog: Timing of awards, master service agreements, contract duration and service mix can significantly change backlog in a given period. Source

“Based on our results and continued confidence in the sustained momentum across our business, we expect a strong finish to the year and are once again raising our full-year outlook.”

Jeffrey S. Thiede, president and CEO of Everus

Acquisitions and modular capacity

  • Epsilon adds modular and prefab capacity: Management says the Epsilon Industries acquisition significantly expands the company's off-site modular construction and prefabrication capabilities. Source
  • Epsilon integration progressing as planned: Management says integration is progressing as planned and teams are extending modular construction across operations to meet customer demand. Source
  • Acquisitions added $43.7M of E&M revenue: E&M revenue from 2026 acquisitions was $43.7 million in the quarter, and E&M organic segment revenue rose 42.3%. Source

Capital, cash and leverage

  • Free cash flow reached $221.2 million: Nine-month free cash flow was $221.2 million, against $74.8 million, as higher operating cash flow was partly offset by higher net capital expenditures. Source
  • Operating cash flow more than doubled: Operating cash flow for nine months was $267.3 million, driven by changes in operating assets and liabilities and higher non-cash amortization from acquisitions. Source
  • Net leverage rose to 0.7x: Net leverage was 0.7x against 0.4x at year-end. Trailing 12-month EBITDA was $442.5 million. Source
  • Cash and gross debt both higher: Unrestricted cash was $244.8 million and gross debt was $571.5 million, against $152.7 million and $285.0 million at year-end. Source
  • $100 million revolver draw outstanding: The full $100.0 million drawn remained outstanding at quarter end, leaving $247.8 million available under the revolving credit facility. Source
  • Acquisitions used $380.5 million cash: Net cash outflows for acquisitions completed in the nine months were $380.5 million, shown in investing cash flows. Source
  • Capex rose on vehicles and equipment: Nine-month capital expenditures were $53.4 million, mainly vehicle and equipment investment, partly offset by a first-quarter 2025 prefabrication investment. Source

Strategy and reporting basis

  • Capital aimed at growth and acquisitions: Management says capital allocation prioritizes organic growth and acquisitions that widen geography, add product lines and deepen service capabilities. Source
  • Long-term value stated as aim: Management says it is confident of delivering long-term value for shareholders by capturing significant prospects ahead. Source
  • Acquisition accounting still preliminary: Preliminary purchase price allocations for the SE&M and Epsilon acquisitions remain subject to fair value and tax valuation work during the measurement period. Source
  • No EBITDA guidance reconciliation given: The release gives no reconciliation of full-year 2026 forward-looking EBITDA guidance, which management says cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. Source

People and leadership

  • Incentive pay rose with performance: Higher incentive compensation of $13.4 million in the quarter, which management linked to business performance, drove part of the SG&A increase. Source
  • Labor costs rose in nine months: Nine-month labor costs, excluding incentive pay, rose $8.4 million to support continued operational growth. Source
  • Employees credited for execution: Management thanks employees for their continued dedication and says it remains committed to executing its strategy. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$5.48 billion
E&M backlog Source$5.11 billion
T&D backlog Source$371.3 million

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Renewables revenue was lower in the quarter, partly offsetting E&M growth. Source
  • Demand: The company notes backlog contracts can be delayed or cancelled, change in scope, and be adjusted for costs. Source
  • Financial: Acquisition-related costs and amortization from acquisitions added to SG&A in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management says the Epsilon Industries acquisition, previously announced, has been completed. Source
  • On track: Management says Epsilon integration is progressing as planned. Source
  • Not stated: Management says it still expects gross capital expenditures in the same range as before. 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.