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Limbach Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 4 lowered, 1 narrowed, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose on Pioneer Power: Revenue grew 21.9% to $173.5 million. Pioneer Power, acquired July 2025, added $30.9 million; organic revenue was slightly higher. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 8.0%: Adjusted EBITDA fell 22.3% to $13.9 million, an 8.0% margin against 12.6% a year earlier. Source
  • Gross margin fell to 21.5%: Total gross margin was 21.5% against 28.0%. ODR margin fell to 24.0% from 29.0%, and GCR margin fell to 14.5% from 24.7%. Source
  • Pioneer Power lowers segment margins: Management said the segment margin decline was primarily driven by Pioneer Power's current lower margin profile, which it expects to improve as 2026 progresses. Source
  • Bookings of $182.0 million: Bookings were $182.0 million, a 1.1x book-to-bill ratio, against first-quarter bookings of $209.1 million and 1.5x. Source
  • Revolver borrowings reduced: Revolver borrowings were $17.5 million at June 30, down from $32.4 million at March 31. Management intends to use free cash flow to reduce them further. Source

“Our second quarter results were primarily affected by project timing and price sensitivity in certain markets rather than a deterioration in underlying demand”

Michael McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFY 2026$760 million - $790 millionRaised from $730 million - $760 million
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY 2026$78 million - $84 millionLowered from $90 million - $94 million
Total organic revenue growth SourceFY 20269 - 14%Raised from 4 - 8%
ODR revenue as a percentage of total revenue SourceFY 202670 - 80%Lowered from 75 - 80%
ODR organic revenue growth SourceFY 20266 - 10%Lowered from 9 - 12%
Gross margin percentage SourceFY 202623 - 24%Lowered from 26 - 27%
SG&A expense as a percentage of total revenue SourceFY 202615 - 16%Narrowed, top end cut from 15 - 17%
Free cash flow SourceFY 202675% of Adjusted EBITDAKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: FY 2026 revenue guidance raised to $760 million - $790 million from $730 million - $760 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Assumed total organic revenue growth raised to 9-14% from 4-8%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance revised to $78 million - $84 million from $90 million - $94 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Assumed gross margin lowered to 23-24% from 26-27%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Assumed ODR organic revenue growth lowered to 6-10% from 9-12%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Assumed ODR share of total revenue range changed to 70-80% from 75-80%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Assumed SG&A ratio range changed to 15-16% from 15-17%. Source
  • Guidance kept: Free cash flow assumption kept at 75% of Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • New: Acquisition of CYMCOR, Inc. completed on August 4, 2026, for $30.0 million at closing, after the quarter end. Source
  • New: Revolving credit facility amended on July 24, 2026, raising available borrowings from $100 million to $125 million. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose on Pioneer Power: Revenue grew 21.9% to $173.5 million. Pioneer Power, acquired July 2025, added $30.9 million; organic revenue was slightly higher. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS fell: Net income was $4.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, against $7.8 million, or $0.64. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.64 against $0.93. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 8.0%: Adjusted EBITDA fell 22.3% to $13.9 million, an 8.0% margin against 12.6% a year earlier. Source
  • Operating cash flow improved: Net cash from operating activities was $18.7 million, against $2.0 million a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • ODR revenue grew on acquisition: ODR revenue rose 17.9% to $128.4 million. Acquisition revenue added $23.2 million, partly offset by a 3.4% decline in organic ODR revenue. Source
  • GCR organic revenue grew 12%: GCR revenue rose 35.3% to $45.0 million. Organic GCR revenue grew 12.0%, or $4.0 million; acquisition revenue added $7.8 million. Source
  • Six-month revenue up 13.4%: For the six months, revenue rose 13.4% to $312.3 million. Organic revenue fell 6.4%, and acquisition revenue added 19.8%. Source

“Based on our strong bookings and the visibility we have into the second half of the year, we believe our revised outlook appropriately reflects the current operating environment”

Michael McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach

Margins, costs and pricing

  • Gross margin fell to 21.5%: Total gross margin was 21.5% against 28.0%. ODR margin fell to 24.0% from 29.0%, and GCR margin fell to 14.5% from 24.7%. Source
  • Pioneer Power lowers segment margins: Management said the segment margin decline was primarily driven by Pioneer Power's current lower margin profile, which it expects to improve as 2026 progresses. Source
  • Fewer net project write-ups: Gross margin was also lower because net project write-ups were smaller than in the prior-year period. Source
  • SG&A ratio fell to 16.2%: SG&A rose about $1.5 million to $28.1 million, but fell to 16.2% of revenue from 18.7%. Pioneer Power added $0.7 million of SG&A. Source

Demand and bookings

  • Bookings of $182.0 million: Bookings were $182.0 million, a 1.1x book-to-bill ratio, against first-quarter bookings of $209.1 million and 1.5x. Source
  • Organic growth tied to backlog: Management expects timing of project starts, backlog execution and future bookings to support organic revenue growth for the rest of 2026. Source
  • Bookings vary by quarter: Management noted bookings can vary significantly from quarter to quarter, depending partly on when customer agreements are executed. Source

“This strategy builds a more balanced and resilient platform positioned to capitalize on attractive secular growth trends.”

Michael McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach

Capital, cash and debt

  • Revolver borrowings reduced: Revolver borrowings were $17.5 million at June 30, down from $32.4 million at March 31. Management intends to use free cash flow to reduce them further. Source
  • Cash and current ratio: Cash and cash equivalents were $17.5 million at June 30. The current ratio was 1.49x, against 1.44x at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Accounts receivable rose at June 30: Accounts receivable rose to $149.3 million from $133.2 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and acquisitions

  • Strategy expands into new end markets: Management said the strategy is expanding into end markets, engaging earlier across facility lifecycles to broaden services and improve earnings durability. Source
  • CYMCOR funded from cash and revolver: CYMCOR was paid for from available cash and the expanded revolver; the June 30 balance sheet does not include the funding impact. Source
  • Pioneer Power integration progressing: Management said Pioneer Power continues to perform in line with integration expectations, with pricing and operational initiatives underway. Source

People, footprint and pay measures

  • About 1,600 team members across offices: The company reports about 1,600 team members across 22 offices in the Eastern and Midwestern regions, up from 21 offices in the prior release. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA is a pay measure: The board and executive team treat Adjusted EBITDA and its margin as two key performance and compensation measures. Source
  • Stock-based compensation rose: Non-cash stock-based compensation within SG&A was $2.1 million for the quarter, against $1.6 million a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • CYMCOR price subject to adjustment: The CYMCOR purchase price is subject to customary working capital adjustments after the closing. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Bookings Source$182.0 million
Book-to-bill ratio Source1.1x
ODR share of total revenue Source74.0%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management cited competition for skilled labor and materials from data center construction as a pressure on gross margin. Source
  • Demand: Some customer arrangements can be terminated by the customer, and bookings are not updated for later terminations. Source
  • Financial: Interest expense rose $0.2 million to $0.8 million on higher revolver borrowings and financing costs for a larger vehicle fleet. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Operational and pricing initiatives aim to bring Pioneer Power gross margins in line with the company average over two to three years. Source
  • On track: Management said Pioneer Power continues to perform in line with the company's integration expectations. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected accelerating organic growth as orders converted; the second-quarter release does not state whether this occurred.

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.