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Mastec Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 raised, 3 lowered, 12 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Earnings per share hit second-quarter records: Diluted EPS was $1.65, up 51.0%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.22, up 48.8%. Both were second-quarter records. Source
  • Pipeline Infrastructure margin rose 690 basis points: Pipeline Infrastructure revenue rose 19.1% to $642.8 million and EBITDA rose 91.0% to $118.5 million, an 18.4% margin. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose 100 basis points: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.8%, up from 7.8%. The chief executive attributed the expansion to broad-based revenue growth and solid execution. Source
  • Clean Energy backlog reached $7.8 billion: Clean Energy and Infrastructure backlog was $7,791 million at June 30, 2026, up from $7,279 million at March 31 and $4,922 million a year earlier. Source
  • Quarterly operating cash flow rose to $21 million: Operating cash flow was $21 million, up from $6 million. Free cash flow was $(59) million, against $(45) million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS guidance for 2026 was raised to $9.30 from $8.79, and full-year revenue guidance rose to $18,200 million from $17,500 million. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS guidance lowered: GAAP diluted EPS guidance for 2026 is $6.20, down from $6.77, and GAAP net income guidance is $539 million, down from $575 million. Source
  • Superior acquisition closed last week: The company closed the acquisition of The Superior Group the week before the release, adding about 3,000 team members. Source

“We once again reported a very strong quarter with excellent performance in revenue growth, margin expansion and backlog development.”

Jose R. Mas, MasTec's CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcethird quarter 2026$4,930 millionNew
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026$18,200 millionRaised from $17,500 million
GAAP net income Sourcethird quarter 2026$176 millionNew
GAAP net income Sourcefull year 2026$539 millionLowered from $575 million
Adjusted net income Sourcethird quarter 2026$252 millionNew
Adjusted net income Sourcefull year 2026$785 millionRaised from $734 million
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026$482 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA margin Sourcethird quarter 20269.8%New
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$1,600 millionRaised from $1,500 million
Adjusted EBITDA margin Sourcefull year 20268.8%Raised from 8.6%
GAAP diluted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$6.20Lowered from $6.77
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$9.30Raised from $8.79
GAAP diluted EPS Sourcethird quarter 2026$2.03New
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcethird quarter 2026$2.98New
EBITDA Sourcethird quarter 2026$471 millionNew
EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$1,531 millionRaised from $1,439 million
Interest expense, net Sourcethird quarter 2026$58 millionNew
Provision for income taxes Sourcethird quarter 2026$55 millionNew
Depreciation Sourcethird quarter 2026$93 millionNew
Amortization of intangible assets Sourcethird quarter 2026$89 millionNew
Amortization of intangible assets Sourcefull year 2026$254 millionRaised from $151 million
Interest expense, net Sourcefull year 2026$205 millionRaised from $172 million
Provision for income taxes Sourcefull year 2026$172 millionLowered from $181 million
Depreciation Sourcefull year 2026$360 millionKept
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense Sourcefull year 2026$42 millionKept
Changes in fair value of acquisition-related contingent items Sourcefull year 2026$19 millionRaised from $11 million
Impairments of equity method investments Sourcefull year 2026$8 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $9.30 from $8.79. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue, adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA guidance raised from the prior release levels. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year GAAP diluted EPS guidance lowered to $6.20 from $6.77. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year GAAP net income guidance lowered to $539 million from $575 million. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance provided for the first time in these releases. Source
  • New: The company closed the acquisition of The Superior Group the week before the release. Source

Second quarter results

  • Revenue rose to a quarterly record: Revenue was $4,374 million, up 23.4% from $3,545 million; management called the growth broad-based. Source
  • Earnings per share hit second-quarter records: Diluted EPS was $1.65, up 51.0%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.22, up 48.8%. Both were second-quarter records. Source
  • Net income and adjusted EBITDA set records: GAAP net income was $145.7 million, up 61.7%, and adjusted EBITDA was $384.2 million, up 39.8%, both second-quarter records. Source

Segment results

  • Pipeline Infrastructure margin rose 690 basis points: Pipeline Infrastructure revenue rose 19.1% to $642.8 million and EBITDA rose 91.0% to $118.5 million, an 18.4% margin. Source
  • Clean Energy revenue grew 43.4%: Clean Energy and Infrastructure revenue rose 43.4% to $1,622.1 million, with EBITDA up 53.9% to $128.2 million and a 7.9% margin. Source
  • Communications EBITDA fell despite revenue growth: Communications revenue rose 6.2% to $888.9 million, while EBITDA fell 11.6% to $73.1 million and the margin fell 170 basis points to 8.2%. Source
  • Power Delivery revenue and EBITDA both rose: Power Delivery revenue rose 19.2% to $1,245.8 million and EBITDA rose 23.7% to $113.0 million, a 9.1% margin, up 30 basis points. Source

“Our second quarter results illustrate the strength and resiliency of MasTec's diversified operating model.”

Paul DiMarco, MasTec's CFO

Margins and costs

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose 100 basis points: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.8%, up from 7.8%. The chief executive attributed the expansion to broad-based revenue growth and solid execution. Source
  • Operating income rose with G&A growth: Operating income was $226.2 million, up from $158.1 million. General and administrative expenses were $206.5 million, against $174.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Costs of revenue rose year over year: Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization, were $3,817.3 million against $3,109.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Interest and depreciation expense rose: Interest expense, net, was $47.2 million against $43.9 million, and depreciation was $86.1 million against $69.9 million. Source

Backlog by segment

  • Clean Energy backlog reached $7.8 billion: Clean Energy and Infrastructure backlog was $7,791 million at June 30, 2026, up from $7,279 million at March 31 and $4,922 million a year earlier. Source
  • Pipeline backlog rose from the prior quarter: Pipeline Infrastructure backlog was $1,792 million, up from $1,326 million at March 31 and $1,460 million a year earlier. Source
  • Communications backlog eased; Power Delivery rose: Communications backlog was $5,461 million, down from $5,501 million at March 31. Power Delivery backlog was $6,347 million, up from $6,222 million. Source

“The addition of Superior further enhances our capabilities and our confidence in MasTec's ability to significantly exceed our three-year financial objectives provided at our recent Investor Day.”

Paul DiMarco, MasTec's CFO

Cash flow and net debt

  • Quarterly operating cash flow rose to $21 million: Operating cash flow was $21 million, up from $6 million. Free cash flow was $(59) million, against $(45) million a year earlier. Source
  • Six-month capital spending increased: Six-month capital expenditures were $188.3 million against $111.1 million, and six-month free cash flow was $(47.6) million against $(0.4) million. Source
  • Net debt rose to $2.4 billion: Net debt was $2,424.6 million at June 30, 2026, against $1,934.7 million at December 31, 2025. Total debt was $2,740.2 million and cash $315.6 million. Source
  • Six-month investing outflows increased: Six-month investing outflows were $425.9 million against $86.7 million; financing provided $225.3 million against $207.3 million used a year earlier. Source

Full-year and third-quarter guidance

  • Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS guidance for 2026 was raised to $9.30 from $8.79, and full-year revenue guidance rose to $18,200 million from $17,500 million. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS guidance lowered: GAAP diluted EPS guidance for 2026 is $6.20, down from $6.77, and GAAP net income guidance is $539 million, down from $575 million. Source
  • Third-quarter 2026 guidance provided: Third-quarter guidance projects revenue of $4,930 million, adjusted EBITDA of $482 million at a 9.8% margin, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.98. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance is $1,600 million, up from $1,500 million, a margin of 8.8% against 8.6% in the prior release. Source

Superior acquisition and strategy

  • Superior acquisition closed last week: The company closed the acquisition of The Superior Group the week before the release, adding about 3,000 team members. Source
  • Superior adds data center building capability: Superior is described as a recognized leader in building data center infrastructure, also serving healthcare, entertainment and industrial end markets. Source
  • Combined services aimed at execution certainty: Management said the combined service offerings allow more comprehensive customer solutions that can enhance speed, quality and certainty of execution. Source
  • Confidence in three-year objectives: The CFO said the addition of Superior increases confidence in significantly exceeding the three-year objectives given at the recent Investor Day. Source

Non-GAAP adjustments and minority interests

  • Adjustments to net income in quarter: Quarter adjustments totaled $57.2 million pre-tax, including non-cash stock-based compensation, amortization and changes in acquisition-related contingent items, less a $12.3 million tax effect. Source
  • Equity investment impairment in six-month figures: The six-month figures exclude a $7.9 million impairment of equity method investments; the second quarter shows no impairment. Source
  • Non-controlling interests share increased: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $15.6 million, against $4.4 million a year earlier, leaving $130.1 million attributable to MasTec. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • Third-quarter results against new guidance: The next results will cover the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, measured against the third-quarter guidance given in this release. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Estimated 18-month backlog Source$21,391 million
Communications backlog Source$5,461 million
Clean Energy and Infrastructure backlog Source$7,791 million
Power Delivery backlog Source$6,347 million
Pipeline Infrastructure backlog Source$1,792 million

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The CFO said the company is confident in its ability to significantly exceed the three-year objectives, citing the addition of Superior. 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.