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MYR Group Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Second-quarter revenues hit record $1.081 billion: Q2 revenues of $1.081 billion increased $181.4 million or 20.1% from Q2 2025. First-half 2026 revenues reached $2.08 billion, up $348.2 million versus H1 2025. Source
  • Net income more than doubled year-over-year: Q2 net income was $49.9 million or $3.17 per diluted share, compared to $26.5 million or $1.70 per share in Q2 2025. First-half net income was $96.7 million or $6.15 per share. Source
  • EBITDA reached record $85.0 million: Q2 EBITDA of $85.0 million increased 52.8% from $55.6 million in Q2 2025. First-half EBITDA was $169.5 million. Source
  • C&I segment set record quarterly revenues: C&I revenues of $557.7 million increased $163.6 million or 41.5% from Q2 2025, primarily from fixed price contract revenue growth. C&I now represents 51.6% of quarterly revenue versus 43.8% in Q2 2025. Source
  • Gross margin expanded to 13.2 percent: Q2 gross margin increased to 13.2% from 11.5% in Q2 2025, a 170 basis point improvement. First-half gross margin was 13.3% versus 11.6% in H1 2025. Source
  • Better-than-anticipated productivity drove improvement: Margin improvement was primarily due to better-than-anticipated productivity, favorable job closeouts, and increased scope on certain projects. These gains were partially offset by project inefficiencies. Source
  • Backlog reached record $3.16 billion: Backlog at June 30, 2026 was $3.16 billion, up $518.4 million or 19.6% from $2.64 billion at June 30, 2025. First-quarter 2026 backlog was $2.84 billion, showing continued quarterly growth. Source
  • Debt reduced to minimal levels: Total funded debt was only $9.4 million at June 30, 2026, down from $59.0 million at December 31, 2025. Interest expense decreased to $0.7 million in Q2 from $1.9 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Valley Electric and Comet Electric acquisition closed: Valley Electric and Comet Electric acquisition closed July 1, 2026, expanding C&I segment capabilities and geographic footprint to serve broader customer base with enhanced solutions. Source

“Our strong second quarter performance drove record quarterly revenues of $1.08 billion, while backlog reached $3.16 billion at quarter-end. These results reflect the continued strength of our core markets, ongoing investment in electrical infrastructure, and sustained customer demand across our business.”

Rick Swartz, President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Valley Electric and Comet Electric acquisition closed on July 1, 2026, expanding C&I segment capabilities and geographic footprint. Source

Record Quarterly Results and Growth

  • Second-quarter revenues hit record $1.081 billion: Q2 revenues of $1.081 billion increased $181.4 million or 20.1% from Q2 2025. First-half 2026 revenues reached $2.08 billion, up $348.2 million versus H1 2025. Source
  • Net income more than doubled year-over-year: Q2 net income was $49.9 million or $3.17 per diluted share, compared to $26.5 million or $1.70 per share in Q2 2025. First-half net income was $96.7 million or $6.15 per share. Source
  • EBITDA reached record $85.0 million: Q2 EBITDA of $85.0 million increased 52.8% from $55.6 million in Q2 2025. First-half EBITDA was $169.5 million. Source

Segment Performance Driven by C&I Growth

  • C&I segment set record quarterly revenues: C&I revenues of $557.7 million increased $163.6 million or 41.5% from Q2 2025, primarily from fixed price contract revenue growth. C&I now represents 51.6% of quarterly revenue versus 43.8% in Q2 2025. Source

“The acquisition of Valley Electric and Comet Electric, which closed on July 1, further enhances our C&I capabilities and expands our geographic footprint, allowing us to deliver a broader range of solutions to both existing and new customers.”

Rick Swartz, President and Chief Executive Officer

Gross Margin Expansion and Project Execution

  • Gross margin expanded to 13.2 percent: Q2 gross margin increased to 13.2% from 11.5% in Q2 2025, a 170 basis point improvement. First-half gross margin was 13.3% versus 11.6% in H1 2025. Source
  • Better-than-anticipated productivity drove improvement: Margin improvement was primarily due to better-than-anticipated productivity, favorable job closeouts, and increased scope on certain projects. These gains were partially offset by project inefficiencies. Source

Record Backlog and Market Demand

  • Backlog reached record $3.16 billion: Backlog at June 30, 2026 was $3.16 billion, up $518.4 million or 19.6% from $2.64 billion at June 30, 2025. First-quarter 2026 backlog was $2.84 billion, showing continued quarterly growth. Source
  • Backlog composition between T&D and C&I segments: T&D backlog was $1.27 billion and C&I backlog was $1.89 billion at quarter-end, with C&I representing nearly 60% of total backlog and reflecting the shift toward larger fixed price projects. Source
  • Management sees healthy pipeline of opportunities: Management stated there is healthy pipeline of quality bidding opportunities and sustained customer demand across business, reflecting continued strength in core markets. Source

“With strong market fundamentals, a growing portfolio of capabilities, and a disciplined approach to project selection and execution, we believe we are well positioned to deliver continued growth and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

Rick Swartz, President and Chief Executive Officer

Capital Structure and Cash Position

  • Debt reduced to minimal levels: Total funded debt was only $9.4 million at June 30, 2026, down from $59.0 million at December 31, 2025. Interest expense decreased to $0.7 million in Q2 from $1.9 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Strong cash and credit facility availability: Cash and equivalents were $137.9 million with $460.5 million available on the $490 million revolving credit facility. Funded debt to equity ratio of 0.01 reflects conservative leverage. Source

Strategic Acquisitions and Market Expansion

  • Valley Electric and Comet Electric acquisition closed: Valley Electric and Comet Electric acquisition closed July 1, 2026, expanding C&I segment capabilities and geographic footprint to serve broader customer base with enhanced solutions. Source
  • Disciplined approach to growth and value creation: Management emphasized disciplined project selection and execution, relationship strengthening with customers, and positioning for continued growth and long-term shareholder value. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Company experienced increased costs from project inefficiencies on certain projects which partially offset margin improvements achieved through better productivity. Source

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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.