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Primoris Services Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue declined 10.7% year-over-year: Second quarter revenue was $1,688.2 million, down $202.5 million or 10.7% versus Q2 2025, primarily from lower renewable energy revenue in the Energy segment. Source
  • Gross margin fell to 4.9%: Gross profit as a percentage of revenue fell to 4.9% in Q2 2026 from 12.3% in Q2 2025, driven by lower margins in both Energy and Utilities segments. Source
  • Operating loss of $26.8 million: Operating loss was $26.8 million in Q2 2026 compared to operating income of $126.6 million in Q2 2025, a decrease of $153.4 million or 121.2%. Source
  • Six renewable projects experienced cost overruns: Cost overruns on six renewable energy projects were driven by project redesign efforts, sequencing changes, labor productivity challenges, sub-surface issues, and unfavorable weather. Source
  • Energy revenue fell 19.2%: Energy segment revenue decreased $236.9 million or 19.2% in Q2 2026, primarily from decreased renewable activity due to slower project starts and financial closes. Source
  • Energy margin inverted to negative: Energy segment gross margin moved from positive 10.8% in Q2 2025 to negative 0.3% in Q2 2026, with operating income falling $149.0 million to operating loss of $56.4 million. Source

“Despite the challenges on a limited number of renewables projects that impacted our earnings during the quarter, Primoris delivered record bookings and achieved the highest total backlog in our history.”

Koti Vadlamudi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net income Sourcefull year 2026$71.0 million to $101.0 million, or $1.30 to $1.85 per fully diluted shareKept
Adjusted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$2.05 to $2.60 per fully diluted shareKept
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$275 million to $325 millionKept
Interest expense Sourcefull year 2026$43 million to $47 millionNew
Capital expenditures Sourceremaining six months of 2026$70 million to $90 millionNew
SG&A expense Sourcefull year 2026low 6% range of revenueNew
Gross margins by segment Sourcefull year 202610% to 12% Utilities; 6% to 8% EnergyNew
Effective tax rate Sourcefull year 202630% to 32%New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Company maintains its full year 2026 estimates without change from the June 22, 2026 update. Source
  • New: Management disclosed completion timeline for six challenged renewable projects: two complete in Q2, three expected Q3, one expected Q4 2026. Source
  • New: Company achieved record total backlog of $13.9 billion, the highest in company history. Source

Results and Revenue Decline

  • Revenue declined 10.7% year-over-year: Second quarter revenue was $1,688.2 million, down $202.5 million or 10.7% versus Q2 2025, primarily from lower renewable energy revenue in the Energy segment. Source
  • Gross margin fell to 4.9%: Gross profit as a percentage of revenue fell to 4.9% in Q2 2026 from 12.3% in Q2 2025, driven by lower margins in both Energy and Utilities segments. Source
  • Operating loss of $26.8 million: Operating loss was $26.8 million in Q2 2026 compared to operating income of $126.6 million in Q2 2025, a decrease of $153.4 million or 121.2%. Source

Renewable Projects and Cost Overruns

  • Six renewable projects experienced cost overruns: Cost overruns on six renewable energy projects were driven by project redesign efforts, sequencing changes, labor productivity challenges, sub-surface issues, and unfavorable weather. Source
  • Lower volumes increased carrying costs: Lower than anticipated project volumes in 2026 led to higher relative carrying costs for equipment and personnel. Source
  • Project completion timeline established: Of the six projects, two were substantially complete in Q2 2026, three are expected substantially complete in Q3, and one expected substantially complete in Q4. Source

“We are making meaningful progress toward completing the challenged renewables projects we previously disclosed, while continuing to demonstrate strong execution across the rest of our businesses.”

Koti Vadlamudi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Energy Segment Performance

  • Energy revenue fell 19.2%: Energy segment revenue decreased $236.9 million or 19.2% in Q2 2026, primarily from decreased renewable activity due to slower project starts and financial closes. Source
  • Energy margin inverted to negative: Energy segment gross margin moved from positive 10.8% in Q2 2025 to negative 0.3% in Q2 2026, with operating income falling $149.0 million to operating loss of $56.4 million. Source

Utilities Segment Trends

  • Utilities revenue grew 2.8%: Utilities segment revenue increased $19.6 million or 2.8% in Q2 2026 due to higher gas operations and power delivery activity, partially offset by lower communications work. Source
  • Utilities margin declined year-over-year: Utilities gross margin fell from 14.1% in Q2 2025 to 11.9% in Q2 2026, due to lower storm restoration work and favorable project closeouts in prior year comparison. Source

“Although our first-half 2026 financial performance fell short of our expectations, we are encouraged by the momentum we see across the business. With a record backlog, improving project mix, and continued operational focus, we expect revenue growth and margin improvement in the second half of 2026.”

Koti Vadlamudi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Liquidity and Capital Allocation

  • Liquidity of $958.9 million available: Company had $958.9 million in total liquidity at June 30, 2026, consisting of $218.2 million in unrestricted cash and $740.7 million available under revolving credit facility. Source
  • Share repurchases and dividends continued: Company repurchased 449,287 shares for $50.0 million at average price of $111.29 in Q2, with $100.0 million remaining under program expiring April 30, 2028. Board declared $0.08 dividend. Source
  • First half capex $50.3 million: Capital expenditures for first half 2026 were $50.3 million, including $28.4 million for equipment and $13.1 million for facilities. Source

Debt and Interest Expense

  • Interest expense increased to $10.6 million: Interest expense in Q2 2026 was $10.6 million versus $7.5 million in Q2 2025, an increase of $3.1 million due to higher average debt balances. Source
  • Long-term debt increased from acquisitions: Long-term debt net of current portion was $752.0 million at June 30, 2026 versus $409.0 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting debt issuance for PayneCrest acquisition. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Three renewable projects in Q3 2026 completion: Three of the six challenged renewable energy projects are expected to be substantially complete in Q3 2026. Source
  • Revenue and margin improvement expected H2 2026: Management expects revenue growth and margin improvement in the second half of 2026 with foundation for stronger 2027 performance. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Fixed-price contract cost overruns on renewable projects due to redesign, sequencing changes, labor productivity challenges, and subsurface issues. Source
  • External: Unfavorable weather conditions have contributed to cost overruns on renewable energy projects. Source
  • Operational: Lower than anticipated project volumes led to higher carrying costs for equipment and personnel. Source
  • Demand: Renewable energy projects experienced slower than anticipated starts and financial closes, reducing revenue and activity. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management stated progress toward completing six renewable projects, with two substantially complete in Q2, three expected in Q3, and one in Q4 2026. Source
  • On track: Company is maintaining full year 2026 estimates that were updated on June 22, 2026, with no changes to prior guidance despite Q2 results. 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.