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Quanta Services, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 19 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 18 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose year over year: Fourth-quarter revenues were $7.84 billion, against $6.55 billion a year earlier. The company reported record fourth-quarter results across several key financial metrics. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $3.16 in quarter: Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.16 for the quarter, against $2.94 a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA was $845.3 million for the quarter. Source
  • Electric revenue and margin in quarter: Electric revenue was $6.43 billion, or 82.0% of the total, against $5.38 billion. Electric operating income was $695.6 million, a 10.8% margin, against $653.2 million and 12.1%. Source
  • Tri-City, Wilson and Billings acquired: Tri-City (Davenport, Iowa) provides inside electrical services. Wilson (Canby, Oregon) serves investor-owned utilities in the western US. Billings provides helicopter services. Source
  • Quarterly operating margin declined: Consolidated operating margin was 6.2% in the quarter, against 6.9%, and 5.7% for the full year, the same as 2024. Source
  • Electric backlog reached all-time highs: Total backlog rose from the September 30, 2025 level. Year-end Electric remaining performance obligations and total backlog reached all-time highs. Source
  • Free cash flow rose to $1.67 billion: Free cash flow was $946.4 million in the quarter and $1.67 billion for the year, against $575.4 million and $1.55 billion. Source

“reflecting accelerating demand in our Electric segment and sustained activity across our end markets, which positions us well heading into 2026.”

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues SourceFull year 2026$33.25 billion to $33.75 billionNew
Net income attributable to common stock SourceFull year 2026$1.27 billion to $1.38 billionNew
Diluted EPS SourceFull year 2026$8.36 to $9.06New
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFull year 2026$12.65 to $13.35New
Adjusted diluted EPS growth SourceFull year 2026over 20%New
EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$3.09 billion to $3.25 billionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$3.34 billion to $3.50 billionNew
Net cash provided by operating activities SourceFull year 2026$2.30 billion to $2.85 billionNew
Free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$1.55 billion to $2.05 billionNew
Net capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026(750,000) to (800,000), in thousandsNew
Adjusted EPS contribution from acquisitions SourceFull year 2026$0.40-$0.50New
Weighted average diluted shares SourceFull year 2026152,100 thousand sharesNew
Interest and other financing expenses, net SourceFull year 2026258,000 to 264,000, in thousandsNew
Provision for income taxes SourceFull year 2026433,800 to 483,700, in thousandsNew
Depreciation expense SourceFull year 2026471,400 thousandNew
Amortization of intangible assets SourceFull year 2026623,200 thousandNew
Non-cash stock-based compensation SourceFull year 2026234,600 thousandNew
Acquisition and integration costs SourceFull year 202610,100 thousandNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance issued for revenues, net income, EPS, EBITDA and cash flow. Source
  • New: Tri-City, Wilson and Billings acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source

Fourth-quarter and full-year results

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose year over year: Fourth-quarter revenues were $7.84 billion, against $6.55 billion a year earlier. The company reported record fourth-quarter results across several key financial metrics. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS of $2.08 in quarter: Net income attributable to common stock was $315.5 million, or $2.08 per diluted share, against $305.1 million, or $2.03 a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $3.16 in quarter: Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.16 for the quarter, against $2.94 a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA was $845.3 million for the quarter. Source
  • Full-year revenue reached $28.48 billion: Full-year 2025 revenues were $28.48 billion, against $23.67 billion, and net income attributable to common stock was $1.03 billion, or $6.80 per diluted share. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EPS of $10.75: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS was $10.75, against $8.97 for 2024. Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $2.88 billion, against $2.33 billion. Source

Segment results

  • Electric revenue and margin in quarter: Electric revenue was $6.43 billion, or 82.0% of the total, against $5.38 billion. Electric operating income was $695.6 million, a 10.8% margin, against $653.2 million and 12.1%. Source
  • Underground operating margin rose: Underground and Infrastructure revenue was $1.41 billion, against $1.17 billion. Operating income was $108.5 million, a 7.7% margin, against $42.6 million and 3.6%. Source
  • Electric share of full-year revenue: For full-year 2025, Electric revenue was $23.00 billion, or 80.8%, and Underground and Infrastructure revenue was $5.48 billion, or 19.2%. Source
  • Operations span several countries: The company describes operations across the United States, Canada, Australia and select other international markets, with local, regional, national or international project scope. Source

“The convergence of utility, power generation, and large-load industries continues to create significant opportunities, and our collaborative infrastructure solutions and proven execution capabilities position Quanta as a trusted partner for our customers’ most critical programs.”

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

Acquisitions and service lines

  • Tri-City, Wilson and Billings acquired: Tri-City (Davenport, Iowa) provides inside electrical services. Wilson (Canby, Oregon) serves investor-owned utilities in the western US. Billings provides helicopter services. Source
  • Upfront consideration of $1.73 billion: Aggregate upfront consideration was about $1.73 billion, including about $1.54 billion in cash, subject to adjustments, and about $187 million in Quanta common stock. Source
  • Acquired businesses to sit in Electric: Management said the financial contribution from these companies will be primarily included in the Electric segment. Source
  • Eight acquisitions completed in 2025: Quanta completed eight acquisitions in 2025 and eight in 2024, and acquired results are included from each acquisition date. Source

Costs and corporate expense

  • SG&A expense increased: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $593.9 million, against $506.2 million. Corporate and non-allocated costs were $319.2 million, or 4.1% of revenue, against $243.1 million. Source
  • Amortization and depreciation rose: Amortization of intangible assets was $142.9 million, against $115.8 million. Depreciation expense was $110.8 million, against $96.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Acquisition and integration costs higher: Acquisition and integration costs were $23.8 million in the quarter, against $4.5 million, and $94.1 million for full-year 2025, against $30.0 million. Source

“As we noted last quarter, we are well positioned to achieve record backlog and another year of double-digit earnings per share growth in 2026, and our full-year guidance reflects that confidence.”

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

Margins and gross profit

  • Quarterly operating margin declined: Consolidated operating margin was 6.2% in the quarter, against 6.9%, and 5.7% for the full year, the same as 2024. Source
  • Gross profit grew with revenue: Gross profit was $1.22 billion, against $1.06 billion, on cost of services of $6.62 billion, against $5.49 billion. Source
  • Equity earnings from affiliates: Equity in earnings of integral unconsolidated affiliates was $14.5 million in the quarter, against $15.5 million. Source

Backlog and orders

  • Electric backlog reached all-time highs: Total backlog rose from the September 30, 2025 level. Year-end Electric remaining performance obligations and total backlog reached all-time highs. Source
  • Master service and short-term orders grew: Estimated orders under master service agreements and short-term, non-fixed price contracts were $20.21 billion of total backlog, against $18.20 billion at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Electric 12-month backlog reported: Electric backlog expected to be realized within 12 months was $21.94 billion at year-end, against $18.85 billion at September 30, 2025. Source

Cash flow, capital and debt

  • Operating cash flow of $2.23 billion: Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.13 billion in the quarter and $2.23 billion for the year, against $712.0 million and $2.08 billion. Source
  • Free cash flow rose to $1.67 billion: Free cash flow was $946.4 million in the quarter and $1.67 billion for the year, against $575.4 million and $1.55 billion. Source
  • Capital expenditures rose in quarter: Capital expenditures were $193.6 million in the quarter and $609.2 million for the year, against $147.0 million and $604.1 million. Source
  • Acquisition cash funded by commercial paper: Cash consideration was funded through commercial paper drawings. Year-end cash and equivalents were $439.5 million, against $742.0 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Current debt maturities increased: Current maturities of long-term debt were $763.9 million at year-end, against $62.7 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Strategy centers on certainty and growth: Management said the strategy focuses on certainty for customers, investment in people and technology, and expansion of addressable markets through disciplined growth. Source
  • Acquisitions tied to talent and capabilities: Management said the acquisitions reinforce commitments to investing in talent and capabilities that advance strategic priorities, while capitalizing on growing customer demand. Source
  • Converging power and utility demand: Management said utility, power generation and large-load industries are converging, which it said continues to create significant demand for its collaborative solutions. Source

Workforce and leadership

  • Craft-skilled workforce credited: Management credited the dedication of the workforce, and its commitment to safety, quality and performance, with driving success and supporting long-term prospects. Source
  • Chief executive named as speaker: Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer, is the named speaker for management's statements in the release. Source
  • Acquired workforce of about 3,230: Tri-City has about 2,200 employees, Wilson about 850 and Billings about 180, bringing the acquired workforce to roughly 3,230 people. Source

Non-GAAP adjustments

  • Adjusted measures exclude listed items: Adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA exclude items such as amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation and acquisition costs, as set out in the reconciliation tables. Source
  • Stock compensation excluded from adjusted EPS: Non-cash stock-based compensation was $52.8 million for the quarter and $181.9 million for the full year, and is excluded from adjusted EPS along with amortization. Source

Coming up, as management said on 19 February 2026

  • Contingent payment up to $100 million: Former owners of one acquired business may receive up to $100 million if the business meets financial and operating targets over a two-year measurement period. Source
  • Record backlog targeted for 2026: Management said it expects to achieve record backlog in 2026, as stated in the release headline. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog at December 31, 2025 Source$43.98 billion
Total remaining performance obligations at December 31, 2025 Source$23.76 billion
Electric segment total backlog Source$36.17 billion
Underground and Infrastructure total backlog Source$7.81 billion

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said weather, regulatory, permitting, supply chain and other factors have affected, and may affect, project timing, execution and results. Source
  • External: Management said it continues to consider future uncertainty from domestic and global economic challenges, including inflation, interest rates and potential recessionary conditions. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it noted last quarter that the company is well positioned for record backlog and another year of double-digit EPS growth in 2026. 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.