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Quanta Services, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 raised, 1 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose to $7.87 billion: Revenues were $7.87 billion against $6.23 billion a year earlier. The company marked the revenue figure as a record first-quarter result. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.68: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.68 against $1.78. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.45 against $0.96, on net income attributable to common stock of $220.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $686.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $686.4 million against $503.9 million. EBITDA was $590.0 million against $447.7 million. Source
  • Electric revenue and operating income rose: Electric revenue was $6.47 billion, or 82.1% of the total, against $4.94 billion. Electric operating income was $561.1 million, an 8.7% margin against 8.3%. Source
  • Electric backlog rose to $40.1 billion: Electric backlog was $40.1 billion, with $23.9 billion expected within 12 months, against $36.2 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $391.7 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $391.7 million against $243.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Investor Day set 2030 EPS target: At Investor Day, the company outlined a path to more than doubling adjusted EPS by 2030, driven by its Compounding Model. Source

“In particular, revenue growth and margin performance exceeded our expectations across both segments, demonstrating the power of our differentiated, solutions-based operating model”

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues SourceFull year 2026$34.7 billion to $35.2 billionRaised from $33.25 billion to $33.75 billion
Net income attributable to common stock SourceFull year 2026$1.40 billion to $1.50 billionRaised from $1.27 billion to $1.38 billion
Diluted EPS attributable to common stock SourceFull year 2026$9.17 to $9.87Raised from $8.36 to $9.06
Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to common stock SourceFull year 2026$13.55 to $14.25Raised from $12.65 to $13.35
EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$3.20 billion to $3.36 billionRaised from $3.09 billion to $3.25 billion
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$3.49 billion to $3.65 billionRaised from $3.34 billion to $3.50 billion
Net cash provided by operating activities SourceFull year 2026$2.35 billion to $2.85 billionRaised from $2.30 billion to $2.85 billion
Free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$1.55 billion to $2.05 billionKept
Net capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$800 million
Non-cash stock-based compensation SourceFull year 2026$246.3 millionRaised from $234.6 million
Amortization of intangible assets SourceFull year 2026$601.2 millionLowered from $623.2 million
Weighted average diluted shares SourceFull year 2026152,200 thousand sharesRaised from 152,100 thousand shares
Interest and other financing expenses, net SourceFull year 2026$267 million to $273 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 expectations were raised for revenue, net income, diluted and adjusted diluted EPS, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA; operating cash flow low end moved up. Source
  • Guidance kept: The full-year 2026 free cash flow expectation was kept at the prior range. Source
  • New: At Investor Day the company outlined a long-term target to more than double adjusted EPS by 2030. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose to $7.87 billion: Revenues were $7.87 billion against $6.23 billion a year earlier. The company marked the revenue figure as a record first-quarter result. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.68: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.68 against $1.78. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.45 against $0.96, on net income attributable to common stock of $220.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $686.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $686.4 million against $503.9 million. EBITDA was $590.0 million against $447.7 million. Source
  • Adjusted net income rose: Adjusted net income attributable to common stock was $407.6 million against $268.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Segment results

  • Electric revenue and operating income rose: Electric revenue was $6.47 billion, or 82.1% of the total, against $4.94 billion. Electric operating income was $561.1 million, an 8.7% margin against 8.3%. Source
  • Underground and Infrastructure margin rose: Underground and Infrastructure revenue was $1.41 billion against $1.29 billion. Its operating income was $105.6 million, a 7.5% margin against 6.0%. Source
  • Corporate costs rose to $327.9 million: Corporate and non-allocated costs were $327.9 million against $246.0 million. The company listed amortization of $152.4 million and non-cash stock-based compensation of $62.6 million within this line. Source

“we are increasing our full-year 2026 financial expectations and remain on track to deliver another year of double-digit earnings per share growth”

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

Demand and the order book

  • Electric backlog rose to $40.1 billion: Electric backlog was $40.1 billion, with $23.9 billion expected within 12 months, against $36.2 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Underground backlog reached $8.4 billion: Underground and Infrastructure backlog was $8.4 billion, with $4.3 billion within 12 months, against $7.8 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Converging markets seen as demand driver: Management said the convergence of utility, generation and large-load markets continues to create significant opportunities. Source

Costs and income lines

  • Gross profit rose to $1.11 billion: Gross profit was $1.11 billion against $834.0 million, after cost of services of $6.77 billion against $5.40 billion. Source
  • Selling and administrative costs rose: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $620.7 million against $494.0 million. Source
  • Financing expenses rose: Interest and other financing expenses were $73.3 million against $54.3 million, with interest income of $2.9 million against $3.8 million. Source
  • Tax provision fell: The provision for income taxes was $24.9 million against $39.9 million, on income before income taxes of $256.4 million. Source

“At our Investor Day last month, we outlined a clear path to more than doubling our adjusted EPS by 2030”

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow rose to $391.7 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $391.7 million against $243.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Free cash flow was $184.4 million: Free cash flow was $184.4 million against $117.8 million, after capital expenditures of $220.1 million against $132.8 million. Source
  • Cash balance fell, receivables rose: Cash and cash equivalents were $364.8 million, down from $439.5 million at December 31, 2025. Accounts receivable, net rose to $7.60 billion from $6.85 billion. Source
  • Current debt maturities declined: Current maturities of long-term debt were $689.7 million, against $763.9 million at year-end. Long-term debt, net of current maturities, was $5.20 billion. Source

Strategy and long-term plan

  • Investor Day set 2030 EPS target: At Investor Day, the company outlined a path to more than doubling adjusted EPS by 2030, driven by its Compounding Model. Source
  • $2.4 trillion addressable market: Management put the combined total addressable market for utility, generation and large-load markets at $2.4 trillion through 2030. Source
  • Craft labor and supply chain as positioning: Management said its craft-labor platform, integrated solutions and supply chain investments position it as the trusted partner customers turn to. Source

Workforce, safety and quality

  • Quanta family credited for performance: The CEO recognized the dedication of the Quanta family and its commitment to safety, quality and performance. Source
  • Craft-skilled workforce gives execution certainty: Management said the craft-skilled workforce delivers execution certainty for customers every day. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$48.5 billion
Remaining performance obligations Source$26.2 billion

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said weather, regulatory, permitting and supply chain challenges, among other factors, have affected project timing and execution and may do so again. Source
  • External: Management said it continues to consider uncertainty from inflation, interest rates and potential recessionary economic conditions across the domestic and global economy. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it remains on track to deliver another year of double-digit earnings per share growth. Source
  • Ahead: Management said revenue growth and margin performance exceeded its expectations across both segments. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continues to expect operating cash flow and free cash flow within the stated full-year ranges. 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.