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TIC Solutions, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue up 35%, combined up 12.5%: Reported revenue was $639.6 million, up 35%. On a combined basis growth was 12.5%, with organic growth of 8.4%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 39%, margin 16.8%: Adjusted EBITDA was $107.2 million, against $77.3 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.8% versus 16.3%. Source
  • Revenue guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance is $2,240 to $2,270 million, up from $2,150 to $2,250 million in the August release. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA range narrowed: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $342 to $350 million, narrowed from $330 to $355 million in the August release. Source
  • Backlog reached record $1.29B: Combined Consulting & Engineering and Geospatial backlog was a record $1.29 billion, up 23% from a year earlier. Source
  • Cash fell to $197.9M: Cash and cash equivalents were $197.9 million at September 30, 2026, against $362.4 million at June 30, 2026 and $439.5 million at year-end 2025. Source
  • NV5 combination rationale restated: Executive Chairman Franklin said the quarter reinforces the strategic rationale for combining Acuren and NV5. Source

“We delivered a record third quarter. On a combined basis, revenue grew 12.5%, including organic growth of 8.4%, Adjusted EBITDA grew 19%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded approximately 90 basis points to 16.8%.”

Ben Heraud, CEO of TiC Solutions

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Full-year 2026 revenue SourceFull year 2026$2,240 to $2,270 millionRaised from $2,150 to $2,250 million
Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$342 to $350 million
2029 financial objectives Source20293 / 18 / 85Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $2,240 to $2,270 million from $2,150 to $2,250 million. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue up 35%, combined up 12.5%: Reported revenue was $639.6 million, up 35%. On a combined basis growth was 12.5%, with organic growth of 8.4%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 39%, margin 16.8%: Adjusted EBITDA was $107.2 million, against $77.3 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.8% versus 16.3%. Source
  • Net loss $11.1M; adjusted EPS $0.18: Diluted loss per share was $(0.05) and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.18 for the quarter; net loss was $11.1 million against $13.9 million. Source
  • Nine-month reported revenue up 67.5%: Nine-month reported revenue growth was 67.5%, reflecting the inclusion of NV5 results from August 4, 2025. Source
  • Operating income $16.0M in quarter: Income from operations was $16.0 million, against a $6.5 million loss a year earlier; the nine-month result was a $2.2 million loss. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • Revenue guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance is $2,240 to $2,270 million, up from $2,150 to $2,250 million in the August release. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA range narrowed: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $342 to $350 million, narrowed from $330 to $355 million in the August release. Source
  • No EBITDA reconciliation for guidance: Management said no reconciliation is given for the Adjusted EBITDA range, because it cannot predict items such as the GAAP tax provision and depreciation. Source

“Investment in aging infrastructure, energy, data centers, and digitization continues to support demand for our services.”

Ben Heraud, CEO of TiC Solutions

Segments and regions

  • Segment revenue in the quarter: Revenue was $318.2 million for Inspection & Mitigation, $223.2 million for Consulting & Engineering and $98.3 million for Geospatial. Source
  • Prior-year quarter on combined basis: Combined prior-year quarter revenue was $293.2 million for Inspection & Mitigation, $185.5 million for Consulting & Engineering and $89.9 million for Geospatial. Source
  • Segment adjusted gross margins: Adjusted gross margin was 29.2% for Inspection & Mitigation, 47.4% for Consulting & Engineering and 44.9% for Geospatial in the quarter. Source
  • Nine-month segment revenue: For the nine months, revenue was $849.7 million for Inspection & Mitigation, $617.2 million for Consulting & Engineering and $245.1 million for Geospatial. Source
  • Constant-currency growth 13.0%: Constant-currency combined revenue growth was 13.0% for the quarter, against 12.5% as reported; foreign currency reduced reported growth by 0.5 points. Source

Products and customers

  • Cross-selling feeds organic growth: Management said cross-selling adds to organic growth as teams combine inspection, engineering and geospatial work across the asset lifecycle. Source
  • Services are compliance-driven and recurring: The company describes its services as frequently non-discretionary, compliance-driven and typically recurring, delivered by more than 12,000 professionals across over 250 locations. Source
  • Public sector and data center exposure: The company serves federal, state and municipal customers and has exposure to data centers and other high-growth industries. Source
  • Principal end markets listed: Principal end markets are oil and gas, industrials, buildings, power and utilities, infrastructure, natural resources, and aerospace and defense. Source

“This quarter’s results reinforce the strategic rationale of bringing Acuren and NV5 together.”

Robert A.E. Franklin, Executive Chairman of TiC Solutions

Costs and margins

  • Adjusted SG&A at 21.3% of revenue: Adjusted SG&A was $136.4 million, or 21.3% of revenue, against 19.7% a year earlier; for nine months it was 22.7% against 16.0%. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin versus prior year: The combined prior-year adjusted gross margin was 37.8%, and the quarter's total adjusted gross margin was 38.0%. Source
  • Share-based compensation rose: Share-based compensation was $11.2 million in the quarter against $6.3 million, and $35.5 million for nine months against $9.3 million. Source
  • Acquisition integration costs: Acquisition related transaction and integration expenses were $16.0 million in the quarter against $23.9 million a year earlier, including NV5 costs. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization rose: Depreciation and amortization was $61.5 million in the quarter against $51.1 million a year earlier; nine-month expense was $180.8 million. Source
  • Interest expense rose to $29.3M: Interest expense, net was $29.3 million for the quarter, against $26.5 million a year earlier; nine-month expense was $86.6 million. Source

Demand and order book

  • Backlog reached record $1.29B: Combined Consulting & Engineering and Geospatial backlog was a record $1.29 billion, up 23% from a year earlier. Source
  • Visibility into 2027: Management said recent acquisitions add complementary capabilities and client relationships, and record backlog gives visibility into 2027. Source
  • Demand drivers named by management: Management named aging infrastructure, energy, data centers and digitization as supporting demand for the company's services. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Cash fell to $197.9M: Cash and cash equivalents were $197.9 million at September 30, 2026, against $362.4 million at June 30, 2026 and $439.5 million at year-end 2025. Source
  • Term loan debt $1.6B: Term loan debt was $1.6 billion, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, at quarter end. Source
  • Operating cash flow $36.6M: Net cash provided by operating activities was $36.6 million for the nine months, against $45.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital spending rose to $39.5M: Purchases of property and equipment were $39.5 million for the nine months, against $21.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Business acquisitions cash outflow: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired, were $180.0 million for the nine months, against $838.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Share repurchases $22.7M: Payments for repurchases of common stock were $22.7 million for the nine months, against none in the prior-year period. Source

Strategy and investment

  • NV5 combination rationale restated: Executive Chairman Franklin said the quarter reinforces the strategic rationale for combining Acuren and NV5. Source
  • Priorities for cash and earnings: Management said its priority is to convert growth into sustained earnings, stronger cash generation and long-term shareholder value. Source
  • Priorities tied to lifecycle model: Heraud listed winning in high-demand end markets, expanding the role across the asset lifecycle and client relationships, and improving profitability as the company scales. Source

People and leadership

  • Call participants named: The call participants are Ben Heraud as CEO, Kristin Schultes as CFO and Robert A.E. Franklin as Executive Chairman. Source
  • Investor relations title change: The investor relations contact is listed as Vice President of Investor Relations; the prior release listed a Director of Investor Relations. Source
  • Capital allocation discipline: Franklin said the company will stay disciplined in allocating capital to organic investment and acquisitions while strengthening the balance sheet. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Combined Consulting & Engineering and Geospatial backlog Source$1.29 billion, up 23% YoY

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management refers to pursuing its 3 / 18 / 85 financial objectives for 2029, earlier described as Investor Day targets in the prior release. Source
  • Not stated: The August release reaffirmed the prior full-year 2026 guidance, which the November release now updates.

Other quarters

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