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Tutor Perini Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion: Q2 2026 revenue reached record $1.6 billion, up 19% year-over-year from $1.4 billion in Q2 2025. This is the highest revenue of any quarter ever. Source
  • Record operating income of $117.7 million: Income from construction operations reached record $117.7 million in Q2 2026, up 54% from $76.4 million in Q2 2025, highest result of any quarter ever. Source
  • Sequential operating margin improvement across segments: Q2 2026 showed meaningfully and sequentially improved operating margins in Civil, Building, and Specialty segments. Improvement driven by higher-margin contributions from increased execution on larger projects. Source
  • Record first-half operating cash flow $334.1M: Company generated record $334.1 million operating cash flow in first six months of 2026, up 17% from $285.3 million in first half 2025. Driven by higher volume and strong collections. Source
  • Near-record backlog of $19.9 billion maintained: Backlog of $19.9 billion as of June 30, 2026 up slightly from $19.8 billion at March 31, 2026. Company booked $1.7 billion new awards and contract adjustments in Q2. Source
  • Three-to-four year pipeline exceeds $200 billion: Company's pipeline of potential projects over next three to four years totals more than $200 billion, approximately three times larger than couple years ago. Concentrated in Indo-Pacific, California, Midwest, Northeast. Source
  • Quarterly dividend increased 50% to $0.09: Board declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, 50% increase from prior $0.06. Reflects strong earnings visibility and confidence in sustained profitability going forward. Source

“Tutor Perini's business momentum continues to grow as we advance work on our megaprojects, enabling us to demonstrate the durable growth and earnings power of our near-record backlog.”

Gary Smalley, Chief Executive Officer and President

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly cash dividend per share SourceEffective September 2026$0.09 per shareRaised from $0.06 per share
Full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS SourceFull year 2026$5.15 to $5.45Raised from $4.90 to $5.30

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Quarterly dividend increased 50% to $0.09 per share from prior $0.06 per share, reflecting confidence in earnings trajectory and capital generation capability. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted EPS guidance for 2026 raised to $5.15-$5.45 from $4.90-$5.30 based on record Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion, record operating income of $117.7 million, and improved margins. Source

Record Revenue and Operating Results

  • Record Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion: Q2 2026 revenue reached record $1.6 billion, up 19% year-over-year from $1.4 billion in Q2 2025. This is the highest revenue of any quarter ever. Source
  • Record operating income of $117.7 million: Income from construction operations reached record $117.7 million in Q2 2026, up 54% from $76.4 million in Q2 2025, highest result of any quarter ever. Source

Segment Revenue Growth and Performance

  • Civil segment revenue up 11% year-over-year: Civil segment Q2 revenue grew 11% to $816.2 million from $734.2 million in Q2 2025, driven by increased activities on larger high-margin projects in New York, California, Hawaii. Source
  • Building segment revenue up 21% year-over-year: Building segment Q2 revenue reached $559.6 million, up 21% from $462.1 million in Q2 2025. Growth reflects work on new and renovated buildings in healthcare, education, hospitality. Source
  • Specialty Contractors segment up 47%: Specialty Contractors Q2 revenue of $261.3 million, up 47% from $177.4 million in Q2 2025. Strong growth reflects role supporting electrical and mechanical components of megaprojects. Source
  • Double-digit growth across all segments first half: Over first six months of 2026, company delivered double-digit year-over-year growth across all three segments. Growth driven by increased execution on large projects with significant remaining scope. Source

“this backlog, together with our pipeline of prospective opportunities that has never been larger, will continue to translate into significantly higher revenue and earnings in 2026 and beyond”

Gary Smalley, Chief Executive Officer and President

Operating Margin Improvement and Profitability

  • Sequential operating margin improvement across segments: Q2 2026 showed meaningfully and sequentially improved operating margins in Civil, Building, and Specialty segments. Improvement driven by higher-margin contributions from increased execution on larger projects. Source
  • Strong adjusted results reflect backlog earnings power: Adjusted EPS of $1.74 up 23% demonstrates substantial earnings potential embedded in company's backlog. Many projects in early phases with significant remaining work provide visibility. Source

Operating Cash Flow and Liquidity

  • Record first-half operating cash flow $334.1M: Company generated record $334.1 million operating cash flow in first six months of 2026, up 17% from $285.3 million in first half 2025. Driven by higher volume and strong collections. Source
  • Strong cash generation expected to continue: Management expects continued strong operating cash flow in second half of 2026 and beyond. Strong cash generation supports capital allocation including dividends, buybacks, and strategic opportunities. Source

Backlog and Award Pipeline Strength

  • Near-record backlog of $19.9 billion maintained: Backlog of $19.9 billion as of June 30, 2026 up slightly from $19.8 billion at March 31, 2026. Company booked $1.7 billion new awards and contract adjustments in Q2. Source
  • Major Q2 awards across geographies and sectors: Q2 2026 largest additions included $652 million military facilities in Guam, $143 million military projects in Alaska, $130 million healthcare in Texas, $114 million education in Mississippi. Source
  • Three-to-four year pipeline exceeds $200 billion: Company's pipeline of potential projects over next three to four years totals more than $200 billion, approximately three times larger than couple years ago. Concentrated in Indo-Pacific, California, Midwest, Northeast. Source
  • Significant bidding opportunities ahead throughout year: Company continues to have significant project bidding opportunities this year and beyond, particularly in Indo-Pacific region as well as California, Midwest, and Northeast. Source

Balance Sheet Strength and Capital Structure

  • Total debt down 3% to $396 million: Total debt as of June 30, 2026 was $396 million, down from $407 million at year-end 2025. Company maintains net cash position of $542 million. Source
  • Strong net cash position of $542 million: Net cash position of $542 million as of June 30, 2026 provides substantial financial flexibility for strategic opportunities while continuing to return capital to shareholders. Source

Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation

  • Quarterly dividend increased 50% to $0.09: Board declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, 50% increase from prior $0.06. Reflects strong earnings visibility and confidence in sustained profitability going forward. Source
  • Share buyback program $170M remaining available: In Q2 2026, company repurchased 137,374 shares for $10 million at average price of $72.78 under $200 million Board-authorized program. $170 million remains available. Source
  • Opportunistic buybacks expected to continue: Company expects to make further occasional opportunistic share repurchases under remaining authorization to return excess cash to shareholders. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Midtown Bus Terminal project funding anticipated H2 2026: Company expects significant additional funding in second half 2026 for Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project in New York to support backlog strength. Source
  • Building projects advancing to construction phase: Several Building segment projects currently in preconstruction phase anticipated to advance to construction phase in second half 2026 and beyond. Source
  • Dividend payment September 3, 2026: Increased quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share will be payable on September 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2026. Source
  • Continued opportunistic share buybacks expected: Company expects to make further occasional opportunistic share repurchases with $170 million remaining of $200 million Board authorization. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Large complex megaprojects with significant remaining scope of work create execution risk if projects encounter schedule delays, cost overruns, or margin pressure. Source
  • External: Significant concentration of project opportunities in Indo-Pacific region creates geographic risk to regional economic, political or regulatory developments. Source
  • Demand: Backlog and future awards dependent on well-funded state, local and federal customers. Changes in government spending levels or priorities could affect project timing. Source
  • Operational: Guidance includes significant contingency for various unknown or unexpected developments, indicating management recognition of inherent execution risks. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Company repurchased $10 million of shares in Q2 and expects to continue opportunistic buybacks with $170 million remaining of $200 million authorization. Source
  • Raised: Q1 guidance of $4.90-$5.30 affirmed in May raised to $5.15-$5.45 in August based on record Q2 results and improved trajectory. Source
  • Met: Company completed refinancing on July 2, 2026 as planned, extending debt maturities and reducing annual interest expense by approximately $21 million. Source
  • On track: Management maintains expectation that 2027 Adjusted EPS will be substantially higher than 2026 guidance upper end of $5.45 based on backlog visibility. Source

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