Energy Services of America Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results

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Energy Services of America (NASDAQ: ESOA) reported challenging fiscal Q2 2025 results, with revenue increasing 8% to $76.7 million but posting a significant net loss of $6.8 million ($0.41 per share). The quarter saw a dramatic decline in gross profit to just $78,000, down from $6.2 million in the prior year. Despite operational challenges, the company's backlog grew to $280.7 million, up from $222.8 million year-over-year.

The poor performance was primarily attributed to unfavorable weather conditions affecting fixed cost coverage, particularly in the C.J. Hughes business. The company's Gas & Water Distribution segment showed growth, offsetting declines in Gas & Petroleum Transmission. Management remains optimistic about the second half of fiscal 2025, citing strong demand for water distribution projects and potential growth from the Tribute acquisition completed in December 2024.

Positive

• Backlog increased to $280.7 million, up 26% from $222.8 million year-over-year
• Revenue grew 8% to $76.7 million compared to prior year
• Strong demand in water distribution segment, particularly from private utility companies
• Strategic acquisition of Tribute in December 2024 contributing to growth potential

Negative

• Net loss widened to $6.8 million ($0.41 per share) from $1.1 million loss year-over-year
• Gross profit collapsed to $78,000 from $6.2 million in prior year quarter
• Gross margin declined significantly to 0.1% from 8.8% year-over-year
• Selling and administrative expenses increased by 12% to $8.2 million
• Adjusted EBITDA turned negative at -$4.9 million compared to positive $922,930 in prior year

HUNTINGTON, W.Va., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA), today announced its results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Second Quarter Summary ⁽¹⁾

• Revenue of $76.7 million, an 8% increase
  
  
• Gross profit of $78,000, compared to $6.2 million
  
  
• Net loss of $6.8 million, or ($0.41) per share
  
  
• Backlog of $280.7 million compared to $222.8 million as of March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

⁽¹⁾ All comparisons are versus the comparable prior year period, unless otherwise stated.

"Our second quarter is typically our lowest revenue period due to weather. This quarter was impacted more than usual by unfavorable conditions, reducing our fixed cost coverage particularly within our C.J. Hughes business," said Doug Reynolds, President of Energy Services. "We are encouraged by the $37 million sequential increase in our backlog from September 30, 2024 to March 31, 2025, and expect our revenue and profitability to improve as we enter the historically stronger spring and summer months."

"We believe the prospects for our business remain very favorable for the second half of fiscal 2025 and into fiscal 2026. We continue to experience strong demand for water distribution, particularly from private utility companies as they catch up on pipe replacement projects that have been deferred for many years and from the acquisition of Tribute last December. We remain focused on selecting projects that have a more favorable margin profile and attracting and managing the necessary crews for this work and continue to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities that complement our existing portfolio or offer additional capabilities. Overall, we believe we are well-positioned to deliver growth thanks to the current tailwinds within our industries, and generate value for our shareholders," Mr. Reynolds concluded.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Total revenues for the period equaled $76.7 million, compared to $71.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by increased work within the Gas & Water Distribution business line, which more than offset the decline in Gas & Petroleum Transmission.

Gross profit was $78.000, compared to $6.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Gross margin was 0.1% of revenues, compared to 8.8% of revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease is related to worse than normal weather conditions resulting in less fixed cost coverage.

Selling and administrative expenses were $8.2 million, compared to $7.3 million in the prior-year quarter. The increase is primarily related to additional personnel hired to secure and manage work for expected growth and the acquisition of Tribute in December 2024.

Net loss was $6.8 million, or ($0.41) per share, compared to net loss of $1.1 million or ($0.07) per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

Backlog as of March 31, 2025 was $280.7 million, compared to $243.2 million as of September 30, 2024 and $222.8 million as of March 31, 2024.

Below is a comparison of the Company's operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (unaudited):

			Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
			March 31,		March 31,		March 31,		March 31,
			2025		2024		2025		2024
Revenue			$       76,679,151		$          71,127,655		$     177,325,265		$      161,290,842
Cost of revenues			76,601,291		64,888,101		166,983,823		144,212,327
	Gross profit		77,860		6,239,554		10,341,442		17,078,515
Selling and administrative expenses			8,170,087		7,321,951		16,787,708		14,520,671
	(Loss) income from operations		(8,092,227)		(1,082,397)		(6,446,266)		2,557,844
Other income (expense)
	Other nonoperating expense		(20,616)		(81,790)		(68,878)		(6,789)
	Interest expense		(875,770)		(622,616)		(1,359,488)		(1,224,300)
	(Loss) gain on sale of equipment		(16,540)		304,923		179,242		291,595
			(912,926)		(399,483)		(1,249,124)		(939,494)
(Loss) income before income taxes			(9,005,153)		(1,481,880)		(7,695,390)		1,618,350
Income tax (benefit) expense			(2,206,735)		(373,052)		(1,750,705)		684,983
Net (loss) income			$       (6,798,418)		$           (1,108,828)		$       (5,944,685)		$             933,367
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic			16,716,809		16,569,871		16,630,245		16,567,853
Weighted average shares-diluted			16,716,809		16,569,871		16,630,245		16,606,075
(Loss) earnings per share-basic			$                (0.41)		$                    (0.07)		$                (0.36)		$                   0.06
(Loss) earnings per share-diluted			$                (0.41)		$                    (0.07)		$                (0.36)		$                   0.06

 

Please refer to the table below that reconciles adjusted EBITDA with net income (unaudited):

		Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		March 31,		March 31,		March 31,		March 31,
		2025		2024		2025		2024
Net (loss) income		$            (6,798,418)		$          (1,108,828)		$          (5,944,685)		$               933,367
(Less) add: Income tax (benefit) expense		(2,206,735)		(373,052)		(1,750,705)		684,983
Add:  Interest expense, net of interest income		875,770		622,616		1,359,488		1,224,300
Add: Non-operating expense		20,616		81,790		68,878		6,789
Add (less):  (Loss) gain on sale of equipment		16,540		(304,923)		(179,242)		(291,595)
Add: Depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense		3,182,462		2,005,327		5,881,290		4,181,948
Adjusted EBITDA		$            (4,909,765)		$               922,930		$             (564,976)		$            6,739,792

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and other information relating to these measures are included herein. We include these measurements to enhance the understanding of our operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein, considered along with net income (loss), is a relevant indicator of trends relating to the cash generating activity of our operations. We believe that excluding the costs herein provides a consistent comparison of the cash generating activity of our operations. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as they facilitate a comparison of our operating performance to other companies who also use Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental operating measures. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About Energy Services
Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV, is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 1,000+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production.

Certain statements contained in the release including, without limitation, the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects" or words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions, changes in business strategy or development plans, the integration of acquired business and other factors referenced in this release, risks and uncertainties related to the restatement of certain of our historical consolidated financial statements. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

 

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FAQ

What caused ESOA's poor performance in Q2 2025?

The poor performance was primarily due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting fixed cost coverage, particularly in the C.J. Hughes business, leading to significantly reduced gross margins and a net loss of $6.8 million.

What is Energy Services of America's (ESOA) current backlog as of March 2025?

ESOA's backlog as of March 31, 2025, was $280.7 million, representing an increase from $243.2 million in September 2024 and $222.8 million in March 2024.

How did ESOA's revenue change in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024?

ESOA's revenue increased by 8% to $76.7 million in Q2 2025, up from $71.1 million in Q2 2024, driven by growth in the Gas & Water Distribution business line.

What is ESOA's outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2025?

Management expects improved revenue and profitability in the historically stronger spring and summer months, citing favorable business prospects, strong demand for water distribution projects, and benefits from the Tribute acquisition.

How many employees does Energy Services of America have?

Energy Services of America employs over 1,000 employees on a regular basis, operating primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States.