Matrix Service Company Reports Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Results
Profitability improved, but quarterly project awards remained below revenue and cash declined from the prior quarter-end.
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Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 net income of $6.2 million, reversing a year-earlier loss.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, revenue reached $219.4 million, versus $211.9 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings were $0.22 per share, versus a $0.13 loss. Gross margin increased to 8.2% from 6.7%, while selling, general and administrative expenses fell to $13.3 million from $16.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP earnings measure, rose to $7.7 million from $2.5 million.
Storage and Process segment revenue increased, while Utility revenue declined 21%. Awards totaled $138.8 million, with a 0.6x ratio of awards to revenue and backlog of $872.6 million. Quarter-end liquidity was $221.8 million, with no outstanding debt. The board approved a $25 million share buyback program, which Matrix intends to execute opportunistically, subject to market conditions.
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Positive
- Moderate pointNet income of $6.2 million reversed a $3.7 million loss; diluted EPS reached $0.22 versus $(0.13) a year earlier.
- Moderate pointRevenue reached $219.4 million, versus $211.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Moderate pointGross margin increased to 8.2% from 6.7% in the prior-year quarter.
- Moderate pointStorage and Terminal Solutions revenue increased 12% to $122.9 million, versus $109.5 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointStorage and Terminal Solutions gross margin rose to 9.0% from 5.9% a year earlier.
- Moderate pointProcess and Industrial Facilities revenue increased to $37.4 million from $27.9 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointProject awards totaled $138.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. 51% of market cap
- Moderate point$221.8 million liquidity included $182.4 million unrestricted cash and $39.4 million borrowing availability; no debt was outstanding.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.$25 million share buyback program approved; Matrix intends opportunistic execution, subject to market conditions. 9.2% of market cap
7 minor points
- Minor pointSG&A expenses fell to $13.3 million from $16.3 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Minor pointOperating income of $4.477 million reversed a $5.500 million loss in the prior-year quarter.
- Minor pointAdjusted net income reached $6.4 million, or $0.23 per share, versus a $0.3 million adjusted loss.
- Minor pointAdjusted EBITDA increased to $7.7 million from $2.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Minor pointProcess and Industrial Facilities book-to-bill reached 1.4x, meaning awards exceeded quarterly revenue.
- Minor pointRestructuring costs and other fell to $229,000 from $3.348 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Minor pointAmerica First Refining storage tank farm engineering and design work secured for its Brownsville, Texas facility.
Negative
- Moderate pointUtility and Power Infrastructure revenue declined 21% to $59.1 million, versus $74.5 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointTotal book-to-bill was 0.6x, meaning first-quarter awards were below revenue.
- Moderate pointCash and cash equivalents declined to $182.381 million from $222.966 million at June 30, 2026.
- Minor pointUtility and Power Infrastructure gross margin fell to 8.6% from 9.1% a year earlier.
- Minor pointProcess and Industrial Facilities gross margin fell to 3.7% from 5.1% a year earlier.
3 minor points
- Minor pointStorage and Terminal Solutions book-to-bill was 0.2x, meaning segment awards were below quarterly revenue.
- Minor pointData center-related power generation award includes only a limited notice to proceed.
- Minor point$25.0 million restricted cash supports the credit facility.
News Explained
Matrix reports an open-market purchase of treasury shares for
Key Figures
- Revenue
- $219.4 million
- Fiscal 2027 first quarter; versus $211.9 million a year earlier
- Net income
- $6.2 million
- Fiscal 2027 first quarter; versus a net loss of $3.7 million a year earlier
- Adjusted EBITDA
- $7.7 million
- Fiscal 2027 first quarter; versus $2.5 million a year earlier
- Gross margin
- 8.2%
- Fiscal 2027 first quarter; versus 6.7% a year earlier
- Liquidity
- $221.8 million
- As of September 30, 2026
- Backlog
- $872.6 million
- As of September 30, 2026
- Project awards
- $138.8 million
- Fiscal 2027 first quarter
- Share buyback authorization
- $25 million
- New program approved by the board
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HOUSTON, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX, "Matrix" or "the Company"), a leading heavy industrial contractor that engineers, constructs, and maintains critical infrastructure across the energy, power, and industrial end-markets, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 ended September 30, 2026.
FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027 HIGHLIGHTS
(all comparisons versus the prior year period unless otherwise noted)
- Revenue of
$219.4 million versus$211.9 million ; - Net income of
$6.2 million , or$0.22 per diluted share versus net loss of$3.7 million or$(0.13) per share - Adjusted net income(1) of
$6.4 million , or$0.23 per diluted share versus adjusted net loss of$0.3 million , or$(0.01) per share; - Adjusted EBITDA(1) of
$7.7 million versus$2.5 million - Liquidity(2) at September 30, 2026 of
$221.8 million with no outstanding debt - Total backlog of
$872.6 million , with awards of$138.8 million
(1) Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are non-GAAP financial measures which exclude restructuring expense, Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, restructuring expense, and stock-based compensation. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section included at the end of this release for a reconciliation to net income and net income per share.
(2) Liquidity includes unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and borrowing availability under a
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
“Our first quarter results reflect the continued execution of our WIN, EXECUTE, DELIVER strategy and demonstrate the progress we are making to position Matrix for sustainable, profitable growth,” said Shawn P. Payne, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our third consecutive quarter of profitability, coupled with meaningful Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, reflects the structural changes we have made over the past 18 months to improve execution, create a more efficient operating model, and drive more consistent profitability as we grow.
“Double-digit organic revenue growth in our Storage and Terminal Solutions and Process and Industrial Facilities segments, led by specialty storage and mining and minerals activity, more than offset lower natural gas peak shaving volumes in Utility and Power Infrastructure,” continued Shawn P. Payne. “Book-to-bill was at or above 1.0x in both Utility and Power Infrastructure and Process and Industrial Facilities. First quarter awards include a limited notice to proceed for a meaningful power generation project supporting data center infrastructure, an award that combines our power generation expertise, construction-only capabilities, and growing participation in data center-related infrastructure. We also secured new mining and minerals work in the quarter, demonstrating continued commercial momentum in a market where we see favorable long-term investments trends. Also during the quarter, and as previously disclosed, we were selected to complete the front-end engineering and design of the storage tank farm for the America First Refining facility in Brownsville, Texas, which is expected to be the first major new refinery constructed in the United States in more than 50 years. These awards, together with LNG storage, substation, and mining projects already underway, demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available across our end markets. With sustained customer investment in LNG and NGL infrastructure, power generation and electrical infrastructure, data centers, and mining and minerals, we remain focused on converting our opportunity pipeline into high-quality backlog as larger pursuits reach final investment decision.
“Looking ahead, our commercial priorities are deepening strategic customer relationships, expanding our presence in attractive growth markets, broadening our service capabilities, and converting our strong opportunity pipeline into high-quality backlog,” continued Payne. “Operationally, we are focused on recruiting and retaining the skilled labor our revenue base requires, applying disciplined bidding and pricing strategies, and delivering best-in-class project execution. We will deploy capital with the same discipline, evaluating share repurchases and, when available, acquisitions that expand our footprint and capabilities, supported by a debt-free balance sheet and
“Reflecting confidence in our strategy and the strength of our financial position, the board also approved a new share buyback program for
FISCAL 2027 FIRST QUARTER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Fiscal 2027 first quarter revenue was
Gross profit was
SG&A expenses were
For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the Company had net income of
FISCAL 2027 FIRST QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
Storage and Terminal Solutions segment revenue increased
Utility and Power Infrastructure segment revenue decreased
Process and Industrial Facilities segment revenue increased to
BACKLOG
The Company’s backlog was
The table below summarizes our awards, book-to-bill ratios and backlog by segment for our first quarter ended September 30, 2026 (amounts are in thousands, except for book-to-bill ratios):
| Three Months Ended | Backlog as of | ||||||
| September 30, 2026 | |||||||
| Segment: | Awards | Book-to-Bill(1) | September 30, 2026 | ||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | 29,805 | 0.2x | $ | 548,089 | ||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 58,150 | 1.0x | 144,737 | ||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 50,844 | 1.4x | 179,749 | ||||
| Total | $ | 138,799 | 0.6x | $ | 872,575 | ||
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(1) Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized during the period.
BALANCE SHEET & LIQUIDITY
As of September 30, 2026, Matrix had total liquidity of
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
In conjunction with the earnings release, Matrix Service Company will host a conference call with Shawn P. Payne, President and CEO, A.J. Smith, Interim CFO, and Patrick Roberts, Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. The call will take place at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern) / 9:30 a.m. (Central) on Thursday, November 4, 2026.
Investors and other interested parties can access a live audio-visual webcast using this webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/7nuiewar, or through the Company’s website at www.matrixservicecompany.com on the Investors Relations page under Events & Presentations.
If you would like to dial in to the conference call, please register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIc437e80b0df14b30887796589e4253d5 at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Upon registration, participants will receive a dial-in number and unique PIN to join the call as well as an e-mail confirmation with the details.
For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website.
The conference call will be recorded and will be available for replay within one hour of completion of the live call and can be accessed following the same link as the live call.
ABOUT MATRIX SERVICE COMPANY
Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) is a leading heavy industrial contractor that engineers, constructs, and maintains critical energy, power, and industrial infrastructure. Our commitment to safety, quality, and integrity has earned the Company a leadership position in providing infrastructure solutions across multiple end markets. Our work is foundational to helping our energy, power, and industrial clients achieve their objectives, positively impact quality of life through the products they provide and improve the efficiency and resilience of their critical infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our culture and core values, offering an inclusive and respectful work environment, and being certified as a Great Place To Work®.
The Company maintains its principle executive offices in Houston, Texas with offices located throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Sydney, Australia, and Seoul, South Korea. The Company reports its financial results in three key operating segments: Storage and Terminal Solutions, Utility and Power Infrastructure, and Process and Industrial Facilities.
To learn more about Matrix Service Company, visit matrixservicecompany.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are generally accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “continues,” “expect,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “believe,” “estimate,” “should” and “will” and words of similar effect that convey future meaning, concerning the Company’s operations, economic performance, financial guidance, sustained profitable growth and management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. Future events involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those we currently anticipate. The actual results for the current and future periods and other corporate developments will depend upon a number of economic, competitive and other influences, including the successful implementation of the Company's business improvement plan and the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” and “Forward Looking Statements” sections and elsewhere in the Company’s reports and filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the control of the Company, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially and adversely affect the results of the Company's operations and its financial condition. We undertake no obligation to update information contained in this release, except as required by law.
Investors should note that the Company announces material financial information in SEC filings, press releases, presentations and public conference calls. Based on guidance from the SEC, the Company may use the Investors section of its website (www.matrixservicecompany.com) to communicate with investors, and the Company intends to post presentations there, among other things. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on the Company’s website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Patrick Roberts
Matrix Service Company
Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
T: 918-359-8249
Email: ir@matrixservicecompany.com
| Matrix Service Company Consolidated Statements of Income (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Revenue | $ | 219,402 | $ | 211,884 | |||
| Cost of revenue | 201,348 | 197,702 | |||||
| Gross profit | 18,054 | 14,182 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 13,348 | 16,334 | |||||
| Restructuring costs and other | 229 | 3,348 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 4,477 | (5,500 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Interest expense | (164 | ) | (127 | ) | |||
| Interest income | 1,961 | 1,802 | |||||
| Other income (expense) | (86 | ) | 231 | ||||
| Income (loss) before income tax expense | 6,188 | (3,594 | ) | ||||
| Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes | (1 | ) | 69 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 6,189 | $ | (3,663 | ) | ||
| Basic income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.22 | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||
| Diluted income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.22 | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 28,380 | 28,008 | |||||
| Diluted | 28,495 | 28,008 | |||||
| Matrix Service Company Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) | |||||
| September 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | ||||
| Assets | |||||
| Current assets: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 182,381 | $ | 222,966 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 190,851 | 171,955 | |||
| Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 28,982 | 29,231 | |||
| Inventories | 7,529 | 6,190 | |||
| Income taxes receivable | 179 | 82 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14,723 | 4,278 | |||
| Assets held for sale | 550 | 948 | |||
| Total current assets | 425,195 | 435,650 | |||
| Restricted cash | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 35,522 | 36,261 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 14,108 | 14,849 | |||
| Goodwill | 28,961 | 28,878 | |||
| Other assets, non-current | 38,373 | 61,967 | |||
| Total assets | $ | 567,159 | $ | 602,605 | |
| Matrix Service Company Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued) (In thousands, except share data) | |||||||
| September 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | ||||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 85,370 | $ | 108,722 | |||
| Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings | 290,998 | 299,947 | |||||
| Accrued wages and benefits | 16,443 | 19,158 | |||||
| Accrued insurance | 3,832 | 4,447 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 4,417 | 4,363 | |||||
| Other accrued expenses | 3,724 | 5,779 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 404,784 | 442,416 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes, non-current | 94 | 22 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 14,011 | 15,094 | |||||
| Other liabilities, non-current | 1,592 | 3,218 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 420,481 | 460,750 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Common stock— | 283 | 281 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 150,923 | 150,483 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 8,088 | 1,899 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (10,119 | ) | (10,808 | ) | |||
| Treasury stock, at cost — 234,800 shares as of September 30, 2026 and 0 shares as of June 30, 2026; | (2,497 | ) | — | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 146,678 | 141,855 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 567,159 | $ | 602,605 | |||
| Matrix Service Company Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 6,189 | $ | (3,663 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,783 | 2,461 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,325 | 1,921 | |||||
| Operating lease impairment due to restructuring | — | 1,529 | |||||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 89 | (217 | ) | ||||
| Other | 103 | 94 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities increasing (decreasing) cash: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 4,921 | (15,083 | ) | ||||
| Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 249 | (8,148 | ) | ||||
| Inventories | (1,339 | ) | 338 | ||||
| Other assets and liabilities | (11,084 | ) | (10,553 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable | (23,234 | ) | 17,720 | ||||
| Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings | (8,949 | ) | (6,037 | ) | |||
| Accrued expenses | (7,011 | ) | (6,261 | ) | |||
| Net cash used by operating activities | (36,958 | ) | (25,899 | ) | |||
| Investing activities: | |||||||
| Capital expenditures | (757 | ) | (2,011 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 320 | 222 | |||||
| Net cash used by investing activities | (437 | ) | (1,789 | ) | |||
| Financing activities: | |||||||
| Payment of debt amendment fees | — | (149 | ) | ||||
| Open market purchase of treasury shares | (2,497 | ) | — | ||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | 61 | 43 | |||||
| Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation | (944 | ) | (4,223 | ) | |||
| Net cash used by financing activities | (3,380 | ) | (4,329 | ) | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 190 | (317 | ) | ||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (40,585 | ) | (32,334 | ) | |||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 247,966 | 249,641 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 207,381 | $ | 217,307 | |||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||
| Income taxes | $ | 39 | $ | 34 | |||
| Interest | $ | 130 | $ | 131 | |||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment on account | $ | 11 | $ | 156 | |||
| Matrix Service Company Results of Operations (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue (1) | $ | 122,875 | $ | 59,145 | $ | 37,382 | $ | — | $ | 219,402 | |||||||||
| Cost of revenue | (111,876 | ) | (54,073 | ) | (36,005 | ) | 606 | (201,348 | ) | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 10,999 | 5,072 | 1,377 | 606 | 18,054 | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5,696 | 1,737 | 1,185 | 4,730 | 13,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs and other | 45 | 24 | 5 | 155 | 229 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 5,258 | $ | 3,311 | $ | 187 | $ | (4,279 | ) | $ | 4,477 | ||||||||
| (1) Total revenues are net of inter-segment revenues which are primarily Storage and Terminal Solutions and were | |||||||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue (1) | $ | 109,459 | $ | 74,501 | $ | 27,924 | $ | — | $ | 211,884 | |||||||||
| Cost of revenue | (102,962 | ) | (67,717 | ) | (26,495 | ) | (528 | ) | (197,702 | ) | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 6,497 | 6,784 | 1,429 | (528 | ) | 14,182 | |||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5,548 | 2,977 | 1,307 | 6,502 | 16,334 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs and other | 1,759 | 640 | 729 | 220 | 3,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | (810 | ) | $ | 3,167 | $ | (607 | ) | $ | (7,250 | ) | $ | (5,500 | ) | |||||
| (1) Total revenues are net of inter-segment revenues which are primarily Storage and Terminal Solutions and Process and Industrial Facilities segments and were | |||||||||||||||||||
Backlog
We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenue that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract, limited notice to proceed or other type of assurance that we consider firm. The following arrangements are considered firm:
- fixed-price awards;
- minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and
- certain time and material arrangements in which the estimated value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.
For long-term maintenance contracts with no minimum commitments and other established customer agreements, we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize as revenue over the next 12 months. For arrangements in which we have received a limited notice to proceed, we include the entire scope of work in our backlog if we conclude that the likelihood of the full project proceeding as high. For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less revenue recognized as of the reporting date.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Total | ||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2026 | $ | 641,159 | $ | 145,732 | $ | 166,287 | $ | 953,178 | |||||||
| Project awards | 29,805 | 58,150 | 50,844 | 138,799 | |||||||||||
| Revenue recognized | (122,875 | ) | (59,145 | ) | (37,382 | ) | (219,402 | ) | |||||||
| Backlog as of September 30, 2026 | $ | 548,089 | $ | 144,737 | $ | 179,749 | $ | 872,575 | |||||||
| Book-to-bill ratio(1) | 0.2x | 1.0x | 1.4x | 0.6x | |||||||||||
(1) Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
We have presented Adjusted net income (loss), which we define as Net income (loss) before Restructuring costs and other expenses, and the tax impact of this adjustment, because we believe it better depicts our core operating results. We believe that the line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income entitled “Net income (loss)” is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted net income (loss). Since Adjusted net income (loss) is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, Net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted net income (loss), as we calculate it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure is not a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. As Adjusted net income (loss) excludes certain financial information compared with Net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the type of events and transactions that are excluded. Our non-GAAP performance measure, Adjusted net income (loss), has certain material limitations as follows:
- It does not include restructuring costs and other expenses. Restructuring costs represent material costs that were incurred and are oftentimes cash expenses. Therefore, any measure that excludes restructuring costs has material limitations.
A reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted net income (loss) follows:
| Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | |||||
| Net income (loss), as reported | $ | 6,189 | $ | (3,663 | ) | |
| Restructuring costs incurred | 229 | 3,348 | ||||
| Tax impact of adjustments and other net tax items(1) | — | — | ||||
| Adjusted net income ( loss) | $ | 6,418 | $ | (315 | ) | |
| Net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.22 | $ | (0.13 | ) | |
| Adjusted net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.23 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |
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(1) Represents the tax impact of the adjustments to Net loss, calculated using the applicable effective tax rate of the adjustment. Due to the existence of valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets and net operating losses, there was no tax impact of any of the adjustments in any period presented.
Adjusted EBITDA
We have presented Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as net loss before gain on sale of assets, stock-based compensation, interest expense, interest income, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, because it is used by the financial community as a method of measuring our performance and of evaluating the market value of companies considered to be in similar businesses. We believe that the line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income entitled “Net loss” is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA. Since Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as we calculate it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure is not a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. As Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain financial information compared with net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the type of events and transactions that are excluded. Our non-GAAP performance measure, Adjusted EBITDA, has certain material limitations as follows:
- It does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money to finance our operations and to acquire businesses, pay commitment fees to maintain our senior secured revolving credit facility, and incur fees to issue letters of credit under the senior secured revolving credit facility, interest expense is a necessary and ongoing part of our costs and has assisted us in generating revenue. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.
- It does not include interest income. Because we have cash invested in certain investment accounts and we will have earned interest income on these investments, any measure that excludes interest income has material limitations.
- It does not include income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary and ongoing part of our operations, any measure that excludes income taxes has material limitations.
- It does not include depreciation or amortization expense. Because we use capital and intangible assets to generate revenue, depreciation and amortization expense is a necessary element of our cost structure. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation or amortization expense has material limitations.
- It does not include restructuring costs. Restructuring costs represent material costs that were incurred and are oftentimes cash expenses. Therefore, any measure that excludes restructuring costs has material limitations.
- It does not include equity-settled stock-based compensation expense. Stock-based compensation represents material amounts of equity that are awarded to our employees and directors for services rendered. While the expense is non-cash, we historically release vested shares out of our treasury stock, which has been replenished by using cash to periodically repurchase our stock. Therefore, any measure that excludes stock-based compensation has material limitations.
A reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA follows:
| Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 6,189 | $ | (3,663 | ) | ||
| Interest expense | 164 | 127 | |||||
| Interest income | (1,961 | ) | (1,802 | ) | |||
| Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes | (1 | ) | 69 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,783 | 2,461 | |||||
| Restructuring costs and other | 229 | 3,348 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation(1) | 1,325 | 1,921 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 7,728 | $ | 2,461 | |||
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(1) Represents only the equity-settled portion of our stock-based compensation expense.
FAQ
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What were Matrix Service Company's fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings?
Matrix reported $6.2 million in net income, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. That compares with a net loss of $3.7 million, or $0.13 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Revenue was $219.4 million, versus $211.9 million.
When does Matrix Service Company's credit facility mature?
Matrix's $90 million asset-based lending facility matures in September 2029. At September 30, 2026, borrowing availability under the facility was $39.4 million, and $25.0 million of restricted cash supported it.