Construction Partners, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
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Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) reported strong fiscal 2026 third quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with revenue of $999.4 million, up 28.2% from $779.3 million in Q3 FY25. Gross profit rose to $168.4 million from $131.8 million, while net income increased to $59.6 million from $44.0 million. Adjusted net income was $60.6 million versus $45.2 million, implying diluted EPS of $1.08 versus $0.81. Adjusted EBITDA was $163.0 million, up 23.8% from $131.7 million.
Project backlog reached a record $3.36 billion, compared with $2.94 billion a year earlier. The company recently acquired Ellsworth Construction to expand its Oklahoma and data center market presence. Based on Q3 performance and Ellsworth’s expected contribution, the company raised FY26 guidance, now expecting revenue of $3.64–$3.68 billion, net income of $165.0–$168.0 million, adjusted net income of $177.6–$181.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $559.0–$569.0 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.36%–15.46%.
Positive
- Q3 2026 revenue $999.4M, up 28.2% YoY from $779.3M
- Q3 2026 net income $59.6M vs. $44.0M in Q3 2025
- Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $163.0M, up 23.8% from $131.7M
- Record backlog $3.36B at June 30, 2026 vs. $2.94B YoY
- FY26 revenue guidance raised to $3.64–$3.68B
- FY26 Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $559.0–$569.0M, margin 15.36%–15.46%
Negative
- Interest expense YTD 2026 $83.3M vs. $65.0M in 2025
- Long-term debt $1.79B total (including current portion) vs. $1.61B at Sept. 30, 2025
- Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash down to $94.7M from $159.0M at period start
- Net cash used in investing activities $445.0M for nine months, largely from $337.4M acquisitions
- General and administrative expenses up to $63.1M in Q3 2026 from $51.0M in Q3 2025
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 | Index inclusion | Positive | +2.0% | ROAD was scheduled to enter the S&P SmallCap 600 effective July 22. |
| Jul 14 | Earnings schedule | Neutral | +6.7% | Company announced August 7 results release and 10:00 a.m. conference call. |
| Jul 13 | Oklahoma acquisition | Positive | +4.1% | Company completed Ellsworth acquisition, expanding Oklahoma asphalt and data-center capabilities. |
| May 08 | Q2 earnings report | Positive | +6.9% | Revenue, adjusted EBITDA, backlog and full-year guidance increased in the reported quarter. |
| Apr 02 | Earnings schedule | Neutral | +2.8% | Company announced May 8 results release and 10:00 a.m. Eastern conference call. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
ROAD's recent event history showed positive reactions to earnings and acquisition announcements, while both earnings-schedule notices also preceded gains.
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Company Raises FY26 Outlook
Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our strong third quarter results reflect the continued execution of our operating strategy and the dedication of our teams throughout the CPI family of companies. During the quarter, we delivered revenue growth of
Revenues were
Gross profit was
General and administrative expenses were
Net income was
Adjusted net income(1) was
Adjusted EBITDA(1) in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was
Project backlog was a record
Smith added, "Earlier this month, we were pleased to expand our
Fiscal 2026 Outlook
The Company is raising its outlook for fiscal year 2026 with regard to revenue, net income, Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as follows:
- Revenue in the range of
to$3.640 billion $3.680 billion - Net income in the range of
to$165.0 million $168.0 million - Adjusted net income(1) in the range
to$177.6 million $181.4 million - Adjusted EBITDA(1) in the range of
to$559.0 million $569.0 million - Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) in the range of
15.36% to15.46%
Ned N. Fleming, III, the Company's Executive Chairman, stated, "CPI continues to create long-term shareholder value through the disciplined execution of our proven growth strategy, combining strong organic growth with strategic acquisitions that expand our platforms across the Sunbelt, increase scale, and enhance operating efficiencies. Supported by a strong balance sheet, experienced leadership team, and healthy customer funding for both public and private construction projects, we believe CPI is well positioned to continue growing and compounding value. The Board and I remain highly confident in CPI's long-term strategy, competitive position, and our ability to capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead."
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. To access the call live by phone, dial (412) 902-0003 and ask for the Construction Partners call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.constructionpartners.net.
About Construction Partners, Inc.
Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, the Company focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "project," "outlook," "believe" and "plan." The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements related to financial projections, future events, business strategy, future performance, future operations, backlog, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: our ability to successfully manage and integrate acquisitions; failure to realize the expected economic benefits of acquisitions, including future levels of revenues being lower than expected and costs being higher than expected; failure or inability to implement growth strategies in a timely manner; declines in public infrastructure construction and reductions in government funding, including the funding by transportation authorities and other state and local agencies; risks related to our operating strategy; competition for projects in our local markets; risks associated with our capital-intensive business; government requirements and initiatives, including those related to funding for public or infrastructure construction, land usage and environmental, health and safety matters; unfavorable economic conditions and restrictive financing markets; our ability to obtain sufficient bonding capacity to undertake certain projects; our ability to accurately estimate the overall risks, requirements or costs when we bid on or negotiate contracts that are ultimately awarded to us; the cancellation of a significant number of contracts or our disqualification from bidding for new contracts; risks related to adverse weather conditions; our substantial indebtedness and the restrictions imposed on us by the terms thereof; our ability to maintain favorable relationships with third parties that supply us with equipment and essential supplies; our ability to retain key personnel and maintain satisfactory labor relations; property damage, results of litigation and other claims and insurance coverage issues; risks related to our information technology systems and infrastructure; our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and the risks, uncertainties and factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events, or circumstances or other changes affecting such statements except to the extent required by applicable law.
Contact:
Rick Black
Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600
(1) Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are financial measures not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Please see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this press release. |
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Construction Partners, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
For the Three Months | For the Nine Months | |||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
Revenues | $ 999,418 | $ 779,277 | $ 2,578,083 | $ 1,912,507 | ||||
Cost of revenues | 831,030 | 647,467 | 2,189,342 | 1,632,776 | ||||
Gross profit | 168,388 | 131,810 | 388,741 | 279,731 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | (63,145) | (51,026) | (188,242) | (141,954) | ||||
Acquisition-related expenses | (1,771) | (1,816) | (15,880) | (22,174) | ||||
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment, net | 5,912 | 3,975 | 12,557 | 8,437 | ||||
Operating income | 109,384 | 82,943 | 197,176 | 124,040 | ||||
Interest expense, net | (30,292) | (25,239) | (83,252) | (64,961) | ||||
Other income | 44 | 246 | 67 | 508 | ||||
Income before provision for income taxes and earnings from | 79,136 | 57,950 | 113,991 | 59,587 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 19,581 | 13,903 | 28,050 | 14,364 | ||||
Loss from investment in joint venture | — | — | (1) | (12) | ||||
Net income | 59,555 | 44,047 | 85,940 | 45,211 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ||||||||
Unrealized (loss) on interest rate swap contract, net | (431) | (1,996) | (1,583) | (2,017) | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on restricted investments, net | (22) | 102 | (144) | — | ||||
Other comprehensive loss | (453) | (1,894) | (1,727) | (2,017) | ||||
Comprehensive income | $ 59,102 | $ 42,153 | $ 84,213 | $ 43,194 | ||||
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders: | ||||||||
Basic | $ 1.07 | $ 0.80 | $ 1.54 | $ 0.82 | ||||
Diluted | $ 1.06 | $ 0.79 | $ 1.53 | $ 0.82 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic | 55,906,306 | 55,164,260 | 55,876,027 | 54,853,715 | ||||
Diluted | 56,269,949 | 55,654,653 | 56,187,735 | 55,302,958 | ||||
Construction Partners, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||
June 30, | September 30, | ||
2026 | 2025 | ||
ASSETS | (unaudited) | ||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 94,547 | $ 156,062 | |
Restricted cash | 112 | 2,953 | |
Contracts receivable including retainage, net | 593,468 | 549,884 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 60,849 | 45,340 | |
Inventories | 185,273 | 155,133 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 27,024 | 25,459 | |
Total current assets | 961,273 | 934,831 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,295,692 | 1,153,070 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 104,845 | 76,355 | |
Goodwill | 1,139,332 | 943,309 | |
Intangible assets, net | 74,368 | 79,230 | |
Investment in joint venture | — | 72 | |
Restricted investments | 10,870 | 23,176 | |
Other assets | 25,628 | 28,813 | |
Total assets | $ 3,612,008 | $ 3,238,856 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 319,886 | $ 284,218 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 149,337 | 129,300 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 30,340 | 19,867 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | 41,500 | 38,500 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 72,950 | 110,163 | |
Total current liabilities | 614,013 | 582,048 | |
Long-term liabilities: | |||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and deferred debt issuance costs | 1,744,666 | 1,573,614 | |
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 75,078 | 57,201 | |
Deferred income taxes, net | 102,279 | 80,079 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 35,236 | 33,951 | |
Total long-term liabilities | 1,957,259 | 1,744,845 | |
Total liabilities | 2,571,272 | 2,326,893 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Preferred stock, par value | — | — | |
Class A common stock, par value | 48 | 47 | |
Class B common stock, par value | 12 | 12 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 615,510 | 541,179 | |
Treasury stock, Class A common stock, par value | (63,574) | (34,589) | |
Treasury stock, Class B common stock, par value | (16,833) | (16,046) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net | 2,642 | 4,369 | |
Retained earnings | 502,931 | 416,991 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,040,736 | 911,963 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 3,612,008 | $ 3,238,856 | |
Construction Partners, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited, in thousands) | |||
For the Nine Months Ended | |||
2026 | 2025 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net income | $ 85,940 | $ 45,211 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash provided by | |||
Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization | 135,278 | 107,741 | |
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs | 2,004 | 3,379 | |
Provision for bad debt | 556 | 260 | |
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment | (12,557) | (8,437) | |
Realized loss on sales, calls and maturities of restricted investments | 18 | 81 | |
Share-based compensation expense | 31,195 | 27,961 | |
Distribution of earnings from investment in joint venture | 71 | — | |
Loss from investment in joint venture | 1 | 12 | |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 22,658 | (300) | |
Other non-cash adjustments | (617) | (665) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: | |||
Contracts receivable including retainage | (13,859) | 6,159 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | (11,298) | (22,577) | |
Inventories | (18,279) | (4,880) | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,905) | 5,422 | |
Other assets | 1,496 | (3,119) | |
Accounts payable | 16,028 | 15,975 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 8,510 | (9,481) | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (578) | 17,543 | |
Other long-term liabilities | (3,803) | (967) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities, net of business acquisitions | 240,859 | 179,318 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (144,239) | (104,886) | |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 24,398 | 11,250 | |
Proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of restricted investments | 16,022 | 8,351 | |
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (337,429) | (935,663) | |
Purchase of restricted investments | (3,753) | (12,182) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (445,001) | (1,033,130) | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Proceeds from revolving credit facility | 263,500 | 218,438 | |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs | 294,923 | 833,524 | |
Settlement of stock awards | (2,490) | — | |
Repayments of long-term debt | (386,375) | (137,726) | |
Purchase of treasury stock | (29,772) | (20,803) | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 139,786 | 893,433 | |
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (64,356) | 39,621 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | |||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 159,015 | 76,684 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ 94,659 | $ 116,305 | |
Supplemental cash flow information: | |||
Cash paid for interest | $ 80,230 | $ 58,151 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | $ 5,204 | $ 3,576 | |
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities | $ 23,315 | $ 11,699 | |
Non-cash items: | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | $ 47,180 | $ 17,620 | |
Property, plant and equipment financed with accounts payable | $ 9,849 | $ 5,693 | |
Amounts payable to sellers in business combinations, net | $ 673 | $ 64,938 | |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization, (iv) share-based compensation expense, (v) loss on the extinguishment of debt, and (vi) nonrecurring expenses related to transformative acquisitions, which management considers to include transactions of a size that would require clearance under federal antitrust laws. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues for each period. Adjusted net income represents net income before (i) nonrecurring expenses related to transformative acquisitions, which management considers to include transactions of a size that would require clearance under federal antitrust laws, and (ii) nonrecurring fees associated with financing arrangements incurred in connection with transformative acquisitions. These metrics are supplemental measures of our operating performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted net income because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted net income may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. Potential differences may include differences in capital structures, tax positions and the age and book depreciation of intangible and tangible assets.
The following tables present a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to (i) Adjusted net income and (ii) Adjusted EBITDA (with the resulting calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin) for the applicable periods.
Construction Partners, Inc. Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands, except percentages) | |||
For the Three Months Ended | |||
2026 | 2025 | ||
Net income | $ 59,555 | $ 44,047 | |
Interest expense, net | 30,292 | 25,239 | |
Provision for income taxes | 19,581 | 13,903 | |
Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization | 43,979 | 39,294 | |
Share-based compensation expense | 8,242 | 8,564 | |
Transformative acquisition expenses | 1,373 | 663 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 163,022 | $ 131,710 | |
Revenues | $ 999,418 | $ 779,277 | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 16.3 % | 16.9 % | |
Construction Partners, Inc. Net Income to Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands) | |||
For the Three Months Ended | |||
2026 | 2025 | ||
Net income | $ 59,555 | $ 44,047 | |
Transformative acquisition expenses | 1,373 | 663 | |
Financing fees related to transformative acquisition | — | 920 | |
Tax impact due to above reconciling items | (336) | (382) | |
Adjusted net income | $ 60,592 | $ 45,248 | |
Construction Partners, Inc. Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Fiscal Year 2026 Updated Outlook (unaudited, in thousands, except percentages) | |||
For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026 | |||
Low | High | ||
Net income | $ 165,000 | $ 168,000 | |
Interest expense, net | 112,500 | 113,500 | |
Provision for income taxes | 53,500 | 54,500 | |
Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization | 181,000 | 184,000 | |
Share-based compensation expense | 31,500 | 32,500 | |
Transformative acquisition expenses | 15,500 | 16,500 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 559,000 | $ 569,000 | |
Revenues | $ 3,640,000 | $ 3,680,000 | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 15.36 % | 15.46 % | |
Construction Partners, Inc. Net Income to Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation Fiscal Year 2026 Updated Outlook (unaudited, in thousands) | |||
For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026 | |||
Low | High | ||
Net income | $ 165,000 | $ 168,000 | |
Transformative acquisition expenses | 15,500 | 16,500 | |
Financing fees related to transformative acquisition | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
Tax impact due to above reconciling items | (4,100) | (4,300) | |
Adjusted net income | $ 177,600 | $ 181,400 | |
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