Company Description
Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DY) is a specialty contracting company focused on building and maintaining telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and utility networks across the United States. According to company disclosures, Dycom provides services to telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries, supporting the deployment and upkeep of fiber, copper, and coaxial networks as well as other critical infrastructure.
Dycom’s operating companies supply telecommunications providers with services that span the life cycle of network deployment. As described in its public materials, these services include program management; planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services for telecommunications providers. The company also performs underground facility locating services for various utilities, including telecommunications providers, and delivers additional construction, maintenance, and installation services for electric and gas utilities.
Core services and capabilities
Based on the information provided, Dycom’s business centers on specialty contracting work that enables large-scale network and infrastructure projects. Its capabilities include:
- Program management for complex, multi-location infrastructure deployments.
- Planning, engineering, and design of telecommunications networks.
- Aerial, underground, and wireless construction to install and expand network assets.
- Maintenance and fulfillment services that support ongoing network operations for telecommunications providers.
- Underground facility locating for utilities, helping identify and protect buried infrastructure.
- Construction, maintenance, and installation services for electric and gas utilities.
The company reports that it provides these services throughout the United States, aligning with large-scale investment in telecommunications and utility infrastructure.
Expansion into digital and data center infrastructure
Dycom has explicitly highlighted its role in the digital infrastructure industry. In its announcements, the company describes itself as a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and digital infrastructure industries throughout the United States. A notable development is Dycom’s acquisition of Power Solutions, LLC, described as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest electrical contractors serving data centers. According to Dycom’s news releases and related SEC filings, Power Solutions specializes in electrical infrastructure solutions for data centers and other mission-critical facilities in the Greater Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.
Dycom states that this acquisition expands its exposure to data center projects and enhances its service offering in and around data centers and campuses. The company has indicated that Power Solutions will continue to operate under its own brand within Dycom, with its management team remaining in place and its headquarters in Bowie, Maryland.
Industry context and customer focus
From the company’s own descriptions, Dycom’s activities are tied to telecommunications providers and utilities that invest in long-lived infrastructure. Its services support areas such as fiber builds, digital infrastructure, and data center demand, which Dycom references in its earnings releases and transaction announcements. The company emphasizes demand drivers such as accelerating fiber deployment and growing needs for data center capacity, particularly in regions with significant digital infrastructure activity.
Dycom’s reported backlog and contract revenues, as disclosed in its financial releases, reflect ongoing work across multiple large customers and projects. The company uses both organic growth and acquisitions of other specialty contractors to expand its capabilities and geographic reach within the United States.
Stock listing and corporate information
According to its SEC filings, Dycom Industries, Inc. is incorporated in Florida and its common stock, with a par value of $0.33 1/3 per share, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DY. The company identifies its principal executive offices as being located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dycom files periodic reports, current reports, and other disclosures with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, providing financial and operational information to investors.
Financial reporting and performance metrics
Dycom regularly reports contract revenues, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA in its quarterly results, and it provides backlog figures that represent future work under contract. The company uses Non-GAAP financial measures, such as Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income, alongside GAAP results, and offers reconciliations in its press releases and accompanying tables. These disclosures give insight into the scale and profitability of its operations, as well as the contribution from acquired businesses.
In connection with the Power Solutions acquisition, Dycom has also described amendments to its credit agreement, including a term loan facility, revolving credit facility, and a 364-day bridge loan facility. These facilities, as outlined in the company’s Form 8-K, support the financing of the acquisition and refinancing of existing indebtedness.
Governance and board composition
Dycom’s SEC filings and news releases note changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointments of independent directors with experience in infrastructure, industrial distribution, and technology-related sectors. The company has also disclosed decisions by certain directors not to stand for reelection and anticipated adjustments to the size of the board. These governance updates are documented through Form 8-K filings under Item 5.02.
How Dycom fits within the construction and infrastructure sector
Within the broader construction sector, Dycom is classified in the Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction industry. However, its own descriptions emphasize a focus on telecommunications infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and utility services. By combining network engineering, construction, maintenance, and locating services, the company positions itself as a specialized contractor that supports large-scale infrastructure deployment for telecommunications providers and utilities across the United States.
Investor considerations
Investors analyzing Dycom often review its contract revenue growth, margin performance, and backlog, as well as its acquisition activity and financing structure. The company’s earnings releases and Form 8-K filings provide details on quarterly performance, outlook ranges for contract revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, and commentary from management on demand trends in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Dycom’s SEC filings also discuss risk factors, liquidity, leverage, and other considerations relevant to its specialty contracting business.
Stock Performance
Dycom Inds (DY) stock last traded at $341.96, up 1.54% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 121.8%, ranking #88 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $10.1B, DY is classified as a large-cap stock with approximately 30.0M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Dycom Inds has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published 5 days ago. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include management, conferences, acquisition. View all DY news →
SEC Filings
Dycom Inds has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 4, 1 Form 3, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A. The most recent filing was submitted on March 26, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all DY SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Dycom Inds over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Dycom Inds generated $5.5B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 20.6% gross margin, and net income was $281.2M, reflecting a 5.1% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $9.56. The company generated $642.5M in operating cash flow.
Upcoming Events
Groundbreaking for training campus
Buyback program expiration
364-day bridge loan maturity
Training campus opens
Credit maturities extended
Dycom Inds has 5 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Groundbreaking for training campus", is scheduled for April 1, 2026 (in 2 days). 3 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the DY stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Dycom Inds (DY) currently stands at 1.2 million shares, up 18.9% from the previous reporting period, representing 4.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 32.4%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Dycom Inds (DY) currently stands at 3.4 days. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 51.3% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 4.0 days.
DY Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Dycom Inds (DY) operates in the Engineering & Construction industry within the broader Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction sector and is listed on the NYSE. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #1,857 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing DY often look at related companies in the same sector, including Ies Holdings Inc (IESC), Constr Partners (ROAD), Primoris Svcs Corp (PRIM), Fluor Corp (FLR), and KBR (KBR). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate DY's relative position within its industry.