[8-K] Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Reports Material Event
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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. reported first quarter 2026 gross contract revenue of $126.5 million, up 12.0% from $112.9 million a year earlier. Net service billing rose 14.1% to $114.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.8% to $16.8 million, with a 14.7% margin.
The company still posted a net loss of $3.7 million, compared with a $1.7 million loss in 2025, or a basic and diluted loss per share of $0.22. However, Adjusted basic and diluted EPS improved to $0.14 from $0.07.
Bowman highlighted record backlog, with gross backlog reaching $652.7 million, up 55.9% from $418.8 million. On this momentum, management raised 2026 net revenue guidance to $520–$540 million and now targets an adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.2%–17.7%, implying over 20% year-over-year revenue growth.
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Insights
Solid top-line growth, stronger non-GAAP profit, and a sizable guidance raise stand out.
Bowman grew gross contract revenue $126.5M vs. $112.9M, a 12.0% increase, with net service billing up 14.1%. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $16.8M, and adjusted EPS doubled to $0.14, indicating improving underlying profitability despite a GAAP net loss.
Operationally, the $652.7M gross backlog, up 55.9%, plus a $146.7M U.S. government contract modification and increased revolving capacity to $250M support growth capacity. Management’s new 2026 net revenue outlook of $520–$540M with 17.2%–17.7% margins signals confidence in sustaining >20% revenue growth.
Key areas to watch in coming quarters include the conversion of backlog into net service billing, performance of recent acquisitions such as Smith & Associates Land Surveying, and the impact of ongoing share repurchases on EPS, given $9.2M of buybacks in Q1 2026.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2026, Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“Bowman” or the “Company) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
The information in this Report under this item, including the exhibit, is provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, the information in Item 2.02 of this Report, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. press release dated May 5, 2026. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD. | ||||||||
| Date: May 5, 2026 | By: | /s/ Bruce Labovitz | ||||||
| Bruce Labovitz | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bowman Reports Results for First Quarter 2026;
Guidance Raise Indicates Over 20% Revenue Growth for 2026
Reston, VA, May 5, 2026 -– Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and program management firm, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“Bowman is in a strong position coming out of the first quarter with record-setting backlog growth that positions us for outsized organic growth over the next couple of years,” said Gary Bowman, founder and CEO. “Additionally, we delivered double-digit increases in both net service billing and Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter. The strength of demand across our market verticals positions us to achieve continued margin expansion during 2026 and beyond. We are confident in our ability to deliver solid performance this year and have raised full-year 2026 guidance accordingly.”
First Quarter 2026 Compared to First Quarter 2025 Financial Results:
•Gross contract revenue of $126.5 million compared to $112.9 million, a 12.0% increase
•Net service billing1 of $114.2 million compared to $100.1 million, a 14.1% increase
•Organic net service billing2 growth of 6.0% compared to 5.6%
•Net loss of $(3.7) million compared to $(1.7) million
•Basic and Diluted EPS of $(0.22) compared to $(0.11) respectively
•Adjusted EBITDA1 of $16.8 million compared to $14.5 million, a 15.8% increase
•Adjusted EBITDA margin, net 1 of 14.7% compared to 14.5%
•Adjusted Basic and Diluted EPS 3 of $0.14 compared to $0.07 respectively
•Cash from Operations of $11.6 million as compared to $12.0 million
•Gross backlog of $652.7 million compared to $418.8 million, a 55.9% increase
Notable Events:
•The Company executed a $146.7 million contract modification with a U.S. government agency, bringing the total not-to-exceed value of the contract to $177.7 million. The original contract was entered into in December 2025.
•On March 3, 2026, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement and Joinder Agreement, which increased the maximum aggregate revolving commitments from $210.0 million to $250.0 million.
•During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 288,098 shares of its common stock under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Authorization at an average price of $32.03 per share for a total of $9.2 million.
•On May 1, 2026, Bowman acquired Smith & Associates Land Surveying, LLC., expanding service capabilities in the Southwest region and adding $2.0 million of run-rate net service billing.
CFO Commentary
“Our achievements in the quarter position us to generate significant organic growth and meaningful margin expansion this year,” said Bruce Labovitz, CFO. “Our balance sheet strength enables us to make strategic investments aimed at expanding our breadth of services and extending client engagement beyond asset operationalization. Recent acquisitions have provided us an extensive suite of quality enhancement, productivity improvement and client engagement tools that are proving highly impactful on our ability to deliver work more timely, more efficiently and with greater impact. Our investments in infrastructure and automation are designed to ensure the durability of revenue and margins as the industry once again experiences technological inflection.”
Full Year 2026 Guidance
Bowman raised net revenue guidance for full year 2026:
Date Issued | Net Revenue | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | ||||||
November 2025 | $465 - $480 MM | 17.0% - 17.5% | ||||||
March 2026 | $495 - $510 MM | 17.0% - 17.5% | ||||||
May 2026 | $520 - $540 MM | 17.2% - 17.7% | ||||||
The current outlook for 2026 is based on completed acquisitions as of the date of this release and does not include contributions from future acquisitions.
Conference Call Information
Bowman will host a conference call to discuss financial results tomorrow morning, May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Access to a live webcast is available through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investors.bowman.com.
About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is a national engineering services firm offering infrastructure engineering, technical services and project management solutions to owners and operators of the built environment. With over 2,500 employees and over 100 locations throughout the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. Bowman trades on Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com or investors.bowman.com.
1 Non-GAAP financial metric the Company believes offers valuable perspective on results of operations (see non-GAAP tables below for reconciliations).
2 Organic net service billing growth (also a non-GAAP financial metric) for the three months ended 3/31/26 excludes revenue from acquisitions completed after 3/31/2025. Year over year growth rates only reflect revenue realized post-acquisition.
3 Basic Adjusted EPS and Diluted Adjusted EPS are all non-GAAP financial metrics the Company believes offer valuable perspectives on results of operations (see non-GAAP tables below for reconciliations). Adjusted EPS (Basic and Diluted) include addbacks for non-reoccurring expenses specific to acquisitions, non-cash stock compensation expense associated with pre-IPO grants, and other expenses not in the ordinary course of business. With respect to the elimination of any non-cash stock compensation expense, the Company computes an adjusted tax expense or benefit which accounts for the elimination of any periodic windfall or shortfall tax effects resulting from the difference between grant date fair value and vest date value. With respect to all other eliminations, the Company applies its average marginal statutory tax rate, currently 25.8%, to derive the tax adjustment associated with the elimination of expenses. A reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EPS to GAAP EPS, both basic and diluted, is included with this press release for reference.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements and represent our views as of the date of this press release. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “goal” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to several assumptions and risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control that could affect our financial results. The Company cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors include: (a) changes in demand from the local and state government and private clients that we serve; (b) general economic conditions, nationally and globally, and their effect on the market for our services; (c) competitive pressures and trends in our industry and our ability to successfully compete with our competitors; (d) changes in laws, regulations, or policies; and (e) the “Risk Factors” set forth in the Company’s most recent SEC filings. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
Investor Relations Contact:
Betsy Patterson
ir@bowman.com
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Current Assets | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 12,047 | $ 11,066 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 133,888 | 130,634 | |||||||||
Contract assets | 57,390 | 53,512 | |||||||||
Notes receivable - officers, employees, affiliates, current portion | 237 | 13 | |||||||||
Prepaid and other current assets | 18,488 | 17,730 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 222,050 | 212,955 | |||||||||
Non-Current Assets | |||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 53,040 | 49,206 | |||||||||
Operating lease, right-of-use assets | 46,072 | 45,822 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 173,579 | 173,579 | |||||||||
Notes receivable, less current portion | 903 | 903 | |||||||||
Notes receivable - officers, employees, affiliates, less current portion | 868 | 1,108 | |||||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 85,616 | 88,580 | |||||||||
Deferred tax asset, net | 5,822 | 5,822 | |||||||||
Other assets | 1,818 | 1,707 | |||||||||
Total Assets | $ 589,768 | $ 579,682 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
Revolving credit facility | 108,817 | 95,350 | |||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, current portion | 67,978 | 60,035 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities | 14,185 | 10,965 | |||||||||
Notes payable, current portion | 20,840 | 22,698 | |||||||||
Operating lease obligation, current portion | 12,130 | 11,951 | |||||||||
Finance lease obligation, current portion | 13,979 | 13,735 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 237,929 | 214,734 | |||||||||
Non-Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
Other non-current obligations | 395 | 377 | |||||||||
Notes payable, less current portion | 29,269 | 34,313 | |||||||||
Operating lease obligation, less current portion | 40,486 | 40,430 | |||||||||
Finance lease obligation, less current portion | 25,850 | 23,718 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liability, net | 279 | 279 | |||||||||
Pension and post-retirement obligation, less current portion | 4,659 | 4,726 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | $ 338,867 | $ 318,577 | |||||||||
Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | – | – | |||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 22,273,373 shares issued and 17,153,424 outstanding, and 21,972,432 shares issued and 17,194,091 outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 223 | 220 | |||||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 360,007 | 355,458 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 869 | 895 | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost; 5,119,949 and 4,778,341 shares, respectively | (95,959) | (84,931) | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (14,239) | (10,537) | |||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | $ 250,901 | $ 261,105 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 589,768 | $ 579,682 | |||||||||
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Gross Contract Revenue | $ 126,479 | $ 112,931 | |||||||||
Contract costs: (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below) | |||||||||||
Direct payroll costs | 48,313 | 41,956 | |||||||||
Sub-consultants and expenses | 12,275 | 12,878 | |||||||||
Total contract costs | 60,588 | 54,834 | |||||||||
Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 57,783 | 50,490 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,406 | 6,521 | |||||||||
(Gain) on sale | (402) | (49) | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 65,787 | 56,962 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 104 | 1,135 | |||||||||
Other expense | 3,401 | 2,110 | |||||||||
Loss before tax expense | (3,297) | (975) | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 405 | 769 | |||||||||
Net loss | $ (3,702) | $ (1,744) | |||||||||
Earnings allocated to non-vested shares | – | – | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ (3,702) | $ (1,744) | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share | |||||||||||
Basic | $ (0.22) | $ (0.11) | |||||||||
Diluted | $ (0.22) | $ (0.11) | |||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
Basic | 16,453,401 | 16,356,331 | |||||||||
Diluted | 16,453,401 | 16,356,331 | |||||||||
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
Net loss | $ (3,702) | $ (1,744) | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization - property, plant and equipment | 5,113 | 3,904 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 3,292 | 2,617 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | (402) | (49) | |||||||||
Credit losses | 374 | 345 | |||||||||
Stock based compensation | 4,227 | 6,630 | |||||||||
Deferred taxes | – | (10,977) | |||||||||
Accretion of discounts on notes payable | 108 | 256 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable | (3,628) | (1,896) | |||||||||
Contract assets | (3,878) | (6,340) | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (812) | 615 | |||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 7,666 | 14,885 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities | 3,220 | 3,788 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 11,578 | 12,034 | |||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,933) | (1,043) | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets and disposal of leases | 402 | 49 | |||||||||
Capitalized internal-use software development costs | (328) | – | |||||||||
Proceeds from notes receivable | – | 718 | |||||||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | – | (1,479) | |||||||||
Collections under stock subscription notes receivable | – | 11 | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,859) | (1,744) | |||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||
Borrowings under revolving credit facility | 13,467 | 8,000 | |||||||||
Repayment under notes payable | (7,235) | (4,377) | |||||||||
Payments on finance leases | (4,193) | (2,702) | |||||||||
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisitions | (225) | (1,016) | |||||||||
Payments for purchase of treasury stock | (1,801) | (2,574) | |||||||||
Repurchases of common stock | (9,227) | (4,103) | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 476 | 484 | |||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (8,738) | (6,288) | |||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 981 | 4,002 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 11,066 | 6,698 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 12,047 | $ 10,700 | |||||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ 2,559 | $ 2,028 | |||||||||
Net cash (received from) income taxes | $ (102) | $ 10 | |||||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||||
Property and equipment acquired under finance lease | $ (6,850) | $ (2,006) | |||||||||
Non-cash additions to property and equipment | $ (459) | $ – | |||||||||
Note payable converted to common shares | $ – | $ (434) | |||||||||
Issuance of notes payable for acquisitions | $ – | $ (2,056) | |||||||||
Settlement of contingent consideration | $ 525 | $ 1,968 | |||||||||
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF EPS TO ADJUSTED EPS
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Net loss (GAAP) | $ (3,702) | $ (1,744) | ||||||||||||
+ income tax expense (GAAP) | 405 | 769 | ||||||||||||
Loss before tax expense (GAAP) | $ (3,297) | $ (975) | ||||||||||||
+ acquisition related expenses | 1,540 | 594 | ||||||||||||
+ amortization of intangibles | 3,292 | 2,617 | ||||||||||||
+ non-cash stock comp related to pre-IPO | 165 | 493 | ||||||||||||
+ other non-core expenses | 3,268 | 143 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted income before tax expense | $ 4,968 | $ 2,872 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted income tax expense | 2,564 | 1,676 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net income | $ 2,404 | $ 1,196 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings allocated to non-vested shares | 91 | 61 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders | $ 2,313 | $ 1,135 | ||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) | ||||||||||||||
Basic | $ (0.22) | $ (0.11) | ||||||||||||
Diluted | $ (0.22) | $ (0.11) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) | ||||||||||||||
Basic | $ 0.14 | $ 0.07 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | $ 0.14 | $ 0.07 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 16,453,401 | 16,356,331 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 16,671,910 | 16,638,334 | ||||||||||||
Basic Adjusted Earnings Per Share Summary - Non-GAAP | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) | $ (0.22) | $ (0.11) | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax basic per share adjustments | $ 0.52 | $ 0.29 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share before tax expense | $ 0.30 | $ 0.18 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense per share adjustment | $ 0.15 | $ 0.11 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share - adjusted net income | $ 0.15 | $ 0.07 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share allocated to non-vested shares | $ 0.01 | $ – | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders | $ 0.14 | $ 0.07 | ||||||||||||
Diluted Adjusted Earnings Per Share Summary - Non-GAAP | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) | $ (0.22) | $ (0.11) | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax diluted per share adjustments | $ 0.52 | $ 0.28 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share before tax expense | $ 0.30 | $ 0.17 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense per share adjustment | $ 0.15 | $ 0.10 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share - adjusted net income | $ 0.15 | $ 0.07 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share allocated to non-vested shares | $ 0.01 | $ – | ||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders | $ 0.14 | $ 0.07 | ||||||||||||
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
Combined Statement of Operations Reconciliation | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Gross contract revenue | $ 126,479 | $ 112,931 | ||||||||||||
Contract costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 60,588 | 54,834 | ||||||||||||
Operating expense | 65,787 | 56,962 | ||||||||||||
Income from operations | 104 | 1,135 | ||||||||||||
Other expense | 3,401 | 2,110 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 405 | 769 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ (3,702) | $ (1,744) | ||||||||||||
Net margin | (2.9) % | (1.5) % | ||||||||||||
Other financial information 1 | ||||||||||||||
Net service billing | $ 114,204 | $ 100,053 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 16,797 | 14,505 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin, net | 14.7 % | 14.5 % | ||||||||||||
Gross Contract Revenue to Net Service Billing Reconciliation | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Gross contract revenue | $ 126,479 | $ 112,931 | ||||||||||||
Less: sub-consultants and other direct expenses | 12,275 | 12,878 | ||||||||||||
Net service billing | $ 114,204 | $ 100,053 | ||||||||||||
Organic net service billing | $ 106,086 | $ 100,053 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition-related net service billing | $ 8,118 | $ – | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Net service billing | $ 114,204 | $ 100,053 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ (3,702) | $ (1,744) | ||||||||||||
+ interest expense | 3,262 | 2,113 | ||||||||||||
+ depreciation & amortization | 8,406 | 6,521 | ||||||||||||
+ income tax expense | 405 | 769 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | $ 8,371 | $ 7,659 | ||||||||||||
+ non-cash stock compensation | 4,196 | 6,642 | ||||||||||||
+ acquisition and other non-core expenses | 4,230 | 204 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 16,797 | $ 14,505 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin, net | 14.7 % | 14.5 % | ||||||||||||
1 Non-GAAP financial metrics the Company believes offer valuable perspective on results of operations. See Non-GAAP tables below for reconciliations.
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
GROSS CONTRACT REVENUE COMPOSITION
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands) | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Gross Contract Revenue | 2026% | 2025% | Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||
Building Infrastructure1 | 52,348 | 41.4 % | 52,039 | 46.1 % | 309 | 0.6 % | ||||||||||||||
Transportation | 26,609 | 21.0 % | 23,542 | 20.8 % | 3,067 | 13.0 % | ||||||||||||||
Power, Utilities & Energy1 | 34,732 | 27.5 % | 25,311 | 22.4 % | 9,421 | 37.2 % | ||||||||||||||
Natural Resources2 | 12,790 | 10.1 % | 12,039 | 10.7 % | 751 | 6.2 % | ||||||||||||||
Total | 126,479 | 100.0 % | 112,931 | 100.0 % | 13,548 | 12.0 % | ||||||||||||||
Acquired3 | 8,564 | 6.8 % | 11,842 | 10.5 % | (3,278) | (27.7) % | ||||||||||||||
1 Includes periodic reclassifications of revenue between categories from prior periods for consistency of presentation. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, $3.9 million of data center revenue were reclassified from Building Infrastructure to Power, Utilities & Energy.
2 Formerly Emerging Markets which represents environmental, mining, water resources, imaging and mapping, and other.
3 Acquired revenue in prior periods as previously reported; four quarters post-closing, acquired revenue is thereafter reclassified as organic for the purpose of calculating organic growth rates.
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ORGANIC GROWTH ANALYSIS | ||||||||||||||||||||
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | 2026% | 2025% | Change | Organic +/- | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Revenue, Organic | 117,915 | 100.0 % | 112,931 | 100.0 % | 4,984 | 4.4 % | ||||||||||||||
Building Infrastructure | 52,200 | 44.3 % | 52,039 | 46.1 % | 161 | 0.3 % | ||||||||||||||
Transportation | 26,609 | 22.6 % | 23,542 | 20.8 % | 3,067 | 13.0 % | ||||||||||||||
Power, Utilities & Energy | 26,316 | 22.3 % | 25,311 | 22.4 % | 1,005 | 4.0 % | ||||||||||||||
Natural Resources | 12,790 | 10.8 % | 12,039 | 10.7 % | 751 | 6.2 % | ||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | 2026% | 2025% | Change | Organic +/- | ||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue, Organic | 106,086 | 100.0 % | 100,053 | 100.0 % | 6,033 | 6.0 % | ||||||||||||||
Building Infrastructure | 48,828 | 46.0 % | 48,100 | 48.0 % | 728 | 1.5 % | ||||||||||||||
Transportation | 22,171 | 20.9 % | 19,578 | 19.6 % | 2,593 | 13.2 % | ||||||||||||||
Power, Utilities & Energy | 24,257 | 22.9 % | 23,075 | 23.1 % | 1,182 | 5.1 % | ||||||||||||||
Natural Resources | 10,830 | 10.2 % | 9,300 | 9.3 % | 1,530 | 16.5 % | ||||||||||||||
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
GROSS BACKLOG BY CATEGORY AT MARCH 31, 2026
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Category | Percentage | ||||
Building Infrastructure1 | 25 % | ||||
Transportation | 21 % | ||||
Power, Utilities & Energy1 | 21 % | ||||
Natural Resources | 33 % | ||||
TOTAL | 100 % | ||||
1 includes reclassification of data center effective June 30, 2025.
FAQ
How did Bowman (BWMN) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Bowman grew gross contract revenue to $126.5 million in Q1 2026, up 12.0% from $112.9 million. Net service billing rose 14.1% to $114.2 million, while Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.8% to $16.8 million, showing stronger underlying operating performance.
Did Bowman (BWMN) report a profit or loss in Q1 2026?
Bowman reported a net loss of $3.7 million for Q1 2026, compared with a $1.7 million loss a year earlier. Basic and diluted GAAP EPS were both a loss of $0.22, while adjusted basic and diluted EPS improved to $0.14.
What 2026 guidance did Bowman (BWMN) provide after Q1 2026?
Bowman raised its full-year 2026 net revenue guidance to $520–$540 million, up from prior ranges. The company now targets an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.2%–17.7%, reflecting expectations for over 20% revenue growth based on current acquisitions.
How large is Bowman’s (BWMN) backlog as of March 31, 2026?
Bowman reported gross backlog of $652.7 million as of March 31, 2026, up sharply from $418.8 million a year earlier. This 55.9% increase supports management’s outlook for outsized organic growth and sustained revenue visibility across its market verticals.
What notable strategic actions did Bowman (BWMN) take in Q1 2026?
Bowman executed a $146.7 million contract modification with a U.S. government agency, increasing that contract’s value to $177.7 million. It also raised revolving credit commitments to $250 million and repurchased 288,098 shares for $9.2 million under its 2025 authorization.
How is Bowman (BWMN) using acquisitions to support growth?
On May 1, 2026, Bowman acquired Smith & Associates Land Surveying, LLC, adding about $2.0 million of run-rate net service billing and expanding Southwest capabilities. Management notes that recent acquisitions enhance quality, productivity, and client engagement across infrastructure and automation initiatives.