Primoris posts Q2 2026 loss but keeps outlook
Primoris Services Corporation reported weak second‑quarter 2026 results, reflecting significant pressure in its renewables-heavy Energy segment.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Primoris Services Corporation reported weak second‑quarter 2026 results, reflecting significant pressure in its renewables-heavy Energy segment. Revenue was $1.7 billion, down $0.2 billion, or 10.7%, from the prior-year quarter. The company posted an operating loss of $26.8 million versus operating income of $126.6 million a year earlier and a net loss of $24.2 million, or -$0.45 diluted EPS, compared with net income of $84.3 million, or $1.54 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $11.4 million, sharply below $154.6 million in 2025, as six renewable energy projects experienced cost overruns from redesigns, sequencing changes, productivity challenges, sub-surface issues, and weather.
Despite near-term earnings pressure, Primoris highlighted strength in demand and bookings. Total backlog reached $13.9 billion at June 30, 2026, up $1.9 billion from year-end, with Utilities at approximately $7.7 billion and Energy at $6.2 billion. Liquidity totaled $958.9 million, including $218.2 million of cash and $740.7 million of revolver capacity. For full-year 2026, management maintained guidance for net income of $71.0–$101.0 million (diluted EPS $1.30–$1.85), Adjusted EPS of $2.05–$2.60, and Adjusted EBITDA of $275–$325 million. The board declared a $0.08 per-share cash dividend and the company repurchased 449,287 shares for $50.0 million during the quarter.
Positive
- Total backlog rose to $13.9 billion as of June 30, 2026, up $1.9 billion from year-end 2025, reflecting strong bookings in the Energy segment and increased MSA backlog in Utilities.
- Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, targeting net income of $71.0–$101.0 million, Adjusted EPS of $2.05–$2.60, and Adjusted EBITDA of $275–$325 million despite a weak first half.
- The company maintained shareholder returns with a $0.08 per-share dividend and $50.0 million of share repurchases (449,287 shares) in the quarter, leaving $100.0 million authorized through April 30, 2028.
Negative
- Second-quarter 2026 results deteriorated sharply: revenue fell 10.7% to $1.7 billion, and Primoris swung to a $24.2 million net loss (‑$0.45 diluted EPS) from $84.3 million net income a year earlier.
- Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $11.4 million from $154.6 million in the prior-year quarter, driven largely by cost overruns on six renewable energy projects and margin compression in both Energy and Utilities.
- Operating performance translated into weaker cash generation: for the first half of 2026, Primoris reported net cash used in operating activities of $131.3 million compared with $144.6 million of operating cash inflow in the prior-year period.
Filing Explained
The amendment leaves prior disclosures unchanged; the $0.08 dividend was declared for September 30 record holders and is payable around October 15.
Form 8-K filings report specified material events; this Amendment No. 2 corrects the August 4 original report and August 5 Amendment No. 1, while stating that the other disclosures remain unchanged.
The holder-related consequence disclosed here is a declared
The filing establishes the dividend's declaration and schedule, not that payment has occurred. It also reports that two of six challenged renewable projects were substantially complete in the second quarter; three were expected to reach substantial completion in the third quarter and the remaining project in the fourth quarter.
The company cautions that backlog, including estimated MSA revenue, is not a comprehensive indicator of future revenue, and that customers may cancel projects.
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Earnings Snapshot
For full year 2026, Primoris expects net income of $71.0–$101.0 million (diluted EPS $1.30–$1.85), Adjusted EPS of $2.05–$2.60, and Adjusted EBITDA of $275.0–$325.0 million, with an effective tax rate of approximately 30%–32%.
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