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ACA earnings analysis

Filed May 1, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Arcosa, Inc. reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenues of $663.3 million and EPS of $0.81, both surpassing estimates. Key growth was driven by utility structures and construction products, allowing the company to…

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Arcosa, Inc. reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenues of $663.3 million and EPS of $0.81, both surpassing estimates. Key growth was driven by utility structures and construction products, allowing the company to increase its full-year revenue guidance to between $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion. Despite some challenges in the wind towers segment, overall performance remains robust, indicating a positive outlook for the company.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

23% Gross margin Operating margin Apr 2023 Feb 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Apr 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.81
Segment
Construction Products: $276.3M, Engineered Structures: $295.4M

What stood out

  • Strong Q1 Revenue Surpass

    Q1 2026 revenue reached $663.3 million, up 4.4% from $632 million in Q1 2025.

  • Significant EPS Growth

    EPS for Q1 2026 was $0.81, compared to $0.48 for Q1 2025, marking a 68.75% increase.

  • Increased Full-Year Revenue Guidance

    Company raised 2026 revenue guidance to $2.6B-$2.7B from prior estimate of $2.54B-$2.67B.

  • Engineered Structures Growth

    Revenues from Engineered Structures grew 3.7% with utility structures up 15.1%.

  • Cash Flow Turnaround

    Operating cash flow was $58.1 million in Q1 2026, a turnaround from cash used in operations of $21.1 million in Q1 2025.

  • Significant Backlog Increase

    Backlog for utility structures increased 35% YoY to $557.6 million, enhancing production visibility.

What to watch

  • Volatility in Wind Tower Demand

    Wind towers segment revenues declined by 21.3% to $70 million, emphasizing market fluctuations.

  • Interest Rate and Cost Pressures

    Potential impact of rising interest rates and inflation could affect margins and demand.

  • Regulatory Changes Impacting Renewable Projects

    The termination of tax credits under the OBBBA may negatively influence future wind tower orders.

Management's outlook

Full-year guidance updated: revenue $2.6B-$2.7B and EBITDA $545M-$585M.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 27, 2026

Arcosa reported record 2025 top-line and margin expansion driven by broad-based strength across Construction Products and Engineered Structures; full-year revenue rose to approximately $2.884 billion (from $2.570…

10-Q · August 8, 2025

Arcosa reported Q2 revenue of $736.9M (up $72.2M, +10.9% vs Q2 2024) with gross profit of $166.1M and operating profit of $94.8M, driving diluted EPS of $1.22. Margins expanded materially versus the year-ago quarter and…

10-K · February 28, 2025

Arcosa positions itself as a North American infrastructure-products platform focused on organic growth and disciplined acquisitions (added a fifth strategic pillar in 2024 focused on financial leverage). In 2024 the…

10-Q · October 31, 2024

Arcosa reported Q3 revenue of $640.4 million (up from $591.7 million year-over-year) and diluted EPS of $0.34 (down from $0.72 a year ago). Engineered Structures and Construction Products drove revenue and segment…

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