Earnings analysis · 10-Q
IESC earnings analysis
Filed May 1, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
IES Holdings, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2026, with revenue reaching $974.3 million, a significant increase of 16.8% year-over-year. The company saw net income attributed to IES of $109.9 million,…
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IES Holdings, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q2 2026, with revenue reaching $974.3 million, a significant increase of 16.8% year-over-year. The company saw net income attributed to IES of $109.9 million, reflecting a margin improvement, buoyed by higher demand in their Communications and Infrastructure Solutions segments, though the Residential segment faced pressure. All signs indicate a robust outlook as the firm continues to grow its backlog, particularly in the data center sector.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $4.51
- Segment
- Communications
- Segment
- Residential
- Segment
- Infrastructure Solutions
- Segment
- Commercial & Industrial
What stood out
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Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue for Q2 2026 was $974.3M, up 16.8% from $833.96M in Q2 2025.
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Improved Gross Margin
Gross margin increased to 26.2% in Q2 2026, up from 25.0% in Q2 2025.
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Record Net Income
Net income reached $109.9M, up from $70.65M in Q2 2025, representing a 55.5% increase.
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Communications Segment Growth
Communications revenue grew 34.7% YoY to $367.7M in Q2 2026, driven by increased demand in data centers.
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Operating Income Improvement
Operating income rose to $112.3M, up 21% from the prior year's $92.7M.
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Cash Flow from Operations Increased
Net cash provided by operating activities was $131M, up from $62.1M in the prior year.
What to watch
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Residential Segment Decline
The Residential segment saw a revenue decrease of 9.5%, falling to $287.6M YoY due to housing affordability challenges.
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Increased SG&A Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 22.7%, totaling $142.4M for Q2 2026.
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Labor Availability Challenges
Management noted ongoing issues with labor availability, potentially impacting future growth.
Management's outlook
Management expects continued growth in backlog, particularly in data centers, driving future revenue.
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