Earnings analysis · 10-Q
ITG earnings analysis
Filed August 12, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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ITG delivered strong second-quarter revenue growth of 38.4% to $404.6 million, supported by acquisitions, organic volume growth and geographic expansion, while NTM backlog increased to $1,516.970 million. However, gross…
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ITG delivered strong second-quarter revenue growth of 38.4% to $404.6 million, supported by acquisitions, organic volume growth and geographic expansion, while NTM backlog increased to $1,516.970 million. However, gross margin declined to approximately 17.8%, operating margin to approximately 5.6%, and net income fell 84.6% to $1.788 million as operating costs and interest expense grew faster than revenue. Liquidity is a concern: six-month operating cash flow was negative $47.042 million, cash was $2.5 million, and borrowings totaled $651.8 million under the Credit Agreement plus $112.0 million on the revolver.
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
- $0.01
What stood out
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Revenue grew 38.4% year over year
Second-quarter revenue increased 38.4% year over year to $404.6 million from $292.4 million. Excluding $101.3 million of acquired revenue, organic revenue increased $14.5 million due to volume growth and geographic expansion across both service lines.
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Adjusted EBITDA and FCF improved
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $52.194 million from $43.348 million, while free cash flow rose to $44.754 million from $27.185 million. Free cash flow conversion improved to 85.7% from 62.7%.
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Backlog increased approximately 14%
NTM backlog reached $1,516.970 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with $1,330.664 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of approximately 14.0%.
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Lower capex reduced investing cash use
Capital expenditures declined to $15.969 million in the first six months from $28.627 million in the prior-year period. Six-month investing cash use consequently declined to $18.184 million from $35.836 million.
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IPO proceeds targeted debt reduction
The company completed its IPO on July 2, 2026, issuing 22,439,025 Class A shares at $16.00 per share and receiving $323.4 million net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses, primarily to repay debt.
What to watch
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Margin compression despite strong growth
Second-quarter gross margin declined to approximately 17.8% from 18.9% as cost of revenue rose to 82.2% of revenue from 81.1%. Operating margin also fell to approximately 5.6%, with total operating costs increasing 43.1% to $382.036 million.
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Operating cash flow turned negative
Six-month net cash used in operating activities was $47.042 million versus $11.745 million of cash provided in the prior-year period. Working-capital changes used $92.0 million, including an $87.7 million increase in contract assets.
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Higher interest expense pressured earnings
Interest expense increased 182.3% year over year to $19.534 million in the second quarter from $6.919 million, contributing to net income falling 84.6% to $1.788 million from $11.601 million.
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High leverage and limited cash balance
As of June 30, 2026, the company had $651.8 million of outstanding borrowings under its Credit Agreement and $112.0 million drawn on its revolver, against only $2.5 million of cash. Revolver availability was approximately $64.2 million, with $8.8 million of letters of credit outstanding.
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Customer concentration remains elevated
The two largest customers represented approximately 53% of second-quarter revenue, including Comcast at 33% and Charter at 20%. The company also states that many customer agreements may be terminated for convenience.
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Backlog may not convert to revenue
The $1,516.970 million NTM backlog is not a firm minimum commitment: the company states that many MSAs are cancelable on short or no advance notice and that customers are not required to purchase minimum service amounts.
Management's outlook
The 10-Q does not provide explicit numeric revenue or EPS guidance. It reports NTM backlog of $1,516.970 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $1,330.664 million at December 31, 2025; initial FY2026 guidance was disclosed separately in the August 12, 2026 earnings release.
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