10-Q · May 5, 2026
Primoris Services Corporation reported disappointing Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $1.56 billion and diluted EPS of $0.59, both falling short of analyst estimates. Revenue decreased by 5.4% year-over-year, driven by…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
PRIM earnings analysis
Filed August 4, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Primoris posted a weak second quarter: revenue declined 10.7% year over year to $1.6882 billion, gross margin fell to 4.9% from 12.3%, and GAAP diluted EPS was negative $0.45, versus $1.54 in the prior-year quarter and…
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Primoris posted a weak second quarter: revenue declined 10.7% year over year to $1.6882 billion, gross margin fell to 4.9% from 12.3%, and GAAP diluted EPS was negative $0.45, versus $1.54 in the prior-year quarter and $0.32 in Q1 2026. The core issue was Energy, where a 19.2% revenue decline and overruns on six renewables projects produced a $56.4 million operating loss. Utilities growth, record $13.8563 billion backlog, and $740.7 million of revolver availability provide offsets, but negative $131.3 million six-month operating cash flow and acquisition-funded debt increase near-term execution risk.
Gross and operating margin
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From revenue to operating profit
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-0.45
What stood out
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Utilities delivers modest revenue growth
Utilities revenue increased $19.6 million, or 2.8%, to $712.6 million, led by gas operations and power delivery activity. Despite lower margins, Utilities produced $54.5 million of operating income.
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Backlog reaches $13.9 billion
Total backlog increased to $13.8563 billion at June 30, 2026 from $11.9453 billion at December 31, 2025. Next-12-month backlog rose to $6.0949 billion from $5.2914 billion.
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PayneCrest expands data-center capabilities
The company acquired PayneCrest on May 1, 2026 for approximately $404.7 million net of acquired cash, adding electrical construction capabilities and exposure to data-center services. PayneCrest added approximately $432.2 million of fixed backlog.
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Ample revolver liquidity remains
Liquidity remains substantial: cash was $218.2 million and revolver availability was $740.7 million at June 30, 2026, with no revolver borrowings outstanding.
What to watch
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Revenue and margins deteriorate sharply
Consolidated revenue fell $202.5 million, or 10.7%, year over year to $1.6882 billion, while gross margin collapsed 740 basis points to 4.9% from 12.3%. Operating income reversed from $126.6 million to a $26.8 million operating loss.
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Six renewables projects drive Energy loss
Energy revenue declined $236.9 million, or 19.2%, to $999.9 million and its gross margin turned negative at (0.3%), versus positive 10.8% a year earlier. Six renewable-energy projects incurred cost overruns tied to redesigns, sequencing changes, labor productivity, subsurface issues, and weather.
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Cash flow turns materially negative
Six-month operating cash flow reversed to a $131.3 million outflow from $144.6 million inflow, and free cash flow was approximately negative $181.6 million after $50.3 million of capex. The working-capital outflow included a $129.6 million decline in accounts payable/accruals and a $20.0 million increase in receivables.
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Acquisition increases leverage and rate exposure
Cash and cash equivalents declined $317.3 million from $535.5 million at December 31, 2025 to $218.2 million, principally amid $401.4 million used for PayneCrest. The term loan was increased by $411.8 million to $779.6 million, and a 1.0% rate increase would add approximately $7.8 million of annual interest expense because no variable-rate debt was hedged.
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Inflation and fuel costs may pressure margins
Management anticipates elevated cost inflation could persist through the remainder of 2026, while recent Iran-related conflict has increased fuel-cost pressure. Contract escalation caps and timing lags can leave costs unrecovered; the filing specifically notes actual increases have in some cases exceeded contractual caps.
Management's outlook
The 10-Q contains no quantitative earnings or revenue outlook. Management states it expects capital expenditures of $70.0 million to $90.0 million in the remaining six months of 2026 and expects existing liquidity sources to fund operating needs, planned capex, and commitments for the next 12 months.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · February 24, 2026
Primoris reported a materially higher topline in 2025 with quarterly revenues summing to $7.58 billion (Q1–Q4: $1.65B, $1.89B, $2.18B, $1.86B) and full-year free cash flow of $344 million (Q1–Q4: $26M, $45M, $148M,…
10-Q · August 5, 2025
Primoris reported a strong Q2 2025: revenue rose 20.9% year-over-year to $1,890,745,000 and diluted EPS jumped to $1.54 from $0.91 a year ago. Gross margin expanded to 12.3% and operating margin improved to 6.7%, driven…
10-Q · May 6, 2025
Primoris reported a strong Q1 2025 quarter: revenue rose 16.7% year-over-year to $1,648,112,000, gross profit increased 28.0% to $170,657,000 (10.4% margin) and operating income improved to $70,364,000. Diluted EPS was…
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