NYSE$DY

Dycom Industries Inc. · Q2 2026 earnings

Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Dycom reported record revenue and earnings in Q2 2026, driven by strong digital infrastructure demand and operational efficiency gains.

Dycom Industries achieved record highs in revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA for Q2 FY26. The company capitalized on expanding market demand and improved margins through operational leverage. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance amid strong customer activity and a growing backlog.

  • Record Q2 revenue of $1.378B, with 14.5% year-over-year growth.
  • GAAP diluted EPS reached $3.33, up from $2.32 a year ago.
  • Backlog grew to $8.0B, positioning the company well for future demand.
  • Operational efficiency and leverage contributed to margin expansion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.38B

Previous: $1.2B+14.5%
EPS

$3.33

Previous: $2.32+43.5%
Adjusted EBITDA

$206M

Previous: $158M+29.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

14.9%

Previous: 13.2%+12.9%
Total Backlog

$8B

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$131M

Previous: -$107M-22.2%
Free Cash Flow

-$128M

Previous: -$152M+16.1%
Net Income

$97.5M

Previous: $68.4M+42.5%
Operating Income

-$1.18B

Previous: -$1.05B-12.4%
Gross Profit

-$1.07B

Previous: -$953M-12.3%
Cash & Equivalents

$28.5M

Previous: $19.6M+45.5%
Total Assets

$3.22B

Previous: $2.78B+15.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Dycom · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.38B

Q2 2026+14.5%vs Q2 2025
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Dycom · $1.96B total across 2 segments · Q1 2027

  • Communications
    $1.57B
  • Building Systems
    $395M

Forward guidance

Dycom expects continued revenue growth in Q3 FY26, with strong adjusted EBITDA and earnings driven by robust digital infrastructure demand.

Tailwinds

  • Q3 FY26 revenue expected between $1.38B and $1.43B.
  • Q3 FY26 adjusted EBITDA forecasted at $198M to $213M.
  • Diluted EPS guidance of $3.03 to $3.36 for Q3 FY26.
  • Strong customer demand across major telecom clients.
  • 53-week fiscal year adds extra operational capacity.

Headwinds

  • No storm restoration revenue assumed in FY26 outlook.
  • Seasonal weather impacts expected in Q4 FY26.
  • Increased depreciation and amortization costs.
  • Continued inflationary pressures may affect margins.
  • Working capital needs could pressure short-term cash flows.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2026

Historical avgQ2 2026

+1.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.8%

Avg return

30 days after

57%

36 / 63 earnings

Positive

+19.5%

Q3 2015

Best reaction

-27.3%

Q4 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2027
Q4 2026-5.5%-10.7%-13.7%
Q3 2026+9.5%+15.0%+16.3%
Q2 2026-4.8%-5.9%+0.0%
Q1 2026+15.6%+16.3%+20.9%
Q4 2025-5.8%-6.4%-10.5%
Q3 2025-9.6%-10.5%-14.3%
Q2 2025-9.5%-10.4%+0.8%
Q1 2025+14.8%+16.4%+8.1%
Q4 2024+3.2%+5.7%+17.1%
Q3 2024+17.9%+17.0%+31.4%
Q2 2024+0.9%+0.6%-6.5%
Q1 2024+0.1%+3.9%+4.2%
Q4 2023+17.5%+22.6%+11.2%
Q3 2023-16.5%-16.5%-17.3%
Q2 2023+3.2%+1.3%-12.4%
Q1 2023+15.2%+17.4%+19.0%
Q4 2022+6.7%+5.1%+14.5%
Q3 2022+18.5%+15.4%+9.3%
Q2 2022-4.3%-6.2%-2.8%
Q1 2022-11.9%-9.8%-7.9%
Q4 2021+5.0%+10.8%+19.7%
Q3 2021-18.7%-19.4%-5.5%
Q2 2021+10.3%+26.1%+13.0%
Q1 2021+16.3%+25.8%+26.4%
Q4 2020-25.0%-34.1%-41.1%
Q3 2020+4.4%+4.2%-4.2%
Q2 2020+6.1%+8.0%+23.0%
Q1 2020+19.4%+12.2%+25.8%
Q4 2019-27.3%-21.8%-25.9%
Q3 2019-10.4%-10.9%-26.5%
Q2 2019+8.0%+8.2%+9.1%
Q3 2018+1.5%-0.2%+6.2%
Q2 2018-4.4%-4.2%-5.7%
Q1 2018+12.2%+15.6%+22.9%
Q4 2017-1.7%-0.4%+4.6%
Q3 2017-22.2%-23.4%-15.3%
Q2 2017+19.0%+17.8%+13.1%
Q1 2017-19.3%-17.6%-11.0%
Q4 2016-6.8%-8.3%-10.8%
Q3 2016+15.0%+16.5%+25.5%
Q2 2016-5.4%
Q1 2016+6.2%
Q4 2015+12.8%
Q3 2015+19.5%
Q2 2015+14.9%
Q1 2015+15.6%
Q4 2014+0.0%
Q3 2014-10.2%
Q2 2014+3.9%
Q1 2014+5.2%
Q4 2013-7.7%
Q3 2013+8.9%
Q2 2013+3.0%
Q1 2013+14.9%
Q4 2010-9.8%
Q4 2012-16.4%
Q3 2011+0.0%
Q3 2012-5.7%
Q2 2011+2.4%
Q2 2012-4.8%
Q1 2011-5.4%
Q4 2011-5.4%
Q1 2012-1.4%

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