NYSE$PRIM

Primoris Services Corporation · Q2 2024 earnings

Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported solid revenue growth and improved profitability.

Primoris Services Corporation reported a strong second quarter in 2024, with revenue increasing by 10.6% compared to the same period in 2023, driven by growth in the Energy segment. Net income and adjusted net income also saw increases, and the company raised its EPS and adjusted EPS guidance ranges for the year.

  • Revenue increased by 10.6% compared to Q2 2023, reaching $1,563.7 million.
  • Net income rose to $49.5 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, up from $39.0 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, in Q2 2023.
  • Adjusted net income increased to $57.1 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, compared to $43.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in the prior year.
  • The company is raising EPS and Adjusted EPS guidance ranges to $2.70 to $2.90 and $3.25 to $3.45 per diluted share, respectively.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.56B

Previous: $1.41B+10.6%
EPS

$0.91

Previous: $0.80+13.7%
Gross Profit Margin

11.9%

Previous: 11.1%+7.2%
Adjusted EBITDA

$117M

No prior period
Operating Margin

5.5%

No prior period
Total Backlog

$11.9B

No prior period
Utilities Backlog

$5.52B

No prior period
Energy Backlog

$6.34B

No prior period
SG&A as % of Revenue

6.4%

No prior period
Utilities Gross Margin

10.3%

No prior period
Energy Gross Margin

12.6%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$34.6M

Previous: -$42.4M+18.3%
Free Cash Flow

$14.9M

Previous: -$3.36M+543.6%
Net Income

$49.5M

Previous: $39M+26.9%
Operating Income

$86.1M

Previous: $70.8M+21.6%
Gross Profit

$187M

Previous: $157M+18.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$207M

Previous: $123M+69.0%
Total Assets

$4.05B

Previous: $3.72B+8.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.95M

Previous: $3.01M+31.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Primoris · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.56B

Q2 2024+10.6%vs Q2 2023
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Primoris · $230M total across 1 segment · Q4 2020

  • Utilities
    $230M-2.6%

Forward guidance

The Company is raising its estimates for the year ending December 31, 2024. Net income is expected to be between $148.5 million and $159.5 million, or $2.70 and $2.90 per fully diluted share. Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $3.25 to $3.45 per fully diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2024 is expected to range from $400 million to $420 million.

Tailwinds

  • Net income is expected to be between $148.5 million and $159.5 million.
  • EPS is expected to be between $2.70 and $2.90 per fully diluted share.
  • Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $3.25 to $3.45 per fully diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2024 is expected to range from $400 million to $420 million.
  • Targeting SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue in the low six percent range for full year 2024.

Headwinds

  • Effective tax rate for 2024 is expected to be approximately 29 percent, but it may vary depending on the mix of states in which the Company operates.
  • Estimates are based on current economic conditions.
  • Estimates do not include other potential impacts, such as changes in accounting or unusual items.
  • Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenue
  • Any project may be cancelled at the convenience of the Company’s customers.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2024

Historical avgQ2 2024

+0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.2%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

36 / 65 earnings

Positive

+16.1%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-15.1%

Q4 2014

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+9.4%-43.5%-31.4%
Q4 2025-6.4%-9.0%-15.1%
Q3 2025-10.7%-12.4%-12.2%
Q1 2025-2.5%+1.8%+9.9%
Q4 2024+9.6%+11.5%-10.5%
Q3 2024+16.1%+28.4%+33.5%
Q2 2024+0.8%+3.4%+0.9%
Q1 2024+5.3%+3.5%+9.9%
Q4 2023-5.4%-0.7%+5.2%
Q3 2023+1.5%+0.4%+3.6%
Q2 2023+5.7%+7.2%+7.0%
Q1 2023+0.6%+0.9%+24.4%
Q4 2022+4.9%+6.2%-7.0%
Q3 2022+3.8%+4.5%-0.8%
Q2 2022-5.8%-0.4%-12.8%
Q1 2022-7.2%-2.6%+6.7%
Q4 2021-10.6%-4.7%-5.1%
Q3 2021-6.6%-11.3%-14.8%
Q2 2021-10.2%-9.1%-10.7%
Q1 2021-1.6%-2.7%-2.7%
Q4 2020+7.9%+4.6%-1.0%
Q3 2020+8.2%+19.7%+37.0%
Q2 2020+9.4%+7.3%+15.4%
Q1 2020-5.0%+1.2%+23.6%
Q4 2019-10.5%-15.9%-32.4%
Q3 2019+12.5%+4.9%+3.0%
Q2 2019+1.8%+3.8%+0.5%
Q1 2019-1.4%-4.8%-13.0%
Q4 2018+6.9%+5.2%-5.7%
Q3 2018+6.8%+6.2%+3.3%
Q2 2018-9.8%-7.5%-9.8%
Q1 2018-2.1%-4.1%+5.6%
Q4 2017+1.9%+8.3%+2.1%
Q3 2017-0.2%-6.9%+1.0%
Q2 2017+4.1%+4.9%+12.4%
Q1 2017+6.6%+5.8%+5.9%
Q4 2016+1.2%-0.7%-10.1%
Q3 2016+14.5%+18.3%+22.4%
Q2 2016-6.2%-6.2%+9.1%
Q1 2016-1.5%
Q4 2015+4.9%
Q3 2015+5.6%
Q2 2015+0.5%
Q1 2015+0.2%
Q4 2014-15.1%
Q3 2014-0.5%
Q2 2014+14.6%
Q1 2014+5.9%
Q4 2013-0.3%
Q3 2013+6.8%
Q2 2013+3.7%
Q1 2013-2.4%
Q4 2012+6.3%
Q3 2012-5.9%
Q4 2011+0.8%
Q2 2012+0.8%
Q1 2011-11.2%
Q1 2012-11.2%
Q4 2009-1.3%
Q3 2011+0.7%
Q3 2010+0.7%
Q2 2011-12.8%
Q2 2010-12.8%
Q4 2010-12.8%
Q1 2010+3.6%

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