NYSE$PRIM
Primoris Services Corporation · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Primoris reported record revenue, earnings, and backlog, driven by strong growth in the Energy and Utilities segments.
Primoris Services Corporation reported strong third-quarter results, with revenue reaching $1,649.1 million, a 7.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Net income rose to $58.4 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, and backlog hit a record $11.3 billion. The company is raising its EPS guidance and increased its quarterly cash dividend.
- Revenue increased by 7.8% to $1,649.1 million, driven by both the Energy and Utilities segments.
- Net income increased to $58.4 million, or $1.07 per diluted share.
- Backlog reached a record $11.3 billion, driven by renewables and industrial bookings in the Energy segment.
- EPS guidance ranges raised to $2.85 to $3.00, and Adjusted EPS guidance ranges raised to $3.40 to $3.55 per diluted share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Primoris · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.65B
Revenue by segment
Primoris · $230M total across 1 segment · Q4 2020
- Utilities$230M-2.6%100.0%
Forward guidance
The Company is raising its estimates for the year ending December 31, 2024. Net income is expected to be between $156.0 million and $164.0 million, or $2.85 and $3.00 per fully diluted share. Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $3.40 to $3.55 per fully diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2024 is expected to range from $405 million to $420 million.
Tailwinds
- Net income is expected to be between $156.0 million and $164.0 million.
- EPS is expected to be between $2.85 and $3.00 per fully diluted share.
- Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $3.40 to $3.55 per fully diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2024 is expected to range from $405 million to $420 million.
- Targeting SG&A expense 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.
- Outlook based on current economic conditions and estimates.
- Guidance does not include other potential impacts, such as changes in accounting or unusual items.
- Gross margins by segment are targeted as Utilities in the range of 9 to 11 percent and Energy in the range of 10 to 12 percent.
- Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenue.
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 Q3 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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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