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Limbach Holdings, Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenue increased 24.9% year-over-year to $230.5 million from $184.6 million.
    • Total gross profit increased 20.5% to $53.8 million from $44.7 million; total gross margin was 23.4% compared to 24.2% in the prior year period.
    • Net income increased 7.5% to $9.5 million ($0.79 per diluted share) from $8.8 million ($0.73 per diluted share).
    • Adjusted net income increased 29.0% to $16.4 million ($1.37 per adjusted diluted EPS) from $12.7 million ($1.05 per adjusted diluted EPS).
    • Record adjusted EBITDA increased 25.9% to $27.4 million from $21.8 million.
    • Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $20.3 million from $13.3 million.
    • SG&A expense increased $6.3 million to $34.6 million; SG&A as a percentage of revenue decreased to 15.0% from 15.3%.
    • Interest expense was $1.2 million, relatively flat period-over-period.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance is $760 million to $790 million; the company expects to be at or near the high end of this range.
    • Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance is $78 million to $84 million.
    • Assumptions for 2026 include total organic revenue growth of 9-14%, ODR revenue as 70-80% of total revenue, and ODR organic revenue growth of 6-10%.
    • Projected gross margin percentage is 23-24%, and SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue is 15-16%.
    • Free cash flow is expected to be 75% of Adjusted EBITDA.
    • Management anticipates continued execution of backlog and new bookings to support further organic revenue growth for the remainder of 2026.
    • The company intends to deploy free cash flow to reduce borrowings under its revolving credit facility for the remainder of the year.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Owner Direct Relationships (ODR) revenue increased 6.6% to $150.7 million, representing 65.4% of total revenue.
    • General Contractor Relationships (GCR) revenue increased 84.7% to $79.8 million.
    • Total bookings were $311.2 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x.
    • Acquisition-related revenue contributed $19.3 million (10.5% of total revenue) from the third-quarter acquisitions of CYMCOR, Inc. and 1901 Inc.
    • ODR gross profit increased 7.1% to $38.2 million with a margin of 25.4% (up from 25.2%).
    • GCR gross profit increased 73.6% to $15.6 million with a margin of 19.6% (down from 20.8%).
    • Management is implementing operational and pricing initiatives to improve profitability of recently acquired businesses, targeting gross margins closer to historical averages over the next two to three years.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The company partners with building owners and operators of mission-critical facilities across healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, data centers, life sciences, higher education, and cultural and entertainment markets.
    • Acquisitions of CYMCOR and 1901 broaden geographic reach and technical expertise, adding opportunities in data centers, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
    • Management notes a return to organic growth in the owner-direct business and improving customer activity.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Integration of recently acquired businesses (CYMCOR and 1901) and the ability to improve their gross margins to historical averages.
    • Variability and complexity of items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, which could have an unpredictable and significant impact on future results.
    • Changes in customer budgets and the timing of project awards and commencements.
    • Conversion of bookings and backlog into revenue.
    • Level of indebtedness and compliance with covenants under PNC credit facilities.
    • Potential impacts from health crises, epidemics, or pandemics, including supply chain disruptions.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Michael McCann, President and CEO, stated that third-quarter results reflect improving customer activity and a return to organic growth.
    • Management believes project timing issues discussed earlier in the year are beginning to ease, providing a clearer view of future work.
    • The strategy remains centered on deepening customer relationships and delivering consistent project performance.
    • Management expressed confidence in tracking at or near the high end of revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges due to core business improvements and acquisition contributions.
    • The tone indicates a focus on integrating new businesses and converting customer activity into earnings and cash flow while maintaining financial flexibility for 2027.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The company completed two acquisitions during the third quarter: CYMCOR, Inc. and 1901 Inc.
    • On September 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $29.1 million.
    • Borrowings outstanding included $75.0 million under the PNC Revolving Credit Facility and $50.0 million under the PNC Term Loan Facility; approximately $125.0 million remained available under the Revolving Credit Facility.
    • Current ratio was 1.54x as of September 30, 2026, compared to 1.44x at December 31, 2025.
    • The company repurchased $10.0 million of common stock under its Share Repurchase Program during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
    • Conference call scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Company
LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction