MYR Group Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance:
- Third-quarter 2026 revenues reached a record $1.26 billion, an increase of $308.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2025.
- First nine months 2026 revenues totaled $3.34 billion, an increase of $656.8 million compared to the same period in 2025.
- Third-quarter 2026 net income was $60.0 million ($3.82 per diluted share), compared to $32.1 million ($2.05 per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2025.
- First nine months 2026 net income was $156.7 million ($9.97 per diluted share), compared to $81.9 million ($5.20 per diluted share) in the first nine months of 2025.
- Third-quarter 2026 EBITDA was $110.0 million, compared to $62.7 million in the third quarter of 2025.
- Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter was $171.2 million, up from $111.9 million in the prior year period; gross margin increased to 13.6% from 11.8%.
- Consolidated gross profit for the first nine months was $448.4 million, up from $312.5 million in the prior year period; gross margin increased to 13.4% from 11.6%.
- SG&A expenses for the third quarter were $81.5 million, up from $65.9 million in the prior year period.
- SG&A expenses for the first nine months were $225.3 million, up from $191.8 million in the prior year period.
- Interest expense for the third quarter was $3.6 million, up from $1.4 million in the prior year period.
- Interest expense for the first nine months was $4.9 million, up from $4.8 million in the prior year period.
- Effective tax rate for the third quarter was 27.1%, compared to 28.3% in the prior year period.
- Effective tax rate for the first nine months was 26.6%, compared to 28.7% in the prior year period.
- Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the first nine months were $134.2 million, compared to $211.7 million in the prior year period.
- Free cash flow for the first nine months was $137.1 million, compared to $156.1 million in the prior year period.
- Total funded debt as of September 30, 2026, was $215.8 million, compared to $72.0 million as of September 30, 2025.
- Return on Equity for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2026, was 31.3%, compared to 16.6% in the prior year period.
- Return on Invested Capital for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2026, was 25.0%, compared to 16.4% in the prior year period.
Guidance and Future Outlook:
- Management expressed confidence in momentum across the business and strength of execution, citing healthy demand across core markets and continued investment in critical electrical infrastructure.
- The company is focused on integrating Valley Electric and Comet Electric to expand capabilities and geographic reach.
- Management stated a continued focus on disciplined execution, strengthening customer relationships, and positioning to capitalize on significant infrastructure opportunities ahead.
Business Segments and Product Lines:
- The Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment reported record quarterly revenues of $704.5 million in the third quarter, an increase of $257.5 million from the prior year, primarily driven by fixed-price contracts and incremental revenue from the Valley acquisition.
- The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) segment reported quarterly revenues of $554.5 million in the third quarter, an increase of $51.1 million from the prior year, driven by increases in T&E, fixed price, and unit price contracts.
- C&I segment revenues for the first nine months were $1.72 billion, an increase of $508.7 million from the prior year period.
- T&D segment revenues for the first nine months were $1.62 billion, an increase of $148.0 million from the prior year period.
- C&I backlog as of September 30, 2026, was $2.39 billion.
- T&D backlog as of September 30, 2026, was $1.29 billion.
Market and Competitive Landscape:
- The company serves the electric utility infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada.
- T&D customers include investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, private developers, government-funded utilities, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, industrial facility owners, and other contractors.
- C&I customers include general contractors, commercial and industrial facility owners, government agencies, and developers.
- Services provided include design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, maintenance, and repair for electric transmission, distribution networks, substation facilities, clean energy projects, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- C&I services cover data centers, airports, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing plants, processing facilities, water/waste-water treatment facilities, mining facilities, intelligent transportation systems, roadway lighting, signalization, stadiums, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Risks and Challenges:
- Gross margin increases were partially offset by costs associated with inefficiencies on certain projects.
- Changes in estimates of gross profit on certain projects resulted in a net gross margin increase of 0.4% for the third quarter, compared to a net decrease of 0.6% in the prior year period.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory, and other risks, contingencies, and uncertainties.
- Actual results may differ materially from projected results due to uncertainties affecting the business.
Management Commentary and Tone:
- Rick Swartz, President and CEO, stated that strong third-quarter results demonstrate momentum and execution strength.
- Management highlighted record quarterly revenues, net income, and EBITDA supported by increased activity in both T&D and C&I segments.
- The tone reflects confidence in the integration of Valley Electric and Comet Electric and the ability to capitalize on infrastructure opportunities.
Other Key Points:
- The Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of outstanding common stock, effective November 4, 2026, and expiring November 3, 2027.
- The company acquired Valley Electric and Comet Electric ("Valley"), which contributed incremental revenues and increased amortization of intangible assets.
- Cash paid for the acquired business during the first nine months was $324.8 million.
- As of September 30, 2026, the company had $650.5 million of borrowing availability under a new $690.0 million revolving credit facility.
- Total backlog as of September 30, 2026, was $3.68 billion, an increase of $1.02 billion (38.2%) from $2.66 billion as of September 30, 2025.
- The company intends to fund the share repurchase program with cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
- A conference call to discuss results was scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Mountain time.
- Company
- MYR GROUP INC
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Engineering & Construction