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Shimmick Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Reported Q3 2026 revenue of $136 million, down 4% year-over-year compared to $142 million in Q3 2025.
    • Reported Q3 2026 gross margin of $17 million, up 55% year-over-year compared to $11 million in Q3 2025; gross margin percentage increased to 12% from 8%.
    • Recognized Q3 2026 net income of $1 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $4 million in Q3 2025.
    • Reported Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $9 million, up 125% year-over-year compared to $4 million in Q3 2025.
    • Reported Q3 2026 Adjusted Net Income of $4 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of $0.2 million in Q3 2025.
    • Diluted income per share was $0.02 in Q3 2026, compared to a diluted loss of $0.12 in Q3 2025.
    • Adjusted diluted income per share was $0.08 in Q3 2026, compared to a loss of $0.01 in Q3 2025.
    • Liquidity increased by $20 million sequentially to $53 million as of October 2, 2026.
    • Cash and cash equivalents were $34.2 million as of October 2, 2026, up from $20.0 million at the start of the fiscal year.
    • Total debt increased to $74.5 million ($1.9 million current, $72.6 million long-term) as of October 2, 2026, from $64.5 million at the start of the fiscal year.
    • Nine-month 2026 revenue was $330 million, down 16% year-over-year compared to $392 million.
    • Nine-month 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $16 million, up 1,297% year-over-year compared to $1 million.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Reaffirmed full-year 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance between $20 million and $25 million, representing 350% growth at the midpoint year-over-year.
    • Updated full-year 2026 consolidated revenue guidance to a range of $500 million to $525 million, representing 4% growth at the midpoint year-over-year.
    • Management expects to continue growing revenue and earnings driven by strong demand in water and electrical infrastructure.
    • The company notes that Shimmick Projects now represent approximately 98% of total backlog, with greater stability in gross margins emerging as Non-Core activity winds down.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Shimmick Projects revenue was $136 million in Q3 2026, up 28% quarter-over-quarter and up 27% year-over-year compared to $107 million.
    • Shimmick Projects gross margin was $18 million in Q3 2026, up 487 basis points quarter-over-quarter and up 80% year-over-year compared to $10 million.
    • Non-Core Projects revenue was $(0.4) million in Q3 2026, compared to $35 million in Q3 2025, driven by the termination of a Tennessee project and wind-down activities.
    • Non-Core Projects gross margin was $(1) million in Q3 2026, compared to $1 million in Q3 2025.
    • Non-Core Loss Projects recognized revenue of $(2) million and gross margin of $(1) million in Q3 2026.
    • Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures increased by $1 million in Q3 2026, primarily due to increased activity on a dam project.
    • Selling, general and administrative expenses remained approximately flat period-over-period.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Backlog stood at approximately $907 million at the end of Q3 2026.
    • The 2026 fiscal year book-to-burn ratio was 1.3x.
    • There are $401 million of additional new awards pending in electrical and water target markets.
    • The company reports winning projects in desired markets at an acceptable risk profile, with a backlog increasingly diversified across markets, funding sources, and customers.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Non-Core Loss Projects have experienced significant cost overruns due to the COVID pandemic, design issues, legal costs, and other factors, with estimated costs to complete recognized immediately.
    • Interest expense increased by $1 million in Q3 2026 due to the accelerated recognition of unamortized debt issuance expenses from the early repayment of the Ansley Loan Agreement.
    • The company faces risks related to fixed-price contracts, ability to bid on contracts, availability of qualified personnel and subcontractors, and potential changes in government spending or legislation.
    • Specific legal proceedings mentioned include an appeal of the USACE's notice of termination related to the Chickamauga Lock project.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Ural Yal stated that third-quarter results show the strategy is working, noting the return to positive net income and the replacement of legacy projects with newer, higher-margin work.
    • CFO Todd Yoder highlighted the delivery of $9 million in adjusted EBITDA, positive net income, and a $20 million sequential increase in liquidity.
    • Management expressed confidence in the core business's earnings and cash-generation potential as Non-Core activity continues to wind down.
  • Other Key Points:

    • This was the first quarter with positive net income since Q3 2023.
    • The company achieved its fifth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA.
    • The trailing-twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA was $20 million.
    • The company narrowed its Adjusted EBITDA guidance range for the full year 2026 to $20 million to $25 million from an original range of $15 million to $30 million.
    • The company raised $18.3 million in net proceeds from underwritten equity and At The Market offerings during the nine months ended October 2, 2026.
    • The company repaid $50 million on credit and loan agreements during the nine months ended October 2, 2026.
    • No income tax expense was recorded for the three months ended October 2, 2026, or October 3, 2025, due to expected and realized losses for the respective fiscal years.
Company
SHIMMICK CORP
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction