Aug 6, 2026, 4:18 PM ETIndustrials
WillScot — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Generated revenue of $612.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $589.1 million in the prior year period.
- Reported net income of $47.0 million for the quarter, down from $47.9 million in the prior year period.
- Reported Adjusted Net Income of $51.7 million for the quarter, compared to $60.4 million in the prior year period.
- Reported Adjusted EBITDA of $227.9 million for the quarter, representing a 37.2% margin, down from $248.9 million (42.3% margin) in the prior year period.
- Reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26 for the quarter, compared to $0.26 in the prior year period.
- Reported Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.28 for the quarter, compared to $0.33 in the prior year period.
- Generated net cash provided by operating activities of $162.3 million for the quarter, down from $205.3 million in the prior year period.
- Reported Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $55.1 million for the quarter, compared to $130.3 million in the prior year period.
- Gross profit margin was 50.0% for the quarter, down from 50.3% in the prior year period.
- Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) was 14.4% for the quarter, down from 15.2% in the prior year period.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue was $1.16 billion compared to $1.15 billion in the prior year period.
- For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $438.9 million compared to $477.7 million in the prior year period.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Raised 2026 full-year revenue outlook to $2.3 billion.
- Raised 2026 full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $920 million.
- Raised 2026 full-year Net CAPEX outlook to $375 million.
- Anticipates year-over-year leasing revenue trends to continue improving in the second half of 2026.
- Expects variable activation costs to begin tapering sequentially, driving significant sequential margin expansion through the remainder of 2026.
- Plans to activate large projects in the second half of 2026 and into early 2027.
- Management intends to take a measured approach to outlook despite encouraging trends.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Leasing and services revenue was $585.5 million for the quarter, up 6.2% year-over-year.
- Leasing revenue increased 1.5% year-over-year to $449.7 million for the quarter.
- Delivery and installation revenue increased 25.3% year-over-year to $135.8 million for the quarter, driven by large complex installation activity and a significant event project.
- Modular space leasing revenue was $256.8 million for the quarter.
- Portable storage leasing revenue was $74.9 million for the quarter.
- VAPS and third-party leasing revenues were $103.4 million for the quarter.
- New unit sales revenue was $14.6 million for the quarter.
- Rental unit sales revenue was $12.0 million for the quarter.
- Large project and event activity drove year-over-year modular unit activation growth for the third consecutive quarter.
- Advancing fleet readiness plans with increased work order and refurbishment activity.
- Investing in new fleet categories with the highest demand and most differentiation.
- Rolling out route optimization and dispatch platform.
- Expanding field and project management services.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- Overall non-residential construction activity remains muted.
- Large project demand remains solid.
- Differentiated product lines and service capabilities are driving strong win rates.
- The company is capturing and creating new commercial opportunities.
- Expanded product offering and operational capabilities are viewed as a winning combination in the current market environment.
- Order book shows strong year-over-year growth heading into the second half of the year.
Risks and Challenges
- Margin performance reflected elevated variable costs supporting modular space unit activation growth and revenue mix impact from higher delivery and installation revenue.
- Management noted margin pressures are normal in periods of elevated activity.
- The economic environment remains uncertain.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including economic conditions, financial market conditions, end market demand, geopolitical conditions, and armed conflicts.
- Risks include competition, credit risk, ability to collect receivables, and recover rental equipment.
- Risks include implementation of the Network Optimization Plan, laws and regulations, cybersecurity threats, trade policies, interest rate fluctuations, labor relations, and supply chain disruptions.
Management Commentary and Tone
- Tim Boswell, President and CEO, stated results reflect continued progress across key commercial and operational priorities.
- Boswell expressed confidence that expanded product offerings and operational capabilities are a winning combination.
- Boswell noted the team is executing operationally on behalf of customers with a focus on long-term shareholder value creation.
- Matt Jacobsen, CFO, noted leasing revenue inflected to year-over-year growth earlier than expected.
- Jacobsen stated that unit activation trends, pending order book, and fleet investments reinforce confidence in sustained leasing revenue growth.
- Jacobsen confirmed the company is raising outlook based on first-half results and current commercial demand.
- Management tone was confident regarding momentum and execution despite a muted overall construction environment.
Other Key Points
- Invested $114 million in Net CAPEX during the quarter for new rental equipment and refurbishments.
- Total debt was $3,495 million as of June 30, 2026, with net debt of $3,477 million.
- Total debt balance reduced by $27 million in the quarter.
- No debt maturities until August 2028.
- Availability under the asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL Facility) was approximately $1.5 billion.
- Weighted average pre-tax interest rate was approximately 5.7%, inclusive of $1.25 billion of fixed-to-floating swaps.
- Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 3.7x based on the last 12 months Adjusted EBITDA of $932 million.
- Paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share on June 17, 2026.
- Conference call and webcast scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.