Let’s dig into the relative performance of Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 construction and maintenance services earnings season.
Construction and maintenance services companies not only boast technical know-how in specialized areas but also may hold special licenses and permits. Those who work in more regulated areas can enjoy more predictable revenue streams - for example, fire escapes need to be inspected every five years. More recently, services to address energy efficiency and labor availability are also creating incremental demand. But like the broader industrials sector, construction and maintenance services companies are at the whim of economic cycles as external factors like interest rates can greatly impact the new construction that drives incremental demand for these companies’ offerings.
The 10 construction and maintenance services stocks we track reported a very strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 4.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.
Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 9.3% since the latest earnings results.
Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB)
Established in 1901, Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB) provides integrated building systems solutions, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.
Limbach reported revenues of $138.9 million, up 4.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 3.5%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS and adjusted operating income estimates.
“We delivered solid first quarter results in line with our expectations and generated an exceptionally strong level of bookings that we view as the clearest indicator of strengthening demand across our end markets. This momentum positions Limbach for accelerating organic revenue growth as orders convert to sales,” said Mike McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach.
Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 37.2% since reporting and currently trades at $71.70.
Best Q1: MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG)
Constructing electrical and phone lines in the American Midwest dating back to the 1890s, MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG) is a specialty contractor in the electrical construction industry.
MYR Group reported revenues of $1 billion, up 20% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7.5%. The business had an incredible quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.
The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 30.1% since reporting. It currently trades at $439.50.
Is now the time to buy MYR Group? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Weakest Q1: Primoris (NYSE: PRIM)
Listed on the NASDAQ in 2008, Primoris (NYSE: PRIM) builds, maintains, and upgrades infrastructure in the utility, energy, and civil construction industries.
Primoris reported revenues of $1.56 billion, down 5.4% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10.3%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted full-year EBITDA and revenue estimates.
Primoris delivered the slowest revenue growth in the group. As expected, the stock is down 41.8% since the results and currently trades at $118.08.
Read our full analysis of Primoris’s results here.
WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: WSC)
Originally focusing on mobile offices for construction sites, WillScot (NASDAQ: WSC) provides ready-to-use temporary spaces, largely for longer-term lease.
WillScot Mobile Mini reported revenues of $548.6 million, down 2% year on year. This print surpassed analysts’ expectations by 6.2%. It was a stunning quarter as it also recorded a beat of analysts’ EPS and adjusted operating income estimates.
The stock is up 6.4% since reporting and currently trades at $24.78.
Read our full, actionable report on WillScot Mobile Mini here, it’s free.
Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD)
Founded in 2001, Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) is a civil infrastructure company that builds and maintains roads, highways, and other infrastructure projects.
Construction Partners reported revenues of $769.2 million, up 34.6% year on year. This number topped analysts’ expectations by 12.6%. Overall, it was an incredible quarter as it also logged a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
The stock is down 14.1% since reporting and currently trades at $112.87.
Read our full, actionable report on Construction Partners here, it’s free.
Market Update
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