Orion Group Q2 adjusted EPS and EBITDA miss estimates; lowers FY outlook

Overview

• US specialty construction firm's Q2 revenue rose 8% yr/yr, driven by Concrete segment growth

• Q2 adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA both missed analyst expectations

• Marine segment revenue and EBITDA declined due to project timing and lower equipment utilization

Outlook

• Orion sees 2026 revenue between $900 mln and $950 mln, unchanged from prior guidance

• Company lowers 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $50 mln-$54 mln from $54 mln-$58 mln

• Orion cuts 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $0.23-$0.30 from $0.36-$0.42

Result Drivers

• CONCRETE SEGMENT GROWTH - Co said Concrete segment posted over 30% revenue growth and over 45% adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by expansion of site civil services, favorable utilization and solid execution

• MARINE SEGMENT DECLINE - Marine contract revenue and adjusted EBITDA were down due to timing of project start-ups and lower equipment utilization, with delays attributed to client-related issues such as site readiness and material delivery

• HIGHER SGA COSTS - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to costs to support business growth

Company press release: ID:nGNX70QWWw

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the construction engineering peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Orion Group Holdings Inc is $17.00, about 36.9% above its July 27 closing price of $12.42

• The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 26 three months ago

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