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Apr 30

CPH Q2 2025 Earnings Report

CPH reported a decline in revenue and earnings for Q2 2025 amid construction headwinds, but maintained solid liquidity and operational discipline.

Key Takeaways

Concrete Pumping Holdings posted a year-over-year revenue drop in Q2 2025 due to weakness in commercial and residential construction. Despite the macroeconomic challenges, the company preserved margins and continued generating positive adjusted EBITDA, supported by strength in its Waste Management segment.

Revenue declined 12.2% YoY to $94.0 million due to commercial and residential construction headwinds.

Adjusted EBITDA was $22.5 million, with a margin of 23.9%.

U.S. Waste Management grew 7% YoY, contributing $18.1 million in revenue and $6.7 million in adjusted EBITDA.

Total available liquidity rose to $352.5 million, supporting ongoing capital allocation and repurchase plans.

Total Revenue
$94M
Previous year: $107M
-12.2%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: $0.05
-120.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$22.5M
Previous year: $27.5M
-18.3%
Adj. EBITDA Margin
23.9%
Previous year: 25.7%
-7.0%
G&A Expenses
$27.9M
Previous year: $29.7M
-6.0%
Gross Profit
$36.2M
Previous year: $41.8M
-13.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$37.8M
Previous year: $18M
+110.4%
Total Assets
$879M
Previous year: $895M
-1.8%

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Forward Guidance

CPH anticipates a construction market recovery in FY 2026 and plans to continue strengthening its fleet and infrastructure while maintaining cost discipline.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY25 maintained at $95M–$100M.
  • Free cash flow expected to reach $45M in FY25.
  • Share repurchase program expanded by $15M.
  • Strength in infrastructure and waste management segments.
  • Operational investments position the company for FY26 growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Persistent commercial and residential construction headwinds.
  • Interest rate pressures impacting project timelines.
  • Foreign exchange volatility affecting U.K. operations.
  • YoY contraction in gross margin by 50 bps.
  • Soft volumes and tariff uncertainty slowing commercial projects.

Revenue & Expenses

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