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Jun 30, 2021

Limbach Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in revenue but an increase in gross margin driven by a shift towards higher-margin ODR segment work.

Key Takeaways

Limbach Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated revenue of $121.0 million for Q2 2021, a 10.5% decrease compared to Q2 2020. Gross margin increased to 15.4%, up from 15.0% in the same period last year, driven by a shift towards higher-margin Owner Direct Relationships (ODR) segment work. Net income was $0.7 million, compared to $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2020.

Consolidated revenue decreased by 10.5% year-over-year to $121.0 million.

ODR segment revenue increased by 14.4% year-over-year, accounting for 27.7% of consolidated revenue.

Gross margin improved to 15.4%, up from 15.0% in the second quarter of 2020, driven by higher margin ODR segment work.

Net income decreased to $0.7 million, compared to $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2020.

Total Revenue
$121M
Previous year: $135M
-10.5%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: $0.37
-81.1%
Gross Margin
15.4%
Previous year: 15%
+2.7%
Gross Profit
$18.7M
Previous year: $20.3M
-8.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$27.8M
Previous year: $28.8M
-3.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$7.51M
Previous year: $18.8M
-140.0%
Total Assets
$258M
Previous year: $270M
-4.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is revising its guidance for 2021 with revenue expected to be between $480 million and $510 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $23 million and $25 million.

Positive Outlook

  • ODR segment contributing as much as 30% of consolidated revenue for the year.
  • Expected gross margin improvement of up to 150 basis points.
  • ODR revenue growth is expected to exceed historical rates, with growth in excess of 25% for the year.
  • GCR revenue is tracking ahead of plan due to strong sales in the second quarter of 2021.
  • Improving pipeline of opportunities as customers accelerate their capital spending tied to the reopening and expanding economy.

Challenges Ahead

  • ODR revenue growth, while substantial, will fall slightly short of original expectations.
  • Lower margins in the GCR segment impacting overall profitability.
  • Selling, general and administrative expense to continue as planned based on investments into the ODR segment.
  • Tightening Adjusted EBITDA guidance range due to likely mix between GCR and ODR revenue.
  • Uncertainty due to the emergence of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 becoming more prevalent.