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Mar 31, 2023

Sterling Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported record results, driven by strong revenue growth and gross margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Sterling Infrastructure reported a strong first quarter with a 10% increase in revenue, reaching $403.6 million. Net income increased by 11% to $19.6 million, and EPS rose by 8% to $0.64. The company's backlog increased by 15% to $1.62 billion.

Revenues increased by 10% to $403.6 million.

Net income increased by 11% to $19.6 million, with EPS at $0.64.

EBITDA increased by 14% to $45.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13% to $46.1 million.

Backlog increased by 15% to $1.62 billion.

Total Revenue
$404M
Previous year: $410M
-1.6%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.64
+0.0%
Gross Margin
15.3%
EBITDA
$45.9M
Previous year: $39.8M
+15.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$46.1M
Gross Profit
$61.7M
Previous year: $56.1M
+10.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$203M
Previous year: $80.4M
+152.0%
Free Cash Flow
$34.8M
Previous year: $11.6M
+200.3%
Total Assets
$1.43B
Previous year: $1.24B
+15.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates trending towards the higher end of its guidance range, expecting a 13.0% improvement in revenue and a 13.7% improvement in net income over 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Record backlog
  • New high-value E-Infrastructure project awards
  • Increased transportation funding
  • Emerging improvement in housing starts
  • Favorable growth opportunities across our markets