Sep 30, 2024

Granite Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Reported third quarter results with revenue growth and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Granite Construction reported a 14% increase in revenue to $1.3 billion and diluted EPS of $1.57, with adjusted diluted EPS of $2.05. The company's CAP reached a record $5.6 billion, driven by strong public and private markets. They anticipate significantly exceeding their target of 7% of revenue for the year in operating cash flow.

Q3 revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $1.3 billion.

Q3 diluted EPS of $1.57 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.05, compared to $1.13 and $1.72 in the prior year, respectively.

Record Committed and Awarded Projects (“CAP”) of $5.6 billion, a sequential increase of $44 million.

Expanded southeast home market with acquisition of Dickerson & Bowen, Inc.

Total Revenue
$1.28B
Previous year: $1.12B
+14.2%
EPS
$2.05
Previous year: $1.69
+21.3%
Committed and Awarded Projects
$5.6B
Previous year: $5.6B
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$203M
Previous year: $167M
+21.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$462M
Previous year: $292M
+58.2%
Free Cash Flow
$220M
Previous year: $124M
+77.7%
Total Assets
$3.13B
Previous year: $2.58B
+21.3%

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Forward Guidance

Granite updated its 2024 guidance, with revenue unchanged, adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed, SG&A expense increased, mid-20s effective tax rate for adjusted net income, and capital expenditures expected to be approximately $130 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue unchanged in the range of $3.9 billion to $4.0 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 10% to 11%, narrowed from 9.5% to 11.5%
  • Mid-20s effective tax rate for adjusted net income
  • Capital expenditures expected to be approximately $130 million

Challenges Ahead

  • SG&A expense in a range from 8.3% to 8.5% of revenue from a range of 7.5% to 8.0% of revenue due to increased incentive compensation