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Mar 31, 2022

Primoris Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Primoris experienced a decrease in revenue and profitability during the first quarter of 2022, with positive performance in utilities and energy/renewables segments offset by losses in the pipeline segment.

Key Takeaways

Primoris Services Corporation reported a revenue of $784.4 million for Q1 2022, a decrease compared to the same period last year. The company experienced a net loss of $1.7 million, with a loss per share of $0.03. Adjusted EPS was $0.01. Despite the overall decrease in revenue, Utilities and Energy/Renewables segments showed growth. The company's backlog reached a record $4.025 billion, driven by growth markets.

Revenue decreased to $784.4 million due to a decline in the Pipeline segment, partially offset by growth in Utilities and Energy/Renewables segments.

Net loss was $1.7 million, and EPS loss was $0.03.

Record backlog of $4.025 billion, an increase of 30% over the prior year, driven by Utilities and Energy/Renewables segments.

Gross profit margin decreased to 7.2% due to negative gross margins in the Pipeline segment.

Total Revenue
$784M
Previous year: $818M
-4.1%
EPS
$0.01
Previous year: $0.12
-91.7%
Total Backlog
$4.03B
Previous year: $3.1B
+29.8%
Gross Profit
$56.5M
Previous year: $80.2M
-29.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$174M
Previous year: $213M
-18.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$26.6M
Previous year: -$11.1M
+139.4%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Previous year: $2.52B
+3.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is raising its estimates for the year ending December 31, 2022. Net income is expected to be between $2.20 and $2.40 per fully diluted share. Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $2.49 to $2.69 for 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Net income is expected to be between $2.20 and $2.40 per fully diluted share.
  • Adjusted EPS is estimated in the range of $2.49 to $2.69 for 2022.
  • Utilities targeted gross margins are in the range of 10 to 13 percent
  • Energy/Renewables targeted gross margins are in the range of 9 to 12 percent
  • Pipeline targeted gross margins are in the range of 9 to 11 percent

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company is targeting SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue in the low-to-mid six percent range for the 2022 calendar year.
  • The Company expects its effective tax rate for 2022 to be approximately 27 percent but may vary depending on the mix of states in which the Company operates.
  • Capital expenditures for the remaining nine months of 2022 are expected to total between $90 million and $110 million, which includes $55 million to $75 million for construction equipment.
  • The guidance provided above constitutes forward-looking statements, which are based on current economic conditions and estimates, and the Company does not include other potential impacts, such as changes in accounting or unusual items.
  • Backlog, including estimated MSA revenue, should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenue.