Core Viewpoint - MYR Group Inc. will participate in the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference, where its CEO and CFO will engage with institutional investors [1]. Company Overview - MYR Group Inc. is a holding company specializing in electrical contracting services across the United States and Canada, operating through two main segments: Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) [2]. - The T&D segment offers services related to electric transmission, distribution networks, substations, clean energy projects, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, catering to a diverse clientele including utilities and independent power producers [2]. - The C&I segment provides a wide range of services such as design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wiring for various facilities including airports, hospitals, and manufacturing plants [2].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third quarter 2024 revenues were $888 million, a decrease of $52 million or 5.5% compared to the same period last year [12] - Gross margin was 8.7% for Q3 2024, down from 9.8% in the same period last year [14] - Net income for Q3 2024 was $11 million, compared to $22 million for the same period last year, with net income per diluted share at $0.65 compared to $1.28 [20] - Effective tax rate increased to 42.5% from 30.3% year-over-year [19] - Total backlog as of September 30, 2024, was $2.6 billion, 1% lower than a year ago [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Transmission and Distribution (T&D) revenues were $482 million, a decrease of 12% year-over-year, with $277 million from Transmission and $205 million from Distribution [12] - Commercial and Industrial (C&I) revenues were $406 million, an increase of 4% compared to the same period last year [13] - T&D operating income margin was 3.6% for Q3 2024, down from 6.6% year-over-year, primarily due to losses on clean energy projects [14][15] - C&I operating income margin improved to 5% from 3.6% year-over-year, driven by higher margins on nearing completion projects [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. investor-owned utilities are projected to invest between $186 billion and $203 billion in annual capital investments from 2024 to 2026 to meet electrification demand [10] - T&D spending is expected to increase by 30% from 2024 to 2026 compared to 2021 to 2023 [25] - Distribution spending increased by a record 18% in 2023 [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strengthening customer relationships and executing projects safely and reliably [11] - There is a commitment to pursuing long-term growth opportunities through strong bidding activity and expanding existing relationships [10] - The company remains selective in taking on solar projects, focusing on favorable terms and conditions [42][62] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the T&D industry outlook and the potential for future opportunities due to increased electrification and clean energy transition [26][28] - The company anticipates that problematic projects will be resolved by year-end, allowing for improved margins moving forward [39][40] - Management expects to operate within the midpoint of long-term margin ranges in 2025, barring impacts from current problem projects [39][40] Other Important Information - Third quarter 2024 operating cash flow was $36 million, an increase from $13 million year-over-year [21] - Free cash flow was positive $18 million compared to negative $10 million in the same period last year [21] - The company repurchased 526,000 shares at an average price of $111.65 during the quarter, exhausting its current share repurchase program [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of change orders on margins for clean energy projects - Management indicated ongoing discussions regarding change orders and expects to resolve impacts from problematic projects by year-end [37][38] Question: T&D backlog and solar project terms - Management noted a decline in solar project backlog while core T&D business backlog is growing, emphasizing selectivity in project acceptance [42][43] Question: Margin progression from Q3 to Q4 - Management expects margins to improve as problematic projects reach completion, aiming for mid-range operating margins [45][46] Question: Free cash flow performance - Positive free cash flow was attributed to project timing and modest reversals on retainage balances [46] Question: C&I backlog drivers - Management highlighted a balanced portfolio with various market activities contributing to C&I backlog strength [59] Question: Capital deployment priorities - The company is focused on organic growth and potential tuck-in acquisitions while remaining opportunistic with share repurchases [60] Question: Pursuit of solar work - Management confirmed continued pursuit of solar projects but with a selective approach based on favorable terms [62]

MYR Group (MYRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.28 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 160%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this electrical construction services provider would post earnings of $1.07 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.91, delivering a surprise of -185.05%. Over the last ...

THORNTON, Colo., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MYR Group Inc. ("MYR") (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada, announced today its thirdquarter and first nine-months 2024 financial results. Highlights for Third Quarter 2024 Quarterly revenues of $888.0 million Quarterly net income of $10.6 million, or $0.65 per diluted share Quarterly EBITDA of $37.2 mill ...

Exhibit 99.1 MYR Group Inc. Announces Third-Quarter and First Nine-Months 2024 Results Thornton, Colo., October 30, 2024 – MYR Group Inc. ("MYR") (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada, announced today its third-quarter and first nine-months 2024 financial results. Highlights for Third Quarter 2024 • Quarterly revenues of $888.0 million • Quarterly net incom ...

Group 1 - MYR Group Inc. is a holding company specializing in electrical contracting services in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segments [2] - The T&D segment provides comprehensive services including design, engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and repair for electric transmission, distribution networks, and clean energy projects [2] - The C&I segment offers a wide range of services for commercial and industrial wiring, catering to various facilities such as airports, hospitals, and manufacturing plants [2] Group 2 - MYR Group will participate in the 2024 Stephens Annual Investment Conference, where its CEO and CFO will meet with institutional investors [1] - The conference is scheduled for November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, and is exclusive to Stephens clients [1]

THORNTON, Colo., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MYR Group Inc. ("MYR Group") (NASDAQ: MYRG), a holding company of leading specialty contractors serving the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the United States and Canada, announced it will release its third-quarter 2024 results on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, MYR Group has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss results on Thursda ...

Group 1 - MYR Group Inc. is a holding company specializing in electrical contracting services in the United States and Canada, focusing on Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segments [2] - The T&D segment provides comprehensive services including design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, maintenance, and repair for electric transmission, distribution networks, and clean energy projects [2] - The C&I segment offers a wide range of services for commercial and industrial wiring, catering to various facilities such as airports, hospitals, data centers, and manufacturing plants [2] Group 2 - MYR Group's CEO and CFO will attend the Baird 2024 Global Industrial Conference to meet with institutional investors on November 12, 2024, in Chicago [1]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter 2024 revenues were $829 million, a decrease of $60 million or 6.7% compared to the same period last year [10] - Gross margin for Q2 2024 was 4.9%, down from 10.1% in the same period last year [11] - Net loss for Q2 2024 was $15 million, compared to net income of $22 million for the same period last year [15] - Total backlog as of June 30, 2024, was $2.54 billion, a 7% decrease year-over-year [15] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Transmission and Distribution (T&D) revenues were $458 million, a decrease of 9% year-over-year, with $282 million from transmission and $176 million from distribution [10] - Commercial and Industrial (C&I) revenues were $371 million, a decrease of 4% compared to the same period last year [10] - T&D operating loss margin was 1.8% for Q2 2024, down from an operating income margin of 7.5% in the same period last year [12] - C&I operating income margin was 0.4% for Q2 2024, compared to 3.3% for the same period last year [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand for electricity is expected to grow significantly, with U.S. power demand forecasted to require $50 billion in capital investments by 2030 [8] - Data centers are projected to consume as much as 9.1% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from an estimated 4% today [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic expansion of existing partnerships and capturing new opportunities in the markets served [7] - Continued emphasis on quality execution of projects and overcoming near-term challenges in the clean energy portfolio [18] - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet and pursue organic growth, acquisitions, and opportunistic share repurchases [16] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the second quarter performance was negatively impacted by a small group of underperforming projects, but core markets remain resilient [24] - The company is optimistic about long-term growth opportunities in the T&D segment despite short-term lumpiness in project rollouts [30] - Management expressed confidence in the ability to manage risks associated with ongoing projects and potential litigation [32][49] Other Important Information - SG&A expenses for Q2 2024 were $62 million, an increase of $4 million compared to the same period last year [14] - The company repurchased 117,000 shares at a weighted average price of $138 per share during the second quarter [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the solar project that had delays and cost overruns, are these in competitive markets? - Yes, some projects are in competitive markets, and the company will be selective in bidding for utility-scale solar projects [25] Question: Should we expect T&D margins to exit at the low-end of the long-term outlook? - Performance is expected to be in the mid-range for T&D and lower range for C&I, barring troubled projects [26] Question: Can you discuss the outlook for the T&D side given market expectations for softness? - There is a lot of activity in small and mid-sized projects, but larger projects are slower to come to market [29] Question: Are there provisions to protect against delays in clean energy projects? - There are contractual protections, but the company is prepared for potential litigation if necessary [31][32] Question: How do you view revenue guidance for the rest of the year? - Revenue is expected to decline as the company remains selective in solar projects, but growth is anticipated in C&I [40] Question: How comfortable are you that you have fully accounted for costs in troubled projects? - There is always potential risk in finishing projects, but the company has good visibility on what remains [49]