Tetra Tech Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Increase Y/Y

Core Viewpoint - Tetra Tech, Inc. reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with adjusted earnings per share of 33 cents, exceeding expectations and reflecting an 18% year-over-year increase driven by robust performance across all segments [1][2]. Revenue & Segmental Performance - Tetra Tech generated revenues of $1.32 billion, a 5.6% year-over-year increase, surpassing management's guidance [1][2]. - Adjusted net revenues were $1.10 billion, up 5% year over year, also exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05 billion [2]. - The backlog at the end of the fiscal second quarter was $4.09 billion, an increase of $127 million year over year [2]. - Revenues from U.S. Federal customers (30% of total revenues) increased by 1%, supported by projects from the Defense and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [3]. - U.S. Commercial sales (17% of total revenues) rose by 5%, driven by environmental remediation and high-voltage transmission sales [3]. - U.S. State and Local sales (15% of total revenues) surged by 44% year over year, bolstered by disaster response efforts [4]. - International sales (38% of total revenues) increased by 1%, supported by U.K. planning and design [4]. - Government Services Group segment revenues were $521 million, up 12% year over year, while Commercial/International Services Group segment revenues totaled $597 million, a 2% increase [4]. Margin Profile - Subcontractor costs totaled $218.4 million, a 9.8% increase from the previous year [5]. - Adjusted operating income rose by 10.5% year over year to $130.09 million, with an adjusted margin increase of 40 basis points to 9.8% [6]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal second quarter were $179.4 million, down from $232.7 million at the end of the previous quarter [7]. - Long-term debt decreased to $764.1 million from $812.6 million [7]. - In the first six months of fiscal 2025, net cash generated from operating activities was $7.24 million, compared to $112.2 million in the prior year [8]. - Capital expenditure increased by 25.6% year over year to $9.37 million [8]. - Proceeds from borrowings amounted to $215 million, with long-term debt repayments totaling $15 million [8]. Shareholder-Friendly Policies - Tetra Tech distributed dividends totaling $30.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2025, up from $27.8 million in the previous year [9]. - The company repurchased shares worth $175 million during the same period [9]. Fiscal 2025 Outlook - For fiscal 2025, Tetra Tech anticipates net revenues in the range of $4.400-$4.765 billion, an increase from the previous guidance [10]. - Adjusted earnings are projected to be between $1.42 and $1.52 per share, compared to earlier expectations of $1.37-$1.52 [10]. - For the fiscal third quarter, management estimates net revenues of $1.10-$1.20 billion and adjusted earnings of 35-40 cents per share [11].