North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

Core Viewpoint - North American Construction Group Ltd. (NACG) reported its second quarter financial results for 2025, highlighting a mixed performance with increased revenues but significant declines in profitability metrics due to one-time disruptions and adjustments related to specific projects [1][2][5]. Financial Highlights - Combined revenue for Q2 2025 was $370.6 million, a 12% increase from the previous year, while reported revenue was $320.6 million, up 16% [8]. - Gross profit for the quarter was $39.8 million, down 37% year-over-year, with a reported gross profit of $35.8 million, a decrease of 29% [8]. - Adjusted EPS fell to $0.02, a 98% decrease, while basic EPS was $0.35, down 35% [8]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $80.1 million, a 12% decline compared to the previous year [8]. - Free cash flow showed a cash use of $0.4 million, an increase of $10.2 million from the prior year [8]. Operational Highlights - Global equipment utilization remained stable at 74%, consistent with the previous year, contributing to revenue growth in both Heavy Equipment - Australia and Heavy Equipment - Canada segments [3]. - Heavy Equipment - Australia revenue increased by 14% to $168.1 million, driven by an expanded fleet and production at a new copper mine [8]. - Heavy Equipment - Canada revenue rose by 20% to $147.4 million, attributed to increased reclamation activities [8]. - Revenue from joint ventures and affiliates decreased by 6% to $50.0 million, primarily due to lower contributions from the Nuna joint venture [8]. Management Outlook - The company maintains a positive outlook for the second half of 2025, expecting to meet original revenue expectations despite increased costs in the oil sands business due to demand volatility [7]. - Long-term growth targets remain intact, with anticipated organic revenue growth of 5% to 10% annually, supported by ongoing growth in Australia and new infrastructure projects [7]. Dividend Declaration - On August 12, 2025, NACG's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable on October 3, 2025 [9]. Debt and Capital Management - Net debt increased to $896.9 million, up $29.5 million from the previous quarter, primarily due to growth capital expenditures of $24.5 million [6][8]. - The company’s guidance for EBITDA and EPS for the second half of 2025 has been adjusted to reflect increased near-term costs, while revenue guidance remains unchanged [10]. Changes in Accounting Policy - NACG has changed its accounting policy regarding the classification of heavy equipment tires, now recognizing them as property, plant, and equipment, which aligns the accounting treatment with their economic use [20][21].