Matrix Service Company Reports Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Results; Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Revenue Guidance

Core Insights - Matrix Service Company reported improved first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, driven by disciplined execution across its Storage & Terminal Solutions and Utility & Power Infrastructure segments [2][4] - The company has a robust opportunity pipeline of $6.7 billion and secured over $187 million in new awards during the quarter, indicating strong demand in the specialty engineering and construction sector [3][9] - The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance, expecting revenue between $875 million and $925 million, representing a 14% to 20% increase compared to fiscal 2025 [19][20] Financial Summary - First-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue was $211.9 million, a 28% increase from $165.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2025 [5][9] - Gross margin improved to $14.2 million (6.7%) compared to $7.8 million (4.7%) in the prior year, attributed to better project execution and increased revenue volumes [6][9] - The company reported a net loss of $3.7 million ($0.13 per share), an improvement from a net loss of $9.2 million ($0.33 per share) in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 [8][9] Segment Performance - The Storage and Terminal Solutions segment saw revenue increase by 40% to $109.5 million, driven by higher work volumes for LNG storage and specialty vessel projects [10] - The Utility and Power Infrastructure segment's revenue rose by 33% to $74.5 million, benefiting from increased work in power delivery and natural gas projects [11] - The Process and Industrial Facilities segment experienced a revenue decline to $27.9 million, primarily due to lower volumes in thermal vacuum chamber projects [12] Backlog and Awards - The total backlog as of September 30, 2025, was $1.2 billion, with project awards totaling $187.8 million for the quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 0.9x [13][9] - The Storage and Terminal Solutions segment had a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x, indicating strong demand and project activity [13][9] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, the company had total liquidity of $248.9 million, with no outstanding debt [15][9] - The company reported a total of $192.3 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents [15] Guidance - The company reaffirmed its revenue guidance for fiscal year 2026, expecting revenue between $875 million and $925 million, reflecting a significant increase from the previous fiscal year [19][20]