Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for the second quarter was $238 million, reflecting a 5% increase compared to the same quarter last year and a sequential increase of 23% from the first quarter of fiscal 2026 [4][18] - Gross margins improved to 18.6% from 13.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with record net income of $35.3 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, compared to $18.2 million, or $1.31 per diluted share for the same period last year [5][20] - EBITDA for the quarter was $36.3 million, representing an EBITDA margin of 15.2%, up from 10.9% in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year [5][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power industry services segment revenues increased by 13% to $197 million, accounting for 83% of total revenues, with pre-tax book income of approximately $35 million [8] - Industrial construction services segment revenues decreased to $36 million from $50 million in the same quarter last year, but showed a sequential growth of 23% from $29 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 [8][9] - Telecommunications infrastructure services segment contributed 2% of total revenues, achieving a record backlog [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog reached a record $2 billion, with significant contributions from new projects in the power industry and industrial services [5][14] - The company noted increasing demand for energy infrastructure due to the electrification of various sectors and aging natural gas infrastructure [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capitalizing on the growing demand for energy infrastructure, particularly in natural gas and renewable energy projects [25][26] - A disciplined capital allocation strategy is in place, emphasizing investments in workforce, dividends, and potential M&A opportunities [24] - The company aims to maintain its leadership role in constructing power generation facilities to support the electric economy and ensure grid reliability [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the market opportunities driven by unprecedented power consumption and the need for reliable energy sources [25][29] - The company anticipates continued growth in backlog and project opportunities, with a focus on executing projects on time and within budget [27][28] Other Important Information - The company reported $572 million in cash and investments, with net liquidity of $344 million and no debt as of July 31, 2025 [7][23] - A quarterly dividend of $0.375 was paid, reflecting a 25% increase from previous levels [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is left at Trumbull to complete and what's a reasonable timeline? - Management confirmed that the project is on track for completion in the first half of next year following successful milestones [33] Question: Thoughts on gross margin sustainability? - Management indicated that while the current gross margin is strong, it is difficult to predict future margins due to the variable nature of the business [34] Question: Changes in the pipeline and demand environment? - Management noted that the demand environment remains strong, with no pullback from partners, and expects to add more projects to the backlog [41][49] Question: Trends in the industrial business segment? - Management highlighted a record backlog in the industrial segment and expects improved performance in the second half of the year [44] Question: Capacity and project types? - Management stated that they have the capacity to handle 10 to 12 jobs in the power business and are focused on organic growth [52][53]