MYR Group (NasdaqGS:MYRG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 26, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsBrian Stern - SVP and COO of Transmission and DistributionDon Egan - SVP and COO of Commercial and IndustrialJennifer Harper - VP of Investor Relations and TreasurerJustin Hauke - VP and Senior Research AssociateKelly Huntington - SVP and CFORick Swartz - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsAti Modak - Research AnalystBrian Brophy - Director and Equity Research AnalystBrian Russo - Managing Director an ...

（文章来源：每日经济新闻） 湘财证券指出，随着国内政策持续发力，叠加"反内卷"等措施有望带动制造业盈利能力修复，未来制造 业景气度有望逐渐回升，带动上游机械设备总体需求持续好转。具体来看，在机器人板块，2026年春晚 中我国人形机器人头部企业展示出色性能，有望带动相关产品出货量快速增长，叠加特斯拉Optimus V3 有望定型并进入量产环节，我国及全球人形机器人产销量有望呈爆发式增长，进而带动上游减速器、丝 杠等核心零部件需求大幅扩大。在半导体设备板块，全球人工智能和数据中心建设浪潮下，存储等芯片 价格持续快速上涨，有望驱动半导体企业加速扩产。叠加国内存储龙头有望上市以及国产化进程持续， 我国半导体设备行业需求有望保持持续增长。 工业母机ETF（159667）跟踪的是中证机床指数（931866），该指数从沪深市场中选取涉及机床整机及 关键零部件制造和服务的上市公司证券作为指数样本，以反映机床产业相关上市公司证券的整体表现。 成分股集中于机械设备行业，呈现偏中小盘风格，涵盖数控、激光加工、自动化等细分领域。 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record fourth quarter net sales of $400.6 million, with full year net sales increasing by 8.1% due to both organic and inorganic growth [5][15] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $44.7 million, yielding an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2%, while full year Adjusted EBITDA reached $140.7 million, with a margin of 10%, representing a 140 basis point increase over the prior year [5][6][15] - Adjusted earnings per share for the full year were $3.33, reflecting a 28.6% increase over the previous year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Infrastructure Solutions segment generated fourth quarter net sales of $223.6 million, a decrease from $248.8 million in the prior year, with a fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.8% [16] - The Material Solutions segment saw net sales increase by 18.2% to $553 million for the year, with Adjusted EBITDA growing 49.5% to $55.6 million and a margin of 10.1% [18] - Parts sales increased by 19.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, totaling $432.7 million for the year, which represented an 11.5% increase over the prior year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted healthy demand for asphalt and concrete plants within the Infrastructure Solutions segment, while forestry and mobile paving equipment faced challenges [7] - Backlogs increased to $514 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 22.5%, with significant contributions from both organic and inorganic activities [14] - The U.S. infrastructure investment bill of $347.5 billion is expected to support over 111,000 new projects, contributing to sustained demand for the company's products [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiency, growing the parts and service business, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to drive growth [22] - The integration of acquired companies like TerraSource and CWMF is expected to yield benefits in 2026, with efforts to expand parts sales and improve manufacturing capabilities [9][10] - The company aims to leverage federal and state funding for infrastructure projects to support growth in both established and emerging markets [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2026, citing positive customer sentiment and stability from federal funding for infrastructure [6] - The company anticipates a full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $170 million to $190 million, driven by organic and inorganic contributions [6][19] - Management highlighted the importance of ongoing infrastructure enhancements and the expected growth in the U.S. aggregate markets through 2033 [12] Other Important Information - The company will showcase new products and its digital platform at the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, which is expected to positively impact organic growth [21] - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with total liquidity of $314.7 million, allowing for continued investment in growth initiatives [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Material Solutions performance and order intake - Management noted strong order intake in both legacy and acquired businesses, with improved dealer inventory and positive developments around data centers contributing to growth [25][26] Question: Updates on Infrastructure Solutions and highway funding - Management confirmed strong bookings and positive customer sentiment regarding infrastructure funding, with expectations for a new infrastructure bill [31][33] Question: Guidance on EBITDA growth and margin expansion - Management indicated that growth will be driven by synergies from acquisitions and improvements in production efficiency, with expectations for margin expansion across both segments [34][62] Question: Progress on digital solutions and parts business - Management emphasized the importance of the digital platform in enhancing customer experience and driving parts sales, with ongoing efforts to improve parts availability [71][76] Question: Outlook on the forestry business and parts strategy - Management reported a modest positive inflection in orders within the forestry business and highlighted strategic investments in parts inventory and service support [73][76]

Core Viewpoint - The industrial mother machine ETF (159667) has seen a rise of over 2% with a net inflow of over 10 million units, indicating a potential gradual recovery in manufacturing industry sentiment [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The industrial mother machine ETF (159667) recorded a net inflow of 11 million units during trading, reflecting strong capital interest [2]. - The ETF tracks the China Securities Machine Tool Index (931866), which includes listed companies involved in the manufacturing and servicing of machine tools and key components [2]. Group 2: Industry Outlook - Domestic policies and measures aimed at reducing competition are expected to enhance the profitability of the manufacturing sector, leading to a gradual recovery in manufacturing sentiment [2]. - The global trends in artificial intelligence and data center construction are driving rapid price increases in storage and chips, which is likely to accelerate production expansion in the semiconductor industry [2]. - The upcoming 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala is anticipated to showcase humanoid robots from leading companies, potentially boosting product shipment volumes significantly [2]. - The development of Tesla's Optimus V3 is expected to enter mass production, which could lead to explosive growth in the production and sales of humanoid robots globally, thereby increasing demand for upstream core components [2].

晨 会 纪 要 [2026]第 31 号 参会人员：曹旭特 仇华 许雯 王攀 蒋栋 轩鹏程 李育文 张智珑 郭怡萍 汪炜 张弛 李正威 邢维洁 马丽明 聂孟依 王雪莹 文正平 周成 整理记录：轩鹏程 研究所今日晨会要点如下: 一、机械行业（轩鹏程） ❑ 机器人：4 家企业亮相 2026 年央视春晚，展示出色运控、协同能力 据财联社，在 2026 年 2 月 16 日举行的央视春晚节目上，宇树科技、魔法原子、松延动 力、银河通用等 4 家企业陆续亮相。其中，松延动力旗下的 Bumi 小布米、N2 以及改造版 E1 等四台人形机器人参与节目，凸显机器人作为"家庭助手"的情绪陪伴价值。宇数科技旗下 的 H2 和 G1 人形机器人则在节目中表演后空翻、侧翻、马步等高难度动作，并在在快速奔跑 中完成穿插变阵和武术动作，展示其优秀的运动性能。魔法原子旗下的 Magic Bot Z1 和 Magic Bot Gen1 人形机器人则在歌唱节目中表演舞蹈动作。银河通用旗下的轮式双臂人形机器人 G1 则在节目中展示叠衣服、递东西、简单烹饪等家庭应用场景。另据券商中国，本届春晚播出 后两小时内，京东机器人搜索量环比增长超 300% ...

Group 1: Core Insights - The construction boom driven by the AI revolution is facing multiple constraints, including power supply, water resources, and a shortage of skilled labor, which may dampen optimistic market expectations for AI investment returns [1][2] - The need for over 500,000 additional workers in manufacturing, construction, operations, and power distribution by 2030 in the U.S. highlights the critical labor shortage facing the data center industry [7] Group 2: Power Supply Constraints - Power supply remains the most pressing constraint for data center deployment, with cloud computing and AI workloads requiring proximity to end users, leading to power shortages in crowded markets [3] - Flexible load management could potentially release additional capacity, but its adoption is hindered by the industry's risk-averse culture [3] Group 3: Water Resource Challenges - The industry is shifting towards more energy-intensive cooling technologies due to community and regulatory pressures, resulting in significant energy cost increases [5] - Transitioning to closed-loop and waterless cooling systems could raise power usage effectiveness (PUE) from optimal levels of 1.08 to between 1.35 and 1.40, increasing energy expenses from 8% to 35%-40% [5] Group 4: Land Acquisition and Pricing - Tech giants are purchasing land at unprecedented prices, directly impacting residential development, with Amazon's $700 million acquisition in Virginia exemplifying this trend [8][9] - In Northern Virginia, land prices have skyrocketed, with rural land previously sold for tens of thousands now exceeding $3 million per acre, making it impossible for residential developers to compete [9] Group 5: Future Outlook - The sustainability of the data center capital expenditure surge is crucial for macroeconomic narratives and tech stock valuations, as the assumption is that ongoing construction will translate into measurable productivity gains [2][9]

Core Viewpoint - The structural issue of electricity shortage in the U.S. is transforming into a long-term, certain investment opportunity, with gas turbines, power equipment, and energy storage being the key beneficiaries [1] Group 1: Gas Turbines - The market for gas turbines is experiencing high demand, with bottlenecks in production among leading overseas companies, suggesting a continued market share increase for Chinese firms like Dongfang Electric and Shanghai Electric [1] Group 2: Power Equipment - There is a growing demand for U.S. power grid infrastructure, particularly in the transformer segment, which is facing supply bottlenecks. Companies such as Jinpan Technology, Siyuan Electric, and Igor are recommended for investment. Additionally, AI power architecture upgrades are expected to enhance power efficiency, with companies like Shenghong Co., Sifang Co., and Megmeet being highlighted [1] Group 3: Energy Storage - Energy storage solutions are expected to effectively enhance the reliability of the power system in the short term, with companies like Sungrow Power and Canadian Solar being recommended for attention [1] Group 4: Causes of Electricity Shortage - The core reason for the electricity shortage in the U.S. is the continuous increase in capital expenditure for data centers. Predictions for peak load growth from 2025 to 2030 have been significantly revised upward, indicating a mismatch between expected and actual demand [2] Group 5: Load Growth Characteristics - The growth in peak load is concentrated in areas with dense data center construction, particularly in ERCOT and PJM regions. The demand surge in PJM is expected to lead to a significant increase in capacity prices due to reduced reserve margins [4] Group 6: ERCOT Insights - ERCOT is becoming a primary site for new data centers due to its abundant natural gas resources and lower electricity prices. The region is accelerating the construction of energy storage and gas power projects to enhance system reliability [5]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for Kajima Corporation, reflecting the potential opportunities in Japan's data center construction boom [5]. Core Insights - Kajima Corporation's stock price is seen as already reflecting the potential opportunities from the surge in data center construction in Japan. The company is expected to capture about 50% of the nuclear power construction market, giving it an advantage in securing high-profit data center projects [5]. - The company has raised its full-year operating profit guidance from 202 billion yen to 228 billion yen, primarily due to additional payments from clients [6]. - The gross profit margin for the construction business reached 11.8%, an increase of 2.4 percentage points year-on-year, while the civil engineering gross profit margin rose to 24.6%, up 10.2 percentage points year-on-year [7]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, Kajima Corporation reported an operating profit of 171.8 billion yen, leading to an upward revision of its full-year operating profit guidance [6]. - The company aims to reduce its cross-shareholding ratio from 22.3% to below 20% by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2027, planning to dispose of a total of 50 billion yen in cross-shareholdings [8]. Market Position - Kajima Corporation is one of Japan's four major general construction companies, with a significant focus on private sector construction projects, which is expected to continue [11]. - The company's overseas real estate business, primarily focused on U.S. logistics development, has become another pillar of its operations [11]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue by product: Construction engineering (41.4%), Overseas affiliates (32.2%), Civil engineering (13.6%), Domestic affiliates (9.7%) [12]. - Revenue by region: Asia (79.6%), Europe (1.7%), Middle East and Africa (0.1%), Americas (18.7%) [12]. Stock Information - As of February 12, 2026, the stock price was 7,612.0 yen, with a market capitalization of 26.55 billion USD [14].

Core Viewpoint - Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co., Ltd. (02722) saw a nearly 6% increase in early trading, currently up 4.51% at HKD 2.78, with a trading volume of HKD 21.8864 million [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Cummins Inc. reported strong operational performance for Q4 and the full year despite a sluggish North American truck market, achieving record sales and profitability driven by its distribution and power systems divisions [1] - For Q4 2025, Cummins expects revenue of USD 8.5 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, with net profit projected at USD 593 million compared to USD 418 million in the same period of 2024 [1] Group 2: Investment Insights - Industrial Securities highlighted Chongqing Machinery as a leading equipment manufacturing enterprise under Chongqing State-owned Assets, with stakes in Chongqing Cummins and Chongqing Hitachi Energy [1] - Chongqing Cummins is the only large-bore engine manufacturer for Cummins in China, benefiting from the growth in large-bore engines and data center demand; Chongqing Hitachi Energy focuses on producing transformers rated 220kV and above, poised to benefit from overseas high-voltage grid construction [1] - Both Chongqing Cummins and Chongqing Hitachi Energy are expected to have high growth certainty in the coming years [1]

Group 1 - Chongqing Machinery and Electric (02722) saw a nearly 6% increase in early trading, currently up 4.51% at HKD 2.78, with a transaction volume of HKD 21.8864 million [1] - Cummins reported strong operational performance in Q4 and for the full year, despite a weak North American truck market, with record sales and profitability driven by its distribution and power systems divisions [1] - Cummins' Q4 revenue for 2025 is projected to be USD 8.5 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, with net profit expected to reach USD 593 million compared to USD 418 million in the same period of 2024 [1] Group 2 - Industrial Securities highlighted Chongqing Machinery and Electric as a leading equipment manufacturing enterprise under Chongqing State-owned Assets, with stakes in Chongqing Cummins and Chongqing Hitachi Energy [1] - Chongqing Cummins is the only large-bore engine manufacturer for Cummins in China, benefiting from the growth of large-bore engines and data centers [1] - Chongqing Hitachi Energy primarily produces transformers rated at 220kV and above, benefiting from the construction of overseas high-voltage power grids, indicating strong growth potential for both subsidiaries in the coming years [1]