Core Insights - Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) demonstrated strong performance in Q3 2025, with double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion, primarily driven by increased demand in its Electric segment as utilities and large-scale customers invest in power generation and grid modernization projects [1][3][9] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for Quanta was $3.33, reflecting a 22.4% year-over-year increase and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.25, attributed to revenue scale, operating leverage, and acquisitions [3][9] - Total revenues reached $7.63 billion, a 17.6% increase year-over-year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.45 billion, driven by strong performance in Electric Infrastructure and Underground Utility segments [3][9] Margin Analysis - Gross margin improved to 15.9% from 15.6%, supported by effective project execution and scale benefits [4] - Adjusted EBITDA rose 25.7% year-over-year to $858.3 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2%, up from 10.5% [4] - Consolidated operating income increased to $517.2 million, a 20% year-over-year rise, with a margin of 6.8%, up 20 basis points from the previous year [4] Backlog and Demand - Quanta ended Q3 with a record backlog of $32.64 billion, up from $27.52 billion a year ago, indicating strong demand visibility [5] - Remaining performance obligations increased to $19.1 billion, further underscoring robust demand [5] Segment Performance - The Electric segment, accounting for 80.9% of total revenues, generated $6.17 billion, a 17.9% year-over-year increase, with an operating margin of 11.4% [6] - The Underground and Infrastructure segment contributed $1.46 billion in revenues, up 15.9% year-over-year, with a margin of 8.4% [7] Balance Sheet Overview - As of September 30, 2025, Quanta held $610.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from $742 million at the end of 2024, while long-term debt increased to $5.53 billion from $4.10 billion [10] - Free cash flow was reported at $726.3 million, a decrease from $979.3 million a year ago [10] Outlook - Quanta raised its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting revenues between $27.8 billion and $28.2 billion, and adjusted EPS in the range of $10.33 to $10.83 [11]