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EMCOR Group, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2008)

Filed October 23, 2008For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. reported strong third quarter 2008 results, exceeding investor expectations and leading the company to raise its full-year earnings guidance. Revenues increased by 14.6% year-over-year to $1.72 billion, with a significant portion driven by organic growth. The company demonstrated impressive operational leverage, with operating income surging 43.2% to $78.6 million, resulting in the highest third-quarter operating margin in its history. This robust performance was supported by continued margin expansion across most segments and strong contributions from both organic and acquired businesses. The company highlighted demand drivers not tied to the current economic cycle and increasing demand for higher-margin facilities services as key contributors. Despite a slight sequential decline in backlog, EMCOR's diversified business model, strategic acquisitions, and focus on working capital management position it favorably amidst prevailing economic uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reported record third quarter revenues of $1.72 billion, a 14.6% increase year-over-year.
  • 2Achieved a 43.2% increase in operating income to $78.6 million, reaching the highest third-quarter operating margin in company history (4.6% of revenues).
  • 3Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) from continuing operations rose 30.9% to $0.72, significantly up from $0.55 in the prior year's quarter.
  • 4Raised full-year 2008 earnings guidance, projecting diluted EPS between $2.48 and $2.58.
  • 5Net income for the quarter was $48.6 million, a 26.9% increase compared to the same period in 2007.
  • 6Year-to-date cash flow from operations was strong at $199.7 million, demonstrating effective working capital management.
  • 7Contract backlog stood at $4.42 billion, with declines in certain sectors offset by growth in healthcare, water/wastewater, transportation, and industrial contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMCOR Group, Inc. delivered significantly improved results in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the prior year. Revenues increased by 14.6% to $1.72 billion, and operating income saw a substantial rise of 43.2% to $78.6 million. Diluted EPS from continuing operations grew by 30.9% to $0.72, while net income increased by 26.9% to $48.6 million.

The growth was driven by a combination of factors including a 14.6% increase in revenues, with 8.0% attributed to organic growth. The company benefited from continued margin expansion across most of its business segments, strong performance from both organic and acquired businesses, and demand in end markets not closely tied to the current economic cycle. Additionally, there was rising demand for higher-margin facilities services.

Yes, based on current market conditions and the strong third-quarter performance, EMCOR raised its full-year 2008 earnings guidance. The company now expects full-year revenues to be between $6.8 billion and $7.0 billion, and diluted earnings per share are projected to be between $2.48 and $2.58.

As of September 30, 2008, EMCOR's contract backlog was $4.42 billion. While this represents a slight sequential decline from the previous quarter ($4.67 billion) and a year-over-year decrease from $4.48 billion in Q3 2007, the company noted that the decline was principally due to a decrease in work in the commercial and hospitality/gaming sectors. This was largely offset by increases in healthcare, water/wastewater, transportation, and industrial contract awards, indicating a diversified pipeline.