10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2019

QUANTA SERVICES, INC. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2019

Filed May 6, 2019For Securities:PWR

Summary

Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) reported strong financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, with revenues increasing by 16.1% year-over-year to $2.81 billion. This growth was primarily driven by the Pipeline and Industrial Infrastructure Services segment, which saw a significant increase of 34.6% in revenues, alongside continued strength in the Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment. The company's profitability improved, with gross profit increasing by 20.9% and operating income growing by 59% compared to the prior year's quarter, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and leverage from higher revenues. The company also highlighted its strategic acquisitions and continued investment in its core businesses. Notably, the adoption of new lease accounting standards effective January 1, 2019, materially impacted the balance sheet by recognizing right-of-use assets and liabilities but had a limited impact on operations. While the company faces ongoing challenges such as project delays, potential legal proceedings, and credit risk exposure, particularly with the PG&E bankruptcy, overall performance indicates a positive trajectory driven by strong demand for infrastructure services.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Revenues increased by 16.1% to $2.81 billion in Q1 2019 compared to Q1 2018.
  • 2Gross profit increased by 20.9% to $364.0 million, and operating income grew by 59% to $119.5 million.
  • 3The Pipeline and Industrial Infrastructure Services segment experienced robust revenue growth of 34.6%.
  • 4The Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment also showed solid growth with revenues up 6.1%, supported by increased customer spending on transmission and distribution.
  • 5The company adopted new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) effective January 1, 2019, resulting in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities.
  • 6Net income attributable to common stock more than tripled to $120.5 million from $37.6 million in the prior year's quarter.
  • 7The company had $4.71 billion in remaining performance obligations as of March 31, 2019, indicating a strong pipeline of future work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue increased by 16.1% to $2.81 billion, primarily driven by a substantial increase in the Pipeline and Industrial Infrastructure Services segment (up 34.6%), fueled by higher customer capital spending on pipeline transmission, gas distribution, and industrial services. The Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment also contributed with a 6.1% revenue increase, supported by strong customer spending on transmission and distribution services, grid modernization, and fire hardening programs.

Profitability saw significant improvement. Gross profit increased by 20.9% to $364.0 million, and the gross profit margin improved to 13.0% from 12.5%. Operating income surged by 59% to $119.5 million, with the operating margin expanding to 4.3% from 3.1% in the prior year's quarter. This improved profitability was attributed to higher revenues, better operational execution, and leverage from increased business activity.

Key risks include project delays due to weather, regulatory, or permitting issues; potential customer bankruptcies and credit risks, notably the PG&E bankruptcy which impacted receivables; fluctuations in material prices; cybersecurity threats; labor shortages; and competition. The company also noted ongoing litigation and the potential impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on its international operations.

Effective January 1, 2019, Quanta adopted the new lease accounting standard (ASC 842). This adoption resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet, totaling $301.1 million. While this significantly impacted the balance sheet, management stated that there was not a material impact on the company's consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, or equity.