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Quanta Services 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2024)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed May 2, 2024
Period End
May 2, 2024
Security
PWR
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K108

PWR filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 108 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Nov ’17Nov ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’20Apr ’20
  3. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’22Aug ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’26Sep ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 2, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Quanta Services (PWR) reported first-quarter 2024 results on May 2, 2024 that were strong on the top line and cash generation.

Consolidated revenues rose about 14% year over year to $5.03 billiona from $4.43 billion, and GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.79 from $0.64. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.41 from $1.24, and adjusted EBITDA grew roughly 17% to $387.3 million. Operating cash flow was a record $238.0 million for a first quarter, producing free cash flow of $181.2 million versus negative $31.2 million a year earlier.

Management described the quarter as a good start to the year and highlighted double-digit growth in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, along with record cash flow. The quarter's strength was led by the Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions segment, which posted operating income of $228.0 millionb and a 9.8% margin, up from 9.2%. Renewable Energy Infrastructure Solutions revenue jumped about 57% to $1.58 billion, and its operating margin rose to 4.7% from 3.5%.

Total backlog reached a record $29.9 billionc, and remaining performance obligations were $14.9 billion. Management raised its full-year 2024 revenue and EPS expectations, now projecting GAAP diluted EPS of $5.79 to $6.30 and free cash flow of $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion. Investors should note that the Underground Utility segment's operating margin fell to 4.2% from 5.7%, partly due to a $10.7 million loss on the disposal of a non-core business.

Net debt also declined over the quarter. Cash fell to $531 milliond from $1.29 billion at year-end 2023, largely because of debt repayment, and long-term debt dropped to $3.17 billion from $3.66 billion. Total equity rose to $6.37 billion.

The company also acquired a line stringing equipment manufacturer in April 2024, which management says will support its transmission and distribution services. The filing contains forward-looking statements and a wide range of risk factors, and the non-GAAP adjusted measures exclude items such as stock-based compensation and amortization.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Revenue grew about 14% year over year to $5.03 billion, a record first-quarter result, while GAAP net income attributable to common stock rose about 25% to $118.4 million.
  2. Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.41 rose 14% from $1.24, and adjusted EBITDA of $387.3 million increased about 17% from $332.4 million.
  3. Free cash flow swung to $181.2 million from negative $31.2 million a year earlier, on record first-quarter operating cash flow of $238.0 million.
  4. Total backlog reached a record $29.9 billion, with remaining performance obligations of $14.9 billion, supporting visibility into future revenue.
  5. Full-year 2024 guidance was raised for revenue and EPS, with management expecting double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow.
  6. Renewable Energy Infrastructure Solutions revenue increased about 57% to $1.58 billion, and its operating margin improved to 4.7% from 3.5%.
  7. Underground Utility and Infrastructure Solutions margin declined to 4.2% from 5.7%, including a $10.7 million loss on a non-core business disposition, and debt was reduced to $3.17 billion in long-term debt from $3.66 billion.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did Quanta Services perform in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the prior year?

    Revenue rose to $5.03 billion from $4.43 billion, and GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.79 from $0.64. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.41 from $1.24, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $387.3 million from $332.4 million.

  2. Did Quanta change its full-year 2024 outlook?

    Yes. Management raised its full-year revenue and EPS expectations, now projecting GAAP diluted EPS of $5.79 to $6.30, adjusted EBITDA of $2.13 billion to $2.25 billion, and free cash flow of $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion.

  3. What is driving demand for Quanta's services?

    Management pointed to rising power demand in the United States from artificial intelligence, data centers, and new technologies, along with federal and state policies supporting the energy transition and domestic manufacturing. These trends are supporting a record backlog of $29.9 billion.

  4. Are there any concerns investors should watch in this quarter?

    Margins in the Underground Utility and Infrastructure Solutions segment declined to 4.2% from 5.7%, partly due to a $10.7 million loss on disposing of a non-core business. The filing also flags risks including weather, permitting, supply chain disruptions, inflation, interest rates, and fixed-price contract exposure.

  5. How is the balance sheet and liquidity position?

    Cash declined to $531 million from $1.29 billion at year-end 2023, while long-term debt fell to $3.17 billion from $3.66 billion. Free cash flow of $181.2 million helped fund this deleveraging and acquisitions.

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