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EMCOR (EME) Stock Up on Q2 Earnings Beat, Margin Rises Y/Y
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EMCOR Group Inc. (EME - Free Report) shares jumped 3.8% on Aug 3, after it reported impressive earnings for second-quarter 2020. Adjusted earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, mainly driven by cost discipline amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earnings & Revenues
The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.44 per share, which topped the consensus mark of 92 cents by 56.5% but decreased 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
EMCOR Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Revenues totaled $2,014 million, missing the consensus mark of $2,040 million by 1.3% and declining 13.3% year over year due to tepid segmental performance.
Segment Details
The U.S. Construction segment revenues decreased 11.2% year over year to $1.24 billion. Segment operating income grew 1.4% and operating margin improved 100 basis points (bps) year over year, supported by strong performance across businesses.
Within the U.S. Construction umbrella, the U.S. Electrical Construction and facilities services segment revenues decreased 21.7% year over year to $445.9 million. Revenue declines in most of the markets served were partially offset by improvement in the institutional and hospitality market. Operating income fell 56.3% and margin contracted 50 bps year over year. The U.S. Mechanical Construction and Facilities Services segment revenues fell almost 4% from a year ago to $790.4 million due to softness in manufacturing and commercial market activities. Its operating income rose 24.1% and margin improved 190 bps year over year.
Revenues in the U.S. Building Services segment declined nearly 10% due to reduced project and control activities within its Mechanical Services division due to COVID-19 impacts, as well as decline in large project activity in the Energy Services unit. Additionally, reduction in IDIQ project activity within the Government Services business due to a smaller contract base and lower government spending added to the woes. Operating margin of 5.6% was up 30 bps from the prior year.
The U.S. Industrial Services unit’s revenues declined 28.2% year over year to $212.2 million. The segment was significantly impacted by volatility in crude oil prices resulting from geopolitical tensions between OPEC and Russia, as well as a dramatic reduction in demand for refined oil products due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Operating margin of 1.4% was also down 400 bps from the prior year, due to above-mentioned headwinds and pricing pressure.
The U.K. Building Services segment’s revenues decreased 17.3% but operating margin jumped 80 bps year over year, backed by proper execution across the company’s diversified customer base. The decline was mainly attributable to a decrease in project activities and foreign currency headwinds.
Operating Highlights
Selling, general and administrative expenses — as a percentage of revenues — were 10.2%, which improved 50 bps from the prior-year period.
Non-GAAP operating income for the quarter was $110.1 million, down 8.2% from the prior-year period. Yet, adjusted operating margin of 5.5% was up 30 bps from the prior-year period, supported by strong operating conversion within most of the segments.
Liquidity & Cash Flow
As of Jun 30, 2020, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $481.4 million compared with $358.8 million at 2019-end. Long-term debt and finance lease obligations totaled $294.1 million, up from $244.1 million recorded on Dec 31, 2019.
For the first six months of 2020, EMCOR provided $276.7 million cash to operating activities versus $42.2 million cash used in operations in the comparable year-ago period.
2020 Guidance
Backed by quarterly performance, current operating conditions and visibility into the remainder of the year, EMCOR expects revenues to be $8.6-$8.7 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $5.00-$5.50. In 2019, the company registered revenues of $9.17 billion and adjusted earnings of $5.75 per share.
MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) reported impressive results for second-quarter 2020, wherein both the top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Also, its adjusted earnings exceeded management’s expectation on the back of solid segmental performances (barring Oil and Gas).
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EMCOR (EME) Stock Up on Q2 Earnings Beat, Margin Rises Y/Y
EMCOR Group Inc. (EME - Free Report) shares jumped 3.8% on Aug 3, after it reported impressive earnings for second-quarter 2020. Adjusted earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, mainly driven by cost discipline amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earnings & Revenues
The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.44 per share, which topped the consensus mark of 92 cents by 56.5% but decreased 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
EMCOR Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
EMCOR Group, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | EMCOR Group, Inc. Quote
Revenues totaled $2,014 million, missing the consensus mark of $2,040 million by 1.3% and declining 13.3% year over year due to tepid segmental performance.
Segment Details
The U.S. Construction segment revenues decreased 11.2% year over year to $1.24 billion. Segment operating income grew 1.4% and operating margin improved 100 basis points (bps) year over year, supported by strong performance across businesses.
Within the U.S. Construction umbrella, the U.S. Electrical Construction and facilities services segment revenues decreased 21.7% year over year to $445.9 million. Revenue declines in most of the markets served were partially offset by improvement in the institutional and hospitality market. Operating income fell 56.3% and margin contracted 50 bps year over year. The U.S. Mechanical Construction and Facilities Services segment revenues fell almost 4% from a year ago to $790.4 million due to softness in manufacturing and commercial market activities. Its operating income rose 24.1% and margin improved 190 bps year over year.
Revenues in the U.S. Building Services segment declined nearly 10% due to reduced project and control activities within its Mechanical Services division due to COVID-19 impacts, as well as decline in large project activity in the Energy Services unit. Additionally, reduction in IDIQ project activity within the Government Services business due to a smaller contract base and lower government spending added to the woes. Operating margin of 5.6% was up 30 bps from the prior year.
The U.S. Industrial Services unit’s revenues declined 28.2% year over year to $212.2 million. The segment was significantly impacted by volatility in crude oil prices resulting from geopolitical tensions between OPEC and Russia, as well as a dramatic reduction in demand for refined oil products due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Operating margin of 1.4% was also down 400 bps from the prior year, due to above-mentioned headwinds and pricing pressure.
The U.K. Building Services segment’s revenues decreased 17.3% but operating margin jumped 80 bps year over year, backed by proper execution across the company’s diversified customer base. The decline was mainly attributable to a decrease in project activities and foreign currency headwinds.
Operating Highlights
Selling, general and administrative expenses — as a percentage of revenues — were 10.2%, which improved 50 bps from the prior-year period.
Non-GAAP operating income for the quarter was $110.1 million, down 8.2% from the prior-year period. Yet, adjusted operating margin of 5.5% was up 30 bps from the prior-year period, supported by strong operating conversion within most of the segments.
Liquidity & Cash Flow
As of Jun 30, 2020, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $481.4 million compared with $358.8 million at 2019-end. Long-term debt and finance lease obligations totaled $294.1 million, up from $244.1 million recorded on Dec 31, 2019.
For the first six months of 2020, EMCOR provided $276.7 million cash to operating activities versus $42.2 million cash used in operations in the comparable year-ago period.
2020 Guidance
Backed by quarterly performance, current operating conditions and visibility into the remainder of the year, EMCOR expects revenues to be $8.6-$8.7 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $5.00-$5.50. In 2019, the company registered revenues of $9.17 billion and adjusted earnings of $5.75 per share.
Zacks Rank & Peer Release
EMCOR — which shares space with Dycom Industries, Inc. (DY - Free Report) and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD - Free Report) in the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry — currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
MasTec, Inc. (MTZ - Free Report) reported impressive results for second-quarter 2020, wherein both the top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Also, its adjusted earnings exceeded management’s expectation on the back of solid segmental performances (barring Oil and Gas).
Biggest Tech Breakthrough in a Generation
Be among the early investors in the new type of device that experts say could impact society as much as the discovery of electricity. Current technology will soon be outdated and replaced by these new devices. In the process, it’s expected to create 22 million jobs and generate $12.3 trillion in activity.
A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 8 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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