EMCOR Group (EME) Tops Q2 EPS by 55c

EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME) reported Q2 EPS of $1.44, $0.55 better than the analyst estimate of $0.89. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.01 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.05 billion.

• Second Quarter Revenues of $2.01 Billion, 13.3% Decrease Year-over-Year
• Second Quarter Diluted Loss Per Share of $(1.52), Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.44
• Record Second Quarter Operating Cash Flow of $355.6 Million
• Total Remaining Performance Obligations of $4.59 Billion, 8.6% Increase Year-over-Year
• Reintroduces 2020 Revenue and Diluted EPS Guidance Range

Tony Guzzi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR, commented, “We demonstrated excellent execution during these unprecedented times, and our second quarter performance reflects the rapid and decisive implementation of our contingency plans. Despite year-over-year revenue declines across each of our segments, we delivered non-GAAP operating income of $110.1 million and a strong non-GAAP operating margin of 5.5%, underscoring our ability to perform in almost any environment as well as our diligent cost control. Our efforts drove record operating cash flow generation of $276.7 million in the first six months of 2020, which represents an increase of over $300 million compared to the same period in 2019. Even as we and our customers navigate the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy, our remaining performance obligations continue to grow, up 8.6% year-over-year and 3.8% sequentially, demonstrating the resiliency of our business and the underlying demand for our services in the marketplace.”

Mr. Guzzi added, “Our U.S. Construction segments continue to anchor our performance, with operating income growth of 1.4% year-over-year and a robust operating margin of 8.0%, up 100 basis points year-over-year. This was primarily driven by our U.S. Mechanical Construction segment, which posted operating income growth of 24.1% year-over-year and an impressive operating margin of 8.5%, up 190 basis points year-over-year. Additionally, our U.S. Electrical Construction segment delivered a healthy operating margin of 7.2% despite the significant impact of mandated shutdowns on our revenues in the quarter. Led by our mobile mechanical and government services businesses, our U.S. Building Services segment reported an operating margin of 5.6%, up 30 basis points year-over-year. During the second quarter, we recorded a significant impairment charge primarily related to our U.S. Industrial Services segment, which is operating in a challenging environment as its customers grapple with the dual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing volatility in the oil and gas market. We will continue to leverage our leadership position and take advantage of available opportunities. However, we do not anticipate much improvement in this segment through the remainder of the year. Lastly, our U.K. Building Services segment generated an operating margin of 5.7%, up 80 basis points year-over-year, as it continues to execute well across its diversified customer base.”

Mr. Guzzi concluded, “I would like to thank the entire EMCOR team for their hard work as we navigate the impacts of COVID-19 and continue to safely and effectively serve our customers in this environment. During the quarter, we remained focused on the elements of our business in our control, protecting the health and safety of our employees, and adjusting our operations as necessary in a disciplined and process-oriented manner. Our guidance for the remainder of the year is contingent on the environment remaining relatively consistent to where we stand today, as well as no widespread shutdowns, such as those that we experienced earlier this year. Our growing remaining performance obligations, combined with the actions we’ve taken to improve productivity and streamline our operations, as well as our solid financial position, will allow us to deliver value for our shareholders during this crisis and beyond.”

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