ROAD Q2 2025: Contract Awards +15% YoY, Adds $150M M&A Rev
- Robust Regional Funding: The executives highlighted that states such as Texas, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina are benefiting from both federal and state infrastructure initiatives, which is expected to positively drive contract awards and growth.
- Increasing Contract Awards: There is a 15%-16% year-over-year increase in contract awards in the operating states, indicating an accelerating pace in new project procurement in their footprint.
- Favorable Long-Term Funding Outlook: The management anticipates a significant increase in transportation funding in 2026, further supporting sustained business momentum and potential revenue growth in the coming years.
Metric | YoY Change | Reason |
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Revenue | Not explicitly quantified but reached $571.65M | Revenue reached $571.65M in Q2 2025, reflecting a strong market demand and effective growth initiatives compared to the previous period, though a specific percentage change wasn’t provided. |
Operating Income | Not explicitly quantified | Operating income improved to $27.29M with a margin of about 4.8%, indicating that despite increased costs, operational efficiencies and revenue growth helped drive profitability relative to the prior period. |
Net Income | Turnaround from a loss of $1.124M to a profit of $4.215M | The company reversed its performance, moving from a loss in Q2 2024 to a net income of $4.215M in Q2 2025, suggesting stronger operational performance and the elimination or mitigation of previous adverse one‑time expenses. |
Gross Profit | Not explicitly quantified | Gross profit of $71.35M and a margin of roughly 12.4% hint at a moderate improvement in profitability; however, the pressure on margins may stem from cost increases that remain a challenge compared to the prior period. |
Net Cash from Operating Activities | Increased by 206% from $18.17M to $55.63M | A 206% YoY increase in cash provided by operations underscores improvements in cash collection and working capital management, allowing the company to generate far more operating cash than in Q2 2024. |
Depreciation Expense | Increased approximately 63% (from $22.84M to $37.26M) | The 63% increase in depreciation expense reflects higher asset utilization and additional capital investments in new or upgraded assets, consistent with the growth and expansion initiatives noted in the period. |
Total Assets | Increased by over 100% (from $1,313.40M to $2,753.53M) | The significant increase in total assets (more than a 100% rise) indicates major asset acquisitions and possibly strategic investments aimed at future growth, aligning with the company's broader expansion efforts compared to Q2 2024. |
Long-term Debt | Expanded by 211% (from $423.39M to $1,319.33M) | The 211% YoY increase in long-term debt suggests that the company has leveraged additional financing to support its asset expansion and strategic growth initiatives, highlighting a shift in its capital structure compared to the prior period. |
Metric | Period | Previous Guidance | Current Guidance | Change |
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Revenue | FY 2025 | $2.66B to $2.74B | No guidance provided | no current guidance |
Net Income | FY 2025 | $93M to $105.6M | No guidance provided | no current guidance |
Adjusted Net Income | FY 2025 | $109.5M to $122.1M | No guidance provided | no current guidance |
Adjusted EBITDA | FY 2025 | $375M to $400M | No guidance provided | no current guidance |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | FY 2025 | 14.1% to 14.6% | No guidance provided | no current guidance |
Capital Expenditures | FY 2025 | $130M to $140M | No guidance provided | no current guidance |
Topic | Previous Mentions | Current Period | Trend |
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Infrastructure Funding and Policy Dynamics | In Q1 2025, management highlighted strong state and federal funding and discussions around IIJA reauthorization. In Q4 2024, the call emphasized IIJA’s early-stage impact and state supplemental funding. In Q3 2024, there was a focus on robust public project funding and the positive impact of IIJA investments. | Q2 2025 continued the positive sentiment with Secretary Duffy’s remarks on reauthorization, healthy federal and state funding, and a record backlog. | Consistently positive outlook with continued emphasis on reauthorization and increased funding support. |
Contract Awards Growth and Emerging Project Pipeline | In Q1 2025, contract awards in Florida and across the eight-state footprint were strong with a record backlog of $2.66B. In Q3 2024, the backlog was $1.86B with 80–85% of next year’s revenue booked. Q4 2024 did not address this topic. | Q2 2025 reported contract awards up 15–16% over the previous year and highlighted a healthy bid list in key states. | Consistent and robust growth in contract awards with a strong emerging pipeline; note the absence of discussion in Q4 2024. |
Strategic Acquisitions and Their Financial Implications | In Q1 2025, acquisitions like Overland Corporation and Mobile Asphalt were discussed with an active pipeline. In Q3 2024, acquisitions contributed significantly to revenue growth and supported the ROAD-Map 2027 goals. In Q4 2024, eight acquisitions – notably Lone Star Paving – drove margin and revenue improvements. | Q2 2025 stressed the continuing role of platform acquisitions in expanding coverage, contributing 47% of total revenue growth, and improving margins. | Ongoing strategic acquisitions remain a key growth driver with strong financial contributions and margin enhancements. |
Project Backlog Growth and Sustainability Concerns | Q1 2025 reported a record backlog of $2.66B grown over 17 quarters. Q3 2024 noted 15 consecutive quarters of growth and a backlog of $1.86B (with shifts in public versus private mix). Q4 2024 reported a record $1.96B backlog, emphasizing sustained demand. | Q2 2025 presented a backlog of $2.84B with comments on seasonal patterns and a mix of acquisition and organic growth. | An upward trend in backlog growth with sustainable demand and a normalization of seasonal fluctuations. |
Organic Growth and Margin Expansion Initiatives | Q1 2025 highlighted a 200-basis point margin improvement driven by organic growth and effective integration of acquisitions. Q3 2024 underscored 14.1% margins along with significant organic contribution. Q4 2024 noted achieving 110 basis points of margin growth and progress toward Roadmap 2027 goals. | Q2 2025 reported organic growth rates of 11% in Q1 and 7% in Q2 with the highest Q2 adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.1%, reflecting strong project performance. | Consistent organic growth paired with continuous margin expansion, reinforced by operational improvements and acquisition integration. |
Financial Leverage and Debt-Driven Risks | Q1 2025 mentioned a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.88x with plans to reach 2.5x over 4–5 quarters, acknowledging a slight tick from acquisitions. Q3 and Q4 2024 did not address this topic. | Q2 2025 reaffirmed the target of a 2.5x leverage ratio within the next four quarters and detailed using 80–85% EBITDA conversion to reduce debt. | A clear focus on deleveraging with improved debt management strategies from Q1 to Q2 indicating reduced financial risk. |
Cost Inflation and Material Price Pressures | Q1 2025 anticipated a typical construction inflation of 4–5% and planned to pass these increases on through bids. Q3 and Q4 2024 did not discuss these factors. | Q2 2025 reported a stable cost environment with tariffs not affecting inputs and only modest changes in liquid asphalt and diesel prices. | A shift from anticipated inflation in Q1 to confirmed stability in Q2, indicating effective cost management. |
Weather-Related Operational Risks | Q1 2025 discussed how exceptional weather negatively impacted outflows and cash collections, with expectations for improvements later. Q3 and Q4 2024 did not mention weather issues. | Q2 2025 did not mention weather-related risks, suggesting these issues have subsided. | A reduction in weather-related operational concerns compared to Q1, indicating improved seasonal conditions. |
Competitive Pressure in Public Sector Projects | In Q3 2024, management noted steady competition in public projects with balanced opportunities between public and private sectors. Q1 and Q4 2024 did not address competitive pressures. | Q2 2025 did not mention competitive pressures, implying this issue remains a low concern. | The absence in current discussions suggests that competitive pressure in the public sector continues to be manageable. |
Decline in Asset Disposal Proceeds | Q4 2024 noted by Gregory Hoffman that asset disposal proceeds are expected to trend down due to healed supply chains. Q1 2025 and Q3 2024 did not mention this topic. | Q2 2025 did not raise the subject of asset disposal proceeds. | The topic is no longer mentioned in current discussions, indicating reduced focus as supply chain issues have improved. |
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Margins & M&A
Q: Why do acquisition margins differ from core?
A: Management explained acquisitions like PRI deliver margins in the mid-teens, boosting overall profitability by leveraging strong, experienced leadership teams. -
M&A Revenue
Q: What’s the M&A revenue contribution expected?
A: They estimate acquisitions will add about $150–160 million in revenue into next year, complementing 8–10% organic growth. -
Capital Allocation
Q: How are capital priorities set this year?
A: The team plans to use strong cash flow to pay down debt and fuel smart acquisitions while targeting a leverage ratio near 2.5x. -
Balance Sheet
Q: What are your cash and debt targets?
A: They aim to maintain cash at roughly 3–5% of revenue and steadily reduce debt toward a 2.5x EBITDA ratio. -
Backlog Breakdown
Q: How is the backlog sourced?
A: Approximately $133–134 million of backlog comes from acquisitions versus about $50–60 million generated organically, indicating healthy margin potential. -
Market Outlook
Q: What is the outlook for infrastructure funding?
A: Management sees robust state and federal funding, with contract awards up roughly 15–16%, supporting a strong market environment. -
Project Execution
Q: Have project delays or cancellations occurred?
A: They reported business as usual, with steady execution and no significant project delays despite macro uncertainty. -
Asset Integration
Q: How will Nashville assets be integrated?
A: The Nashville assets, managed since 2022, are expected to integrate smoothly into the PRI platform. -
PRI Focus
Q: What is PRI’s operational focus?
A: PRI mixes traditional project execution with specialized paving and pavement preservation services to enhance vertical integration. -
Tariff Impact
Q: Are tariffs affecting cost and pricing significantly?
A: Tariffs have been a nonissue since almost all inputs are domestically sourced, keeping cost pressures low. -
Vertical Integration
Q: How is vertical integration advancing across platforms?
A: They are expanding services organically and via acquisitions to further enhance margins through additional integration opportunities. -
Seller Pipeline
Q: How active is the acquisition pipeline currently?
A: There is a very active pipeline, with sellers driven by long-term family business considerations rather than market uncertainty. -
Fuel Pricing
Q: How are fuel price changes impacting costs?
A: Despite a drop in crude, liquid asphalt prices stayed flat, reflecting a stable cost environment amid mixed diesel and natural gas trends.
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