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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Mistras Group Q2 FY26 earnings call MG

    Aug 11, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Mistras Group Q2 FY26 — Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strategic Market Growth

    Mistras Group delivered a strong second quarter, marked by record adjusted EBITDA and continued revenue growth, driven by its diversification strategy into higher-margin end markets like Aerospace & Defense, Infrastructure, and Power. While Oil & Gas faced headwinds from exited programs and deferred activities, the company's strategic focus on operational efficiencies and high-value engagements is translating into improved profitability and cash flow. Management raised full-year guidance, reflecting confidence in sustained growth in strategic markets and ongoing execution of its Vision2030 transformation.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue increased 4.2% to $193 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth.

    • Achieved record second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $25.8 million, demonstrating operating leverage.

    • Free cash flow significantly improved by $23.9 million quarter-over-quarter.

    • Infrastructure revenue surged by $6.2 million or 76.5% year-over-year.

    • Power Generation revenue grew by $3.1 million or 26.4% year-over-year.

    Concerns

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    • Oil & Gas revenue declined by $8.5 million or 8.2% year-over-year, primarily due to exited programs and deferred maintenance.

    • Anticipate Oil & Gas deferrals from H1 2026 to continue to be pushed further out.

    • Labor availability remains tight for qualified technicians, requiring enhanced recruiting and benefit plans.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Revenue
    $740 million to $755 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
    $92 million to $95 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Effective Tax Rate
    approximately 25%
    low materiality
    Medium
    Leverage Ratio Target
    2x
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Oil & Gas
    Revenue declined primarily due to the impact of customer programs exited in 2025 and deferred maintenance/project activity amid elevated commodity prices. Anticipate majority of deferrals from H1 2026 to be pushed further out. Expect flat to moderate growth in H2 2026 for the resilient Oil & Gas business.
    Revenue decline: $8.5 millionAdjusted revenue growth (ex-turnarounds/exited programs): 1% in Q2
    		—-8.2%——
    Aerospace & Defense
    Remains a primary growth engine, with strong performance in in-lab testing business. Demand is temporarily outpacing capacity due to healthy backlog and strong customer relationships. Investing to expand capacity in in-lab operations.
    Revenue increase: $3.2 million
    		—13.2%——
    Infrastructure
    Marked another strong quarter, driven by continued investments in U.S. LNG infrastructure and data center constructions. Shifting focus to larger, more complex engagements like Woodside's Louisiana LNG mega project.
    Revenue increase: $6.2 million
    		—76.5%——
    Power Generation
    Strong growth driven by continued maintenance demand from wind energy customers, onshore wind development, repowering activity, and broader investment in power infrastructure, including data centers.
    Revenue increase: $3.1 million
    		—26.4%——
    Strategic End Markets (Aerospace & Defense, Infrastructure, Power)
    Collectively, these markets showed strong aggregate growth, more than offsetting the decline in Oil & Gas.
    		—28%——
    Other Revenue
    Represents work in otherwise not classified industries, including smaller call-out and project work, such as for cruise operators, demonstrating diversification.
    		$8 million———

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue
    $193 millionup 4.2% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $25.8 millionup 7% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Record second quarter adjusted EBITDA.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    13.3%up 30 bps YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflecting stable operating performance, cost discipline, and mix shift benefits.

    Gross Profit Margin
    expanded by 10 basis pointsYoY
    Q2 FY26

    Contributed by improved sales mix and operational efficiencies.

    SG&A Expense
    decreased $1.1 milliondown 2.7% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Year-over-year comparison affected by a change in presentation for foreign currency gains/losses.

    Operating Income
    $12.9 millionup 53.6% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects improved profitability from favorable mix shift and cost efficiencies.

    GAAP Net Income
    $7.6 millionmore than doubling YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects strong performance despite investments for future growth.

    GAAP EPS
    $0.23more than doubling YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Diluted earnings per share.

    Non-GAAP Net Income
    $9.1 millionmore than doubling YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects strong performance despite investments for future growth.

    Non-GAAP EPS
    $0.28more than doubling YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Diluted earnings per share.

    Interest Expense
    $4.1 milliondown $0.1 million or 2.4% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflecting decreases in borrowing costs.

    Effective Income Tax Rate
    23.1%
    Q2 FY26

    Effective tax rate for the second quarter.

    Bank-Defined Leverage Ratio
    2.2xdown from 2.4x at March 31, 2026
    as of June 30, 2026

    Well within the maximum allowable leverage of 3.75x and the lowest level since 2018.

    In-Lab Testing Capacity Expansion
    nearly triple
    by end of 2027

    Investments in facility expansion, automation, and process improvements are expected to nearly triple capacity, supported by visible customer demand.

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    AEScoutlaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    WoodsideLNG mega project

    The Woodside's Louisiana LNG mega project is a good example of growth in Infrastructure, where the scope continues to expand, aligning with Mistras' technical capabilities and supporting higher-value work.

    U.S. Department of Defenseproject awards

    Expanded relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense, securing additional project awards that reflect the strength of technical expertise and ability to support mission-critical infrastructure and asset integrity requirements.

    Capital programs

    1
    In-lab testing capacity expansionunderway

    Benefit: nearly triple in-lab testing capacity

    Investing meaningfully to expand capacity in in-lab testing operations, with a particular focus on automation and throughput. These investments are supported by visible customer demand and will expand service capabilities.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Oil & Gas market headwindsH2 2026 and beyond

    Revenue declined by $8.5 million or 8.2% YoY; deferrals from H1 2026 expected to be pushed further out.

    Mitigation: Remaining selective in opportunities, focusing on higher-margin, high-return engagements rather than volume; diversification into other growth markets.

    Tight labor market for qualified techniciansOngoing

    Market for qualified technicians remains tight.

    Mitigation: Sharpening recruiting approach and enhancing technicians' benefit plans in targeted areas to fill labor gaps while maintaining quality and technical expertise.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Oil & Gas Revenue Growth

    Q3 and Q4 FY26
    Current1% (adjusted for turnarounds/exited programs in Q2)
    Targetflat to moderate growth

    Why it matters

    To assess the stabilization of the core Oil & Gas market and the impact of continued deferrals.

    So we anticipate sort of flat to moderate growth in Q2 and -- in Q3 and Q4. So that's how we look at it.

    Q&A highlights

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    Confirming that the raised revenue guidance is driven by A&D and Infrastructure, with Oil & Gas expected to remain flat to down in the second half.

    Management confirmed the assessment, stating that strength is seen in strategic growth markets (A&D, Infrastructure, Power), while Oil & Gas is expected to stabilize with flat to moderate growth in Q3 and Q4 after adjusting for exited programs and turnarounds.

    “That's right, John. Yes, thanks for the question. It's indeed correct. We see strength in our strategic growth markets that we outlined there, Aerospace & Defense, Infrastructure, Power, and Oil & Gas is our core market. But there, what we see is more of a stabilization. Currently, we saw -- if we take out the turnaround and the exited programs, so we saw about 1% growth in Q2. So we anticipate sort of flat to moderate growth in Q2 and -- in Q3 and Q4. So that's how we look at it.”

    asked by John Franzreb · answered by Natalia Shuman

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic End Market Performance

    Mistras Group's diversification strategy is yielding results, with strong growth in Aerospace & Defense, Infrastructure, and Power Generation end markets. These strategic markets collectively grew 28% in the aggregate, more than offsetting an 8.2% decline in Oil & Gas revenue. The company is actively shifting focus and resources towards larger, more complex engagements in these growth markets, which align with its technical capabilities and support higher-value, longer-duration work.

    02

    In-Lab Testing Capacity Expansion

    To meet robust demand in Aerospace & Defense and Industrials, Mistras is making significant investments to expand its in-lab testing capacity. This includes adding equipment and services in Houston and Los Angeles to manage complex aerospace manufacturing workflows. These investments are projected to nearly triple in-lab testing capacity by the end of 2027, supported by visible customer demand and aimed at strengthening the company's role as a trusted supply chain partner.

    03

    Operational Efficiency and AI Adoption

    The company is building greater operational leverage through continued efficiency and productivity improvements, including advancing automation and digital initiatives. A new Executive Director of AI has been hired to lead AI adoption and form an AI center of excellence, focusing on applying AI to asset protection, mechanical integrity, inspection intelligence, engineering productivity, automation, and customer-facing data solutions. These efforts are in early phases but are creating a more scalable operating platform.

    04

    Cash Flow and Debt Reduction Focus

    Mistras Group achieved significant improvements in cash flow from operations and free cash flow during the quarter, driven by focused management attention on billing, cycle time, and collection efforts. The company remains intently focused on strengthening cash flow performance, including accelerating automation and improving internal processes, with expectations to return to historically favorable cash flow levels in the second half of the year. Capital allocation priorities include investing in high-growth opportunities and disciplined debt reduction to a target leverage ratio of 2x by year-end.

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    Product Innovation and Market Recognition

    Mistras continues to innovate, launching AEScout, a rapid deployment acoustic emission monitoring solution that complements traditional NDT inspections and supports risk-based integrity management. The company was also recognized by MarketsandMarkets as a star in NDT inspection services and equipment and added to several Russell growth and defensive benchmarks, enhancing visibility and liquidity.

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