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    Earnings call· Mar 2025(Q1 FY25)

    MASTEC Q1 FY25 earnings call MTZ

    May 2, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    MasTec Q1 FY25 — Exceeded Guidance with Strong Backlog Growth

    MasTec delivered a strong first quarter, surpassing its own guidance, driven by robust performance across its non-pipeline segments and significant backlog growth. The company is strategically focused on operational execution and margin expansion, leveraging its diversified model and strong market position. Management remains optimistic about its full-year outlook and long-term opportunities, particularly in the pipeline and data center-driven fiber markets, while prudently navigating potential macro and policy uncertainties.

    Highlights

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    • Exceeded Q1 guidance for revenue, EBITDA, and EPS, with revenue at $2.85 billion and adjusted EBITDA at $164 million.

    • Non-pipeline segments improved EBITDA by 60% year-over-year, from $97 million to $155 million.

    • Total 18-month backlog increased over 10% sequentially to a record $15.9 billion, with a company-wide book-to-bill of 1.55x.

    • Communications segment revenue grew 35% year-over-year with 82% adjusted EBITDA growth and 180 basis point margin improvement.

    • Clean Energy and Infrastructure revenue grew 22% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA more than doubling to $57 million and margin up 350 basis points to 6.2%.

    Concerns

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    • Pipeline segment revenue declined 44% year-over-year and profit dropped 52% due to challenging comparisons from the Mountain Valley Pipeline wind-down.

    • Power Delivery segment experienced weather impacts and productivity headwinds in select projects, leading to a slight decline in margins versus prior year.

    • Communications segment Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.9% was an expected low for the year, held back by business investments and reduced operating leverage.

    • Pipeline segment adjusted EBITDA target was missed primarily due to project mix, despite beating top-line forecast.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2025 Revenue
    $13.65 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.12 billion to $1.16 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Adjusted EPS
    $5.90 to $6.25
    high materiality
    High
    Greenlink transmission project revenue
    $375 million to $450 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Pipeline segment revenue growth
    Strong growth
    high materiality
    High
    Non-pipeline segments Adjusted EBITDA growth
    Almost 30% growth
    high materiality
    High
    Q2 2025 Revenue
    $3.4 billion
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA
    $270 million to $280 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Q2 2025 Adjusted EPS
    $1.36 to $1.46
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA margin
    8.2% to 8.5%
    high materiality
    High
    Pipeline Infrastructure segment second half revenue growth
    Low double digits
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year 2025 Cash flow from operations
    Approximately $700 million
    high materiality
    High
    Share repurchase program authorization
    $250 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Total employee count
    Record levels
    low materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Communications
    Top line growth from nearly all top 10 customers. Wireless business growing from expanded geography and broadening services. Wireline demand supported by broadband infrastructure and federal investment, middle mile build-outs, and hyperscaler CapEx for data centers. Q1 margin is expected low for the year due to business investments and reduced operating leverage.
    Adjusted EBITDA growth: 82%Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement: 180 basis pointsBacklog: $4.9 billion
    		Up 35%35%—6.9% adjusted EBITDA margin
    Power Delivery
    Beat forecast, but impacted by weather and productivity headwinds in select projects. Full year expected to have double-digit revenue growth and high single-digit margins. Greenlink transmission project on plan, producing strong revenue. Bullish on grid investment demand backed by utility CapEx. Expects larger award projects in late 2025, early 2026.
    Backlog: $5 billion
    		Up nearly 13%13%—Profit in line, slight decline in margins vs. prior year
    Clean Energy and Infrastructure
    Strong demand despite concerns around federal renewable support. Tariff-driven material inflation or unfavorable policy shifts not seen as fundamentally changing the backdrop. Renewables revenue grew nearly 25% YoY. Both wind and solar businesses saw solid backlog growth for the sixth straight quarter. Infrastructure and Industrial had solid results with double-digit revenue growth.
    Adjusted EBITDA growth: more than doubledAdjusted EBITDA margin increase: 350 basis pointsBacklog: $4.4 billionBook-to-bill: nearly 1.2x
    		Up 22%22%—$57 million adjusted EBITDA, 6.2% margin
    Pipeline Infrastructure
    Driver was challenging comparisons from MVP project wind down last year. Top line beat projections on stronger-than-expected project starts. Backlog bookings were strong, more than doubling 18-month backlog to highest level in 6 quarters. Expects further increases throughout the year and multi-year investment curve in gas-fired power generation.
    18-month backlog: $1.5 billionNew contracts: over $1.1 billion
    		Declined 44%-44%—Profit declined 52%

    Operational metrics

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    Non-pipeline segments EBITDA
    $155 millionUp 60% YoY
    Q1 FY25

    Compared to $97 million in Q1 FY24.

    Adjusted EPS growth
    54%YoY
    FY25

    Midpoint EPS guide of $6.08 per share, compared to last year.

    Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs)
    66 days
    Q1 FY25

    In line with expectations.

    Share repurchases executed
    $37 million
    Q1 FY25

    Completed in Q1, extinguishing remaining authorization in April. Year-to-date total $77 million at average price of $110 per share.

    Inventory
    $115 million
    Q1 FY25

    Limited foreign source materials, contributing to insulation from direct tariff exposure.

    Communications adjusted EBITDA margin
    6.9%
    Q1 FY25

    Expected low for the year, held back by business investments and reduced operating leverage.

    Clean Energy and Infrastructure adjusted EBITDA margin
    6.2%Up 350 basis points YoY
    Q1 FY25

    Significant year-over-year improvement, forecast to hold around this level in Q2 with further improvement in H2.

    Net leverage
    1.9x
    Q1 FY25

    In line with year-end levels. Financial policy is below 2x.

    Total liquidity
    $2.2 billion
    Q1 FY25

    In line with year-end levels.

    Headcount
    Way up
    Q1 FY25

    Non-pipeline employee count is way up, offsetting total employee count being down due to pipeline business hit. Expected to be at record levels by end of FY25.

    Depreciation guidance
    Downward trend
    Ongoing

    Company continues to evaluate useful lives and focus on fleet utilization. Expects a downward trend relative to revenue.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Total backlog$15.9 billionUSD
    Book to bill ratio1.55xx
    End market pipeline—
    Same store organic revenue growth25%%
    Craft skilled labor headcount capacityRecord levels of team members

    Orderbook & backlog

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    18-month backlog$15.9 billionQ1 FY25

    Up $1.6 billion from year-end; Up $3 billion YoY

    Represents a record for the company.

    Company-wide book-to-bill ratio1.55xQ1 FY25
    Communications segment backlog$4.9 billionQ1 FY25

    Up 7% sequentially

    Power Delivery segment backlog$5 billionQ1 FY25

    Up 6% sequentially

    Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment backlog$4.4 billionQ1 FY25

    Up sequentially

    Record level.

    Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment book-to-bill ratioNearly 1.2xQ1 FY25
    Pipeline Infrastructure segment 18-month backlog$1.5 billionQ1 FY25

    More than doubling sequentially

    Highest level in 6 quarters. Included over $1.1 billion of new contracts.

    Renewables book-to-bill ratio1.45xQ1 FY25
    Pipeline Infrastructure new contractsOver $1.1 billionQ1 FY25

    Included almost a dozen jobs over $10 million, with 2 over $250 million.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Challenging comparisons from Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) wind-downQ1 FY25

    Pipeline segment revenue declined 44% and profit declined 52% YoY

    Mitigation: Strong backlog development in pipeline segment for 2026 and beyond; non-pipeline segments offsetting decline.

    Weather impacts and productivity headwinds in Power DeliveryQ1 FY25

    Slight decline in margins vs. prior year in Power Delivery

    Mitigation: Expect full year to play out as expected with double-digit revenue growth and high single-digit margins; improving project volumes and productivity as the year progresses.

    Business investments and reduced operating leverage in CommunicationsQ1 FY25

    Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.9% was an expected low for the year

    Mitigation: Revenue growth is offsetting these costs; expects consistency and improvement in margins over time as investments mature.

    Tariff-driven material inflation or unfavorable policy shifts in Clean EnergyNear-term

    Discussed as potential timing headwinds

    Mitigation: Renewables represent shovel-ready power at competitive rates; administration leaning towards pro-energy stance and reducing burdensome regulations; strong backlog and framework agreements with customers.

    Macro uncertainty and policy environmentFY25

    Not a meaningful impact to 2025 financial forecast, but considered in forward planning

    Mitigation: Company is fairly insulated from direct tariff exposure (limited foreign materials, contractual protections); conservative guidance for 2025.

    Hyperscaler shifts in data center direct workFY25

    Negatively impacted in '25

    Mitigation: Opportunity subset far exceeds negative impacts; seeing tons of opportunities both direct and indirect.

    What to watch in Q2 FY25

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    Pipeline segment backlog

    As the year progresses
    Current$1.5 billion (18-month)
    TargetFurther increases

    Why it matters

    Continued growth in pipeline backlog is a key indicator of the segment's recovery and future high-margin revenue contribution.

    More importantly, backlog bookings were strong, and we expect further increases throughout the year.

    Q&A highlights

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    Could you provide more details on the oil and gas bookings, including geographies and whether they came in sooner than expected? Also, what end markets are suitable for tuck-in acquisitions?

    The Q1 pipeline bookings were diverse, not driven by a single large project, with two contracts over $250 million. More bookings are expected, and the company is bullish on 2026 and beyond. For M&A, the focus is on strengthening existing businesses in specific geographies or customer relationships, viewing the current market as more reasonable for tuck-ins.

    “So I think the surprising part of that, it wasn't driven by any single one really large project. We had 2 projects that were over $250 million, as Paul mentioned. But I think we feel great about it.”

    asked by Sangita Jain · answered by Jose Mas

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strong Non-Pipeline Performance Drives Q1 Beat

    MasTec exceeded its Q1 guidance for revenue, EBITDA, and EPS, primarily due to robust performance in its non-pipeline segments. These segments collectively saw a 60% year-over-year EBITDA increase, offsetting the expected decline in the pipeline business. Communications, Power Delivery, and Clean Energy & Infrastructure all contributed double-digit revenue growth, demonstrating the company's diversified strength.

    02

    Record Backlog and Bullish Pipeline Outlook

    The company achieved a record 18-month backlog of $15.9 billion, up over 10% sequentially, with a strong book-to-bill ratio of 1.55x. Notably, the pipeline segment's backlog more than doubled sequentially to $1.5 billion, driven by over $1.1 billion in new contracts. Management expressed high optimism for the pipeline market's multi-year investment curve, expecting strong revenue growth in 2026 and beyond, potentially reaching or exceeding 2024 levels.

    03

    Communications Segment Fueled by AI and Data Centers

    The Communications segment delivered impressive 35% year-over-year revenue growth and 82% adjusted EBITDA growth. This performance is largely attributed to broadband infrastructure build-outs, middle-mile fiber, and the surge in hyperscaler CapEx associated with data centers and AI. Management views the data center opportunity as cross-segment and a significant long-term driver, with project opportunities showing no material slowdown from macro concerns.

    04

    Clean Energy & Infrastructure Navigates Policy Shifts

    Clean Energy & Infrastructure revenue grew 22% with adjusted EBITDA more than doubling. Despite concerns around federal renewable support and potential tariff impact🌐s, management remains confident in the segment's future, citing strong demand for shovel-ready, competitive renewables. The segment's backlog reached a record $4.4 billion, and the company is actively building its 2026 book, leveraging framework agreements with key customers to manage portfolio risks.

    05

    Operational Execution and Margin Improvement Focus

    MasTec is intensely focused on improving operational execution and achieving consistent double-digit margins across the business. Initiatives include enhancing risk management, optimizing contract terms, and improving fleet utilization. The company is investing heavily in training centers and personnel development to meet growing demand, expecting to reach record employee levels by year-end.

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    Strategic Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Strength

    The company ended the quarter with $2.2 billion in total liquidity and a net leverage of 1.9x, maintaining a strong balance sheet. MasTec's capital allocation strategy prioritizes organic growth, complemented by opportunistic tuck-in acquisitions and share repurchases when the stock trades below intrinsic value. The Board authorized an additional $250 million repurchase program, reflecting confidence in future value creation.

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