1. First quarter revenue rose to $100.6 million from $90.2 million last year. 2. Net income decreased to $854,000, affecting earnings per share significantly. 3. Backlog increased to $260.2 million, indicating strong project demand. 4. Profitability affected by weather; margins expected to normalize soon. 5. Continued focus on strategic acquisitions and strong infrastructure spending.
Despite revenue growth, declining net income may concern investors, similar to prior fluctuations.
Quarterly results indicate performance health affecting investor confidence and share value.
Short-term outlook influenced by weather effects and net income drop; may stabilize quickly.
(1) All comparisons are versus the comparable prior year period, unless otherwise stated.
"Our first quarter results reflect the continued growth within our distribution and Electrical, Mechanical, and General segments and a partial contribution from our purchase of Tribute," said Doug Reynolds, President. "Profitability for the quarter was impacted by weather and the timing of projects within the Gas & Water Distribution business lines, but we expect to return to normal margin levels in the coming quarters."
"Demand for projects in the markets we serve remain strong as we continue to experience increased infrastructure project spending, and our backlog increased sequentially and year-over-year through a combination of organic and inorganic growth. We will continue to focus on projects that offer the best return profiles while looking to be strategic with acquisitions. Overall, we believe we remain well-positioned to capitalize on the strong macro tailwinds and deliver long-term value to our shareholders," Mr. Reynolds concluded.
Total revenues for the period equaled $100.6 million, compared to $90.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by increased work within the Gas & Water Distribution and Electrical, Mechanical and General business lines.
Gross profit was $10.3 million, compared to $10.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Gross margin was 10.2% of revenues, compared to 12.0% of revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease is related to lower profit within the Gas & Petroleum Transmission segment.
Selling and administrative expenses were $8.6 million, compared to $7.2 million in the prior-year quarter. The increase is primarily related to additional personnel hired to secure and manage work for expected growth.
Net income was $854,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.0 million or $0.12 per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Backlog as of December 31, 2024 was $260.2 million, compared to $243.2 million as of September 30, 2024 and $185.9 million as of December 31, 2023.
| Three Months Ended | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $100,646,114 | $90,163,187 |
| Cost of revenues | 90,382,532 | 79,324,226 |
| Gross profit | 10,263,582 | 10,838,961 |
| Selling and administrative expenses | 8,618,188 | 7,198,720 |
| Income from operations | 1,645,394 | 3,640,241 |
| Income before income taxes | 1,309,196 | 3,100,230 |
| Net income | $853,733 | $2,042,195 |
| Three Months Ended | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | $853,733 | $2,042,195 |
| Add: Income tax expense | 455,463 | 1,058,035 |
| Add: Interest expense, net of interest income | 483,718 | 601,684 |
| Add (less): Non-operating expense (income) | 48,262 | (75,001) |
| Add: Depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense | 2,698,828 | 2,176,621 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $4,344,222 | $5,816,862 |
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and other information relating to these measures are included herein. We include these measurements to enhance the understanding of our operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein, considered along with net income (loss), is a relevant indicator of trends relating to the cash generating activity of our operations. We believe that excluding the costs herein provides a consistent comparison of the cash generating activity of our operations. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as they facilitate a comparison of our operating performance to other companies who also use Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental operating measures. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV, is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 1,100+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production.
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