Looking back on construction and maintenance services stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Primoris (NYSE: PRIM) and its peers.

Construction and maintenance services companies not only boast technical know-how in specialized areas but also may hold special licenses and permits. Those who work in more regulated areas can enjoy more predictable revenue streams - for example, fire escapes need to be inspected every five years. More recently, services to address energy efficiency and labor availability are also creating incremental demand. But like the broader industrials sector, construction and maintenance services companies are at the whim of economic cycles as external factors like interest rates can greatly impact the new construction that drives incremental demand for these companies’ offerings.

The 10 construction and maintenance services stocks we track reported a very strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 4.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

While some construction and maintenance services stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 3.5% since the latest earnings results.

Weakest Q1: Primoris (NYSE: PRIM)

Listed on the NASDAQ in 2008, Primoris (NYSE: PRIM) builds, maintains, and upgrades infrastructure in the utility, energy, and civil construction industries.

Primoris reported revenues of $1.56 billion, down 5.4% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 10.3%. Overall, it was a disappointing quarter for the company with full-year EBITDA guidance missing analysts’ expectations and a significant miss of analysts’ revenue estimates.

Primoris delivered the slowest revenue growth of the whole group. The stock is down 43% since reporting and currently trades at $115.59.

Is now the time to buy Primoris? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q1: MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG)

Constructing electrical and phone lines in the American Midwest dating back to the 1890s, MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG) is a specialty contractor in the electrical construction industry.

MYR Group reported revenues of $1 billion, up 20% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7.5%. The business had an incredible quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 40% since reporting. It currently trades at $472.98.

Is now the time to buy MYR Group? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX)

Founded in Oklahoma, Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX) provides engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the energy and industrial markets.

Matrix Service reported revenues of $206.7 million, up 3.3% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 10.7%. Still, it was a satisfactory quarter as it posted a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Matrix Service delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 11.4% since the results and currently trades at $12.22.

Read our full analysis of Matrix Service’s results here.

WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: WSC)

Originally focusing on mobile offices for construction sites, WillScot (NASDAQ: WSC) provides ready-to-use temporary spaces, largely for longer-term lease.

WillScot Mobile Mini reported revenues of $548.6 million, down 2% year on year. This result topped analysts’ expectations by 6.2%. Overall, it was a stunning quarter as it also logged a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

The stock is up 12% since reporting and currently trades at $26.10.

Read our full, actionable report on WillScot Mobile Mini here, it’s free.

APi (NYSE: APG)

Started in 1926 as an insulation contractor, APi (NYSE: APG) provides life safety solutions and specialty services for buildings and infrastructure.

APi reported revenues of $1.98 billion, up 15.3% year on year. This number surpassed analysts’ expectations by 3.5%. It was a very strong quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue estimates.

APi had the weakest full-year guidance update among its peers. The stock is down 9.3% since reporting and currently trades at $44.15.

Read our full, actionable report on APi here, it’s free.

Market Update

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