Granite Construction (NYSE:GVA) Inc. reported robust third-quarter results, underpinned by top-line growth and record Committed and Awarded Project (CAP) levels. The company is on track with its transformation strategy aimed at achieving predictable financial results and sustainable growth. It also remains confident about achieving its 2024 financial targets.
Key takeaways from the call:
- Granite Construction saw growth in its construction segment across all regions, led by the California and Mountain groups.
- The materials segment also performed well, with stable costs and price increases contributing to margin gains.
- The company reported a net debt reduction of $133 million, primarily due to the repayment of a $55 million revolver draw.
- Strong operating cash flow of $153 million was reported in Q3, driven by favorable movements in key working capital accounts. This trend is expected to continue in Q4.
- The company is maintaining its 2024 financial targets of $3.6 billion to $3.9 billion in revenue and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9% to 11%.
- Granite Construction anticipates margin expansion and increased pricing in 2024, with a focus on operational excellence and automation efforts.
- The company plans to expand into new geographies in 2024 and beyond, seeking opportunities in healthy and growing markets.
Granite Construction, which has shifted its focus to best value and bid build projects that have lower risk and are completed quicker with fewer claims, reported revenues of $1.1 billion in Q3. The company expects higher accounts receivable to be turned in Q4.
During the call, the company also provided an update on the I-64 project, stating it is expected to be completed by year-end, barring any major weather disruptions. The company also highlighted its progress in strengthening its existing home markets through acquisitions and investments.
In terms of its contract mix, the company reported a significant portion being fixed price and fully designed projects, with a decrease in design-build contracts. The breakdown of the contract mix for the company's CAP is approximately 42% fixed price and 53% fully designed projects. This strategic shift towards a home market strategy is expected to generate better cash flows in the future.
Granite Construction is confident about achieving the higher end of their revenue and margin ranges if favorable weather conditions continue and they execute across their portfolio. The company is also optimistic about the market opportunities and the capacity to reach their 2024 targets and achieve further gains beyond 2024.
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