Comfort Systems USA reported a strong first quarter with significant revenue and earnings growth, driven by robust demand and expanding operating margins. The company also saw a substantial improvement in operating cash flow and a continued increase in backlog, indicating positive momentum.
Revenue increased by 51% year-over-year to $2.87 billion, significantly exceeding the prior year's performance.
positiveDiluted EPS more than doubled to $10.51, up from $4.75 in the prior year's quarter.
positiveOperating income grew substantially to $485.7 million, representing a 17.0% operating margin, up from 11.4% in the prior year.
positiveBacklog increased to $12.45 billion, up from $11.94 billion at the end of the prior year and $6.89 billion in the prior year.
positiveOperating cash flow turned positive, reaching $388.8 million compared to an outflow of $88.0 million in the prior year.
positiveFree cash flow improved significantly to $242.2 million from a negative $109.1 million in the prior year.
positiveWhile revenue grew significantly, the cost of services as a percentage of revenue increased to 73.7% from 78.0% in the prior year, indicating some pressure on direct costs.
attentionSG&A expenses increased by 38% year-over-year, outpacing the growth in gross profit.
attentionIdentifiable intangible assets decreased by $20.4 million, potentially due to amortization.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Our growing teams continue to achieve masterful performance across the United States, and their excellence and dedication is delivering unmatched outcomes for our customers and communities.
Thanks to these teams, Comfort Systems USA is achieving unprecedented results for our shareholders, including organic revenue growth this quarter of 51% compared to the same quarter of last year, and per share earnings that have more than doubled over the same period.
In addition to our record growth and profitability, we achieved more than $375 million of quarterly cash flow.
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