Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation reported a solid third quarter with strong project execution and high equipment utilization, leading to increased revenue and profitability. The company benefits from a substantial backlog and a modernized fleet, positioning it well for future performance.
Revenue increased to $195.2 million, up $4.0 million from the prior year's third quarter, driven by higher capital project revenue.
positiveGross profit increased to $43.8 million from $36.2 million, with gross profit margin improving to 22.4% from 19.0% due to increased revenue, improved utilization, and a higher proportion of capital projects.
positiveOperating income rose to $28.1 million from $16.7 million, driven by improved gross profit and lower general and administrative expenses.
positiveNet income more than doubled to $17.7 million from $8.9 million in the prior year's third quarter.
positiveAdjusted EBITDA increased to $39.3 million from $27.0 million in the prior year's third quarter.
positiveDredging backlog remains substantial at $934.5 million, with an additional $193.5 million in low bids and options pending award, providing revenue visibility.
positiveThe company completed an amendment to its revolving credit facility, upsizing it by $100 million to $430 million, decreasing interest rates, and extending maturity to 2030, which allowed for the payoff of a $100 million second lien term loan.
positiveThe new hopper dredge, Amelia Island, was delivered and immediately put to work.
positiveThe subsea rock installation vessel, Acadia, launched from drydock and is on track for Q1 2026 completion, with awarded scope for full utilization in 2026.
positiveMaintenance project revenue decreased compared to the prior year's third quarter.
attentionCoastal protection project revenue also decreased compared to the prior year's third quarter.
attentionDredging backlog decreased to $934.5 million from $1,213.1 million at the end of the prior fiscal year.
attentionThe company's cash and cash equivalents were $12.7 million at September 30, 2025, down from $10.2 million at December 31, 2024, but liquidity was $284.1 million.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
The company expects continued strong performance into 2026 driven by a modernized fleet, superior project execution, a strong balance sheet, and a significant backlog.
Capital and coastal protection projects account for over 84% of the dredging backlog, yielding higher margins.
Three major port deepening LNG projects are included in the backlog: Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, Brownsville Ship Channel Project, and Woodside Louisiana LNG project.
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