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Primoris Cuts 2026 Profit Outlook After Q1 Miss as Shares Plunge

Leaders cite cost overruns on a small set of renewables projects expected to finish in 2026.

Overview

  • Primoris reported adjusted EPS of $0.59 and revenue of $1.56 billion versus Wall Street targets of $0.84 and $1.73 billion.
  • The company lowered its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $4.80 to $5.00 from $5.80 to $6.00.
  • CEO Koti Vadlamudi said a few renewables projects drove the shortfall and should be largely done in 2026.
  • The stock dropped sharply in intraday trading, with Benzinga Pro showing a 48.6% fall to $104.37 at publication.
  • Profitability deteriorated, with operating margin sliding to 1.6% from 4.3% a year earlier.