Earnings
North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

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Executive Summary
- North American Construction Group Ltd. (NACG) reported Q3 2025 combined revenue of C$390.8 M (up 6% YoY) but adjusted EPS fell 44% to C$0.67, reflecting a material earnings decline.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased 12% YoY to C$99.0 M; free cash flow turned positive at C$45.7 M after a C$47.0 M sustaining‑capital outlay.
- Net debt rose modestly to C$904.0 M (+C$7.1 M) despite strong operating cash generation, driven by growth capital spending and share repurchases.
Key Details
- Revenue: Combined revenue C$390.8 M (6% YoY increase); Heavy‑Equipment Australia segment $188.5 M (+26%), Canada segment $125.7 M (‑5%).
- Gross Profit: Combined gross profit C$57.1 M (15.7% margin), down 23% YoY; margin improvement of 5.7 percentage points year‑to‑date due to cost controls and fleet expansion efficiencies.
- Adjusted EPS: C$0.67 vs. C$1.19 prior year; diluted EPS $0.56 vs. $1.36 prior year. Decline driven by higher share count (29.2 M vs. 26.8 M) from convertible debenture conversion and interest expense of C$18.5 M.
- Adjusted EBITDA: C$99.0 M, down 12% YoY; EBITDA margin improved to 25.3% versus 30.7% in Q2 2025.
- Free Cash Flow: Positive C$45.7 M (adjusted EBITDA less sustaining capital C$47.0 M and cash interest C$14.5 M).
- Net Debt: End‑quarter net debt C$904.0 M, up C$7.1 M; composition includes senior‑secured debt C$625.5 M, equipment financing C$334.1 M, convertible debentures C$55.0 M, and a credit facility of C$264.5 M.
- Capital Allocation (Q3): Growth spending C$45.0 M; share repurchases C$13.8 M; growth capital additions C$23.3 M.
- Dividend: Board declared quarterly dividend of C$0.12 per share, payable 9 Jan 2026.
- Outlook (2025): Projected combined revenue $700‑$750 M for full year; adjusted EBITDA $190‑$210 M; net debt leverage targeted at ~2.1‑2.2×.
Notable Quotes
“With our encouraging third quarter in the books, we are locked and loaded looking to deliver on our second half commitments and finishing the year strong,” – Joe Lambert, President & CEO.
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