Arcosa raises 2026 guidance as first-quarter adjusted EBITDA rises 10%
Arcosa reported first-quarter 2026 results for continuing operations, with revenue of $571.7 million (up 4%) and Adjusted EBITDA of $102.9 million (up 10%). The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for continuing operations after completing the sale of its barge business on April 1, 2026, which shareholders may view as a simplified portfolio with higher expected earnings.
Key points
- Q1 2026 continuing operations: revenue $571.7 million, up 4%; Adjusted EBITDA $102.9 million, up 10%; Adjusted EBITDA margin 18.0%, up 100 basis points
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $545 million to $585 million from $520 million to $565 million; revenue guidance raised to $2.6 billion to $2.7 billion from $2.54 billion to $2.67 billion
- Barge business sale completed April 1, 2026; $83.0 million of proceeds used in April to prepay part of the term loan
- Utility and related structures revenue rose 15% in the quarter; record backlog of $557.6 million at March 31, 2026
The filing
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