Explore more publications!

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

ACHESON, Alberta, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG”) (TSX:NOA/NYSE:NOA) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars, and comparisons are to the prior third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights:

  • Combined revenue was $390.8 million and increased 6% (reported revenue of $317.2 million, increased 11%)
  • Combined gross profit was $57.1 million (15.7%) and decreased 23% (reported gross profit of $49.7 million (15.7%), decreased 25%)
  • Adjusted EPS was $0.67 and decreased 44% (basic earnings per share of $0.59, increased 9%)
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $99.0 million and decreased 12% (net income of $17.3 million, increased 19%)
  • Free cash flow was an inflow of cash of $45.7 million and increased $56.3 million
  • Net debt was $904.0 million and increased $7.1 million during the quarter

Third Quarter 2025 Operational Highlights:

Revenue and combined revenue for the third quarter increased, driven primarily by incremental contract wins and commissioned growth assets in the Heavy Equipment - Australia Segment.

  • Heavy Equipment - Australia revenue increased 26% to $188.5 million from $149.5 million, driven by a 20% expansion in fleet size, strong operational performance under favourable weather, and higher volumes from three major Australian contracts secured over the past year.
  • Heavy Equipment - Canada revenue decreased 5% to $125.7 million from $132.7 million, primarily due to reduced scopes at the Syncrude mines and lower overburden and reclamation activity in the oil sands.
  • Revenue generated by joint ventures and affiliates decreased 8% to $73.5 million from $80.3 million, largely related to decreased volumes generated from the Nuna Group of Companies.
  • Our portion of revenue generated by the civil-infrastructure Fargo project remained strong this year, comparable to the prior year, as the project continued strong production momentum and progressed towards 80% complete.

Compared to 2025 Q2, 2025 Q3 results demonstrated solid sequential improvement with a 5% increase in combined revenue but was highlighted by significantly improved gross profit margins.

  • In Australia, strong operational execution, favourable weather, lower third-party maintenance and scale efficiencies gained from fleet expansion supported gross profit margin gains of 4.5%.
  • In Canada, gross margin improved by 4.8% as steady operations replaced the temporary shutdowns experienced in the prior quarter.
  • Overall combined gross margin improved 5.7%, from 8.9%1 to 14.6%, reflecting operational consistency, improved cost control across the business and enhanced heavy equipment productivities.

1 Certain prior period costs within our Fargo joint venture have been reclassified from non-operating to operating to better align with NACG classifications. This reclassification changed combined gross profit and combined gross profit margin, but has no impact on revenue, income before taxes, or net income.

Gross profit for the current quarter came in lower than the prior year. Heavy Equipment - Australia experienced higher operating costs relating primarily to the mix of contract and mine site work, offset by cost savings on parts spend relating to favourable dry weather conditions. Heavy Equipment - Canada margins were impacted by demobilization costs and investment in equipment maintenance.

Adjusted EPS of $0.67 compared to $1.19 in the prior year Q3 reflects our earnings and the impact of a higher average share count of 29.2 million (up from 26.8 million in 2024 Q3), driven by the issuance of 3.0 million shares from convertible debentures in February 2025, partially offset by share repurchases. Interest expense of $18.5 million, including contingent liability accretion, reduced EPS by approximately $0.50.

The Q3 adjusted EBITDA was lower year-over-year due to the same factors that impacted gross profit; however, we experienced a 3.7% improvement to our EBITDA margin compared to 2025 Q2, primarily due to consistent operation in the oil sands region, increased productive maintenance headcount in Australia, and steady operations within the Fargo joint ventures.

Free cash flow for the quarter was $45.7 million and was primarily based on adjusted EBITDA of $99.0 million offset by sustaining capital additions ($47.0 million) and cash interest expense ($14.5 million).

Our net debt increased $7.1 million in the quarter as free cash flow was more than offset by growth capital of $23.3 million, share purchases of $13.8 million and the unrealized impact of the higher foreign exchange rate on Australian-denominated debt (impact of approximately $10 million). 

Joe Lambert, President and CEO stated "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. I appreciate your continued support and look forward to sharing our 2026 outlook with you in December."

Declaration of Quarterly Dividend

On November 10, 2025, the NACG Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the “Dividend”) of twelve Canadian cents ($0.12) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2025. The Dividend will be paid on January 9, 2026, and is an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

NACG’s outlook for 2025

The following table provides projected key measures for the remainder of 2025.

Actual results for the six months ended
  Outlook for the six months ended
    December 31, 2024   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2025
      Current   Previous
Key measures                
Combined revenue(i)   $740M   $762M   $700 - $750M   No Change
Adjusted EBITDA(i)   $202M   $180M   $190 - $210M   No Change
Adjusted EPS(i)   $2.15   $0.54   $1.40 - $1.60   No Change
Sustaining capital(i)   $69M   $158M   $60 - $70M   No Change
Free cash flow(i)   $68M   ($42M)   $95 - $105M   No Change
                 
Capital allocation                
Growth spending(i)   $45M   $53M   Approx. $25M   No Change
Net debt leverage(i)   2.2x   2.2x   Targeting 2.2x   Targeting 2.1x

(i)See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.

Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025

Consolidated Financial Highlights

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)   2025
  2024
  2025
  2024
Revenue   $ 317,248     $ 286,857     $ 978,715     $ 860,197  
Cost of sales(i)     218,033       177,041       690,554       555,515  
Depreciation(i)     49,492       43,902       164,717       134,915  
Gross profit(i)   $ 49,723     $ 65,914     $ 123,444     $ 169,767  
Gross profit margin(i)(ii)     15.7 %     23.0 %     12.6 %     19.7 %
General and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)(ii)     13,026       9,291       35,814       32,609  
Stock-based compensation (benefit) expense     (156 )     1,332       (2,600 )     3,081  
Operating income(i)     35,747       54,621       89,118       132,496  
Interest expense, net     15,265       15,003       42,904       44,939  
Net income(i)     17,296       14,489       33,709       40,503  
Comprehensive income(i)     28,449       15,604       44,781       42,256  
                 
Adjusted EBITDA(i)(ii)     99,039       112,876       278,928       301,246  
Adjusted EBITDA margin(i)(ii)(iii)     25.3 %     30.7 %     24.2 %     28.9 %
                 
Per share information                
Basic net income per share   $ 0.59     $ 0.54     $ 1.17     $ 1.51  
Diluted net income per share   $ 0.56     $ 0.48     $ 1.11     $ 1.36  
Adjusted EPS(ii)   $ 0.67     $ 1.19     $ 1.20     $ 2.77  

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(iii)Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated using adjusted EBITDA over total combined revenue.

Free cash flow

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands)   2025
  2024
  2025
  2024
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                
Cash provided by operating activities(i)   $ 91,824     $ 55,278     $ 207,916     $ 140,668  
Cash used in investing activities(i)     (65,862 )     (65,857 )     (231,466 )     (218,969 )
Effect of exchange rate on changes in cash     2,278       (73 )     2,118       (1,047 )
Add back of growth and non-cash items included in the above figures:                
Growth capital additions(ii)     23,275       8,985       75,804       60,987  
Capital additions financed by leases(ii)     (5,845 )     (8,985 )     (50,653 )     (30,054 )
Free cash flow(i)   $ 45,670     $ (10,652 )   $ 3,719     $ (48,415 )

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Net debt

(dollars in thousands)   September 30,
2025
  June 30,
2025
  December 31,
2024
Credit Facility(i)   $ 264,519     $ 257,536     $ 395,844  
Equipment financing(i)     334,057       314,414       253,639  
Mortgage(i)     26,959       27,175       27,600  
Senior-secured debt(ii)     625,535       599,125       677,083  
Senior unsecured notes     225,000       225,000        
Contingent obligations(i)     100,090       96,837       127,866  
Convertible debentures(i)     55,000       55,000       129,106  
Cash     (101,637 )     (79,025 )     (77,875 )
Net debt(ii)   $ 903,988     $ 896,937     $ 856,180  

(i)Includes current portion.
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss our financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:00 am Mountain Time (9:00 am Eastern Time).

The call can be accessed by dialing:

Toll Free: 1-800-717-1738
Conference ID: 98296

A replay will be available through December 13, 2025, by dialing:

Toll Free: 1-888-660-6264
Conference ID: 98296
Playback Passcode: 98296

The 2025 Q3 earnings presentation for the webcast will be available for download on the company’s website at www.nacg.ca/presentations/

The live presentation and webcast can be accessed at:

https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowUUID=1232A1F2-254A-427C-99C4-C518946DF7BB

A replay will be available until December 13, 2025, using the link provided.

About the Company

North American Construction Group Ltd. is a premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services in Australia, Canada, and the U.S. For over 70 years, NACG has provided services to the mining, resource and infrastructure construction markets.

For further information contact:

Jason Veenstra, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
North American Construction Group Ltd.
(780) 960-7171
IR@nacg.ca
www.nacg.ca

Basis of Presentation

We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP"). Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts discussed are in Canadian dollars. Please see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, for further detail on the matters discussed in this release. In addition to the MD&A, please reference the dedicated 2025 Q3 Results Presentation for more information on our results and projections which can be found on our website under Investors - Presentations.

Change in significant accounting policy - Classification of heavy equipment tires

Effective in the first quarter of 2025, we have changed our accounting policy for the classification of heavy equipment tires. These tires are now recognized as property, plant, and equipment on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized through depreciation on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Previously, all tires were classified as inventories and expensed through cost of sales when placed into service. This change in accounting policy provides a more accurate reflection of the role of tires as components of the heavy equipment in which they are utilized, aligning the accounting treatment with the economic substance of their use.

We have applied this change retrospectively in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, by restating the comparative period. For further details regarding the retrospective adjustments, refer to Note 16 in the consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2025.

Forward-Looking Information

The information provided in this release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “should” or similar expressions.

The material factors or assumptions used to develop the above forward-looking statements include, and the risks and uncertainties to which such forward-looking statements are subject, are highlighted in the MD&A for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements because of any number of factors and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NACG’s control. Undue reliance should not be placed upon forward-looking statements and NACG undertakes no obligation, other than those required by applicable law, to update or revise those statements. For more complete information about NACG, please read our disclosure documents filed with the SEC and the CSA. These free documents can be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or on the CSA website at www.sedarplus.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release presents certain non-GAAP financial measures because management believes that they may be useful to investors in analyzing our business performance, leverage and liquidity. The non-GAAP financial measures we present include "adjusted EBIT", "adjusted EBITDA", "adjusted EBITDA margin", "adjusted EPS", "adjusted net earnings", "capital additions", "capital work in progress", "cash liquidity", "cash provided by operating activities prior to change in working capital", "cash related interest expense", "combined gross profit", "combined gross profit margin", "equity investment depreciation and amortization", "equity investment EBIT", "free cash flow", "general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)", "gross profit margin", "growth capital", "margin", "net debt", "net debt leverage", "senior-secured debt", "sustaining capital", "total capital liquidity", and "total combined revenue". A non-GAAP financial measure is defined by relevant regulatory authorities as a numerical measure of an issuer's historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flow that is not specified, defined or determined under the issuer’s GAAP and that is not presented in an issuer’s financial statements. These non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each non-GAAP financial measure used in this press release is defined and reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP measure in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed concurrently with this press release.

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net earnings, adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBITDA

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands)   2025
  2024
  2025
  2024
Net income(i)   $ 17,296     $ 14,489     $ 33,709     $ 40,503  
Adjustments:                
Stock-based compensation (benefit) expense     (156 )     1,332       (2,600 )     3,081  
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment     740       348       (344 )     641  
Unrealized foreign exchange loss     845       114       689       9  
Change in FV of contingent obligations - estimate adjustments     (2,771 )     17,727       (21,573 )     26,585  
Loss on derivative financial instruments     1,684       572       9,346       845  
Equity investment loss on derivative financial instruments     855       1,836       2,766       2,806  
Equity investment restructuring costs                       4,517  
Depreciation expense relating to early component failures                 4,274        
Post-acquisition asset relocation and integration costs                 1,640        
Write-down on assets held for sale                       4,181  
Tax effect of the above items     988       (4,489 )     6,761       (8,974 )
Adjusted net earnings(i)(ii)     19,481       31,929       34,668       74,194  
Adjustments:                
Tax effect of the above items     (988 )     4,489       (6,761 )     8,974  
Income tax expense     6,229       6,996       16,244       16,809  
Equity investment EBIT(ii)     5,690       4,365       3,943       7,152  
Equity loss (earnings) in affiliates and joint ventures     (5,232 )     (4,428 )     (3,382 )     (9,545 )
Change in FV of contingent obligations - interest accretion     3,276       4,262       11,870       12,360  
Interest expense, net     15,265       15,003       42,904       44,939  
Adjusted EBIT(i)(ii)     43,721       62,616       99,486       154,883  
Adjustments:                
Depreciation(i)     49,492       43,902       164,717       134,915  
Amortization of intangible assets     366       322       1,456       940  
Depreciation expense relating to early component failures                 (4,274 )      
Write-down on assets held for sale                       (4,181 )
Equity investment depreciation and amortization(ii)     5,460       6,036       17,543       14,689  
Adjusted EBITDA(i)(ii)   $ 99,039     $ 112,876     $ 278,928     $ 301,246  
Adjusted EBITDA margin(i)(ii)(iii)     25.3 %     30.7 %     24.2 %     28.9 %

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(iii)Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated using adjusted EBITDA over total combined revenue.

Reconciliation of equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures to equity investment EBIT

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands)     2025
  2024
    2025     2024
Equity (loss) earnings in affiliates and joint ventures   $ 5,232     $ 4,428     $ 3,382   $ 9,545  
Adjustments:                
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment     (44 )     (183 )     113     (358 )
Income tax expense (benefit)     431       738       223     (698 )
Interest expense (income)     71       (618 )     225     (1,337 )
Equity investment EBIT(i)   $ 5,690     $ 4,365     $ 3,943   $ 7,152  

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Reconciliation of total reported revenue to total combined revenue

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands)     2025
    2024
    2025
    2024
Revenue from wholly-owned entities per financial statements   $ 317,248     $ 286,857     $ 978,715     $ 860,197  
Share of revenue from investments in affiliates and joint ventures     134,946       144,574       392,686       382,789  
Elimination of joint venture subcontract revenue     (61,417 )     (64,276 )     (218,832 )     (200,395 )
Total combined revenue(i)   $ 390,777     $ 367,155     $ 1,152,569     $ 1,042,591  

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Reconciliation of reported gross profit to combined gross profit

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands)     2025
    2024
    2025
    2024
Gross profit from wholly-owned entities per financial statements   $ 49,723     $ 65,914     $ 123,444     $ 169,767  
Share of gross (loss) profit from investments in affiliates and joint ventures     7,423       7,860       10,783       18,624  
Combined gross profit(i)(ii)(iii)   $ 57,146     $ 73,774     $ 134,227     $ 188,391  
Combined gross profit margin(i)(ii)(iii)     14.6 %     20.1 %     11.6 %     18.1 %

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(ii)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".
(iii) Certain prior period costs within the Fargo joint venture have been reclassified from non-operating to operating to better align with NACG classifications. This reclassification has no impact on revenue, income before taxes, or net income.

Reconciliation of basic net income per share to adjusted EPS

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(dollars in thousands)     2025     2024     2025     2024
Net income(i)   $ 17,296   $ 14,489   $ 33,709   $ 40,503
Interest from convertible debentures (after tax)     624     1,509     2,352     4,490
Diluted net income available to common shareholders(i)   $ 17,920   $ 15,998   $ 36,061   $ 44,993
                 
Adjusted net earnings(i)(ii)   $ 19,481   $ 31,929   $ 34,668   $ 74,194
                 
Weighted-average number of common shares     29,166,135     26,823,124     28,798,450     26,762,439
Weighted-average number of diluted common shares     32,283,751     33,087,074     32,588,696     33,087,074
                 
Basic net income per share   $ 0.59   $ 0.54   $ 1.17   $ 1.51
Diluted net income per share   $ 0.56   $ 0.48   $ 1.11   $ 1.36
Adjusted EPS(ii)   $ 0.67   $ 1.19   $ 1.20   $ 2.77

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".
(ii)
See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)

    September 30,
2025
  December 31,
2024(i)
Assets        
Current assets        
Cash   $ 101,637     $ 77,875  
Accounts receivable     175,933       166,070  
Contract assets     12,168       4,135  
Inventories     74,229       69,027  
Prepaid expenses and deposits     8,674       7,676  
Assets held for sale     112       683  
      372,753       325,466  
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $576,366 (December 31, 2024 – $500,303)     1,386,512       1,251,874  
Operating lease right-of-use assets     11,051       12,722  
Investments in affiliates and joint ventures     85,365       84,692  
Intangible assets     10,657       9,901  
Other assets     5,509       9,845  
Total assets   $ 1,871,847     $ 1,694,500  
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable   $ 122,699     $ 110,750  
Accrued liabilities     77,434       78,010  
Contract liabilities     22,878       1,944  
Current portion of long-term debt     152,439       84,194  
Current portion of contingent obligations     31,424       39,290  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities     1,576       1,771  
      408,450       315,959  
Long-term debt     746,894       719,399  
Contingent obligations     68,666       88,576  
Operating lease liabilities     9,923       11,441  
Other long-term obligations     27,759       44,711  
Deferred tax liabilities     139,067       125,378  
      1,400,759       1,305,464  
Shareholders' equity        
Common shares (authorized – unlimited number of voting common shares; issued and outstanding – September 30, 2025 - 29,449,960 (December 31, 2024 – 27,704,450))     288,524       228,961  
Treasury shares (September 30, 2025 - 873,970 (December 31, 2024 - 1,000,328))     (14,743 )     (15,913 )
Additional paid-in capital     7,727       20,819  
Retained earnings     179,610       156,271  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     9,970       (1,102 )
Shareholders' equity     471,088       389,036  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,871,847     $ 1,694,500  

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".

Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Income

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 

    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
      2025
  2024(i)     2025
  2024(i)
Revenue   $ 317,248     $ 286,857     $ 978,715     $ 860,197  
Cost of sales     218,033       177,041       690,554       555,515  
Depreciation     49,492       43,902       164,717       134,915  
Gross profit     49,723       65,914       123,444       169,767  
General and administrative expenses     12,870       10,623       33,214       35,690  
Amortization of intangible assets     366       322       1,456       940  
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment     740       348       (344 )     641  
Operating income     35,747       54,621       89,118       132,496  
Interest expense, net     15,265       15,003       42,904       44,939  
Equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures     (5,232 )     (4,428 )     (3,382 )     (9,545 )
Loss on derivative financial instruments     1,684       572       9,346       845  
Change in fair value of contingent obligations     505       21,989       (9,703 )     38,945  
Income before income taxes     23,525       21,485       49,953       57,312  
Current income tax expense     206       2,466       2,781       5,487  
Deferred income tax expense     6,023       4,530       13,463       11,322  
Net income   $ 17,296     $ 14,489     $ 33,709     $ 40,503  
Other comprehensive income                
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain     (11,153 )     (1,115 )     (11,072 )     (1,753 )
Comprehensive income   $ 28,449     $ 15,604     $ 44,781     $ 42,256  
Per share information                
Basic net income per share   $ 0.59     $ 0.54     $ 1.17     $ 1.51  
Diluted net income per share   $ 0.56     $ 0.48     $ 1.11     $ 1.36  

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy".


Primary Logo

Legal Disclaimer:

EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Share us

on your social networks:
AGPs

Get the latest news on this topic.

SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY

No Thanks

By signing to this email alert, you
agree to our Terms & Conditions