Overview
CECO Q2 revenue up 35% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data
Adjusted EPS of $0.24 beats estimates, reflecting strong operational performance
Orders surge 95%, backlog reaches $688.1 mln
Outlook
CECO raises 2025 revenue outlook to $725-$775 mln
Company maintains 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $90-$100 mln
CECO expects >60% free cash flow conversion of adjusted EBITDA
Company cites record backlog and growing sales pipeline for confidence
Result Drivers
RECORD ORDERS - CECO's orders surged 95% year-over-year, driven by its largest-ever order for emissions management solutions in a power generation project
BACKLOG GROWTH - The company's backlog reached an all-time high of $688 mln, up 76% from the previous year, supported by strong demand in natural gas and water infrastructure projects
DIVERSE PORTFOLIO - CECO's environmental solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition markets gained traction in key markets and new geographies, contributing to revenue growth
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Beat
$185.39 mln
$178.70 mln (6 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.24
$0.18 (6 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$8.70 mln
$7.10 mln (4 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$23.30 mln
$20.60 mln (6 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted Operating Income
$18.30 mln
Q2 Free Cash Flow
-$3 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the environmental services & equipment peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for CECO Environmental Corp is $34.50, about 0.6% below its July 28 closing price of $34.71
The stock recently traded at 29 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 19 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)