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NEWS RELEASE
January 28, 2026

 

Tetra Tech Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and

Raises Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

 

·Revenue $1.21 billion; Net Revenue $1.04 billion
·Net Revenue up 8% excluding USAID/DOS and Q1-25 Hurricanes
·Operating Income $141 million; Adjusted EBITDA $147 million
·EPS $0.40; Adjusted EPS $0.35
·Raising FY26 Net Revenue and EPS guidance

 

Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure, today announced results for the first quarter ended December 28, 2025.

 

Revenue and revenue, net of subcontractor costs (net revenue)1, in the first quarter totaled $1.21 billion and $1.04 billion, respectively. Operating income was $141 million and adjusted EBITDA1 was $147 million; adjusted EBITDA margin up 140 basis points year-over-year. EPS was $0.40 and adjusted EPS1 was $0.35. Backlog was $3.95 billion at the end of the first quarter. Cash from operations was $72 million in the first quarter and $517 million over the trailing 12 months.

 

Q1 FY26 Highlights (Excluding USAID / DOS)

 

·Adjusted EBITDA margin improved 80 basis points year-over-year

 

·EPS up 17% year-over-year

 

·DSO improved to 51 days

 

·Halvik acquisition expands high-end data analytics and resilient infrastructure optimization

 

·Providence acquisition further advances front-end program advisory services

 

·$151 billion ten-year multiple award contract for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD program

 

·$500 million multiple-award contract for environmental services for USACE Baltimore District

 

·A$88 million single-award contract for coastal infrastructure planning services for Australia Defense

 

·$60 million multiple-award contract for waterway design services for USACE Portland District

 

·A$57 million single-award contract for naval facility resilience for Australia Defense

 

 

1Non-GAAP financial measures which the Company believes provide valuable perspectives on its business results. Refer to tables at the end of the release and Regulation G Information for reconciliations to the comparable GAAP metrics.

 

 

 

Executive Management Comments

 

Dan Batrack, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Tetra Tech began fiscal 2026 with a strong first quarter as net revenue was up 8% and EPS up 17%. Subsequent to the first quarter, we announced two strategic acquisitions, further expanding our front-end consulting business for our defense clients. As expected, our margin increased by 80 basis points, with our higher margin front-end advisory and technical consulting business growing at a double-digit rate. With the promotion of Roger Argus to CEO effective after our annual shareholders meeting, I see continued progress toward achieving our 2030 vision and direction and the associated financial targets.”

 

Roger Argus, President and CEO-designate, stated, “We continued to see significant demand for our differentiated services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure across our global operations. During the quarter, we grew our government business with municipal water and defense clients, and on the commercial side, we saw an increase in power and transmission projects to support energy demand. As a result, we are increasing our guidance for 2026 and are well positioned to achieve our 2030 goals.”

 

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

 

On January 26, 2026, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors approved the Company’s 47th consecutive quarterly dividend at an amount of $0.065 per share, a 12% increase year-over-year, payable on February 27, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 12, 2026. In the first quarter, Tetra Tech repurchased $50 million of common stock. Additionally, as of December 28, 2025, the Company had $548 million remaining under its share repurchase programs.

 

Business Outlook

 

The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and the actual results could differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of transactions that may be completed or developments that become evident after the date of this release. The Business Outlook section should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this release.

 

For fiscal 2026, Tetra Tech is increasing the full year guidance for net revenue2 to range from $4.15 billion to $4.30 billion and adjusted EPS3 to range from $1.46 to $1.56. For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Tetra Tech expects net revenue to range from $975 million to $1.025 billion and EPS to range from $0.30 to $0.33.

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the first quarter of fiscal 2026 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on January 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

 

 

2Reconciliation of the net revenue guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict the magnitude and timing of all the components, including subcontractor costs, required to provide such reconciliation with sufficient precision.
3The only adjustments in our guidance for EPS are to exclude the gain on business disposition and contingent consideration in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items

 

In thousands (except EPS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   December 28,
2025
  

December 29,

2024

 
Revenue  $1,210,663   $1,420,561 
USAID/DOS   (56,374)   (283,905)
Revenue excl. USAID/DOS  $1,154,289   $1,136,656 
           
Revenue  $1,210,663   $1,420,561 
Subcontractor costs   (173,487)   (223,231)
Net revenue  $1,037,176   $1,197,330 
USAID/DOS   (50,606)   (238,517)
Net revenue excl. USAID/DOS  $986,570   $958,813 
           
Operating Income  $140,994   $22,526 
Contingent consideration   (7,447)   (366)
Legal contingency   -    115,000 
Adjusted Operating Income  $133,547   $137,160 
USAID/DOS   (2,746)   (19,987)
Adjusted OI excl. USAID/DOS  $130,801   $117,173 
           
EPS  $0.40   $0.00 
Contingent consideration   (0.02)   - 
Gain on business disposition   (0.03)   - 
Legal contingency   -    0.35 
Adjusted EPS  $0.35   $0.35 
USAID/DOS   (0.01)   (0.06)
Adjusted EPS excl. USAID/DOS  $0.34   $0.29 

 

About Tetra Tech

 

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With more than 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, and design sustainable and resilient infrastructure. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

 

CONTACTS:
Jim Wu, Investor Relations
Charlie MacPherson, Media & Public Relations
(626) 470-2844

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "could," "may," "intend," "plan" and "believe," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Tetra Tech’s management and currently available operating, financial, economic and other information, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual future results or events to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this release, including but not limited to: continuing worldwide political and economic uncertainties; the U.S. Administration’s potential changes to fiscal policies; the cyclicality in demand for our overall services; the fluctuation in demand for oil and gas, and mining services; risks related to international operations; concentration of revenues from U.S. government agencies and potential funding disruptions by these agencies; dependence on winning or renewing U.S. government contracts; the delay or unavailability of public funding on U.S. government contracts; the U.S. government’s right to modify, delay, curtail or terminate contracts at its convenience; compliance with government procurement laws and regulations; the impact of global pandemics; credit risks associated with certain clients in certain geographic areas or industries; acquisition strategy and integration risks; goodwill or other intangible asset impairment; the failure to comply with worldwide anti-bribery laws; the failure to comply with domestic and international export laws; the failure to properly manage projects; the loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability of our employees to obtain government granted eligibility; the use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements; the ability to maintain adequate workforce utilization; the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the inability to accurately estimate and control contract costs; the failure to adequately recover on our claims for additional contract costs; the failure to win or renew contracts with private and public sector clients; growth strategy management; backlog cancellation and adjustments; risks relating to cyber security breaches; the failure of partners to perform on joint projects; the failure of subcontractors to satisfy their obligations; requirements to pay liquidated damages based on contract performance; the adoption of new legal requirements; changes in resource management, environmental or infrastructure industry laws, regulations or programs; changes in bank and capital markets and the access to capital; credit agreement covenants; industry competition; liability related to legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes; the availability of third-party insurance coverage; the ability to obtain adequate bonding; employee, agent, or partner misconduct; employee risks related to international travel; safety programs; conflict of interest issues; liabilities relating to reports and opinions; liabilities relating to environmental laws and regulations; force majeure events; protection of intellectual property rights; stock price volatility; the ability to impede a business combination based on Delaware law and charter documents; and other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Tetra Tech’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of Tetra Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2025. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release. Tetra Tech does not intend to update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we present certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they provide a valuable perspective on our financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of Tetra Tech to those used by our peer companies. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is set forth above in this release.

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Balance Sheet - Unaudited

(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)

 

 

   December 28,   September 28, 
   2025   2025 
Assets          
Current assets:          
 Cash and cash equivalents   269,448    167,459 
 Accounts receivable, net   1,082,417    1,158,928 
 Contract assets   140,429    138,232 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   112,145    98,768 
 Assets held-for-sale   -    57,502 
 Total current assets   1,604,439    1,620,889 
           
Property and equipment, net   65,395    66,148 
Right-of-use assets, operating leases   199,552    197,618 
Goodwill   2,065,914    2,049,874 
Intangible assets, net   113,567    121,160 
Deferred tax assets   92,638    106,238 
Other non-current assets   123,222    120,247 
 Total assets   4,264,727    4,282,174 
           
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities:          
 Accounts payable   196,730    204,725 
 Accrued compensation   221,817    346,912 
 Contract liabilities   435,373    420,254 
 Short-term lease liabilities, operating leases   69,681    69,099 
 Current contingent earn-out liabilities   18,093    24,826 
 Liabilities held-for-sale   -    25,115 
 Other current liabilities   279,100    288,113 
 Total current liabilities   1,220,794    1,379,044 
           
Deferred tax liabilities   20,171    21,333 
Long-term debt   834,256    763,363 
Long-term lease liabilities, operating leases   154,444    154,695 
Non-current contingent earn-out liabilities   33,299    32,135 
Other non-current liabilities   155,125    151,440 
 Total liabilities   2,418,089    2,502,010 
           
Equity:          
Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding at December 28, 2025 and September 28, 2025   -    - 
Common stock - authorized, 750,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 260,811 and 261,418 shares at December 28, 2025 and  September 28, 2025, respectively   2,608    2,614 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (76,356)   (95,777)
Retained earnings   1,919,840    1,872,948 
 Tetra Tech stockholders' equity   1,846,092    1,779,785 
 Noncontrolling interests   546    379 
 Total stockholders' equity   1,846,638    1,780,164 
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   4,264,727    4,282,174 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   December 28,   December 29, 
   2025   2024 
Revenue  $1,210,663   $1,420,561 
Subcontractor costs   (173,487)   (223,231)
Other costs of revenue   (816,805)   (975,853)
Gross profit   220,371    221,477 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (86,824)   (84,317)
Legal contingency costs   -    (115,000)
Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments   7,447    366 
Income from operations   140,994    22,526 
Interest expense, net   (7,128)   (7,218)
Other non-operating income   7,710    - 
Income before income tax expense   141,576    15,308 
Income tax expense   (36,354)   (14,530)
Net income   105,222    778 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (194)   (31)
Net income attributable to Tetra Tech  $105,028   $747 
           
Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:          
Basic  $0.40   $- 
Diluted  $0.40   $- 
           
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:          
Basic   260,809    267,854 
Diluted   262,731    271,886 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited - in thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   December 28,   December 29, 
   2025   2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $105,222   $778 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   13,996    16,063 
Amortization of stock-based awards   8,182    8,142 
Deferred income taxes   13,085    767 
Provision for losses on accounts receivables   960    - 
Gain on sale of divested business   (7,710)   - 
Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration   (7,447)   (366)
Other non-cash items   861    1,141 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of divestiture:          
Accounts receivable and contract assets   79,945    (91,725)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (17,927)   (26,186)
Accounts payable   (8,824)   44,194 
Accrued compensation   (126,658)   (101,641)
Contract liabilities   13,213    27,527 
Income taxes receivable/payable   2,450    (1,538)
Cash settled contingent earn-out liability   -    (2,720)
Other liabilities   2,919    138,627 
Net cash provided by operating activities   72,267    13,063 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (4,152)   (3,433)
Proceeds from divested business, net   41,612    - 
        Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   37,460    (3,433)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from borrowings   70,000    90,000 
Repayments on long-term debt   -    (15,000)
Repurchases of common stock   (50,000)   (25,000)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on share-based awards   (11,864)   (13,307)
Payments of contingent earn-out liabilities   -    (145)
Stock options exercised   10    114 
Dividends paid   (16,937)   (15,549)
Principal payments on finance leases   (2,083)   (1,719)
        Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (10,874)   19,394 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   2,223    (13,609)
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   101,076    15,415 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   168,372    232,689 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $269,448   $248,104 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Regulation G Information

December 28, 2025

 

Reconciliation of Revenue to Revenue, Net of Subcontractor Costs ("Net Revenue")

(in millions)

 

           2025   2026 
   2023   2024   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 Mos   3rd Qtr   9 Mos   4th Qtr   Full Year   1st Qtr 
Consolidated                                        
Revenue  4,522.6   5,198.7   1,420.6   1,322.1   2,742.7   1,369.8   4,112.5   1,330.1   5,442.6   1,210.7 
Subcontractor Costs  (771.5)  (876.8)  (223.3)  (218.4)  (441.7)  (216.8)  (658.5)  (166.8)  (825.3)  (173.5)
Net Revenue  3,751.1   4,321.9   1,197.3   1,103.7   2,301.0   1,153.0   3,454.0   1,163.3   4,617.3   1,037.2 
                                         
GSG Segment                                        
Revenue  2,300.7   2,624.2   791.4   698.9   1,490.2   709.4   2,199.6   628.9   2,828.6   525.5 
Subcontractor Costs  (484.3)  (540.5)  (144.0)  (134.6)  (278.5)  (136.8)  (415.3)  (88.4)  (503.7)  (93.4)
Net Revenue  1,816.4   2,083.7   647.4   564.3   1,211.7   572.6   1,784.3   540.5   2,324.9   432.1 
                                         
CIG Segment                                        
Revenue  2,292.7   2,634.4   644.9   637.8   1,282.6   676.6   1,959.1   721.2   2,680.2   704.2 
Subcontractor Costs  (358.0)  (396.2)  (94.9)  (98.3)  (193.2)  (96.1)  (289.4)  (98.3)  (387.7)  (99.1)
Net Revenue  1,934.7   2,238.2   550.0   539.5   1,089.4   580.5   1,669.7   622.9   2,292.5   605.1 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech to Adjusted EBITDA

(in thousands)

 

           2025   2026 
   2023   2024   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 Mos   3rd Qtr   9 Mos   4th Qtr   Full Year   1st Qtr 
                                         
Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech  273,420   333,382   747   5,388   6,135   113,844   119,979   127,745   247,724   105,028 
Income Tax Expense  127,526   130,023   14,530   25,700   40,230   42,815   83,045   46,624   129,668   36,354 
Interest Expense1  46,537   37,271   7,218   8,491   15,709   8,287   23,996   6,806   30,802   7,128 
Depreciation  19,980   23,722   5,402   5,248   10,650   5,410   16,059   5,115   21,175   5,608 
Amortization  41,226   49,955   10,660   8,629   19,289   8,287   27,577   9,524   37,101   8,387 
FX Hedge Gain  (89,402)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Gain on sale of divested business  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (7,710)
EBITDA  419,287   574,353   38,557   53,456   92,013   178,643   270,656   195,814   466,470   154,795 
                                         
Contingent Consideration  12,255   2,541   (366)  (1,931)  (2,297)  (58)  (2,355)  (9,873)  (12,228)  (7,447)
Goodwill Impairment  -   -   -   92,416   92,416   -   92,416   -   92,416   - 
Acquisition & Integration Expenses2  49,554   7,138   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Legal Contingency Costs  -   -   115,000   -   115,000   -   115,000   -   115,000   - 
Adjusted EBITDA  481,096   584,032   153,191   143,941   297,132   178,585   475,717   185,941   661,658   147,348 

 

 

1 Includes write-off of deferred debt origination fees of $3.8M in fiscal 2023

2 Includes lease impairment charge of $16.4M in fiscal 2023