Custom Truck One Source Reports Strong 2025 Revenue & EBITDA, Repurchases $32.6M in Shares at Discount

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Custom Truck One Source reported increased revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for 2025, alongside a strategic $32.6 million stock repurchase from Energy Capital Partners at a significant discount, signaling strong management confidence and improved financial health.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Total revenue increased to $1.94 billion in 2025 from $1.80 billion in 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $383.6 million from $339.7 million. Net loss, however, increased to $31.1 million from $28.7 million.

• Significant Stock Repurchase from ECP

  The company repurchased 8,143,635 shares from affiliates of Energy Capital Partners (ECP) for $32.6 million on January 30, 2025. This transaction was executed at a 23% discount to the common stock's closing price on January 29, 2025, and ECP ceased to be a party to the Stockholders' Agreement.

• Improved Liquidity and Leverage

  Net cash flow from operating activities significantly increased to $310.1 million in 2025 from $122.0 million in 2024. The Net Leverage Ratio improved to 4.31 as of December 31, 2025, from 4.55 as of December 31, 2024.

• Operational Segment Reorganization

  Effective in the first quarter of 2026, the company will transition from three reporting segments (Equipment Rental Solutions, Truck and Equipment Sales, and Aftermarket Parts and Services) to two new segments: Specialty Equipment Rentals (SER) and Specialty Truck Equipment and Manufacturing (STEM).

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The 10-K filing provides comprehensive details following the preliminary earnings announcement, confirming Custom Truck One Source's solid operational performance with notable increases in total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for 2025. A key highlight is the substantial $32.6 million repurchase of shares from Energy Capital Partners (ECP) at a 23% discount to the prior day's closing price. This significant transaction, representing over 2% of the company's market capitalization, demonstrates strong management confidence in the company's intrinsic value and efficient capital allocation. This move, coupled with a significant improvement in cash flow from operations and a lower net leverage ratio, indicates a strengthening financial position. The planned segment reorganization and favorable macroeconomic tailwinds from infrastructure spending, AI data center growth, and manufacturing onshoring further support a positive outlook for future demand and strategic execution. The unqualified audit opinion on financials and internal controls provides additional assurance.