Matrix Service FY2026: Revenue Climbs 14%, but Backlog Drops 31% and Net Loss Persists
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Summary
Matrix Service reported FY2026 revenue of $873.6M (up 14%) but a net loss of $2.58M and a 31% drop in backlog to $953.2M. Restructuring costs hit $10M amid CEO/CFO transitions, and the company disclosed new litigation and goodwill impairment risk.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · MTRX
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FY2026 Net Loss of $2.58M
Full-year revenue rose 14% to $873.6M and gross margin improved to 7.3%, but the company still posted a net loss of $2.58M, down from a $29.5M loss in FY2025.
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Backlog Falls 31% to $953.2M
Backlog declined from $1.38B to $953.2M, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.7x — new awards of $641.7M were not enough to replace $873.6M of recognized revenue.
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$10M Restructuring and Leadership Transition
Restructuring costs totaled $10.0M, including $3.6M for CEO and CFO transition severance. CEO John Hewitt stepped down June 30, CFO Kevin Cavanah is departing, and Andrew J. Smith becomes interim CFO effective September 10.
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New Class-Action Employment Litigation
On July 10, 2026, the company was served with two complaints in Washington state alleging unpaid wages and violations of moonlighting restrictions, each seeking class certification. Damages have not been quantified.
Analysis · MTRX · Real Estate & Construction
Matrix Service's full-year results reveal a company in transition. Revenue grew 14% to $873.6M and gross margin improved to 7.3% from 5.2%, yet the company still lost $2.58M. More concerning, backlog dropped 31% to $953.2M with a book-to-bill of just 0.7x, meaning new awards are not replacing revenue fast enough, which pressures future growth. The $10M in restructuring costs reflects a messy leadership transition: the CEO stepped down June 30, the CFO is departing, and an interim CFO starts September 10. The company also disclosed a new class-action employment lawsuit and flagged one reporting unit with $11.2M of goodwill at higher risk of impairment. Against that backdrop, the strong balance sheet ($223M unrestricted cash, no debt drawn) is the key offset — the company has runway to execute its turnaround.
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