Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”). The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.

Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those factors discussed in the following and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, particularly in the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Refer to the section titled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2025 Annual Report”) for more information concerning our risk factors. References to the “Company,” “Everus,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Everus Construction Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise stated or indicated by context.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements that reflect our expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements regarding plans, trends, objectives, goals, business strategies, market potential, future financial performance and other matters are considered forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “project” and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. In particular, information included under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements.

The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements we make are based on reasonable assumptions as of the date they are made, we can give no assurance that the expectations will be attained and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in forward-looking statements, see the discussion under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2025 Annual Report.

You should read this Quarterly Report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from expectations. All forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report are qualified by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we do not undertake any obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking or cautionary statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of events, unanticipated or otherwise, and changes in future operating results over time or otherwise.

Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends, or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

Overview

We are a leading construction solutions provider offering specialty contracting services to a diverse set of end markets, which are provided to commercial, industrial, institutional, renewables, service, transportation, utility and other customers. We operate throughout most of the United States through two reportable, operating segments:

Electrical & Mechanical (“E&M”): Contracting services including construction and maintenance of electrical and communication wiring and infrastructure, fire suppression systems, renewables infrastructure and mechanical piping and services in both the public and private sectors.

Transmission & Distribution (“T&D"): Contracting services including construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical, gas, communication infrastructure and transportation-related lighting, as well as the manufacture and distribution of overhead and underground transmission line construction equipment and tools.

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At Everus, people are our core, and we prioritize integrity, safety and growth through comprehensive training, hands-on development, safety compliance metrics and strong union partnerships to instill a safety first culture and ethical leadership across all levels.

We focus on safely executing projects; providing a superior return on investment by building new and strengthening existing customer relationships; ensuring quality service; effectively managing costs; retaining, developing and recruiting talented employees; growing through organic and strategic acquisition opportunities; and focusing efforts on projects that will permit higher margins while properly managing risk. The growth we have experienced in recent years is due in part to the project awards in the end markets and submarkets served and the ability to support national customers in most of the regions in which we operate. Our strong presence in the Western, Midwestern and Eastern regions of the United States has driven opportunities in data center, high tech, hospitality and utilities work, while customer expansion nationwide continues to extend our reach through partnerships through our 16 wholly owned operating companies, including SE&M, which was acquired on April 1, 2026. SE&M expands our geographic footprint in the Southeast region of the United States.

In particular, we currently generate a significant portion of our revenues from data center and other similar high tech and advanced technology contracts and our revenue mix has changed significantly in the last couple of years. Data center capacity and load growth, as well as other advanced technology growth, creates tremendous opportunities, but also presents risks and challenges for us and our customers. While we believe there is still strong demand for these types of projects in the foreseeable future, we cannot guarantee that will be the case. The loss of, or reduction in business from, these types of contracts could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. For more information on the associated risks, see the discussion under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2025 Annual Report.

Economic and Industry Factors Impacting Our Business

We have experienced increased insurance costs and anticipate continued increases in insurance costs. Premiums in the insurance industry have risen due to many factors, such as economic inflation and a rise in insurance carriers’ losses, in particular for wildfire risks. We experienced these aforementioned impacts with coverage for our insurance lines on a standalone basis following the Separation and again saw increases in insurance costs during our latest renewal cycle, partially due to our revenue growth during 2025 at the time of renewal. However, we are continuing to formulate strategies to minimize these costs and/or ensuring these costs are built into our bidding opportunities going forward.

Despite these increased costs, we are focused on growing our total revenues, expanding gross margins, managing costs and generating cash, all of which would result in increased operating income.

Market Conditions and Outlook

The U.S. construction services industry is highly fragmented. It includes a wide spectrum of players, from small, private companies whose activities are geographically concentrated to larger public companies with nationwide capabilities. Competition within the industry is influenced by various elements such as technical expertise, service pricing, financial and operational resources, track record for safety, industry reputation and dependability.

The U.S. construction services industry serves a diverse customer base that includes federal, state and municipal governmental agencies, commercial and residential developers and private parties. The mix of customers varies by region and economic conditions.

The main factors and trends in the U.S. construction services industry include:

•Key economic factors. Many factors affect product demand, including public spending on infrastructure projects, general economic conditions, including population growth and employment levels, imposed and proposed tariffs, U.S. involvement or indirect effects from global conflicts and prevailing interest rates.

•Inflation. Rising inflation can increase the cost of construction materials, labor and insurance premiums, impacting project budgets and profitability.

•Industry fragmentation. There are thousands of construction services providers of varying scope and size. Market participants may enter new geographies or expand existing positions through organic growth or the acquisition of existing providers.

•Seasonality. Activity in certain areas is seasonal due to the effects of weather, which can impact safety and efficiency of operations but could also lead to demand for our services.

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•Cyclicality. The demand for construction services is significantly influenced by the cyclical nature of the economy.

•Regulations. Operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations relating to the maintenance of safe conditions in the workplace.

•Production inputs. Cost of labor, equipment and other inputs can vary over time based on macroeconomic factors and impact profitability of operations.

•Personnel. Ability to maintain productivity and operating performance is heavily dependent on the ability to employ, train and retain qualified personnel necessary to operate efficiently.

We continued to have bidding opportunities in the specialty contracting markets we have operated in during 2026, as evidenced by our backlog, even with our revenue growth during the fiscal year thus far. We believe our backlog supports our strong project pipeline across our diverse service offerings, particularly for data center, high tech and hospitality work. With our successful track record of executing on complex projects, our long-term customer relationships, safe and skilled workforce, quality of service and effective cost management, we believe we remain well-positioned to benefit from favorable demand drivers, including high tech reshoring, data center construction and utility infrastructure investments, giving us the opportunity to continue securing and executing profitable projects in the future.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

The following table sets forth our consolidated selected statements of income data, with percentages of operating revenues for the interim periods indicated, as well as the percentage change from the prior comparative interim period:

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2025 Annual Report”). The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.

Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those factors discussed in the following and elsewhere in this 2025 Annual Report, particularly in the sections entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” References to the “Company,” “Everus,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Everus Construction Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise stated or indicated by context.

For a discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, refer to Part II. Item 7A. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2025, which is available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and our corporate website at investors.everus.com.

Overview

We are a leading construction solutions provider offering specialty contracting services to a diverse set of end markets, which are provided to commercial, industrial, institutional, renewables, service, transportation, utility and other customers. We operate throughout most of the United States through two reportable, operating segments:

Electrical & Mechanical (“E&M”): Contracting services including construction and maintenance of electrical and communication wiring and infrastructure, fire suppression systems, renewables infrastructure and mechanical piping and services in both the public and private sectors.

Transmission & Distribution (“T&D"): Contracting services including construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical, gas, communication infrastructure and transportation-related lighting, as well as the manufacture and distribution of overhead and underground transmission line construction equipment and tools.

We focus on safely executing projects; providing a superior return on investment by building new and strengthening existing customer relationships; ensuring quality service; effectively managing costs; retaining, developing and recruiting talented employees; growing through organic and strategic acquisition opportunities; and focusing efforts on projects that will permit higher margins while properly managing risk. The growth we have experienced in recent years is due in part to the project awards in the end markets and submarkets served and the ability to support national customers in most of the regions in which we operate. Our strong presence in the Western, Midwestern and Eastern regions of the United States has driven opportunities in data centers, high tech, hospitality and utilities, while customer expansion nationwide continues to extend our reach through partnerships through our 15 wholly owned operating companies. At Everus, people are our core, and we prioritize integrity, safety and growth through comprehensive training, hands-on development, safety compliance metrics and strong union partnerships to instill a safety first culture and ethical leadership across all levels.

Strategy and Challenges

We face challenges, which are not under direct control of the business, in the markets in which we operate, including those described in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this 2025 Annual Report. These factors, and those noted below, have caused fluctuations in revenues, gross profit and earnings in the past and are likely to cause fluctuations in the future.

•Revenue mix and impact on gross profit. The mix of revenues based on the types of services provided can impact gross profit as certain industries and services provide higher gross profit opportunities. Larger or more complex projects typically result in higher gross profit opportunities since we assume a higher degree of performance risk and there is greater utilization of our resources for longer construction timelines. However, larger or more complex projects can have a higher risk of regulatory and seasonal or cyclical delay. Project schedules fluctuate, which can affect the amount of work performed in a given period. Smaller or less complex projects typically have a greater number of companies competing for them, and competitors at times may be more aggressive when pursuing available work. A greater percentage of smaller scale or less complex work in a given period could negatively impact gross profit due to

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the inefficiency of transitioning between a greater number of smaller projects versus continuous production on a few larger projects.

•Project variability and performance. Gross profit for a single project may fluctuate period to period due to changes in the volume or type of work performed, the pricing structure under the project contract or job productivity. Productivity and performance on a project can vary period to period based on a number of factors, including unexpected project difficulties; unexpected project site conditions; project location, including locations with challenging operating conditions or difficult geographic characteristics; whether the work is on an open or encumbered right of way; inclement weather or severe weather events; environmental restrictions or regulatory delays; political or legal challenges related to a project; and the performance of third parties. In addition, the type of contract can impact the gross profit on a project. Under fixed-price contracts, which are more common with larger or more complex projects, we assume risk related to project estimates versus actual execution. Revenues under this type of contract can vary, sometimes significantly, from original projects due to additional project complexity; timing uncertainty or extended bidding; extended regulatory or permitting processes; and other factors, which can result in a reduction in profit or losses on a project.

•Subcontractor work and provision of materials. Some work under project contracts is subcontracted out to other companies and gross profit on subcontractor work generally is lower than work we perform. Increased subcontractor work in a given period may therefore result in lower gross profit. In addition, inflationary or other pressures may increase the cost of materials under fixed-price contracts and may result in decreased gross profit on projects. We have worked to implement provisions in project contracts to allow for the pass-through of inflationary costs to customers where feasible and will continue to do so to mitigate the impacts.

Economic and Industry Factors Impacting Our Business

We have experienced increased insurance costs and anticipate continued increases in insurance costs. Premiums in the insurance industry have risen due to many factors, such as economic inflation and a rise in insurance carriers’ losses, in particular for wildfire risks. We experienced these aforementioned impacts with coverage for our insurance lines on a standalone basis following the Separation and again saw increases in insurance costs during our latest renewal cycle partially in part to our revenue growth during 2025 at the time of renewal. However, we are continuing to formulate strategies to minimize these costs and/or ensuring these costs are built into our bidding opportunities going forward.

Despite these increased costs, we are focused on growing our total revenues, expanding gross margins, managing costs and generating cash, all of which would result in increased operating income.

Market Conditions and Outlook

The U.S. construction services industry is highly fragmented. It includes a wide spectrum of players, from small, private companies whose activities are geographically concentrated to larger public companies with nationwide capabilities. Competition within the industry is influenced by various elements such as technical expertise, service pricing, financial and operational resources, track record for safety, industry reputation and dependability.

The U.S. construction services industry serves a diverse customer base that includes federal, state and municipal governmental agencies, commercial and residential developers and private parties. The mix of customers varies by region and economic conditions.

The main factors and trends in the U.S. construction services industry include:

•Key economic factors. Many factors affect product demand, including public spending on infrastructure projects, general economic conditions, including population growth and employment levels, imposed and proposed tariffs, and prevailing interest rates.

•Inflation. Rising inflation can increase the cost of construction materials, labor and insurance premiums, impacting project budgets and profitability.

•Industry fragmentation. There are thousands of construction services providers of varying scope and size. Market participants may enter new geographies or expand existing positions through organic growth or the acquisition of existing providers.

•Seasonality. Activity in certain areas is seasonal due to the effects of weather, which can impact safety and efficiency of operations and lead to demand for services.

•Cyclicality. The demand for construction services is significantly influenced by the cyclical nature of the economy.

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•Regulations. Operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations relating to the maintenance of safe conditions in the workplace.

•Production inputs. Costs of labor, equipment and other inputs can vary over time based on macroeconomic factors and impact profitability of operations.

•Personnel. Ability to maintain productivity and operating performance is heavily dependent on the ability to employ, train and retain qualified personnel necessary to operate efficiently.

We continued to have bidding opportunities in the specialty contracting markets we operated in during 2025, as evidenced by our backlog, even with our revenue growth during the fiscal year. Our backlog supports strong project opportunities across our diverse service offerings, particularly for data center, undergrounding and hospitality work. With our successful track record of executing on complex projects, our long-term customer relationships, safe and skilled workforce, quality of service and effective cost management, we believe we remain well-positioned to benefit from favorable demand drivers, including high tech reshoring, data center construction and utility infrastructure investments, giving us the opportunity to continue securing and executing profitable projects in the future.

The Separation and Distribution

On November 2, 2023, MDU Resources Group, Inc. (“MDU Resources” or “MDU”) announced its intention to pursue a tax-free spinoff of Everus Construction, Inc. (formerly known as MDU Construction Services Group, Inc.) (“Everus Construction”) from MDU Resources (the “Separation”). Prior to the Separation, Everus Construction was the construction services segment of MDU and operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of CEHI, LLC (“Centennial”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MDU Resources. In anticipation of the Separation, MDU Resources formed a new wholly owned subsidiary, Everus Construction Group, Inc., that became the new parent company of Everus Construction.

On October 31, 2024, MDU Resources completed the Separation by transferring Everus Constru

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