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- **Revenue Growth**: 8% YoY to $482M, with EBITDA up 20% to $96M.
- **ERS Strength**: 12% revenue growth, 18% rental revenue increase, and 17% OEC on rent expansion.
- **CapEx Acceleration**: $250M+ rental fleet investment for 2025, targeting 15%+ OEC growth.
- **Margin Expansion**: ERS gross margin 62% (up 370 bps YoY), TES margin expected to recover.
- **2026 Outlook**: Confident in double-digit EBITDA growth despite macro challenges, with transmission pipeline supporting demand.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q3 2025 revenue grew 8% YoY to $482 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 20% to $96 million.
- ERS segment revenue rose 12% YoY, driven by 18% rental revenue growth and 17% increase in OEC on rent to $1.26 billion.
- TES segment sales grew 6% YoY, with year-to-date growth of 8.5%, despite a 30% decline in backlog due to strong intra-quarter order flow.
- Fleet utilization reached 79% (up 600 bps YoY), with Q4 utilization exceeding 80%.
- Accelerated rental CapEx of $79 million in Q3, targeting OEC growth of 15%+ YoY.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- ERS segment gross margin expanded to 62% (up 370 bps YoY), driven by higher rental mix and improved margins.
- TES gross margin contracted to 15% due to market supply dynamics, but expected to recover in 2026.
- Levered free cash flow for 2025 expected to be below $50 million due to elevated CapEx ($250 million+ for rental fleet).
- Inventory reduction target of $125-$150 million from 2024 levels, with 2026 net leverage target below 3x.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **2026 Visibility**: Strong transmission demand and 5-year T&D CapEx of $600B (10% CAGR) support ERS growth.
- **Cash Flow Dynamics**: Q4 2025 expected to generate free cash flow, but full year levered FCF below $50M due to CapEx.
- **Customer Behavior**: Utility contractors seeing sustained activity, while infrastructure customers show hesitancy due to macro uncertainty.
- **Fleet Management**: Fleet age reduced to 2.9 years (from 4+ years), positioning for long-term returns.
- **Tariff Impact**: Mitigated direct costs, but market supply constraints persist.


Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (CTOS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 21% YoY to $111 million, driven by 23% ERS and 22% TES segment growth.
- **Rental Fleet Strength**: OEC on rent up 16% YoY to $1.2 billion, utilization at 78% (600 bps YoY improvement).
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EBITDA up 17% to $93 million; TES gross margin improving to 15.5%.
- **Strategic Investments**: Fleet OEC at record $1.56 billion; 2025 guidance reaffirmed with >$50 million free cash flow target.
- **Tariff and Regulatory Updates**: Minimal 2025 impact; CARB emission standard changes delayed, no prebuy activity assumed.


**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Brian Perman provided standard disclaimers about forward-looking statements and reminded participants of the availability of financial documents, including the press release, investor presentation, and 10-Q filing.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong Q2 Results**: Revenue grew 21% YoY to $111 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 17% to $93 million. T&D markets remained robust, driving growth in both ERS and TES segments.
- **ERS Segment Highlights**: Rental revenue and asset sales increased 17% and 40% YoY, respectively. Average OEC on rent reached $1.2 billion (16% YoY growth), with utilization at 78% (up 600 basis points YoY). Fleet OEC ended at $1.56 billion, the highest in company history.
- **TES Segment Performance**: Sales hit $303 million (22% YoY growth), with two consecutive months over $100 million. Signed orders rose 35% YoY, driven by 45% growth in local/regional customer orders.
- **Strategic Investments**: Reaffirmed 2025 guidance and emphasized fleet expansion to meet demand. Tariffs have minimal direct impact this year, and legislative changes (e.g., bonus depreciation) are expected to benefit small/mid-sized customers.
- **Emission Standards Update**: CARB waivers revoked, delaying emission standard changes. EPA 2027 standards remain uncertain, but no prebuy activity is assumed in current outlook.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Performance**: GAAP revenue of $111 million, adjusted gross profit of $157 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $93 million. ERS gross margin was 59%, while TES margin improved to 15.5% (up 45 basis points QoQ).
- **Cash Flow and Leverage**: Borrowings under ABL increased to $670 million to fund CapEx. Net leverage improved to 4.66x, with a target to reduce below 3x by end of 2026. Free cash flow target for 2025 is >$50 million.
- **Segment Guidance**: Reaffirmed full-year revenue ($1.97-2.06 billion) and EBITDA ($370-390 million) guidance. TES gross margins expected to improve in H2.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Tariff Impact**: Minimal cost impact in 2025, with any incremental costs deferred to 2026. TES gross margin improvement in Q2 reflects effective supply chain management.
- **Backlog Decline**: Q2 backlog decreased due to strong sales, but signed orders grew 35% YoY. Management remains confident in achieving double-digit TES growth for the year, with Q3 backlog already growing.
- **Customer Sentiment**: Local/regional customers driving order growth, with no signs of macroeconomic uncertainty affecting demand.


Custom Truck One Source (CTOS)-31 Jul 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **Q1 Growth Drivers**: ERS rental OEC up 13% YoY to $1.2B, TES backlog +14% to $420M. Full-year guidance reaffirmed.
- **Tariff Mitigation Success**: $26M inventory pull-forward; no operational disruption anticipated.
- **Financial Discipline**: Targeting 3x leverage by 2026 via $50M-$100M free cash flow. ERS rate hikes to boost margins.
- **Key Risks**: TES margin pressure from industry inventory levels, macroeconomic caution among small customers.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 revenue reached $422 million, up 13% YoY in ERS segment and flat in TES due to sequential growth in March. 
- ERS rental OEC on rent hit $1.2B (13% YoY), with 78% utilization vs. 73% last year. TES backlog grew $51M (14%) to $420M.
- Tariff mitigation strategies include vendor pricing agreements and inventory pull-forward, with fleet investments to support rental demand.
- Full-year guidance reaffirmed: $1.97B-$2.06B revenue, $370M-$390M adj. EBITDA, $200M net rental CapEx.

**【CFO Financial Details】**
- ERS segment: $154M revenue (+13%), 60% gross margin, $93M adj. GP. Rental asset sales up 26% YoY.
- TES segment: $232M sales (-1% YoY), 15.1% gross margin. Sequential sales growth in Feb/March drove record March performance.
- Financial metrics: $73M adj. EBITDA, 4.8x net leverage, $655M ABL borrowings. Targeting $50M-$100M free cash flow to reduce leverage below 3x by 2026.

**【Key Q&A Takeaways】**
- **Tariff Impact**: Vendors shifting production to U.S. and offering non-tariff pricing; CTOS pulled forward $26M in chassis inventory. No material disruption expected.
- **Inventory Management**: Q1 inventory increase tactical; expects second-half reduction with linear TES conversion lag (3-6 months by product).
- **Leverage Target**: Aiming for 4.0x or below by year-end if high end of free cash flow range achieved.
- **ERS Pricing**: On-rent yield stable Q/Q; 100bps+ rate increases expected to flow through 2025.
- **TES Margin Outlook**: 15%-18% gross margin range maintained, with normalization expected later in year.

Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (CTOS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **ERS Recovery Strong**: Q4 rental revenue up 15% QoQ, utilization 79% (vs. 73% Q3), with $1.5B OEC fleet driving 2025 growth expectations. 
- **TES Surpasses $1B Annual Sales**: Q4 new orders +35% YoY, 2025 revenue target 12.5% growth despite lower backlog. 
- **Leverage Reduction Path**: 2024 net leverage 4.5x → targeting <3x by 2026 via free cash flow ($50M-$100M in 2025). 
- **Utility Tailwinds**: AI data center buildout, grid upgrades project 24%-29% U.S. electricity demand growth by 2035, supporting utility contractor activity. 
- **Margin Resilience**: ERS gross margin 61%, TES gross margin 16.6% despite industry inventory headwinds.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **ERS Segment Performance**: Q4 rental revenue grew 15% sequentially, with average OEC on rent reaching $1.2B (12% QoQ increase) and utilization at 79% (570bps QoQ improvement). Fleet expansion continued with $71M in net rental CapEx, ending Q4 at $1.52B OEC.
- **TES Segment Growth**: Q4 revenue hit $308M (18% QoQ, 3% YoY), marking the first annual TES sales above $1B. Full-year TES gross margin was 17%, with Q4 gross margin up 45bps sequentially. New orders surged 35% YoY to $280M, driving confidence in 2025 growth.
- **2025 Guidance**: Total revenue $1.97B-$2.06B, adjusted EBITDA $370M-$390M. ERS and TES expected to deliver double-digit EBITDA growth, supported by utility demand tailwinds (AI data centers, grid upgrades).

**【CFO Financial Details】**
- **Q4 Financials**: Revenue $521M, adjusted EBITDA $102M. ERS adjusted gross profit $105M (61% margin), TES gross margin 16.6% (down YoY due to industry inventory levels). 
- **Leverage Reduction**: 2024 net leverage 4.5x, targeting below 3x by 2026. Q4 sale-leaseback transaction generated $52M to reduce ABL borrowings. 
- **2025 Outlook**: Free cash flow target $50M-$100M, driven by inventory reduction ($150M+ in Q4) and normalized production levels. Net rental CapEx ~$200M to support fleet growth.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **TES Backlog Disconnect**: Despite $445M Q4 backlog (down 35% YoY), management cites strong net orders (+35% YoY) and customer optimism, projecting 12.5% TES revenue growth. 
- **Seasonality**: 2025 revenue split ~45% H1 / 55% H2, with Q1 likely flat to down YoY before improving in Q2. 
- **Margin Outlook**: ERS rental yield ~38%, TES gross margin mid-teens. Tariff mitigation efforts with suppliers expected to limit cost impact. 
- **Real Estate Strategy**: One-time sale-leaseback of 8 properties completed; no further transactions planned. Lease expense increase (~$5M/year) offset by ABL reduction benefits.

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