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Tic Solutions, Inc. (TIC)
NYSE:TIC
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Neutral 53 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
$10.50
▲(47.27% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (ongoing losses, negative returns, and softer/negative free cash flow despite strong revenue growth) and limited valuation support (negative P/E, no dividend). Offsetting these, the latest earnings call was a positive catalyst (reiterated guidance, record backlog, margin improvement plan, and liquidity), while technicals are modestly favorable near-term but still below the long-term trend.
Positive Factors
Top-line growth with healthy margins
Sustained revenue growth (~15.2% TTM) combined with solid gross and EBITDA margins shows the business can scale while retaining structural profitability at the operating level. This supports durable cash generation potential and operational leverage as volumes rise, aiding long-term margin sustainability.
Negative Factors
Persistent net losses and negative ROE
Continued net losses and negative ROE signal the company has not yet converted scale into shareholder returns. Over the medium term this constrains reinvestment, reduces retained-earnings growth, and weakens the value proposition for equity holders until profitability turns sustainably positive.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Top-line growth with healthy margins
Sustained revenue growth (~15.2% TTM) combined with solid gross and EBITDA margins shows the business can scale while retaining structural profitability at the operating level. This supports durable cash generation potential and operational leverage as volumes rise, aiding long-term margin sustainability.
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TIC Solutions (TIC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

TIC Solutions Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Established in 1974 and headquartered in Tomball, Texas, TIC Solutions, Inc. delivers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing nondestructive testing, inspection, engineering, and laboratory analysis. The company's operations extend across b...

TIC Solutions Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed meaningful operational and financial progress: record backlog, strong performance and margin expansion in Consulting & Engineering and Geospatial, active synergy capture and disciplined capital allocation. Inspection & Mitigation underperformed this quarter due to known site losses and outage timing, and SG&A and leverage remain areas to monitor. Management reiterated full-year guidance and provided a confident outlook for improving I&M momentum in the second half. Overall, the positive drivers (record backlog, margin expansion, cross-selling, cost synergies and active M&A) outweigh the near-term challenges, supporting an optimistic tone toward the company's execution and trajectory.
Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue and Organic Growth
Total Q2 revenue of $584 million, up 3.3% year-over-year (3.2% constant currency) with organic growth of 2.5%. First half 2026 revenue of $1.072 billion, up 3.7% on a combined basis (2.3% organic).
Negative Updates
Inspection & Mitigation (I&M) Quarterly Weakness
I&M revenue of $297 million, down 5.5% year-over-year. Decline primarily driven by ~ $30 million combined impact from 2025 site losses and timing shifts in planned outage work; adjusted gross margin fell to 28.3% (down 45 bps).
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Q2-2026 Updates
Negative
Consolidated Revenue and Organic Growth
Total Q2 revenue of $584 million, up 3.3% year-over-year (3.2% constant currency) with organic growth of 2.5%. First half 2026 revenue of $1.072 billion, up 3.7% on a combined basis (2.3% organic).
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated third-quarter revenue guidance of $610–630 million and adjusted EBITDA of $100–110 million (which at the midpoint implies ~9% revenue growth and ~16% adjusted EBITDA growth year-over-year), and reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance of $2.15–2.25 billion of revenue and $330–355 million of adjusted EBITDA; near‑term assumptions include continued I&M recovery and C&E/GEO strength, plus >100 basis points of second‑half margin improvement baked into the plan. Management also quantified integration and capital items: $20 million of annualized run‑rate savings actioned (target $25 million by year‑end, ~$6 million realized in H1 with ~ $15 million expected in 2026), three bolt‑on acquisitions closed in Q2, $20M capex in Q2 ($25M YTD) and full‑year capex guidance of $50–65 million, repriced $1.6 billion term loan (25 bps lower, ~ $4 million annual cash interest savings), repurchased ~1.9 million shares for $16 million at an average $8.33, and expects net interest expense of $95–105 million, cash taxes of $25–30 million, healthy free cash flow for the year and total liquidity of $474 million (cash $362M, revolver $112M) with bank‑calculated net leverage of 3.7x.

TIC Solutions Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong TTM revenue growth (~15.2%) and decent gross/EBITDA margins (~29.5% / ~10.9%) are positives, but operating profit remains negative and net margin is still ~-5.8%. Leverage improved (debt-to-equity ~0.80), yet ROE is negative and free cash flow swung to slightly negative in TTM, keeping the financial profile below average.
Income Statement
45
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
41
Neutral
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.05B1.53B1.10B1.05B
Gross Profit657.01M449.36M265.66M239.52M
EBITDA218.77M167.78M87.08M150.56M
Net Income-115.98M-87.12M-121.16M-6.29M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.29B4.40B2.21B1.26B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments362.42M439.54M139.13M87.06M
Total Debt113.40M1.71B812.58M730.00M
Total Liabilities2.20B2.22B1.06B880.62M
Stockholders Equity2.10B2.18B1.15B382.00M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-1.39M61.26M-4.51M73.67M
Operating Cash Flow52.26M95.02M23.07M95.81M
Investing Cash Flow-1.18B-874.09M-1.89B-26.53M
Financing Cash Flow1.37B1.08B1.42B-49.18M

TIC Solutions Risk Analysis

TIC Solutions disclosed 64 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. TIC Solutions reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

TIC Solutions Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
67
Neutral
$2.84B18.368.94%2.38%6.53%107.41%
67
Neutral
$5.04B43.755.32%0.49%1.41%-22.01%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
63
Neutral
$1.64B-42.51-11.10%-7.43%-198.60%
62
Neutral
$14.71B41.0211.23%0.81%10.15%3.07%
53
Neutral
$2.20B-12.83-5.55%
53
Neutral
$317.96M-27.37-7.82%8.01%51.71%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TIC
TIC Solutions
10.33
1.12
12.16%
ABM
ABM Industries
47.92
1.59
3.42%
UNF
UniFirst
289.64
116.38
67.17%
ARMK
ARAMARK Holdings
55.71
16.94
43.68%
CVEO
Civeo
31.93
8.73
37.63%
TH
Target Hospitality
16.07
7.90
96.70%

TIC Solutions Corporate Events

Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
TIC Solutions Shareholders Back Board, Auditor and Say-on-Pay
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, TIC Solutions, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where investors elected eleven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with most nominees receiving strong support but some, such as James E. Lillie and Dicker...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
TIC Solutions Amends Credit Agreement, Lowers Borrowing Costs
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
On June 2, 2026, TIC Solutions, Inc. amended its existing Credit Agreement through a Third Amendment involving its subsidiaries Acuren Delaware Holdco, Inc. and Acuren Holdings, Inc., along with a syndicate of term loan and revolving credit lender...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Aug 06, 2026