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Revenue:$113.3 million in Q2 2026, down from $215.4 million in Q2 2025, including a $102.3 million noncash revenue reversal from legacy dispute adjustments.
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Gross Loss:$71.2 million in Q2 2026, compared to a gross profit of $13 million in Q2 2025, driven by $93.6 million in unfavorable legacy dispute adjustments.
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Net Loss:$84.3 million, or a loss of $1.55 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $10.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in Q2 2025.
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EBITDA:Negative $73.4 million in Q2 2026, compared to positive $4.2 million in Q2 2025.
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Selling, General & Administrative Expenses:$16.7 million, up 23.1% year-over-year, primarily due to a $3.2 million increase in bad debt expense.
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Interest Expense:$7.3 million, down 26.5% year-over-year, with cash interest of $4 million.
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Backlog:$1.68 billion at quarter end, down from $2.03 billion at year-end 2025; approximately 38% expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months.
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Civil Segment Revenue:$41 million in Q2 2026, down from $81.5 million in Q2 2025, with a gross loss of $27.1 million.
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Transportation Segment Revenue:$72.3 million in Q2 2026, down from $133.9 million in Q2 2025, with a gross loss of $44.2 million.
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Materials & Paving Revenue:$11.7 million in Q2 2026, down from $21.7 million in Q2 2025, with a gross loss of $16.3 million.
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Contract Assets:Declined to $272.3 million at quarter end from $389.4 million at year-end 2025.
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Surety Advances:Approximately $70.6 million advanced during Q2 2026, bringing total advances to $209.8 million, excluding the Washington State Convention Center.
Release Date: August 13, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Southland Holdings Inc ( SLND ) finalized a financial assistance agreement with sureties, providing a runway to complete bonded work and a more sustainable capital structure.
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The second amendment to the senior credit facility sets a fixed 4% interest rate, capitalizes interest, and suspends principal payments, offering approximately $27 million in cash debt service relief over the next 12 months.
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Surety partners advanced approximately $71 million in Q2 2026, bringing total advances to $210 million, reflecting their confidence in the company's plan and execution.
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The company secured a significant $190 million contract for the Phase 3 Winnipeg North End Sewage Treatment Plant, expected to be included in Q3 awards.
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The legacy portfolio is shrinking, with material and paving backlog down to $46 million and non-M&P legacy backlog at $35 million, indicating progress in winding down legacy projects.
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The market backdrop remains strong with federal, state, and local infrastructure funding driving procurement in water, bridge, marine, and tunnel work, and bidding activity is expected to increase.
Negative Points
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Southland Holdings Inc ( SLND ) reported a net loss of $84.3 million in Q2 2026, a significant increase from a $10.3 million loss in the same period last year.
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Revenue declined sharply to $113.3 million in Q2 2026 from $215.4 million in Q2 2025, impacted by a $102.3 million revenue reversal from legacy dispute adjustments.
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The company recorded a gross loss of $71.2 million in Q2 2026, driven by a $93.6 million unfavorable adjustment from legacy disputes, reflecting derecognition of claim positions.
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Total backlog decreased to $1.68 billion from $2.03 billion at year-end, indicating a reduction in future work visibility.
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The company expects to issue approximately $151 million in perpetual, non-convertible preferred shares to sureties, which rank senior to common equity and could dilute common shareholders' claims on assets.
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Surety payables totaled $298.9 million at quarter end, including the Washington State Convention Center, with repayment terms still being negotiated, adding to financial uncertainty.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Now that the financial assistance agreement and second amendment are executed, what changes for Southland from a go-forward liquidity basis? Do you anticipate needing additional surety funding, and what does this mean for bonding capacity on new work? A: Keith Bassano (CFO) stated the agreement provides the liquidity needed to execute on bonded work, with sureties providing consistent support, including an additional $70 million in surety payables during the quarter. Frank Renda (CEO) added that while bidding was constrained in the first half of the year, the finalized deal enables a comprehensive bonding program, evidenced by the $190 million Winnipeg North End award, and expects bidding activity to pick up.
Q: How should common shareholders think about the $151 million in preferred shares to be issued? Is it permanent or a temporary stabilization tool? A: Keith Bassano (CFO) explained that the preferred shares are perpetual, nonconvertible, and rank senior to other equity. Optional redemption terms are still under negotiation, but the shares are not convertible into common stock.
Q: Do you have an internal idea of when the legacy dispute adjustments will be over and business will return to normal? A: Keith Bassano (CFO) noted that the adjustments resulted from a comprehensive reassessment of claim recoverability, which was critical given new stakeholders in the recoveries. While claims will continue to be evaluated quarterly, the company views this as a one-time adjustment in the quarter.
Q: What is Southland's portion of the Winnipeg North End Sewage Treatment Plant award, when will it convert to revenue, and are there similar projects that might progress to awards? A: Frank Renda (CEO) confirmed Southland's portion is $190 million in contract value, with construction concluding in 2030. He noted multiple future phases at Winnipeg and several other similar projects expected to convert to construction contracts in the back half of the year or early next year.
Q: Where geographically are you seeing private sector demand for your services? A: Frank Renda (CEO) highlighted strong demand across the country, particularly from data center construction, and noted significant infrastructure opportunities in core markets like Texas, Florida, and the Northeast.
Q: Can you provide more detail on the terms of the financial assistance agreement with sureties, specifically the distinction between bonding and nonbonding surety financing? A: Frank Renda (CEO) detailed that bonding surety financing, totaling approximately $59 million as of June 30, 2026, bears interest at 4% with capitalized interest. Nonbonding financing, totaling approximately $151 million, will be converted into senior nonvoting preferred shares, with the amount initially converted equal to the lesser of the financing provided or 50% of the panel's expected loss. The remaining portion becomes unsecured, non-interest-bearing indebtedness, with potential forgiveness upon substantial completion within 20% of expected loss.
Q: What were the key drivers of the significant revenue and gross loss in the second quarter? A: Keith Bassano (CFO) attributed the results to a comprehensive reassessment of claim recoverability on legacy projects, leading to a $102.3 million revenue reversal and a $93.6 million negative impact on gross profit. The company continues to pursue recovery of amounts it believes are contractually due, but timing and resolution remain uncertain.
Q: How has the second amendment to the senior credit facility improved the company's financial position? A: Keith Bassano (CFO) explained the amendment sets a fixed 4% interest rate with payment-in-kind capitalization, suspends scheduled amortization and the early termination premium, and eliminates certain early maturity triggers. It also removes financial covenants on a going-forward basis, providing approximately $27 million in cash debt service relief over the next 12 months.
Q: What is the current status of the legacy portfolio and backlog? A: Frank Renda (CEO) reported the legacy portfolio continues to shrink, with only $46 million of material and paving backlog and $35 million of non-M&T legacy backlog remaining. Total backlog finished at $1.68 billion, down from $2.03 billion at year-end, with 38% expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months.
Q: Can you elaborate on the progress of asset monetization and its impact on other income? A: Keith Bassano (CFO) noted other income was $6.4 million in the quarter, primarily driven by gains on asset sales, reflecting progress on the strategic plan to monetize noncore assets and reduce debt. This initiative is a key focus alongside closing out legacy work and executing on the core business.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
