Orion Group Holdings, Inc.
Key statistics
from XBRL data in SEC filingsAI briefing
from the latest 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K eventsOrion Group Holdings is a specialty construction company focused on marine infrastructure and concrete construction services, with a recent acquisition expanding its dredging and marine capabilities.
What they do
Orion operates in two segments: marine and concrete. The marine segment provides construction, dredging, and specialty services for marine transportation facilities, pipelines, bridges, and environmental structures. The concrete segment offers turnkey concrete construction, including surface placement, site preparation, and rebar work for commercial and industrial projects. The company serves federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private clients across the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and the Caribbean Basin.
Revenue drivers
- Marine segment — Provides construction, dredging, and specialty services for government and private clients. Backlog of $554 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $480 million at year-end 2025.
- Concrete segment — Turnkey concrete construction for large commercial and structural projects. Backlog of $168 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $160 million at year-end 2025. Drove over 30% revenue growth in Q2 2026.
- Federal and government contracts — A significant portion of revenue comes from government entities, including the U.S. Navy. Demand is supported by Navy modernization (e.g., $80 billion Pacific Deterrence Initiative) and federal infrastructure funding.
Recent performance
For Q2 2026, Orion reported revenue of $221.9 million, up 8% year-over-year, driven by Concrete segment growth. GAAP net loss was $4.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, versus net income of $0.8 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.9 million, down from $11.0 million, and Adjusted EPS was $0.02. Bookings were $277 million, with a book-to-bill of 1.25x.
Strategy
Orion focuses on large-scale, mission-critical projects in marine and infrastructure sectors, supported by federal funding, energy investment, and data center expansion. The company is expanding capabilities through the JEM Acquisition, which adds dredging, jetty, breakwater, and dam construction. Management emphasizes growing its project pipeline, which has reached approximately $27 billion, and leveraging its Marine segment's performance on high-profile projects like the Pearl Harbor dry dock to capture Pacific-region opportunities.
Risks
- Bonding capacity — Unable to obtain sufficient surety bonds could preclude bidding on and winning large contracts.
- Government funding and regulation — Reduced or delayed federal funding and strict procurement regulations could slow project lettings and increase competition.
- Fixed-price contract risk — Most revenue comes from fixed-price contracts, so cost overruns from commodity prices, weather, subcontractor performance, or unforeseen site conditions can hurt margins.
- Project timing and utilization — Client-related delays and lower equipment utilization can reduce revenue and profitability, as seen in Q2 2026 Marine segment decline.
Outlook
Management reset full-year 2026 guidance due to Marine project timing and lower equipment utilization. However, they have strong visibility with nearly 90% of Marine work under contract and expect Concrete momentum to achieve updated guidance. The company is confident in long-term demand across defense, port, data center, healthcare, and manufacturing end markets.