Tetra Tech Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results

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Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) reported record quarterly revenue of $903 million and annual revenue of $3.50 billion for the fiscal year ending October 2, 2022. Fourth-quarter net revenue reached $736 million, a 12% year-over-year increase. Operating income rose to $95 million, up 29% year-over-year, with an adjusted EPS of $1.26, marking a 30% increase. The company also achieved a record backlog of $3.74 billion. Tetra Tech announced a 15% dividend increase, complemented by a $50 million share repurchase.

Chairman Dan Batrack highlighted strong momentum from federal funding and the upcoming acquisition of RPS Group.

Positive

• Record quarterly revenue of $903 million, up 9% Y/Y.
• Record annual revenue of $3.50 billion, up 9% Y/Y.
• Operating income increased 29% Y/Y to $95 million.
• Record backlog of $3.74 billion, up 8% Y/Y.
• Adjusted EPS increased 30% to $1.26.
• Dividend increased by 15%.

Negative

• None.

• Record quarterly revenue $903 million; record annual revenue $3.50 billion
• Record quarterly net revenue $736 million; record annual revenue $2.84 billion
• Record quarterly operating income $95 million; adjusted $94 million, up 29% Y/Y
• Record backlog of $3.74 billion, up $232 million sequentially

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, today announced results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022.

Fourth Quarter Results

Tetra Tech achieved record high quarterly results in revenue, net revenue, operating income, EPS, and backlog. Revenue in the fourth quarter totaled $903 million and revenue, net of subcontractor costs (net revenue)¹ was $736 million. Revenue and net revenue, adjusted for the one extra week in the prior year, were up 9% and 12% year-over-year, respectively. Operating income was a record at $95 million; adjusted operating income was $94 million, up 29% year-over-year, which reflects a 170-basis point increase in EBITDA margin to 13.8%. GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) was $1.55, while adjusted EPS was $1.26, up 30% over fourth quarter fiscal 2021. Backlog increased to $3.74 billion, up 8% year-over-year, and up 13% on a constant currency basis.

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

On November 7, 2022, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors approved a $0.23 per share dividend, a 15% increase over the prior year, payable on December 9, 2022, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2022. In the fourth quarter, Tetra Tech repurchased $50 million of common stock. Additionally, the Company had $348 million remaining under the approved share repurchase program. The Company has returned $246 million to shareholders in fiscal year 2022 through a combination of share repurchases and dividends while maintaining a net debt leverage ratio of 0.2x.²

Fiscal Year Results

Tetra Tech achieved record annual results with all-time highs for revenue, net revenue, operating income, earnings and cash flow. Revenue for fiscal 2022 was $3.50 billion and net revenue was $2.84 billion, up 9% and 11%, respectively, over fiscal 2021. Revenue and net revenue, adjusted for the one extra week last year, increased by 11% and 13%, respectively. Operating income was $340 million; adjusted operating income was $334 million, up 24%. EPS of $4.86 increased 14% over last fiscal year; on an adjusted basis, EPS was $4.50, up 21%. Cash flow from operations for the fiscal year was $336 million, up 10% year-over-year.

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1 Non-GAAP financial measures which the Company believes provide valuable perspectives on its business results. Refer to Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items.

2 The net debt leverage ratio is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by 12-month adjusted EBITDA. Refer to Regulation G Information and Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items.

Chairman and CEO Comments

Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO Dan Batrack commented, “Tetra Tech completed fiscal 2022 with record high quarterly and annual revenue, operating income, and EPS. In a quarter with record revenue, we also had record new orders of $1.3 billion, which resulted in a book-to-bill of 1.4x and all-time high backlog of $3.74 billion. Tetra Tech’s market leading positions in digital water, climate change, and renewable energy are being significantly augmented by increased U.S. federal funding and are providing strong momentum for fiscal year 2023.”

Mr. Batrack further stated, “Our offer to acquire the RPS Group received shareholder approval on November 3, 2022 and will be finalized upon receipt of regulatory consent. The RPS Group brings 5,000 staff expanding our presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, adding expertise in energy transformation, water, and program management. Combining Tetra Tech and the RPS Group will further our strategic goal to be the leading global high-end consultancy in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure.”

Business Outlook

The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and the actual results could differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of transactions that may be completed, including the RPS Group, or developments that become evident after the date of this release. The Business Outlook section should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this release.

Our business outlook does not include EPS and net revenue for any acquisitions not yet closed. Tetra Tech expects EPS for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 to range from $1.15 to $1.20 and net revenue to range from $675 million to $725 million. For fiscal 2023, Tetra Tech expects EPS to range from $4.70 to $4.90, and net revenue to range from $2.90 billion to $3.10 billion. ³

Webcast

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on November 10, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

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3 Reconciliation of the net revenue guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict the magnitude and timing of all the components required to provide such reconciliation with sufficient precision.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items In thousands (except EPS data)
	Three Months Ended										Fiscal Year Ended
	Oct. 2, 2022				Oct. 3, 2021				% Y/Y		Oct. 2, 2022				Oct. 3, 2021				% Y/Y
Revenue	$	902,562			$	892,012			1%		$	3,504,048			$	3,213,513			9%
Extra week*		–				(63,715	)					–				(63,715	)
Adjusted revenue	$	902,562			$	828,297			9%		$	3,504,048			$	3,149,798			11%
Revenue	$	902,562			$	892,012			1%		$	3,504,048			$	3,213,513			9%
Subcontractor costs		(166,443	)			(182,879	)					(668,468	)			(661,341	)
Net revenue	$	736,119			$	709,133			4%		$	2,835,580			$	2,552,172			11%
Extra week*		–				(50,652	)					–				(50,652	)
Adjusted net revenue	$	736,119			$	658,481			12%		$	2,835,580			$	2,501,520			13%
Operating income	$	94,802			$	81,836			16%		$	340,446			$	278,701			22%
COVID-19 credits		(994	)			–						(6,486	)			–
Extra week*		–				(5,845	)					–				(5,845	)
Purchase accounting		–				(3,273	)					–				(3,273	)
Non-recurring tax items		–				–						–				–
Adjusted operating income	$	93,808			$	72,718			29%		$	333,960			$	269,583			24%
EPS	$	1.55			$	1.52			2%		$	4.86			$	4.26			14%
FX hedge gain		(0.28	)			–						(0.28	)			–
COVID-19 credits		(0.01	)			–						(0.08	)			–
Extra week*		–				(0.08	)					–				(0.08	)
Purchase accounting		–				(0.04	)					–				(0.04	)
Non-recurring tax items		–				(0.43	)					–				(0.43	)
Adjusted EPS	$	1.26			$	0.97			30%		$	4.50			$	3.71			21%
*Calculated by subtracting one week of fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 results from as reported figures on a pro-rata basis.
	Oct 2, 2022				Oct 3, 2021
Current portion of long-term debt	$	12,504			$	12,504
Long-term debt		246,250				200,000
Less: Cash and cash equivalents		(185,094	)			(166,568	)
Net debt	$	73,660			$	45,936
Trailing 12-month EBITDA	$	360,954			$	299,212
Net debt leverage ratio	0.2x				0.2x

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 21,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. We are Leading with Science^® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech), or like us on Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "could," "may," "intend," "plan" and "believe," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic and other information, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual future results or events to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this release, including but not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; continuing worldwide political and economic uncertainties; the U.S. Administration’s potential changes to fiscal policies; the cyclicality in demand for our overall services; the fluctuation in demand for oil and gas, and mining services; risks related to international operations; concentration of revenues from U.S. government agencies and potential funding disruptions by these agencies; dependence on winning or renewing U.S. government contracts; the delay or unavailability of public funding on U.S. government contracts; the U.S. government’s right to modify, delay, curtail or terminate contracts at its convenience; compliance with government procurement laws and regulations; credit risks associated with certain clients in certain geographic areas or industries; acquisition strategy and integration risks; goodwill or other intangible asset impairment; the failure to comply with worldwide anti-bribery laws; the failure to comply with domestic and international export laws; the failure to properly manage projects; the loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability of our employees to obtain government granted eligibility; the use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements; the ability to maintain adequate workforce utilization; the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the inability to accurately estimate and control contract costs; the failure to adequately recover on our claims for additional contract costs; the failure to win or renew contracts with private and public sector clients; growth strategy management; backlog cancellation and adjustments; risks relating to cyber security breaches; the failure of partners to perform on joint projects; the failure of subcontractors to satisfy their obligations; requirements to pay liquidated damages based on contract performance; the adoption of new legal requirements; changes in resource management, environmental or infrastructure industry laws, regulations or programs; changes in capital markets and the access to capital; credit agreement covenants; industry competition; liability related to legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes; the availability of third-party insurance coverage; the ability to obtain adequate bonding; employee, agent, or partner misconduct; employee risks related to international travel; safety programs; conflict of interest issues; liabilities relating to reports and opinions; liabilities relating to environmental laws and regulations; force majeure events; protection of intellectual property rights; stock price volatility; the ability to impede a business combination based on Delaware law and charter documents; and other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Tetra Tech’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of Tetra Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2021, and Tetra Tech’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for fiscal year 2022, as well as in Tetra Tech’s other filings with the SEC. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release. Tetra Tech does not intend to update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we present certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they provide a valuable perspective on our financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of Tetra Tech to those used by our peer companies. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in this release.

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Jim Wu, Investor Relations

Charlie MacPherson, Media & Public Relations

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Source: Tetra Tech, Inc.

FAQ

What were Tetra Tech's fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal 2022?

Tetra Tech reported fourth-quarter earnings of $903 million in revenue, with an adjusted EPS of $1.26, reflecting a 30% increase year-over-year.

How did Tetra Tech perform in terms of annual revenue for fiscal 2022?

For fiscal year 2022, Tetra Tech achieved record annual revenue of $3.50 billion, up 9% from the previous year.

What is Tetra Tech's current backlog?

Tetra Tech's backlog reached a record high of $3.74 billion, an increase of 8% year-over-year.

What dividend increase did Tetra Tech declare?

Tetra Tech's Board approved a dividend increase of 15%, bringing the dividend to $0.23 per share.

What is the impact of the RPS Group acquisition on Tetra Tech?

The acquisition of RPS Group, pending regulatory consent, will enhance Tetra Tech's presence and expertise in energy transformation and sustainable infrastructure.