Revenue grew 9.1% YoY to $515.5M in 2026Q2, with gross margin expanding to 17.7% and operating margin reaching 8.5%, though net margin remains thin at 1.9% due to lumpy project timing.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) annual income statement — 18-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 |
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| Sales/Revenue | 2.02B | 1.93B | 1.77B | 1.37B | 1.82B | 1.22B | 1.03B | 866.93M | 787.14M | 717.15M | 651.23M | 630.83M | 593.24M | 574.17M | 631.17M | 728.2M | 618.23M | 428.52M | 395.85M |
| Revenue Growth % | 8.89% | 9.16% | 28.76% | -24.65% | 50.07% | 17.77% | 19.07% | 10.14% | 9.76% | 10.12% | 3.23% | 6.34% | 3.32% | -9.03% | -13.32% | 17.79% | 44.27% | 8.25% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 1.7B | 1.63B | 1.51B | 1.13B | 1.53B | 985.34M | 844.73M | 698.82M | 613.53M | 572.99M | 516.88M | 513.77M | 476.31M | 470.85M | 503.02M | 593.15M | 507.52M | 348.82M | 318.57M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 84.27% | 85.53% | 82.07% | 84.06% | 81.05% | 81.83% | 80.61% | 77.94% | 79.9% | 79.37% | 81.44% | 80.29% | 82% | 79.7% | 81.45% | 82.09% | 81.4% | 80.48% |
| Gross Profit | 326.51M | 304.01M | 256.09M | 246.43M | 290.83M | 230.36M | 187.55M | 168.12M | 173.61M | 144.16M | 134.34M | 117.06M | 116.93M | 103.32M | 128.15M | 135.05M | 110.7M | 79.7M | 77.28M |
| Gross Margin % | 16.13% | 15.73% | 14.47% | 17.93% | 15.94% | 18.95% | 18.17% | 19.39% | 22.06% | 20.1% | 20.63% | 18.56% | 19.71% | 18% | 20.3% | 18.55% | 17.91% | 18.6% | 19.52% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 18.71% | 3.92% | -15.27% | 26.25% | 22.82% | 11.56% | -3.16% | 20.43% | 7.31% | 14.76% | 0.11% | 13.17% | -19.37% | -5.11% | 21.99% | 38.9% | 3.13% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 185.1M | 175.46M | 147.35M | 164.21M | 157.84M | 134.92M | 116.05M | 116.5M | 114.51M | 107.57M | 110.57M | 110.01M | 103.78M | 96.69M | 98.47M | 84.36M | 64.71M | 54.41M | 52.61M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 9.08% | 8.33% | 11.95% | 8.65% | 11.1% | 11.24% | 13.44% | 14.55% | 15% | 16.98% | 17.44% | 17.49% | 16.84% | 15.6% | 11.58% | 10.47% | 12.7% | 13.29% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 188.18M | 178.54M | 173.76M | 162.14M | 159.49M | 132.9M | 116.05M | 116.5M | 114.51M | 107.57M | 110.57M | 110.01M | 103.78M | 96.69M | 81.85M | 66.08M | 51.03M | 44.81M | 39.5M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 9.24% | 9.82% | 11.79% | 8.74% | 10.93% | 11.24% | 13.44% | 14.55% | 15% | 16.98% | 17.44% | 17.49% | 16.84% | 12.97% | 9.07% | 8.25% | 10.46% | 9.98% |
| Research & Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47K | 128K | 238K | 528K | 490K | 517K | 16.63M | 18.28M | 13.68M | 9.6M | 13.11M |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.09% | 2.63% | 2.51% | 2.21% | 2.24% | 3.31% |
| Other Operating Expenses | -1000K | -3.08M | -26.41M | 2.07M | -1.65M | 2.02M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income | 141.41M | 128.56M | 108.75M | 82.22M | 132.99M | 95.43M | 71.5M | 51.61M | 59.1M | 36.59M | 23.78M | 7.06M | 13.15M | 6.63M | 28.66M | 50.69M | 45.99M | 25.29M | 24.68M |
| Operating Margin % | 6.99% | 6.65% | 6.14% | 5.98% | 7.29% | 7.85% | 6.93% | 5.95% | 7.51% | 5.1% | 3.65% | 1.12% | 2.22% | 1.16% | 4.54% | 6.96% | 7.44% | 5.9% | 6.23% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 18.22% | 32.26% | -38.18% | 39.35% | 33.48% | 38.53% | -12.67% | 61.53% | 53.89% | 236.91% | -46.34% | 98.31% | -76.86% | -43.46% | 10.21% | 81.83% | 2.5% | - |
| EBITDA | 255.93M | 232.83M | 197.96M | 148.13M | 187.27M | 142.01M | 113.54M | 91.05M | 89.63M | 62.08M | 48.53M | 31.38M | 35.98M | 27.11M | 48M | 64.69M | 57.41M | 31.93M | 28.45M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 12.65% | 12.05% | 11.18% | 10.78% | 10.26% | 11.68% | 11% | 10.5% | 11.39% | 8.66% | 7.45% | 4.97% | 6.07% | 4.72% | 7.6% | 8.88% | 9.29% | 7.45% | 7.19% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 16.34% | 17.61% | 33.64% | -20.9% | 31.87% | 25.08% | 24.7% | 1.59% | 44.37% | 27.92% | 54.65% | -12.78% | 32.74% | -43.53% | -25.81% | 12.69% | 79.82% | 12.21% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 114.52M | 104.27M | 89.21M | 65.91M | 54.28M | 46.58M | 42.04M | 39.44M | 30.53M | 25.49M | 24.75M | 24.32M | 22.83M | 20.47M | 19.34M | 14.01M | 11.42M | 6.63M | 3.78M |
| EBIT | 134.9M | 132.91M | 105.59M | 84.48M | 136.35M | 95.35M | 74.54M | 52.62M | 57.42M | 37.35M | 23.78M | 7.06M | 13.15M | 8.09M | 28.7M | 50.69M | 45.99M | 30.05M | 21.61M |
| Net Interest Income | -98.33M | -87.94M | -71.65M | -46.21M | -30.63M | -17.21M | -18.11M | -16.07M | -15.03M | -9.16M | -7.68M | -4.76M | -7.15M | -3.87M | -3.95M | -5.19M | -4.95M | -2.99M | -2.12M |
| Interest Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138.36K | 76.27K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 98.33M | 87.94M | 71.65M | 46.21M | 30.63M | 17.21M | 18.11M | 16.07M | 15.03M | 9.16M | 6.51M | 3.73M | 5.9M | 3.87M | 4.09M | 2.99M | 4.95M | 2.99M | 2.12M |
| Other Income/Expense | -102.16M | -83.58M | -74.81M | -43.95M | -27.27M | -17.29M | -15.07M | -15.06M | -16.71M | -7.87M | -7.41M | -6.76M | -6.86M | -3.87M | -5.07M | -6.51M | -6.29M | 1.56M | -5.19M |
| Pretax Income | 39.25M | 44.98M | 33.94M | 38.27M | 105.72M | 78.14M | 56.43M | 36.55M | 42.39M | 28.72M | 16.37M | 292K | 6.29M | 2.76M | 24.61M | 45.49M | 40.91M | 26.86M | 19.49M |
| Pretax Margin % | 1.94% | 2.33% | 1.92% | 2.78% | 5.79% | 6.43% | 5.47% | 4.22% | 5.39% | 4% | 2.51% | 0.05% | 1.06% | 0.48% | 3.9% | 6.25% | 6.62% | 6.27% | 4.92% |
| Income Tax | -13.04M | -11.7M | -20M | -25.64M | 7.17M | -2.05M | -494K | -3.75M | 4.81M | -4.79M | 4.37M | 2.84M | -4.09M | 344.68K | 6.25M | 10.77M | 12.19M | 6.95M | 1.22M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | -33.21% | -26.01% | -58.93% | -66.99% | 6.78% | -2.62% | -0.88% | -10.25% | 11.35% | -16.68% | 26.7% | 973.63% | -65.02% | 12.49% | 25.39% | 23.67% | 29.79% | 25.88% | 6.24% |
| Net Income | 28.34M | 44.28M | 56.76M | 62.47M | 94.93M | 70.46M | 54.05M | 44.44M | 37.98M | 37.49M | 12.03M | 2.98M | 10.38M | 2.41M | 18.36M | 34.73M | 28.73M | 19.91M | 18.27M |
| Net Margin % | 1.4% | 2.29% | 3.21% | 4.54% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.24% | 5.13% | 4.83% | 5.23% | 1.85% | 0.47% | 1.75% | 0.42% | 2.91% | 4.77% | 4.65% | 4.65% | 4.62% |
| Net Income Growth % | -54.34% | -21.98% | -9.15% | -34.19% | 34.73% | 30.35% | 21.64% | 16.99% | 1.31% | 211.59% | 304.17% | -71.33% | 330.08% | -86.85% | -47.13% | 20.89% | 44.3% | 8.94% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 52.29M | 56.67M | 53.94M | 63.9M | 98.55M | 80.19M | 56.92M | 40.3M | 37.58M | 33.51M | 12M | -4.68M | 10.38M | 2.41M | 18.36M | 33.41M | 27.51M | 19.91M | 18.27M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 114.35M | 44.09M | 34.39M | 70.78M | 95.63M | 46.18M | 38.85M | 31.62M | 14.72M | 10.34M | 6.85M | 490K | -1K | 7.52K | -27.58K | 63.61K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 0.53 | 0.83 | 1.07 | 1.17 | 1.78 | 1.35 | 1.10 | 0.93 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.26 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.40 | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.48 |
| EPS Growth % | -55.56% | -22.43% | -8.55% | -34.27% | 31.85% | 22.73% | 18.28% | 14.81% | -1.22% | 215.38% | 1200% | -90.91% | 340% | -87.5% | -46.67% | 8.7% | 13.11% | 27.08% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | 0.84 | 1.08 | 1.20 | 1.83 | 1.38 | 1.13 | 0.95 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.26 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.41 | 0.78 | 0.70 | 1.99 | 1.35 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 53.84M | 53.29M | 53.14M | 53.23M | 53.28M | 52.27M | 49.01M | 47.77M | 46.83M | 45.75M | 46.49M | 47.66M | 47.03M | 46.42M | 46M | 44.71M | 41.51M | 32.71M | 62.09M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 52.99M | 52.68M | 52.38M | 52.14M | 51.84M | 50.85M | 47.7M | 46.59M | 45.73M | 45.51M | 46.41M | 46.49M | 46.16M | 45.56M | 44.65M | 42.59M | 41.32M | 9.99M | 13.51M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMRC stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) reported total revenue of $1.93B. This represents a 388.1% increase compared to $395.9M in 2008.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) is profitable, generating $44.3M in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 2.3%.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) reported an operating income of $128.6M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 6.7%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) generated $304.0M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 15.7%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
High leverage and thin margins
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Revenue Momentum Building Steadily
Revenue grew 9.1% year-over-year in 2026Q2 to $515.5M, accelerating from 7.8% in the prior quarter, according to the latest income statement data, suggesting sustained demand for energy infrastructure services.
The sequential acceleration from 7.8% to 9.1% growth, coupled with a 13.8% increase in 2026Q1, indicates that project execution is gaining traction. However, growth remains below the 20%+ rates seen in 2024, implying a normalization from peak levels. The durability of this trend depends on the conversion of the substantial backlog into recognized revenue, which warrants monitoring.
Gross Margin Expansion Signals Mix Shift
Gross margin improved to 17.7% in 2026Q2, up from 15.5% a year earlier, as reported in the quarterly financials, suggesting a favorable shift toward higher-margin recurring revenue and better project execution.
The 220 basis point year-over-year expansion in gross margin is notable for a company historically constrained by a pass-through business model. This improvement may reflect a growing contribution from owned energy assets and renewable natural gas projects, which carry structurally higher margins. Investors should assess whether this is a sustainable mix shift or a one-time benefit from project timing.
Operating Leverage Emerging from Cost Discipline
Operating income surged to $43.8M in 2026Q2, a 58.7% increase year-over-year, while SG&A grew only 3.9%, according to the income statement, indicating that overhead costs are scaling slower than revenue.
The operating margin expanded to 8.5% from 5.8% in the prior year quarter, demonstrating that the company is beginning to realize operating leverage. SG&A as a percentage of revenue declined to 9.2% from 9.7%, suggesting improved cost control. If this trend persists, it could drive further margin expansion as revenue grows.
Earnings Volatility Masks Underlying Progress
Net income swung from a loss of $18.3M in 2026Q1 to a profit of $9.7M in 2026Q2, with EPS of $0.18, according to the quarterly data, highlighting the lumpy nature of project-based revenue recognition.
The quarterly earnings swings are typical for a company using percentage-of-completion accounting, where project milestones and cost overruns can cause significant variability. Stock-based compensation of $7.6M in 2026Q2 represents a meaningful drag on reported earnings, though it is non-cash. The tax rate appears to have been a factor in the 2024Q4 net income spike, which warrants scrutiny.
COGS Dominates Cost Structure
Cost of goods sold accounted for 82.3% of revenue in 2026Q2, totaling $424.2M, as per the income statement, reflecting the pass-through nature of the construction business and the high variable cost base.
The cost structure is heavily weighted toward project-related expenses, including subcontractor labor and equipment procurement, which limits gross margin potential. SG&A of $47.5M is relatively stable, indicating disciplined overhead management. The lack of R&D spending suggests a focus on project execution rather than technology development, which may be appropriate for an integrator.
2026Q2 Marks a Potential Turning Point
The 2026Q2 quarter delivered a significant EPS beat ($0.18 actual vs. $-0.29 estimate) and a guidance raise, according to recent earnings reports, suggesting a possible inflection in operational performance.
This quarter stands out as the strongest in recent history, with gross margin reaching 17.7% and operating margin at 8.5%, both above the trailing averages. The improvement appears driven by better project execution and a favorable revenue mix. If this performance is sustained, it could signal a durable shift in profitability, but the company's history of lumpy results warrants caution.
Leverage and Thin Margins Remain Key Risks
Despite the recent beat, net margin of 1.9% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73, as reported in the financial statements, leave little room for error if project costs escalate or interest rates rise.
Short-sellers would likely highlight the elevated leverage and the modest absolute profitability, which could be vulnerable to project delays or cost overruns. The 9.1% revenue growth is modest relative to the company's ambitions, and the low gross margin suggests limited pricing power. The reliance on project-level financing and the potential for non-recourse debt not fully captured in the debt/equity ratio could pose hidden risks.