Revenue growth has exhibited extreme volatility, swinging from a 35.3% increase in 2025Q2 to a 5.2% contraction in 2026Q1, while operating margins remain consistently negative at -3.6% in the most recent quarter.
| Sales/Revenue | 821.22M | 830.54M | 696.39M | 624.21M | 544.42M | 546.41M | 328.24M | 233.85M | 188.81M |
| Revenue Growth % | 14.23% | 19.26% | 11.56% | 14.66% | -0.37% | 66.47% | 40.36% | 23.86% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 501.15M | 547.11M | 418.19M | 383.9M | 351.88M | 369.03M | 215.49M | 163.98M | 134.73M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 65.87% | 60.05% | 61.5% | 64.63% | 67.54% | 65.65% | 70.12% | 71.36% |
| Gross Profit | 320.07M | 283.43M | 278.2M | 240.31M | 192.53M | 177.38M | 112.75M | 69.87M | 54.07M |
| Gross Margin % | 38.97% | 34.13% | 39.95% | 38.5% | 35.37% | 32.46% | 34.35% | 29.88% | 28.64% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 1.88% | 15.77% | 24.81% | 8.54% | 57.32% | 61.37% | 29.22% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 291.98M | 270.81M | 314.92M | 268.73M | 220.55M | 186.84M | 135.76M | 78.82M | 64.87M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 32.61% | 45.22% | 43.05% | 40.51% | 34.19% | 41.36% | 33.7% | 34.36% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 265.14M | 270.81M | 261.63M | 222.86M | 176.29M | 117.66M | 85.55M | 50.66M | 40.95M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 32.61% | 37.57% | 35.7% | 32.38% | 21.53% | 26.06% | 21.66% | 21.69% |
| Research & Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | 2M | 0 | 53.3M | 45.86M | 44.25M | 69.18M | 50.22M | 28.15M | 265K |
| Operating Income | 16.29M | 12.63M | -36.72M | -28.42M | -28.01M | -9.46M | -23.01M | -19.92M | -10.64M |
| Operating Margin % | 1.98% | 1.52% | -5.27% | -4.55% | -5.15% | -1.73% | -7.01% | -8.52% | -5.63% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 134.38% | -29.21% | -1.45% | -196.28% | 58.91% | -15.5% | -87.26% | - |
| EBITDA | 66.54M | 63.54M | 27.61M | 27.55M | 28.75M | 43.51M | 14.26M | 7.78M | 13.28M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 8.1% | 7.65% | 3.97% | 4.41% | 5.28% | 7.96% | 4.35% | 3.33% | 7.03% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 131.5% | 130.11% | 0.21% | -4.18% | -33.91% | 205.03% | 83.28% | -41.38% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 50.25M | 50.91M | 64.33M | 55.97M | 56.77M | 52.96M | 37.27M | 27.7M | 23.91M |
| EBIT | 42.21M | 30.79M | -38.46M | -24.05M | -24.33M | -12M | -43.28M | -19.92M | -10.37M |
| Net Interest Income | -9.04M | -19.57M | -15.86M | -7.79M | -5.24M | -11.62M | -13.82M | -6.75M | -11.09M |
| Interest Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 9.04M | 19.57M | 15.86M | 7.79M | 5.24M | 11.62M | 13.82M | 6.75M | 11.09M |
| Other Income/Expense | 1.03M | -1.4M | -17.6M | -3.42M | -1.56M | -14.16M | -34.09M | -17.73M | -10.82M |
| Pretax Income | 17.32M | 11.22M | -54.32M | -31.84M | -29.57M | -23.62M | -57.1M | -26.68M | -21.46M |
| Pretax Margin % | 2.11% | 1.35% | -7.8% | -5.1% | -5.43% | -4.32% | -17.39% | -11.41% | -11.37% |
| Income Tax | 11.5M | 12.06M | 8M | -980K | 2.25M | 1.71M | 851K | -3.12M | -4.97M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 66.37% | 107.51% | -14.72% | 3.08% | -7.61% | -7.24% | -1.49% | 11.7% | 23.15% |
| Net Income | 5.83M | -843K | -62.31M | -30.86M | -31.82M | -25.32M | -57.95M | -23.56M | -16.49M |
| Net Margin % | 0.71% | -0.1% | -8.95% | -4.94% | -5.84% | -4.63% | -17.65% | -10.07% | -8.73% |
| Net Income Growth % | 108.53% | 98.65% | -101.93% | 3.02% | -25.64% | 56.3% | -145.99% | -42.85% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 5.83M | -843K | -62.31M | -30.86M | -31.82M | -25.32M | -57.95M | -23.56M | -16.49M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 0.16 | -0.14 | -2.22 | -1.57 | -1.62 | -1.56 | -6.48 | -0.94 | -0.79 |
| EPS Growth % | 102.16% | 93.69% | -41.4% | 3.09% | -3.85% | 75.93% | -589.36% | -18.99% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | -0.14 | -2.22 | -1.57 | -1.62 | -1.56 | -6.48 | -0.94 | -0.79 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 36.05M | 35.12M | 33.06M | 30.06M | 29.69M | 26.72M | 16.48M | 24.96M | 20.91M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 36.05M | 35.12M | 33.06M | 30.06M | 29.69M | 26.72M | 16.48M | 24.96M | 20.91M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Acquisition Integration Margin Dilution
As indicated by recent financial disclosures, MEG's revenue growth has exhibited significant volatility, swinging from a peak of 35.3% in 2025Q2 to a contraction of 5.2% in 2026Q1, suggesting that the firm's reliance on inorganic acquisition-led expansion may be struggling to maintain consistent organic momentum.
The sharp deceleration in the most recent quarter warrants investigation into whether the firm is reaching a saturation point in its target niche or if integration friction is hindering legacy performance. Investors should monitor whether the revenue volatility reflects a shift in project-based contract timing or a fundamental weakening in demand for environmental consulting services.
Based on reported quarterly figures, MEG has maintained a relatively stable gross margin profile, averaging near 39% over the last ten quarters, despite the significant fluctuations in top-line revenue and the inherent operational complexities of managing a diverse portfolio of environmental testing and remediation assets.
The ability to sustain gross margins above 39% in several periods suggests that the company possesses some pricing power within its specialized testing segments. However, the disconnect between these gross margins and the firm's inability to achieve consistent operating profitability implies that the cost of delivering these services remains structurally high.
According to the provided income statement data, MEG has failed to demonstrate meaningful operating leverage, as SG&A expenses frequently track closely with or exceed gross profit, resulting in persistent operating losses in eight of the last ten quarters, including a -3.6% operating margin in 2026Q1.
The firm's inability to scale operating income faster than gross profit suggests that the overhead required to support its acquisition-heavy model is currently prohibitive. This trend indicates that the company may be trapped in a cycle where continuous growth is required to cover the fixed costs of its expanding corporate and laboratory infrastructure.
Financial statements reveal that MEG consistently records significant stock-based compensation, with quarterly charges often exceeding $10 million, which significantly contributes to the firm's persistent net losses and complicates the assessment of true economic profitability for shareholders looking beyond adjusted EBITDA metrics.
The recurring nature of these non-cash charges suggests that management's incentive structure is heavily reliant on equity, which may be diluting existing shareholders while the company struggles to reach GAAP net income. Analysts should scrutinize whether these compensation levels are sustainable given the company's current inability to generate positive bottom-line earnings.
As evidenced by the persistent negative net margins and the recent 2026Q1 net loss of $12.7 million, the core business model appears to face significant structural headwinds that may prevent it from achieving the profitability levels typically expected of mature industrial service providers in the near term.
Short-sellers would likely focus on the company's inability to convert its high-growth revenue narrative into positive cash flow or net income. The reliance on continuous acquisitions to drive growth, coupled with high SG&A, suggests that the company may be vulnerable to any tightening in capital markets or a slowdown in environmental regulatory spending.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MEG stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) reported total revenue of $830.5M. This represents a 339.9% increase compared to $188.8M in 2018.
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) reported a net loss of $0.8M for the fiscal year ending 2025.
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) reported an operating income of $12.6M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 1.5%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) generated $283.4M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 34.1%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.