Dycom Industries (DY) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Dycom Industries (DY) reported $1.26 billion in revenue for the quarter ended April 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.2%. EPS of $2.09 for the same period compares to $2.12 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 billion, representing a surprise of +5.00%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +30.62%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.60.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Dycom Industries performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Backlog: $8.13 billion compared to the $7.47 billion average estimate based on two analysts. Revenue By Customer- Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink): $125.20 million compared to the $151.63 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -20.2% year over year. Revenue By Customer- AT&T Inc: $325.10 million compared to the $259.41 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +50.9% year over year. View all Key Company Metrics for Dycom Industries here>>>Shares of Dycom Industries have returned +39.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +13.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Dycom Industries, Inc. (DY): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks