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Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) reported revenue of $126M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +12% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.1%, net loss $3.7M (2.9% of revenue).
Bowman Consulting Group, Q1 2026: revenue $126M (+12% year over year), operating margin 0.1%, net loss $3.7M, operating cash flow $11.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $126M | -2% | +12% |
| Operating profit | $104K | -98% | -91% |
| Net earnings | −$3.7M | -288% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $11.6M | +24% | -4% |
| Free cash flow | $9.6M | +19% | -12% |
What changed
Revenue was $126.5M in Q1 2026, up 12% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $104K, a 0.1% margin (down 0.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $1.0M even though revenue rose $13.5M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 13% against revenue growth of 12%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+24%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $3.7M, after a profit of $2.0M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $3.4M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $11.6M (down 4% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $5.1M of depreciation and amortization and $4.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.9M. Capital expenditures of $1.9M left free cash flow of $9.6M.
Questions
What was Bowman Consulting Group's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN) reported revenue of $126M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +12% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Bowman Consulting Group profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $104K (0.1% of revenue) and net loss $3.7M.