The company’s rapid growth, fueled by a 64% organic expansion, has pushed its total backlog to an all-time high of $866 million. Despite this revenue surge, bottom-line margins faced temporary pressure during the quarter. CEO Jeremy Spivey attributed the margin compression to the high costs of scaling corporate infrastructure and managing accelerated project demand, alongside weather-related disruptions across the Southeast.

To solidify its footprint, Cardinal is moving forward with the $120 million acquisition of Allied Paving. The deal, expected to close in early October, brings crucial paving capabilities in-house for the Atlanta market. With 2026 revenue guidance now adjusted to between $880 million and $900 million, the company is betting that its current investments in operational capacity will yield long-term profitability as the infrastructure sector continues to benefit from robust commercial and industrial demand.