Let’s dig into the relative performance of WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: WSC) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 construction and maintenance services earnings season.

Construction and maintenance services companies not only boast technical know-how in specialized areas but also may hold special licenses and permits. Those who work in more regulated areas can enjoy more predictable revenue streams - for example, fire escapes need to be inspected every five years. More recently, services to address energy efficiency and labor availability are also creating incremental demand. But like the broader industrials sector, construction and maintenance services companies are at the whim of economic cycles as external factors like interest rates can greatly impact the new construction that drives incremental demand for these companies’ offerings.

The 11 construction and maintenance services stocks we track reported a very strong Q2. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 3.6% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 6.2% above.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 10.7% since the latest earnings results.

WillScot Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: WSC)

Originally focusing on mobile offices for construction sites, WillScot (NASDAQ: WSC) provides ready-to-use temporary spaces, largely for longer-term lease.

WillScot Mobile Mini reported revenues of $612.2 million, up 3.9% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 4.6%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter for the company with full-year revenue guidance beating analysts’ expectations and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Tim Boswell, President and Chief Executive Officer of WillScot, commented, "Our second quarter 2026 results reflect continued progress across our key commercial and operational priorities. Large project and event activity, combined with our Enterprise Accounts and verticals strategies, drove year-over-year modular unit activation growth for the third consecutive quarter and a return to year-over-year revenue growth. We believe that our expanded product offering and operational capabilities are a winning combination in this market environment, and we continue to see strong year-over-year growth in our order book heading into the second half of the year. To support this momentum, we are advancing our fleet readiness plans with increased work order and refurbishment activity, as well as new fleet investment in our highest demand and most differentiated fleet categories. And we are complementing these efforts with the continued rollout of our route optimization and dispatch platform and expansion of our field and project management services all of which support the superior execution that we bring to our customers."

Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street’s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts’ consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 29.1% since reporting and currently trades at $18.32.

Is now the time to buy WillScot Mobile Mini? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q2: Tutor Perini (NYSE: TPC)

Known for constructing the Philadelphia Eagles’ Stadium, Tutor Perini (NYSE: TPC) is a civil and building construction company offering diversified general contracting and design-build services.

Tutor Perini reported revenues of $1.64 billion, up 19.2% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.4%. The business had an incredible quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and full-year EPS guidance exceeding analysts’ expectations.

The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 1.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $85.67.

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Weakest Q2: Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX)

Founded in Oklahoma, Matrix Service (NASDAQ: MTRX) provides engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance services primarily to the energy and industrial markets.

Matrix Service reported revenues of $244.5 million, up 13% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 1%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 8.4% since the results and currently trades at $9.95.

Read our full analysis of Matrix Service’s results here.

MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG)

Constructing electrical and phone lines in the American Midwest dating back to the 1890s, MYR Group (NASDAQ: MYRG) is a specialty contractor in the electrical construction industry.

MYR Group reported revenues of $1.08 billion, up 20.1% year on year. This number topped analysts’ expectations by 8.3%. Overall, it was a stunning quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is down 14% since reporting and currently trades at $277.05.

Read our full, actionable report on MYR Group here, it’s free.

Comfort Systems (NYSE: FIX)

Formed through the merger of 12 companies, Comfort Systems (NYSE: FIX) provides mechanical and electrical contracting services.

Comfort Systems reported revenues of $3.27 billion, up 50.3% year on year. This result beat analysts’ expectations by 9.9%. It was a stunning quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Comfort Systems scored the biggest analyst estimate beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 14.1% since reporting and currently trades at $1,573.

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Market Update

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