ABM INDUSTRIES INC /DE/
For the period ended Apr 30, 2026. Filed Jun 5, 2026.
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Apr 30, 2026 · Filed Jun 5, 2026
Contents
Item 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| (in millions, except share and per share amounts) | April 30, 2026 | October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $94.9 | $104.1 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $23.6 and $25.5 at April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, respectively | 1,517.2 | 1,471.1 |
| Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed | 174.7 | 193.7 |
| Prepaid expenses | 169.9 | 91.2 |
| Other current assets | 77.2 | 78.6 |
| Total current assets | 2,034.0 | 1,938.7 |
| Other investments | 30.9 | 48.6 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $404.5 and $379.8 at April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, respectively | 209.7 | 177.2 |
| Right-of-use assets | 90.0 | 95.1 |
| Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $560.4 and $532.2 at April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, respectively | 350.0 | 243.2 |
| Goodwill | 2,738.4 | 2,591.1 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 194.1 | 175.5 |
| Total assets | $5,647.0 | $5,269.5 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Current portion of debt, net | $41.8 | $29.4 |
| Trade accounts payable | 416.5 | 401.2 |
| Accrued compensation | 217.0 | 195.0 |
| Accrued taxes — other than income | 47.9 | 48.1 |
| Deferred revenue | 99.8 | 74.7 |
| Insurance claims | 206.8 | 200.8 |
| Income taxes payable | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Current portion of lease liabilities | 28.3 | 28.2 |
| Other accrued liabilities | 329.7 | 324.1 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,391.6 | 1,305.7 |
| Long-term debt, net | 1,821.6 | 1,537.1 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 78.7 | 83.7 |
| Deferred income tax liability, net | 71.5 | 39.9 |
| Noncurrent insurance claims | 472.2 | 459.3 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 59.1 | 54.3 |
| Noncurrent income taxes payable | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Total liabilities | 3,898.7 | 3,483.8 |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Stockholders’ Equity | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued | — | — |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 58,580,923 and 60,176,611 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, respectively | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 350.8 | 437.4 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes | (17.4) | (20.5) |
| Retained earnings | 1,414.4 | 1,368.1 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,748.4 | 1,785.6 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $5,647.0 | $5,269.5 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Three Months Ended April 30, | Six Months Ended April 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Revenues | $2,290.0 | $2,111.7 | $4,533.5 | $4,226.6 |
| Operating expenses | 2,013.0 | 1,841.0 | 3,996.5 | 3,696.1 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 171.1 | 175.1 | 340.9 | 344.1 |
| Restructuring and related expenses | 3.1 | — | 6.8 | — |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 15.9 | 13.2 | 27.9 | 26.5 |
| Operating profit | 86.9 | 82.3 | 161.6 | 159.9 |
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Interest expense | (28.1) | (23.9) | (52.1) | (46.8) |
| Income before income taxes | 59.7 | 59.8 | 111.9 | 115.2 |
| Income tax provision | (16.6) | (17.6) | (30.0) | (29.5) |
| Net income | 43.1 | 42.2 | 81.8 | 85.8 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Interest rate swaps | (1.6) | (5.4) | (3.5) | (6.5) |
| Foreign currency translation and other | (3.8) | 14.3 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Income tax benefit | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Comprehensive income | $38.0 | $52.5 | $84.9 | $87.6 |
| Net income per common share | ||||
| Basic | $0.73 | $0.67 | $1.37 | $1.37 |
| Diluted | $0.73 | $0.67 | $1.37 | $1.36 |
| Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding | ||||
| Basic | 58.9 | 62.6 | 59.6 | 62.7 |
| Diluted | 59.1 | 62.9 | 59.9 | 63.1 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| Three Months Ended April 30, · Six Months Ended April 30, | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025 | |||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) · Shares · Amount · Shares · Amount · Shares · Amount · Shares · Amount | |||||||||||
| Common Stock | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | 58.6 | $0.6 | 62.2 | $0.6 | 60.2 | $0.6 | 62.2 | $0.6 | |||
| Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans | — | — | — | — | 0.5 | — | 0.5 | — | |||
| Repurchase of common stock, including excise tax | (0.1) | — | — | — | (2.1) | — | (0.4) | — | |||
| Balance, end of period | 58.6 | 0.6 | 62.2 | 0.6 | 58.6 | 0.6 | 62.2 | 0.6 | |||
| Additional Paid-in Capital | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | 347.5 | 506.8 | 437.4 | 527.4 | |||||||
| Taxes withheld under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans, net | 1.5 | 1.3 | (8.6) | (8.5) | |||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 4.9 | 8.1 | 16.7 | 18.7 | |||||||
| Repurchase of common stock, including excise tax | (3.0) | — | (94.7) | (21.3) | |||||||
| Balance, end of period | 350.8 | 516.3 | 350.8 | 516.3 | |||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | (12.3) | (27.5) | (20.5) | (19.1) | |||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) / income | (5.0) | 10.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 | |||||||
| Balance, end of period | (17.4) | (17.2) | (17.4) | (17.2) | |||||||
| Retained Earnings | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | 1,388.6 | 1,299.3 | 1,368.1 | 1,272.9 | |||||||
| Net income | 43.1 | 42.2 | 81.8 | 85.8 | |||||||
| Dividends | |||||||||||
| Common stock (1) | (17.0) | (16.5) | (34.2) | (32.9) | |||||||
| Stock issued under share-based compensation plans | (0.3) | (0.3) | (1.3) | (1.1) | |||||||
| Balance, end of period | 1,414.4 | 1,324.7 | 1,414.4 | 1,324.7 | |||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | $1,748.4 | $1,824.4 | $1,748.4 | $1,824.4 | |||||||
(1) Cash dividends declared per common share were $0.290 and $0.265 for the three months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0.580 and $0.530 for the six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Six Months Ended April 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Net income | $81.8 | $85.8 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 55.9 | 51.6 |
| Deferred income taxes | (0.4) | 0.1 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 16.7 | 18.7 |
| Provision for bad debt | (0.1) | 2.1 |
| Discount accretion on insurance claims | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Gain on sale of assets | (0.2) | (0.1) |
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates | (2.4) | (2.1) |
| Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | — | 5.5 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||
| Trade accounts receivable and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed | (1.9) | (190.9) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (68.7) | (42.1) |
| Right-of-use assets | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| Other noncurrent assets | (15.0) | (7.6) |
| Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | 54.9 | (5.9) |
| Long-term lease liabilities | (6.9) | (3.8) |
| Insurance claims | 18.3 | 11.7 |
| Income taxes payable, net | (11.9) | 4.3 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 0.3 | (2.0) |
| Total adjustments | 46.4 | (159.7) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 128.2 | (73.9) |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (57.0) | (33.8) |
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired | (242.1) | 1.9 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (298.4) | (31.6) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Taxes withheld from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net | (9.9) | (9.6) |
| Repurchases of common stock, including excise taxes | (94.7) | (21.3) |
| Dividends paid | (34.2) | (32.9) |
| Deferred financing costs paid | (1.3) | (8.0) |
| Borrowings from debt | 1,077.0 | 918.8 |
| Repayment of borrowings from debt | (779.2) | (700.0) |
| Changes in book cash overdrafts | 4.7 | (46.0) |
| Repayment of finance lease obligations | (2.3) | (2.2) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 159.9 | 98.7 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (9.1) | (5.8) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 104.1 | 64.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $94.9 | $58.7 |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- THE COMPANY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
ABM is a leading provider of integrated facility services with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We are organized into four industry groups andone Technical Solutions segment:
Through these groups, we offer janitorial, facilities engineering, parking, and specialized mechanical and electrical technical solutions, on a standalone basis or in combination with other services.
- BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with (i) United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and (ii) the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of our management, our unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) include all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary for the fair statement of the interim periods presented. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to years are to our fiscal years, which end on October 31.
Rounding
We round amounts in the Financial Statements to millions and calculate all percentages and per-share data from the underlying whole-dollar amounts. Thus, certain amounts may not foot, crossfoot, or recalculate based on reported numbers due to rounding.
Management Reimbursement Revenue by Segment
We operate certain parking facilities under management reimbursement arrangements. Under these arrangements, we manage the parking facilities for management fees and pass through the revenues and expenses associated with the facilities to the owners. These revenues and expenses are reported in equal amounts as costs reimbursed from our managed locations. Management reimbursement revenue for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026, was $89.4 million and $180.4 million, respectively. Management reimbursement revenue for the three and six months ended April 30, 2025, was $84.5 million and $166.5 million, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
There were no recently adopted accounting standards during the six months ended April 30, 2026.
- ACQUISITIONS
Acquisition of WGNSTAR
On February 4, 2026, we completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of WGNSTAR, a provider of managed workforce solutions and equipment support services for the semiconductor and high-technology industries across the United States and Ireland, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $283.4 million in cash (subject to customary adjustments). We financed the acquisition with cash on hand and proceeds from a new incremental term loan. See Note 9, “Credit Facility,” for further information.
Preliminary Acquisition Accounting
The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized at their acquisition date fair values. The acquisition accounting is subject to change as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. The final acquisition accounting may include changes to intangible assets, goodwill, deferred taxes, property plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, legal matters, and other accrued liabilities within the measurement period not to exceed one year from the acquisition date. Goodwill arising from the WGNSTAR Acquisition is not deductible for tax reporting purposes.
The following table summarizes the preliminary acquisition accounting based on currently available information:
| (in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 14.1 |
| Trade accounts receivable and other current assets | 26.1 |
| Customer relationship intangibles and other intangible assets | 134.4 |
| Goodwill | 146.0 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 6.1 |
| Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (8.4) |
| Deferred income tax liability | (32.9) |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | (1.9) |
| Net assets acquired | $283.4 |
Goodwill is largely attributable to value we expect to obtain from long-term business growth, the established workforce, and buyer-specific synergies.
The unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026, include revenues of $36.6 million attributable to WGNSTAR, which are included in our Manufacturing & Distribution segment.
Acquisition of LMC
Effective June 1, 2025, we acquired LMC FM Limited (“LMC”), a Dublin-based facilities services company with coverage across Ireland, for a purchase price of approximately $22.0 million in cash plus the potential of $5.9 million of contingent consideration to be paid in calendar year 2027 upon the retention of the toptwo customers. The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized on the date of acquisition at their estimated fair values, with the excess of the purchase price recorded as goodwill. The goodwill isnot deductible for tax reporting purposes. As of April 30, 2026, we recorded preliminary goodwill and intangibles of $14.1 million and $12.9 million, respectively. The total assets acquired, excluding goodwill and intangibles, and liabilities assumed amounted to $19.8 million and $18.9 million, respectively. The purchase price allocation is subject to adjustments within the measurement period not to exceed one year from the acquisition date.
The unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026, include revenues of $12.0 million and $24.9 million, respectively, attributable to LMC, which are included in our Technical Solutions segment.
Acquisition of RavenVolt
On September 1, 2022, we completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of RavenVolt, Inc. (“RavenVolt”), a nationwide provider of advanced turn-key microgrid systems utilized by diversified commercial and industrial customers, national retailers, utilities, and municipalities. RavenVolt’s operations are included within our Technical Solutions segment.
The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $170.0 million in cash at closing plus the potential of post-closing contingent consideration of up to $280.0 million. The estimate of the fair value of the contingent consideration on the date of acquisition was $59.0 million. The post-closing contingent consideration would be payable in cash in calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026 if RavenVolt’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined in the RavenVolt merger agreement, meets or exceeds certain defined targets.
In 2024, defined EBITDA targets were not achieved, and as a result, no contingent consideration payment was made in 2024 for calendar year 2023. At October 31, 2024, the estimate of the fair value of the contingent consideration was $109.1 million.In the third quarter of 2025, we made a $75.0 million payment for calendar year 2024, of which $16.0 million was classified as an operating cash outflow.
At April 30, 2026, the value of the contingent consideration was $32.5 million, and there was no change since October 31, 2025.
- REVENUES
Disaggregation of Revenues
We generate revenues under several types of contracts, which are further explained below. Generally, the type of contract is determined by the nature of the services provided by each of our major service lines throughout our reportable segments; therefore, we disaggregate revenues from contracts with customers into major service lines. We have determined that disaggregating revenues into these categories best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Our reportable segments are B&I, M&D, Aviation, Education, and Technical Solutions, as described in Note 13, “Segment Information.”
| Three Months Ended April 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended April 30, 2026 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) | B&I | M&D | Aviation | Education | TechnicalSolutions | Total | B&I | M&D | Aviation | Education | TechnicalSolutions | Total |
| Major Service Line | ||||||||||||
| Janitorial(1) | $704.1 | $337.4 | $63.7 | $204.5 | $— | $1,309.8 | $1,434.8 | $671.2 | $129.0 | $407.8 | $— | $2,642.7 |
| Aviation Services(2) | — | — | 150.3 | — | — | 150.3 | — | — | 281.6 | — | — | 281.6 |
| Parking and Transportation(3) | 107.3 | 22.1 | 82.4 | 0.1 | — | 211.9 | 214.6 | 40.8 | 169.4 | 0.2 | — | 424.9 |
| Facility Solutions | $811.5 | $359.5 | $296.4 | $204.6 | $— | $1,672.0 | $1,649.3 | $712.0 | $580.0 | $408.0 | $— | $3,349.3 |
| Operations and Maintenance(4) | 203.1 | 102.5 | 14.4 | 27.6 | — | 347.6 | 428.9 | 172.2 | 28.6 | 52.9 | — | 682.5 |
| Building & Energy Solutions(5) | 1.2 | 1.8 | — | — | 267.3 | 270.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 | — | — | 497.1 | 501.7 |
| Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions | $204.4 | $104.3 | $14.4 | $27.6 | $267.3 | $618.0 | $431.6 | $174.1 | $28.6 | $52.9 | $497.1 | $1,184.2 |
| Total | $1,015.8 | $463.8 | $310.8 | $232.2 | $267.3 | $2,290.0 | $2,080.9 | $886.1 | $608.5 | $460.9 | $497.1 | $4,533.5 |
| Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended April 30, 2025 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) | B&I | M&D | Aviation | Education | TechnicalSolutions | Total | B&I | M&D | Aviation | Education | TechnicalSolutions | Total |
| Major Service Line | ||||||||||||
| Janitorial(1) | $706.6 | $339.3 | $52.7 | $197.9 | $— | $1,296.5 | $1,404.4 | $667.5 | $105.9 | $394.4 | $— | $2,572.3 |
| Aviation Services(2) | — | — | 116.4 | — | — | 116.4 | — | — | 233.7 | — | — | 233.7 |
| Parking and Transportation(3) | 106.2 | 12.1 | 77.9 | 0.1 | — | 196.3 | 210.7 | 25.4 | 164.2 | 0.2 | — | 400.5 |
| Facility Solutions | $812.8 | $351.4 | $246.9 | $198.0 | $— | $1,609.2 | $1,615.1 | $692.9 | $503.9 | $394.6 | $— | $3,206.5 |
| Operations and Maintenance(4) | 202.7 | 46.7 | 13.2 | 29.8 | — | 292.4 | 423.4 | 99.4 | 26.3 | 58.5 | — | 607.7 |
| Building & Energy Solutions(5) | — | — | — | — | 210.2 | 210.2 | — | — | — | — | 412.4 | 412.4 |
| Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions | $202.7 | $46.7 | $13.2 | $29.8 | $210.2 | $502.5 | $423.4 | $99.4 | $26.3 | $58.5 | $412.4 | $1,020.1 |
| Total | $1,015.5 | $398.1 | $260.1 | $227.8 | $210.2 | $2,111.7 | $2,038.4 | $792.4 | $530.2 | $453.2 | $412.4 | $4,226.6 |
(1) Janitorial arrangements provide a wide range of essential cleaning services for commercial office buildings, airports and other transportation centers, educational institutions, government buildings, health facilities, industrial buildings, retail stores, and stadiums and arenas. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, square-foot, cost-plus, and work order contracts.
(2) Aviation Services arrangements support airlines and airports with services such as passenger assistance, catering logistics, and airplane cabin maintenance. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, transaction price, and hourly contracts.
(3)Parking and Transportation arrangements provide parking and transportation services for clients at various locations, including airports and other transportation centers, commercial office buildings, educational institutions, health facilities, hotels, and stadiums and arenas. These arrangements are structured as management reimbursement, leased location, and allowance contracts. Certain of these arrangements are considered service concession agreements and are accounted for under the guidance of Topic 853; accordingly, service concession expense related to these arrangements is recorded as a reduction of the related parking service revenues.
(4)Operations and Maintenance arrangements provide onsite mechanical engineering and technical services and solutions relating to a broad range of facilities and infrastructure systems that are designed to extend the useful life of facility fixed assets, improve equipment operating efficiencies, reduce energy consumption, lower overall operational costs for clients, and enhance the sustainability of client locations. These arrangements are generally structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, and work order contracts.
(5)Building & Energy Solutions arrangements provide custom energy solutions, including microgrid systems installation, electrical, HVAC, lighting, electric vehicle charging station installation, uninterrupted power supply services, and other general maintenance and repair services for clients in the public and private sectors and are generally structured as Energy Savings, Fixed-Price Repair, and Refurbishment contracts. We also franchise certain operations under franchise agreements relating to our Linc Network and TEGG brands pursuant to franchise contracts.
Contract Types
We have arrangements under various contract types, as described in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2025.
Certain arrangements involve variable consideration (primarily per transaction fees, reimbursable expenses, and sales-based royalties). We do not estimate the variable consideration for these arrangements; rather, we recognize these variable fees as they are earned. Some of our contracts, often related to Airline Services, may also include performance incentives based on variable performance measures that are ascertained exclusively by future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception and are recognized as revenue once known and mutually agreed upon. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us.
The majority of our contracts include performance obligations that are primarily satisfied over time as we provide the related services. These contract types include: monthly fixed-price; square-foot; cost-plus; work orders; transaction-price; hourly; management reimbursement; leased location; allowance; energy savings contracts; and fixed-price repair and refurbishment contracts, as well as our franchise and royalty fee arrangements. We recognize revenue as the services are performed using a measure of progress that is determined by the contract type. Generally, most of our contracts are cancelable by either party without a substantive penalty, and the majority have a notification period of 30 to 90 days.
We primarily account for our performance obligations under the series guidance, using the as-invoiced practical expedient when applicable. We apply the as-invoiced practical expedient to record revenue as the services are provided, given the nature of the services provided and the frequency of billing under the customer contracts. Under this practical expedient, we recognize revenue in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date and for which we have the right to invoice the customer.
Remaining Performance Obligations
At April 30, 2026, performance obligations that were unsatisfied for which we expect to recognize revenue totaled $222.3 million. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 80% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter, based on our estimates of project timing.
These amounts exclude variable consideration primarily related to: (i) contr acts where we have determined that the contract consists of a series of distinct service periods, and revenues are based on future performance that cannot be estimated at contract inception; (ii) parking contracts where we and the customer share the gross revenues or operating profit for the location; and (iii) contracts where transaction prices include performance incentives that are based on future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception. For these contract types, we apply the practical expedient that permits exclusion of information about the remaining performance obligations with original expected durations of one year or less.
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings, and cash collections results in contract assets and contract liabilities, as further explained below. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers.
Contract assets primarily consist of billed trade receivables, unbilled trade receivables, and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed. Billed and unbilled trade receivables represent amounts from work completed in which we have an unconditional right to bill our customer. Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed typically arise when the revenue recognized on projects exceeds the amount billed to the customer. These amounts are transferred to billed trade receivables when the rights become unconditional. Contract assets also include the capitalization of incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer, primarily commissions. Commissions expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average expected customer relationship period.
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue and advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. We generally classify contract liabilities as current since the related contracts are generally for a period of one year or less. Contract liabilities decrease as we recognize revenue from the satisfaction of the related performance obligation.
The following tables present the balances in our contract assets and contract liabilities:
| (in millions) | April 30, 2026 | October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract assets | ||
| Billed trade receivables(1) | $1,263.5 | $1,223.0 |
| Unbilled trade receivables(1) | 277.2 | 273.6 |
| Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed | 174.7 | 193.7 |
| Capitalized commissions(2) | 33.3 | 32.3 |
(1) Included in “Trade accounts receivable, net,” on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Included in “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the six months ended April 30, 2026, we capitalized $11.4 million of new costs and amortized $10.4 million of previously capitalized costs. There wasno impairment loss recorded on the costs capitalized.
| (in millions) | Six Months EndedApril 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Contract liabilities(1) | |
| Balance at beginning of period | $148.6 |
| Additional contract liabilities | 248.6 |
| Recognition of deferred revenue | (225.4) |
| Balance at end of period | $171.9 |
(1) Included in “Deferred revenue” and “Other accrued liabilities” on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
- RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, we implemented a restructuring program (the “Restructuring Program”) to further streamline our operations and improve the efficiency of our support functions. This initiative is intended to enhance overall organizational effectiveness and ensure alignment between the Company’s cost structure and our strategic growth objectives. We recognized $20.1 million of cumulative restructuring charges under this program through the second quarter of 2026, which includes employee severance, asset impairment charges, and other related costs. We continue to review our overhead and cost structure for additional efficiency opportunities under this program. We expect these actions to be completed in 2026.
Rollforward of Restructuring and Related Liabilities
| (in millions) | Employee Severance | Asset Impairment(2) | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, October 31, 2025 | $3.4 | $— | $0.2 | $3.6 |
| Costs recognized(1) | 0.7 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 6.8 |
| Payments | $(2.7) | — | (2.1) | (4.9) |
| Non-cash items | — | (1.9) | — | (1.9) |
| Balance, April 30, 2026 | $1.4 | $— | $2.2 | $3.6 |
(1)We include these costs within corporate expenses and are included within “Restructuring and related expenses” on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
(2)Represents various ROU asset impairments due to lease terminations or subleases as part of a real estate optimization project.
- NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share Calculations
| Three Months Ended April 30, | Six Months Ended April 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net income | $43.1 | $42.2 | $81.8 | $85.8 |
| Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — Basic | 58.9 | 62.6 | 59.6 | 62.7 |
| Effect of dilutive securities | ||||
| Restricted stock units | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Performance shares | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — Diluted | 59.1 | 62.9 | 59.9 | 63.1 |
| Net income per common share | ||||
| Basic | $0.73 | $0.67 | $1.37 | $1.37 |
| Diluted | $0.73 | $0.67 | $1.37 | $1.36 |
Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans
| Three Months Ended April 30, | Six Months Ended April 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Anti-dilutive | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair Value Hierarchy of Our Financial Instruments
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
| (in millions) | Fair Value Hierarchy | April 30, 2026 | October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents(1) | 1 | $94.9 | $104.1 |
| Insurance deposits(2) | 1 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan(3) | 1 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Credit facility(4) | 2 | 1,866.8 | 1,569.0 |
| Interest rate swap assets(5) | 2 | 1.0 | 4.3 |
| Interest rate swap liabilities(5) | 2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Investments in equity investment(6) | 3 | 14.1 | 34.1 |
| Contingent consideration(7)(8) | 3 | 38.6 | 38.3 |
(1)Cash and cash equivalents are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value.
(2) Represents restricted deposits that are used to collateralize our insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8, “Insurance,” for further information.
(3) Represents investments held in a Rabbi trust associated with one of our deferred compensation plans, which we include in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the assets held in the funded deferred compensation plan is based on quoted market prices.
(4) Represents gross outstanding borrowings under our Amended Credit Facility. Due to variable interest rates, the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under this facility approximates the fair value. See Note 9, “Credit Facility,” for further information.
(5) Represents interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of the difference between expected cash flows calculated at the contracted interest rates and the expected cash flows at current market interest rates using observable benchmarks for the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) forward rates at the end of the period. Our interest rate swap assets are included in “Other current assets” and our interest rate swap liabilities are included in “Other accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 9, “Credit Facility,” for further information. The majority of our interest rate swaps will mature in 2026.
(6)During the three months ended October 31, 2025, we purchased a $20.0 million call option to acquire an ownership interest in WGNSTAR. This acquisition has now been completed—refer to Note 3, “Acquisitions,” for further information. Our investments do not have a readily determinable fair value; therefore, we account for the investments using the measurement alternative under Topic 321 and measure the investments at initial cost plus or minus fair value adjustments if there are observable prices minus impairment, if any.
(7)Our contingent consideration payable related to the RavenVolt Acquisition is remeasured at each reporting date, based on significant inputs not observable in the market. The contingent consideration payment related to calendar year 2025, which is expected to be made in 2026, represents a Level 3 measurement at April 30, 2026, and at October 31, 2025, within the fair value hierarchy. After the acquisition date and until the contingency is resolved, the fair value of contingent consideration payable is adjusted each reporting period based primarily on the expected probability of achievement of the contingency targets, which are subject to our estimate. These changes in fair value are recognized within the “Selling, general and administrative expenses” of the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. See Note 3, “Acquisitions,” for further information.
(8)The balance at April 30, 2026, and October 31, 2025, also includes the contingent consideration payable in calendar year 2027 related to the LMC Acquisition.
Non-Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we are also required to measure certain items at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets can include: goodwill; intangible assets; property, plant and equipment; lease-related ROU assets; and long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale. If certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, then we would evaluate these non-financial assets for impairment. If an impairment were to occur, then the asset would be recorded at the estimated fair value, using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs.
- INSURANCE
We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. For the majority of these insurance programs, we retain the initial $1.0 million to $5.0 million of exposure on a per-occurrence basis, either through deductibles or self-insured retentions. Beyond the retained exposures, we have varying primary policy limits ranging between $1.0 million and $5.0 million per occurrence. To cover general liability and automobile liability losses above these primary limits, we maintain commercial umbrella insurance policies that provide aggregate limits of $200.0 million. Our insurance policies generally cover workers’ compensation losses to the full extent of statutory requirements. Additionally, to cover property damage risks above our retained limits, we maintain policies that provide per occurrence limits of $75.0 million. We are also self-insured for certain employee medical and dental plans. We maintain stop-loss insurance for our self-insured medical plan under which we retain up to $0.5 million of exposure on a per-participant, per-year basis with respect to claims.
We maintain our reserves for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and property damage insurance claims based upon known trends and events and the actuarial estimates of required reserves considering the most recently completed actuarial reports. We use all available information to develop our best estimate of insurance claims reserves as information is obtained. The results of actuarial reviews are used to estimate our insurance rates and insurance reserves.
Interim Review Performed During 2026
We review our self-insurance liabilities on a regular basis and adjust our accruals accordingly. Actual claims activity or development may vary from our assumptions and estimates, which may result in material losses or gains. As we obtain additional information that affects the assumptions and estimates used in our reserve liability calculations, we adjust our self-insurance rates and reserves for future periods and, if appropriate, adjust our reserves for claims incurred in prior accounting periods.
During the second quarter of 2026, we performed a review of the majority of our casualty insurance programs that considered changes in claims development and claims payment activity through April 30, 2026. Based on the results of the review, it was determined that there wasno adjustment required for our total reserves related to prior years during the six months ended April 30, 2026. There wasno adjustment required for total reserves related to prior years during the six months ended April 30, 2025.
Insurance-Related Balances and Activity
| (in millions) | April 30, 2026 | October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dental | $668.1 | $649.5 |
| Medical and dental claim reserves | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Insurance recoverables | 90.8 | 90.8 |
At April 30, 2026, and October 31, 2025, insurance recoverables are included in both “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations
| (in millions) | April 30, 2026 | October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Standby letters of credit | $18.7 | $18.7 |
| Surety bonds and surety-backed letters of credit | 241.6 | 213.9 |
| Restricted insurance deposits | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Total | $265.0 | $237.4 |
- CREDIT FACILITY
Credit Facility Information
| (in millions) | April 30, 2026 | October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Current portion of long-term debt(1)(2) | ||
| Gross term loan | $42.8 | $30.0 |
| Unamortized deferred financing costs | (1.0) | (0.6) |
| Current portion of term loan | $41.8 | $29.4 |
| Long-term debt(1)(2) | ||
| Gross term loan | $779.1 | $555.0 |
| Unamortized deferred financing costs | (2.5) | (1.9) |
| Total noncurrent portion of term loan | 776.6 | 553.1 |
| Revolving line of credit(3) | 1,045.0 | 984.0 |
| Long-term debt | $1,821.6 | $1,537.1 |
(1)At April 30, 2026, and October 31, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on all outstanding borrowings, not including letters of credit and swaps, was 5.66% and 5.84%, respectively.
(2)At April 30, 2026, we had borrowing capacity of $518.9 million.
(3) At April 30, 2026, standby letters of credit amounted to $23.5 million.
On September 1, 2017, we refinanced and replaced our then-existing $800.0 million credit facility with a new senior, secured five-year syndicated credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $900.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Revolver”) and an $800.0 million amortizing term loan, both of which matured on September 1, 2022. In accordance with terms of the Credit Facility, the revolver was reduced to $800.0 million on September 1, 2018. The Credit Facility was amended on June 28, 2021, to increase the capacity of the Revolver and term loan to $1.3 billion and $650 million, respectively, and to extend the maturity to June 28, 2026. It was further amended on November 1, 2022, to transition the benchmark interest rate from London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”).
On February 26, 2025, we amended and restated the Credit Facility (the “Amended Credit Facility”), extending the maturity date to February 26, 2030, and increasing the capacity of the revolving credit facility from $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion and the then-remaining term loan outstanding from $528.1 million to $600.0 million. The Amended Credit Facility provides for the issuance of up to $250.0 million for standby letters of credit and the issuance of up to $100.0 million in swingline advances. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin that varies based on ABM’s total net leverage ratio plus Term SOFR. Under the terms of the Amended Credit Facility, ABM will also pay a commitment fee based on the total net leverage ratio, payable quarterly in arrears, ranging from 0.20% to 0.40%. The obligations under the Amended Credit Facility are guaranteed by the material, domestic wholly owned subsidiaries of ABM and are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the existing and future property and assets of ABM and the guarantors, including a pledge of the capital stock of the wholly owned domestic subsidiaries held by ABM and the guarantors and 65% of the capital stock of the first-tier foreign subsidiaries held by ABM and the guarantors, in each case subject to exceptions. Additionally, we may repay amounts borrowed under the Amended Credit Facility at any time without penalty.
The Amended Credit Facility contains certain covenants, including a maximum total net leverage ratio of 5.00 to 1.00, a maximum secured net leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00, as well as other financial and non-financial covenants. In the event of a material acquisition, as defined in the Amended Credit Facility, we may elect to increase the maximum total net leverage ratio to 5.50 to 1.00 for a total of four fiscal quarters and increase the maximum secured net leverage ratio to 4.50 to 1.00 for a total of four fiscal quarters. Our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with the covenants described above. At April 30, 2026, we were in compliance with these covenants.
The Amended Credit Facility also includes customary events of default, including: failure to pay principal, interest, or fees when due; failure to comply with covenants; the occurrence of certain material judgments; and a change in control of the Company. If certain events of default occur, including certain cross-defaults, insolvency, change in control, or violation of specific covenants, then the lenders can terminate or suspend our access to the
Amended Credit Facility, declare all amounts outstanding (including all accrued interest and unpaid fees) to be immediately due and payable, and require that we cash collateralize the outstanding standby letters of credit.
We incurred deferred financing costs of $8.0 million in conjunction with the execution of the Amended Credit Facility and carried over $2.9 million of unamortized deferred financing costs from initial execution and previous amendments of the Credit Facility. Total deferred financing costs of $10.9 million, consisting of $3.0 million related to the term loan and $7.9 million related to the Revolver, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Amended Credit Facility.
On February 3, 2026, we entered into the First Amendment to the Amended Credit Facility to provide for a new incremental term loan in an aggregate principal amount equal to $255.0 million (the “First Incremental Term Loan”). The terms and conditions that apply to the First Incremental Term Loan are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the other term loans outstanding under the Amended Credit Facility. No amounts under the Amended Credit Facility were repaid as a result of the execution of the First Incremental Term Loan.
Long-Term Debt Maturities
During the six months ended April 30, 2026, we made principal payments under the term loan of $18.2 million. As of April 30, 2026, the following principal payments are required under the Amended Credit Facility:
| (in millions) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt maturities | $21.4 | $42.8 | $42.8 | $42.8 | $1,717.2 |
We utilize interest rate swap agreements to fix the variable interest rates on portions of our debt. The purpose of using these derivatives is to reduce our exposure to the interest rate risk associated with variable borrowings. Under these agreements, we typically pay a fixed interest rate in exchange for a SOFR-based variable interest rate on a given notional amount. All of our interest rate swaps are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and are reclassified into earnings in the period or periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For information regarding the valuation of our interest rate swaps, see Note 7, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments.”
| Notional Amount | Fixed Interest Rate | Effective Date | Maturity Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100.0 million | 1.72% | February 9, 2022 | June 28, 2026 |
| $150.0 million | 1.85% | February 25, 2022 | June 28, 2026 |
| $100.0 million | 2.88% | May 4, 2022 | June 28, 2026 |
| $86.9 million | 2.83% | July 7, 2022 | June 28, 2026 |
| $13.1 million | 2.79% | July 18, 2022 | June 28, 2026 |
| $170.0 million | 3.81% | November 1, 2022 | June 28, 2026 |
| $251.8 million (1) | 3.68% | April 2, 2026 | February 26, 2030 |
(1) In April 2026, we entered into an amortizing interest rate swap agreement with an initial notional amount of $255.0 million, reducing by $3.2 million at the end of every quarter before maturing on February 26, 2030.
At April 30, 2026, and October 31, 2025, amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) for interest rate swaps were a loss of $0.2 million, net of taxes of $0.9 million, and a gain of $2.4 million, net of taxes of $1.9 million, respectively. At April 30, 2026, the total amount expected to be reclassified from AOCL to earnings during the next 12 months is a gain of $0.7 million, net of taxes of $0.2 million.
- COMMON STOCK
Effective September 3, 2025, our Board of Directors expanded our existing share repurchase program by an additional $150.0 million of our common stock. Share repurchases may take place on the open market or otherwise, and all or part of the repurchases may be made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing of repurchases is at our discretion and will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, future cash flows, share price, share availability, and other factors. Repurchased shares are retired and returned to an authorized but unissued status. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.
Repurchase Activity
We repurchased shares under the share repurchase program during the three and six months ended April 30, 2026, as summarized below. At April 30, 2026, authorization for $89.0 million of repurchases remained under our share repurchase program.
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | Three Months EndedApril 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended April 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of shares purchased | 0.07 | 2.13 |
| Average price paid per share(1) | $45.61 | $44.17 |
| Total cash paid for share repurchases(1) | $3.0 | $94.1 |
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended April 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of shares purchased | — | 0.42 |
| Average price paid per share(1) | $— | $51.23 |
| Total cash paid for share repurchases(1) | $— | $21.3 |
(1) Average price paid per share and total cash paid for share repurchases does not include any excise tax for share repurchases as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds
We use letters of credit and surety bonds to secure certain commitments related to insurance programs and for other purposes. As of April 30, 2026, these letters of credit totaled $23.5 million and surety bonds and surety-backed letters of credit totaled $1,086.2 million.
Guarantees
In some instances, we offer clients guaranteed energy savings under certain energy savings contracts. At April 30, 2026, total guarantees were $195.4 million and extend through 2045. We include the estimated costs of guarantees in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. Historically, we have not incurred any material losses in connection with these guarantees.
Sales Taxes
We collect sales tax from clients and remit those collections to the applicable states. In some cases when clients fail to pay their invoices, including the amount of any sales tax that we paid on their behalf, we may be entitled to seek a refund of that amount of sales tax from the applicable state.
Sales tax laws and regulations enacted by the various states are subject to interpretation, and our compliance with such laws is routinely subject to audit and review by such states. Audit risk is concentrated in several states that are conducting ongoing audits. The outcomes of ongoing and any future audits and changes in the states’ interpretation of the sales tax laws and regulations could materially adversely impact our results of operations.
Legal Matters
We are a party to a number of lawsuits, claims, and proceedings incident to the operation of our business, including those pertaining to labor and employment, contracts, personal injury, and other matters, some of which allege substantial monetary damages. Some of these actions may be brought as class actions on behalf of a class or purported class of employees.
At April 30, 2026, the total amount accrued for probable litigation losses where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made was $8.3 million. We do not accrue for contingent losses that, in our judgment, are considered to be reasonably possible but not probable. The estimation of reasonably possible losses also requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. Our management currently estimates the range of loss for all reasonably possible losses for which a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made is between zero and $15.1 million. Factors underlying this estimated range of loss may change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate.
Litigation outcomes are difficult to predict, and the estimation of probable losses requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. If one or more matters are resolved in a particular period in an amount in excess of or in a manner different than what we anticipated, this could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In some cases, although a loss is probable or reasonably possible, we cannot reasonably estimate the maximum potential losses for probable matters or the range of losses for reasonably possible matters. Therefore, our accrual for probable losses and our estimated range of loss for reasonably possible losses do not represent our maximum possible exposure.
In determining whether to include any particular lawsuit or other proceeding in our disclosure, we consider both quantitative and qualitative factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: the amount of damages and the nature of any other relief sought in the proceeding; if such damages and other relief are specified, our view of the merits of the claims; whether the action is or purports to be a class action, and our view of the likelihood that a class will be certified by the court; the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is pending; and the potential impact of the proceeding on our reputation.
We are currently not a party to any material legal proceedings, and we are not aware of filings of any pending or contemplated litigation, claims, or assessments. There can be no assurance that future legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or otherwise will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
- INCOME TAXES
Our quarterly tax provision is calculated using an estimated annual effective tax rate that is adjusted for discrete items occurring during the period to arrive at our effective tax rate. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2026, we had effective tax rates of 27.9% and 26.8% , respectively. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2025, we had effective tax rates of 29.4% and 25.6%, respectively. The difference between the estimated annual effective tax rate before discrete items and statutory rate is primarily related to state income taxes, non-deductible compensation, and tax credits.
Our effective tax rates for the three months ended April 30, 2026, and April 30, 2025, were not impacted by any significant discrete items.
Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2026, was reduced by discrete items, primarily share based compensation. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2025, was reduced by discrete items, primarily return to provision adjustments related to our non-U.S. operations.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”) and Federal Empowerment Zone (“FEZ”) credit are federal tax credits available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups. The Company has historically benefited from these tax credits, which expired on December 31, 2025. As of April 30, 2026, the credits have not been renewed, and our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 only includes a benefit for those employees who started work before December 31, 2025.
On July 4, 2025, the United States enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), which contains a broad range of tax reform provisions affecting businesses. We do not anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) Pillar Two Model Rules established a minimum global effective tax rate of 15% on country-by-country profits of large multinational companies. European Union member states along with many other countries have adopted or expect to adopt the OECD Pillar Two Model effective January 1, 2024, or thereafter. The OECD and other countries continue to publish guidelines and legislation that include transition and safe harbor rules. We continue to monitor new legislative changes and assess the global impact of the Pillar Two Model Rules. Based on our initial assessment, Pillar Two should not have a material impact to the Company’s income tax provision.
We plan to reinvest our foreign earnings to fund future non-U.S. growth and expansion, and we do not anticipate remitting such earnings to the United States.
- SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our current reportable segments consist of B&I, M&D, Aviation, Education, and Technical Solutions, as further described below.
| REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| B&I | B&I, our largest reportable segment, encompasses comprehensive facility solutions, including janitorial and maintenance, facilities engineering, and parking and transportation management to a diverse range of clients. Our expertise extends to commercial real estate properties, including corporate offices for high-tech clients, sports and entertainment venues, and both traditional hospitals and non-acute healthcare facilities. We typically provide these services pursuant to monthly fixed-price, square-foot, cost-plus, and parking arrangements (i.e., management reimbursement, leased location, or allowance) that are obtained through a competitive bid process as well as pursuant to work orders. |
| M&D | M&D provides integrated facility services, engineering, janitorial and maintenance, and other specialized solutions to a variety of manufacturing, distribution, and data center, facilities. We typically provide these services pursuant to monthly fixed-price, square-foot, and cost-plus arrangements, that are obtained through a competitive bid process as well as pursuant to work orders. |
| Aviation | Aviation provides comprehensive support services to airlines and airports, including parking and transportation management, janitorial and maintenance services, passenger assistance, catering logistics, aircraft cabin maintenance, and transportation solutions. We typically provide services to clients in this segment under master services agreements. These agreements are typically re-bid upon renewal and are generally structured as monthly fixed-price, square-foot, cost-plus, parking, transaction-price, and hourly arrangements. |
| Education | Education delivers comprehensive facility services to public school districts, private schools, colleges, and universities. Our services include janitorial and custodial services, landscaping and grounds maintenance, facilities engineering, and parking management. These services are typically provided pursuant to monthly fixed-price, square-foot, and cost-plus arrangements that are obtained through either a competitive bid process or re-bid upon renewal as well as pursuant to work orders. |
| Technical Solutions | Technical Solutions specializes in comprehensive facility infrastructure services, including mechanical and electrical systems, EV charging station design, installation, and maintenance, as well as microgrid systems encompassing uninterrupted power supply (“UPS”) systems and power distribution units. These offerings are strategically leveraged for cross-selling across all our industry groups, both domestically and internationally. Contracts for this segment are generally structured as electrical contracting services for energy related products such as the installation of solar solutions, battery storage, distributed generation, and other specialized electric trade. |
The accounting policies for our segments are the same as those disclosed within our significant accounting policies in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies.” Our management evaluates the performance of each reportable segment based on its respective operating profit results, which include the allocation of certain centrally incurred costs. Corporate expenses not allocated to segments include certain CEO and other finance and human resource departmental expenses, certain information technology costs, share-based compensation, certain legal costs and settlements, restructuring and related costs, certain actuarial adjustments to self-insurance reserves, and direct acquisition costs.
As of April 30, 2026, the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Makers (the “CODMs”), consisting of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, evaluate the performance of ABM’s operating segments and allocate resources based on segment operating profit and revenue. These metrics are regularly reviewed as part of ABM’s internal reporting package.
Segment operating profits are used to allocate resources, including investment spending, primarily as part of the annual budget process. On a monthly basis, the CODMs review budget-to-actual variances to assess performance, monitor trends, and compare results across segments. Segment performance is also considered in the determination of incentive compensation for segment leadership. Segment asset information is not provided to the CODMs, nor is it used in evaluating segment performance or making resource allocation decisions. Accordingly, segment assets are not disclosed in this note.
The following tables present the measure of profit or loss used by the CODMs, along with other significant segment items that are regularly provided and used in managing the business:
Financial Information by Reportable Segment
| Three Months Ended April 30, 2026 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) · B&I · M&D · Aviation · Education · Technical Solutions · Total | |||||||
| Revenues | $1,015.8 | $463.8 | $310.8 | $232.2 | $267.3 | $2,290.0 | |
| Significant Segment Expenses | |||||||
| Direct labor costs | 559.5 | 290.8 | 190.9 | 152.9 | 100.4 | 1,294.5 | |
| Indirect costs | 31.0 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 6.3 | 25.4 | 75.9 | |
| General and administrative | 19.1 | 14.3 | 11.3 | 2.2 | 20.8 | 67.6 | |
| Selling | 9.1 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 12.3 | 27.4 | |
| Other segment items(1) | 320.5 | 102.9 | 88.6 | 54.1 | 91.7 | 657.8 | |
| Segment operating profit | $76.7 | $40.6 | $16.3 | $16.4 | $16.8 | $166.9 | |
| Corporate | (79.0) | ||||||
| Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions | (1.0) | ||||||
| Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions | — | ||||||
| Total operating profit | $86.9 | ||||||
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates | 1.0 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (28.1) | ||||||
| Income before income taxes | $59.7 | ||||||
| Other significant segment items(2) | |||||||
| Materials and supplies | $27.4 | $17.4 | $7.0 | $12.0 | $79.2 | ||
| Salaries and wages (other than direct) | 31.1 | 10.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 33.4 | ||
| Consulting and professional services | 3.2 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 2.3 | ||
| Travel and entertainment (other than direct) | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.0 | ||
| Legal | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||
| Six Months Ended April 30, 2026 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) · B&I · M&D · Aviation · Education · Technical Solutions · Total | |||||||
| Revenues | $2,080.9 | $886.1 | $608.5 | $460.9 | $497.1 | $4,533.5 | |
| Significant Segment Expenses | |||||||
| Direct labor costs | 1,155.9 | 566.9 | 374.5 | 300.2 | 181.9 | 2,579.4 | |
| Indirect costs | 60.2 | 15.5 | 6.4 | 12.3 | 51.9 | 146.2 | |
| General and administrative | 38.8 | 26.2 | 22.5 | 4.5 | 41.1 | 133.1 | |
| Selling | 17.3 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 26.1 | 53.3 | |
| Other segment items(1) | 652.5 | 192.2 | 175.4 | 105.3 | 170.8 | 1,296.1 | |
| Segment operating profit | $156.4 | $77.0 | $28.9 | $38.0 | $25.2 | $325.4 | |
| Corporate | (160.9) | ||||||
| Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions | (2.4) | ||||||
| Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions | (0.6) | ||||||
| Total operating profit | $161.6 | ||||||
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates | 2.4 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (52.1) | ||||||
| Income before income taxes | $111.9 | ||||||
| Other significant segment items(2) | |||||||
| Materials and supplies | $56.7 | $33.3 | $13.7 | $22.8 | $145.4 | ||
| Salaries and wages (other than direct) | 59.5 | 18.9 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 69.1 | ||
| Consulting and professional services | 6.0 | 3.8 | 12.7 | 1.2 | 4.8 | ||
| Travel and entertainment (other than direct) | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Legal | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | ||
| Three Months Ended April 30, 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) · B&I · M&D · Aviation · Education · Technical Solutions · Total | |||||||
| Revenues | $1,015.5 | $398.1 | $260.1 | $227.8 | $210.2 | $2,111.7 | |
| Significant Segment Expenses | |||||||
| Direct labor costs | 553.8 | 260.1 | 149.3 | 150.8 | 72.1 | 1,185.9 | |
| Indirect costs | 34.1 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 22.3 | 71.4 | |
| General and administrative | 23.1 | 12.6 | 10.8 | 2.9 | 17.0 | 66.4 | |
| Selling | 9.0 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 13.0 | 25.6 | |
| Other segment items(1) | 312.5 | 76.1 | 80.6 | 54.2 | 72.3 | 595.6 | |
| Segment operating profit | $83.0 | $39.9 | $16.5 | $13.8 | $13.4 | $166.6 | |
| Corporate | (82.9) | ||||||
| Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions | (1.4) | ||||||
| Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions | (0.1) | ||||||
| Total operating profit | $82.3 | ||||||
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates | 1.4 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (23.9) | ||||||
| Income before income taxes | $59.8 | ||||||
| Other significant segment items(2) | |||||||
| Materials and supplies | $25.4 | $12.7 | $4.9 | $11.2 | $59.4 | ||
| Salaries and wages (other than direct) | $35.5 | $7.3 | $3.7 | $4.7 | $29.8 | ||
| Consulting and professional services | 2.1 | 1.6 | 11.6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | ||
| Travel and entertainment (other than direct) | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | ||
| Legal | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||
| Six Months Ended April 30, 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions) · B&I · M&D · Aviation · Education · Technical Solutions · Total | |||||||
| Revenues | $2,038.4 | $792.4 | $530.2 | $453.2 | $412.4 | $4,226.6 | |
| Significant Segment Expenses | |||||||
| Direct labor costs | 1,124.7 | 516.1 | 310.4 | 302.6 | 126.4 | 2,380.2 | |
| Indirect costs | 65.6 | 15.1 | 5.9 | 11.4 | 44.1 | 142.1 | |
| General and administrative | 41.3 | 23.6 | 21.0 | 5.2 | 36.6 | 127.7 | |
| Selling | 16.3 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 26.1 | 49.8 | |
| Other segment items(1) | 628.0 | 152.3 | 163.5 | 105.5 | 149.2 | 1,198.4 | |
| Segment operating profit | $162.4 | $79.3 | $28.7 | $27.8 | $30.0 | $328.2 | |
| Corporate | (166.1) | ||||||
| Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions | (2.1) | ||||||
| Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions | (0.1) | ||||||
| Total operating profit | $159.9 | ||||||
| Income from unconsolidated affiliates | 2.1 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (46.8) | ||||||
| Income before income taxes | $115.2 | ||||||
| Other significant segment items(2) | |||||||
| Materials and supplies | $53.4 | $26.8 | $10.3 | $22.0 | $120.8 | ||
| Salaries and wages (other than direct) | 65.6 | 15.3 | 7.4 | 8.6 | 62.4 | ||
| Consulting and professional services | 5.0 | 2.7 | 23.2 | 1.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Travel and entertainment (other than direct) | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Legal | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | ||
(1)Other segment items consist of payroll related expenses, materials and supplies, insurance costs, depreciation and amortization, consulting and professional services, and various other expense items.
(2)Note these items are included in the segment expenses and operating profit shown above and are listed separately below segment operating profit as they are metrics that are separately provided to the CODMs on a regular basis.
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