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CapEx

Dycom Industries CapEx increased by 29.3% to $70.32M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.6%, from $79.50M to $70.32M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 11.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2027May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.

Metric ID: capital_expenditures

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$31.63M$36.72M$45.13M$43.57M$38.41M$42.53M$54.85M$65.18M$42.92M$50.97M$67.25M$57.36M$41.96M$65.43M$74.58M$68.49M$79.50M$51.69M$55.22M$54.39M$70.32M
QoQ Change+16.1%+22.9%-3.5%-11.8%+10.7%+29.0%+18.8%-34.1%+18.8%+31.9%-14.7%-26.8%+55.9%+14.0%-8.2%+16.1%-35.0%+6.8%-1.5%+29.3%
YoY Change+21.4%+15.8%+21.5%+49.6%+11.8%+19.8%+22.6%-12.0%-2.2%+28.4%+10.9%+19.4%+89.5%-21.0%-26.0%-20.6%-11.6%
Range$31.63M$79.50M
CAGR+17.3%
Avg YoY Growth+12.8%
Median YoY Growth+15.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dycom Industries's capex?
Dycom Industries (DY) reported capex of $70.32M in Q1 2026.
How has Dycom Industries's capex changed year-over-year?
Dycom Industries's capex decreased by 11.6% year-over-year, from $79.50M to $70.32M.
What is the long-term trend for Dycom Industries's capex?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Dycom Industries's capex has grown at a 11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $157.04M to $240.79M.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.