1d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General
Legence Corp. (LGN) files 8-K: Items 2.02, 9.01
Filed: 2026-11-12 AccNo: 0001193125-26-456940 Size: 454 KB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Why Is LEGENCE CORP A (LGN) Stock Up Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · November 12, 2026 at 7:28 AM ET · reviewed against 3 wire stories
LEGENCE CORP A (LGN) is up +15.73% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 3 stories on LGN across 3 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 67/100).
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Legence Corp (LGN) shares rose 15.73% to $37.09, driven by strong third-quarter financial results and a significant upward revision to full-year sales guidance. The company reported record quarterly revenues that substantially exceeded analyst expectations, prompting a positive market reaction.
What Happened
Legence filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on November 12, 2026, to disclose its third-quarter 2026 financial results. The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $1.15, which beat consensus estimates by $0.57. Revenue reached a record $1.31 billion, an 85% increase from the same period last year and $50 million above analyst projections. Excluding the Bowers acquisition, non-GAAP revenues grew by 40% year over year.
Management also raised its full-year 2026 sales guidance from a previous range of $4.700 billion to $4.800 billion to a new range of $4.870 billion to $4.910 billion. This update compares to the prior estimate of $4.787 billion. For the fourth quarter, the company projects sales between $1.260 billion and $1.300 billion, which is above the $1.225 billion estimate.
What The Data Shows
The stock opened at $38.41, representing a 3.6% gap from the prior close of $37.09. The session high was $39.50 at 7:10 AM ET, while the session low was $38.41 at 7:00 AM ET. The most recent price was $39.50. Volume so far is 0.0 million shares, which is 0.0 times the three-month daily average.
Fundamentals show a market capitalization of $2.5 billion. The company is currently unprofitable with a trailing twelve-month EPS of -0.48 and a net margin of -1.2%. However, revenue has grown 69.2% over the trailing twelve months. The 52-week range is $23.90 to $107.24. On November 11, 2026, the stock printed 22 fresh 52-week highs and 3 fresh 52-week lows. Recent insider activity includes two sales by Chief Accounting Officer Philippe Le Bris in September 2026, totaling $285,000.
What To Watch
Investors will monitor the company's ability to meet its newly raised full-year sales guidance of $4.870 billion to $4.910 billion. The upcoming fourth-quarter sales estimate of $1.260 billion to $1.300 billion will be a key metric for assessing continued momentum.
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LGN by the numbers
Last: $37.09Session: +15.73%7 sessions: -7.38%Coverage: 3 stories / 3 sourcesAI sentiment: 67/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $2.5B52w: $23.90 to $107.24
The headlines behind the move
1d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 78Earnings
Legence GAAP EPS of $1.15 beats by $0.57, revenue of $1.31B beats by $50M
Legence Q3 GAAP EPS is $1.15, beating estimates by $0.57; revenue rises 85% year over year to $1.31 billion, $50 million above estimates.
1d agoGlobeNewswireBULLISH 74Earnings
Legence Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Record Quarterly Revenues of $1.31 Billion, an 85% Increase from a Year Ago Excluding Bowers Acquisition, Revenues (non-GAAP) Grew by 40% from a Year Ago1...
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