Powell Industries

POWL

Market cap $8.41B

Powell Industries (POWL) closed at $234.42 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.37% move from the prior day.

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Powell Industries (POWL) reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $251.2M, up 4% year-over-year, with new orders surging 63% to $439M including a $100M+ LNG project and multiple data-center wins; the backlog hit a record $1.6B with a 1.7 times book-to-bill ratio. Generac (GNRC) posted $4.21B in trailing revenue but declined 11.6% in the most recent quarter, while Acuity Brands (AYI) generated $4.35B in revenue with a 20.3 P/E ratio; Powell's 32.2% return on equity and 28.4% gross margin outpace both peers.

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Powell Industries (POWL) demonstrates exceptional earnings and price growth, outperforming Eaton (ETN) and Schneider (SBGSF) by wide margins. POWL's management excels at productivity, driving earnings growth far beyond revenue increases, supported by robust secular tailwinds like data centers and grid modernization. Despite high valuations, POWL's debt-free balance sheet, strong cash position, and significant backlog underpin continued double-digit EPS growth expectations.

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) has been one of my best decisions in recent memory.

Powell Industries (POWL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Powell Industries (POWL) reached $554.05 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.4% change compared to its last close.