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POWL(POWL)
POWL
Next earnings: Aug 4, 2026 · After close
Signal
Leaning Bullish2↑1↓
PRICE
Prev Close
296.98
Open
286.59
Day Range277.02 – 293.80
277.02
293.80
52W Range54.75 – 328.00
54.75
328.00
87% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
688.7K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
57.3x
Premium valuation
EPS (TTM)
—
Div Yield
0.04%
Beta
0.72
Low vol
Performance
1D
-1.46%5D↓
-6.20%1M
+27.39%3M
+50.06%6M
+166.31%YTD
+175.41%1Y↑
+393.92%Best: 1Y (+393.92%)Worst: 5D (-6.20%)
Quick Read
Trend—Insufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
revenue +5% YoYValuation
EXPENSIVE
P/E 57x vs ~20x sectorHealth
STRONG
CR 2.3 · FCF $5.29/shBullish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$10.66B
Revenue TTM$1.13B
Net Income TTM$186.93M
Free Cash Flow$192.52M
Gross Margin30.1%
Net Margin16.5%
Operating Margin19.8%
Return on Equity28.6%
Return on Assets15.8%
Debt / Equity0.00
Current Ratio2.25
EPS TTM$5.14
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock
Backlog growth and order intake from LNG export terminals, petrochemical expansions, and data center infrastructure projects
Energy sector capital expenditure cycles, particularly upstream oil & gas and midstream infrastructure spending
Gross margin trends driven by project mix (higher-margin offshore/hazardous location work vs. standard industrial)
Data center buildout acceleration tied to AI infrastructure investment by hyperscalers
Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle
high - Powell's revenue is directly tied to capital expenditure cycles in energy and industrial sectors. During economic expansions, customers greenlight large infrastructure projects (LNG trains, refineries, chemical plants) with 18-36 month construction timelines. Recessions or energy price crashes cause project deferrals and order cancellations. Industrial production growth correlates strongly with demand for electrical infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
Interest Rates
Rising interest rates negatively impact Powell through two channels: (1) higher financing costs for customers' multi-billion dollar capital projects reduce project economics and delay FIDs (final investment decisions), and (2) valuation multiple compression as investors rotate from high-multiple industrials to fixed income. However, zero debt eliminates direct interest expense impact. Lower rates stimulate capital-intensive project activity.
Key Risks
Energy transition risk as long-term fossil fuel infrastructure investment declines, though partially offset by renewable energy grid infrastructure and data center electrification demand
Commoditization pressure from international competitors (Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens) with broader product portfolios and lower-cost manufacturing in Asia
Regulatory changes in electrical safety standards (NEC, IEEE) requiring costly re-certifications or product redesigns
Investor Profile
momentum - The stock's 169% one-year return and 75% three-month surge attract growth and momentum investors betting on energy infrastructure supercycle and AI data center buildout. High valuation multiples (6.1x sales, 26.7x EV/EBITDA) reflect expectations for sustained earnings growth rather than value characteristics. Institutional investors focused on domestic manufacturing and energy security themes also participate.
Watch on Earnings
WTI crude oil price as proxy for upstream and midstream energy capex budgetsUS industrial production index indicating manufacturing sector health and electrical infrastructure demandLNG export capacity additions and FID announcements for Gulf Coast terminals (Powell's core market)Data center construction spending and hyperscaler capex guidance (Microsoft, Google, Amazon)
Health Radar
5 strong1 concern
75/100Liquidity
2.25Strong
Leverage
0.00Strong
Coverage
0.0xConcern
ROE
28.6%Strong
ROIC
23.7%Strong
Cash
$451MStrong
ANALYST COVERAGE10 analysts
HOLD
▼ -18.8%downside to target
L $142.33
Med $237.67consensus
H $333.00Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 5 signals bullish
4/10
Technicals
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✓RSI RangeRSI 67 — Bullish momentum
Volume
●
✗Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
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✗Last EarningsMissed estimates
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~Analyst ConsensusHold
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✓LiquidityCurrent Ratio 2.25 — healthy liquidity
Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 17, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 90 days
PDividend PaymentAug 28, 2026
In 104 days
FinancialsFull statements →
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →Trend
▲ UptrendGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 55.2%
+29.1% vs SMA 50 · +100.4% vs SMA 200
Momentum
RSI67.3Positive momentum, not extended
MACD+22.38Above zero — bullish momentum · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$328.0+12.1%
Current
$292.6
EMA 50
$243.0-17.0%
EMA 200
$157.7-46.1%
52W Low
$54.75-81.3%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week high
$54.7587th %ile$328.0
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution PressureDistribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.
20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:4
Dist days:5
Edge:+1 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)697K
Recent Vol (5D)
748K+7%
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Earnings & Analysts
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Consensus of 4 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↓ Revised DownRevenue↓ Revised Down
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2025 | $1.1B $1.0B–$1.2B | — | $4.80 | — | ±0% | Low2 |
FY2026(current) | $1.2B $1.2B–$1.2B | ▲ +9.0% | $5.46 | ▲ +13.7% | ±4% | Moderate4 |
FY2027 | $1.4B $1.3B–$1.6B | ▲ +20.8% | $6.57 | ▲ +20.2% | ±12% | Moderate3 |
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryPOWL
Last 8Q
+17.3%avg beat
Beat 7 of 8 quartersMissed 1↓ Estimates falling+79%
Q3'24
+6%
Q4'24
+10%
Q1'25
+14%
Q2'25
+6%
Q3'25
+12%
Q4'25
+19%
Q1'26
-7%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
NET SELLERS$0 bought · $3.7M sold · 30d window
Cope Brett AlanDir
$1.3M
May 14
SELL
Williams Richard EDir
$1.3M
May 14
SELL
Williams Richard EDir
$222K
May 14
SELL
Williams Richard EDir
$42K
May 14
SELL
Mauney William Mars…Vice President…
$298K
May 11
SELL
Mauney William Mars…Vice President…
$125K
May 11
SELL
Financials
Dividends0.12% yield
3 yrs of paymentsAnnual Yield0.12%
Quarterly Div.$0.0900
Est. Annual / Share$0.36
FrequencyQuarterly
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26
Q2'26
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
1
BlackRock, Inc.
1.4M▲2
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
517K▼3
STATE STREET CORP
362K▲4
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
324K▼5
MORGAN STANLEY
272K▲6
Fisher Asset Management, LLC
257K▼7
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
243K▲8
Invesco Ltd.
242K▲News & Activity
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About
as a global manufacturer, we utilize our core values: customer first, respect for our employees, continuous improvement and “can-do” attitude, to solve our customers’ toughest problems. at powell, we believe in being a partner to our customers by providing innovative engineered electrical power solutions and services. our offerings include: low & medium voltage electrical distribution packages, electrical and valve servicing, and a wide number of automation systems to increase the overall safety of your system. be sure to follow us for updates & to visit our website for more information: powellind.com an equal opportunity employer/vet/disability
Brett A. CopeChairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer
Michael W. MetcalfExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Principal Accounting Officer
Terry McKertcherVice President of Operations
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POWL◀ | $292.65 | -1.46% | $10.7B | 57.0 | +908.4% | 1636.7% | 1500 |
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