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SOLV Energy (MWH)


Market Price (3/30/2026): $28.16 | Market Cap: $5.6 Bil
Sector: Utilities | Industry: Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

SOLV Energy (MWH)


Market Price (3/30/2026): $28.16
Market Cap: $5.6 Bil
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -30%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
Key risks
MWH key risks include [1] significant customer concentration and associated payment risk, Show more.
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, and Battery Storage & Grid Modernization.
  
0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, and Battery Storage & Grid Modernization.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -30%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -70%
3 Key risks
MWH key risks include [1] significant customer concentration and associated payment risk, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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SOLV Energy (MWH) stock has lost about 10% since it went public on 2/11/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Post-IPO Volatility and Early Profit-Taking Following Strong Debut.

SOLV Energy's stock experienced significant upward momentum immediately after its IPO on February 11, 2026, opening at $30.00 per share and closing its first full trading day at $30.67, a 22.68% increase from its $25.00 IPO price. The stock reached an all-time high of $33.00 on February 16, 2026. This strong initial performance likely prompted some investors to take profits in the subsequent weeks, contributing to the approximate 5% decline from its debut closing price by March 11, 2026.

2. Persistent Broader Renewable Energy Sector Headwinds.

Despite a positive long-term outlook for renewable energy, the sector continues to grapple with challenges such as grid capacity bottlenecks, regulatory uncertainty, and persistent cost pressures. While global electricity demand, driven partly by AI infrastructure, is projected to rise, forecasts suggest a potential reduction in annual solar, wind, and storage additions in the U.S. between 2026 and 2030, with projections falling to a range of 30 GW to 66 GW from a previous range of 54 GW to 85 GW. These sector-wide issues can temper investor enthusiasm for companies like SOLV Energy, which specializes in utility-scale solar and battery storage infrastructure.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MWH  
Market (SPY)-5.3%43.1%
Sector (XLU)1.4%42.0%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MWH  
Market (SPY)0.6%43.1%
Sector (XLU)9.7%42.0%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MWH  
Market (SPY)9.8%43.1%
Sector (XLU)18.4%42.0%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MWH  
Market (SPY)69.4%43.1%
Sector (XLU)53.8%42.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MWH Return------9%-9%
Peers Return42%-2%38%65%51%27%504%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-5%72%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MWH Win Rate-----50% 
Peers Win Rate62%54%67%60%62%75% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MWH Max Drawdown------12% 
Peers Max Drawdown-9%-27%-12%-18%-27%-1% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-5% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PWR, MTZ, PRIM, MYRG.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/27/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

MWH has limited trading history. Below is the Utilities sector ETF (XLU) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-28.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven39.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven347 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-36.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven58.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven633 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-16.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven19.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven308 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-48.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven95.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,058 days1,480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -28.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/12/2022. A -28.1% loss requires a 39.0% gain to breakeven.

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About SOLV Energy (MWH)

We are a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repowering. We have constructed more than 500 power plants representing 20 GWdc of generating capacity since we were founded in 2008, and we currently provide O&M services under long-term agreements to 146 operating power plants representing over 18 GWdc of generating capacity. Engineering News Record ranks us the second largest solar contractor in the United States based on 2024 revenues and the seventh largest contractor in power overall. We also believe we are a leading builder of high-voltage substations in the southwestern United States. We specialize in designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar and battery storage projects with capacities of 200 MWdc and larger and related T&D infrastructure. We built one in every nine MWs of utility-scale solar projects constructed in the United States from 2014 to 2024 and were the second largest builder of battery energy storage systems in 2024 according to Solar Power World. We are the second largest provider of O&M services to existing utility-scale solar energy projects in the Americas based on the number of MWdc managed in 2024 according to Wood Mackenzie. As of September 30, 2025, 93% of our total backlog was EPC services and 7% was O&M services, including estimated corrective maintenance. Demand for new generation capacity and related infrastructure services is growing rapidly in the United States. The combination of growth in the number and capacity of data centers, manufacturing reshoring, increasing use of HVAC caused by more extreme weather, electrification of industrial processes and retirement of existing coal-fired generation facilities are resulting in rapid load growth that cannot be met by existing generation capacity. According to Wood Mackenzie, an average of 65 GWac of new generation capacity will be constructed annually in the United States from 2025 through 2034 which is nearly double the prior ten-year period’s average. Solar and battery storage projects will account for 66% of the capacity added from 2025 through 2034 compared with 42% over the prior ten year period, according to Wood Mackenzie. Solar and battery storage are increasing as a percentage of new generation because they are easier to permit, use equipment that is more readily available, deliver a lower levelized cost of energy and are faster to build than competing forms of power generation such as gas and nuclear. As of September 30, 2025, we had backlog of approximately $6.7 billion. Our revenue in future periods may differ from the amounts in our backlog due to contract changes or terminations and other factors. Our customers include project developers, independent power producers and utilities. Our new construction projects are typically executed over 12 to 18 months pursuant to one or more LNTP agreements followed by a lump sum EPC contract. Under LNTP agreements, our customers pay us to perform initial engineering and site investigation work, procure long lead time equipment and begin initial mobilization of our workforce and equipment, the results of which we use to refine our price to construct the project. LNTP agreements significantly reduce our risk because they allow us to identify unforeseen costs and incorporate them into our price priorto entering into the EPC contract. Our customers also benefit from LNTP agreements because they reduce the probability that there will be unforeseen change orders or delays during construction. We provide O&M services pursuant to long-term contracts that typically obligate the customer to pay us a fixed fee for operations and routine preventative maintenance and additional fees for corrective maintenance on a time and materials basis. Since January 2022, we have generated annual corrective maintenance revenues equal to 70% to 90% of the amount our customers pay us in fixed fees for operations and preventative maintenance services. Our O&M contracts typically have a minimum term of five years and renew automatically for successive one year periods at the end of the initial term. When a customer enters into an O&M agreement with us, they typically give us operational control of their power plants which we manage through a NERC-registered medium impact control center located in our San Diego headquarters. Our control center enables us to provide our customers remote monitoring, diagnostic and dispatch capabilities on a 24/7 basis, utilizing real-time data to remotely detect plant performance issues, identify targeted solutions and dispatch field technicians for repair and maintenance services. Our control center captures an aggregate of approximately 2 million data points per second across all of the power plants that we manage. We use this data to improve our construction methods, make better equipment selections and gain insights into ways to improve uptime and increase energy generation for our customers. Many of our customers that use us to build new power plants also use our O&M services. We are headquartered in San Diego, California and have 14 additional locations across the United States. We operate a NERC CIP compliant control center in our San Diego headquarters that we use to monitor and manage the operations of our customers’ power plants. We were founded in 2008 as Swinerton Renewable Energy (“SRE”) and operated as a division of Swinerton Builders, one of the largest employee-owned commercial construction firms in the U.S. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swinerton. We were acquired by American Securities in December 2021, along with SOLV, Inc., a subsidiary we formed in 2012 to provide operating and maintenance services to both in-house and third-party power plants. Following our acquisition by American Securities, SRE and SOLV Inc. were rebranded as SOLV Energy. In October 2024, we merged with CS Energy, LLC, a leading provider of EPC services for solar and battery storage focused on the East and Southeast regions of the United States. Our principal executive offices are located in San Diego, CA.

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SOLV Energy is like a Bechtel or Fluor, but specialized in designing, building, and operating large-scale solar farms and battery storage power plants.

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  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Services: SOLV Energy designs, procures materials for, and builds utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, high-voltage substations, and related Transmission & Distribution (T&D) infrastructure.
  • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Services: SOLV Energy provides long-term services including routine preventative and corrective maintenance, remote monitoring, diagnostics, and dispatch for operating power plants from its NERC-registered control center.

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SOLV Energy (symbol: MWH) sells primarily to other companies rather than individuals. The provided background information describes the types of customers it serves but does not list specific customer company names or their public symbols.

Its major customer categories are:

  1. Project developers
  2. Independent power producers
  3. Utilities

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George Hershman, Chief Executive Officer

George Hershman established SOLV Energy in 2008, then known as Swinerton Renewable Energy, leading its growth to become a top-ranked Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) provider. He has over 30 years of experience in construction and energy and serves on the Boards of SEIA and the American Clean Power Association. The company was acquired by American Securities in December 2021, after which Swinerton Renewable Energy and SOLV Inc. were rebranded as SOLV Energy.

Chad Plotkin, Chief Financial Officer

Chad Plotkin joined SOLV Energy as Chief Financial Officer in February 2025, overseeing financial strategy, capital markets activity, and investment planning. He has over 27 years of experience in public and private energy infrastructure organizations. Prior to SOLV Energy, Plotkin served as Managing Director at Blackstone Infrastructure Partners and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Clearway Energy, Inc.. His background indicates a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms.

Kevin Deters, Chief Operating Officer

Kevin Deters serves as Chief Operating Officer of SOLV Energy, responsible for operational performance across the company's EPC and O&M services. He brings over 25 years of experience in the power sector, including previous leadership as President of MYR Energy Services.

Erik Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer

Erik Johnson is the Chief Strategy Officer at SOLV Energy, where he leads the development of enterprise strategy and ensures cross-functional alignment to support long-term growth. With a background in engineering and operations, Johnson possesses a deep understanding of the solar market, EPC, service lines, and project performance.

Helena Kimball, Chief Revenue Officer

Helena Kimball serves as Chief Revenue Officer of SOLV Energy, leading commercial strategy, customer engagement, and the company's business development organization. She joined SOLV Energy in 2024 and previously held roles as President and CEO of Ojjo, as well as senior leadership positions at Avantus, Yingli Americas, and Recurrent Energy, contributing over two decades of renewable energy and technology expertise.

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Key Risks to SOLV Energy (MWH)

  1. Reliance on the Growth and Policy Support for Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Storage: SOLV Energy specializes in designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, which are projected to account for 66% of new generation capacity added in the United States from 2025 through 2034. A significant slowdown in the growth of this specific market, changes in government incentives, or shifts in energy policy favoring alternative generation methods could directly and substantially impact the demand for SOLV Energy's core services.
  2. Project Execution and Cost Management in Lump-Sum EPC Contracts: While SOLV Energy utilizes LNTP agreements to mitigate some risk, a substantial portion of its business involves lump-sum Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts for complex, large-scale projects, typically executed over 12 to 18 months. These contracts inherently carry the risk of cost overruns, delays, or unforeseen site conditions, which can lead to reduced profitability. The company acknowledges that "Our revenue in future periods may differ from the amounts in our backlog due to contract changes or terminations and other factors."
  3. Intense Competition: SOLV Energy operates in a highly competitive environment. Despite being ranked as the second largest solar contractor and the second largest builder of battery energy storage systems, the presence of other significant players means that intense competition could exert pressure on pricing, project margins, and market share. This competition is likely to increase given the projected rapid growth in the renewable energy infrastructure sector.
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Addressable Markets for SOLV Energy's Products and Services

  • For new generation capacity in the United States, specifically solar and battery storage projects, the addressable market is projected to be an average of 42.9 GWac annually from 2025 through 2034.

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SOLV Energy (symbol: MWH) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key factors:
  • Surging Demand for Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Projects: The United States is experiencing rapid load growth driven by factors such as data centers, manufacturing reshoring, increased HVAC usage, industrial electrification, and the retirement of coal-fired power plants. This is projected to nearly double the average annual new generation capacity constructed from 2025 through 2034 compared to the prior decade. Solar and battery storage projects are anticipated to account for 66% of this new capacity, a significant increase from 42% in the previous ten-year period, directly aligning with SOLV Energy's specialized services in designing, building, and maintaining these types of projects.
  • Expanded Market Reach and Capabilities through Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions: The merger with CS Energy, LLC in October 2024 significantly enhances SOLV Energy's geographical footprint, particularly extending its EPC services for solar and battery storage into the East and Southeast regions of the United States. This expansion allows the company to capitalize on a broader market and strengthen its overall service offerings.
  • Growth in Long-Term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services: SOLV Energy benefits from a stable and expanding revenue stream through its long-term O&M contracts. These agreements typically have a minimum term of five years and renew automatically, obligating customers to pay a fixed fee for operations and preventative maintenance, with additional fees for corrective maintenance. The company has consistently generated annual corrective maintenance revenues equal to 70% to 90% of the fixed fees for operations and preventative maintenance services since January 2022.
  • Robust Project Backlog Providing Revenue Visibility: As of September 30, 2025, SOLV Energy had a substantial backlog of approximately $6.7 billion, which increased to around $8 billion by December 2025. This significant backlog provides strong revenue visibility for the next 24 to 36 months, underpinning future financial performance and demonstrating continued demand for its services.

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Inbound Investments

  • Acquired by American Securities in December 2021.

Outbound Investments

  • Merged with CS Energy, LLC in October 2024.

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36.9%36.9%-3.2%

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

MWHPWRMTZPRIMMYRGMedian
NameSOLV Ene.Quanta S.MasTec Primoris.MYR  
Mkt Price28.20549.98316.01143.50273.47273.47
Mkt Cap-82.224.67.84.216.2
Rev LTM-28,48014,2997,5753,65810,937
Op Inc LTM-1,587653414163533
FCF LTM-1,621286340232313
FCF 3Y Avg-1,41358427377428
CFO LTM-2,230546470327508
CFO 3Y Avg-1,962785392162589

Growth & Margins

MWHPWRMTZPRIMMYRGMedian
NameSOLV Ene.Quanta S.MasTec Primoris.MYR  
Rev Chg LTM-20.3%16.2%19.0%8.8%17.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-18.7%13.8%19.9%7.4%16.2%
Rev Chg Q-19.7%15.8%6.7%17.3%16.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-4.7%3.9%1.6%4.1%4.0%
Op Mgn LTM-5.6%4.6%5.5%4.4%5.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-5.4%2.9%5.0%3.1%4.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM--0.1%0.3%-0.2%0.3%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-7.8%3.8%6.2%8.9%7.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-8.1%6.2%5.9%4.5%6.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-5.7%2.0%4.5%6.3%5.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.8%4.7%4.1%2.1%4.4%

Valuation

MWHPWRMTZPRIMMYRGMedian
NameSOLV Ene.Quanta S.MasTec Primoris.MYR  
Mkt Cap-82.224.67.84.216.2
P/S-2.91.71.01.21.4
P/EBIT-49.835.818.825.430.6
P/E-79.961.728.335.948.8
P/CFO-36.845.116.513.026.7
Total Yield-1.3%1.6%3.8%2.8%2.2%
Dividend Yield-0.1%0.0%0.2%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-3.1%6.4%6.6%2.2%4.8%
D/E-0.10.10.10.00.1
Net D/E-0.10.10.1-0.00.1

Returns

MWHPWRMTZPRIMMYRGMedian
NameSOLV Ene.Quanta S.MasTec Primoris.MYR  
1M Rtn-10.5%-2.3%6.0%-4.8%1.3%-2.3%
3M Rtn-8.1%27.1%40.8%11.2%21.5%21.5%
6M Rtn-8.1%35.7%51.8%7.7%37.7%35.7%
12M Rtn-8.1%116.5%174.2%151.5%135.1%135.1%
3Y Rtn-8.1%231.7%236.1%499.8%125.3%231.7%
1M Excs Rtn0.9%5.1%16.8%2.2%8.2%5.1%
3M Excs Rtn0.1%35.0%49.5%19.0%28.6%28.6%
6M Excs Rtn-4.5%41.0%58.2%14.3%45.4%41.0%
12M Excs Rtn-19.5%99.8%146.0%124.6%114.6%114.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-69.8%186.6%200.5%445.3%71.0%186.6%

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Financials

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 2282026-22.8%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity199.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares0.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
3/19/2026-5.8%-2.6% 
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative110
Median Positive   
Median Negative-5.8%-2.6% 
Max Positive   
Max Negative-5.8%-2.6% 

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202503/25/202610-K
09/30/202502/11/2026424B4