Powell Industries (POWL)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $198.5 | Market Cap: $7.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

Powell Industries (POWL)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $198.5
Market Cap: $7.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment

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

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Infrastructure, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Smart Grid Technologies, Renewable Energy Equipment, Show more.

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 137%

Key risks
POWL key risks include [1] declining revenue from its core oil & gas and petrochemical markets, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Infrastructure, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Smart Grid Technologies, Renewable Energy Equipment, Show more.
2 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 137%
3 Key risks
POWL key risks include [1] declining revenue from its core oil & gas and petrochemical markets, Show more.

POWL in ETFs

Weight = POWL's share of each fund

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ITOT0.01%
IWB0.01%
IJR0.31%
VB0.08%
SLYG0.64%
IJT0.64%
NUSC0.46%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/18/2026

Powell Industries (POWL) stock has lost about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Powell Industries (POWL) reported a fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings and revenue miss, contributing to a significant stock decline. The company, which operates on a fiscal year ending September 30, announced results for its fiscal Q3 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) on August 3, 2026. It reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.42, falling short of analysts' consensus estimates of $1.47 to $1.49. Additionally, quarterly revenue of $311.7 million missed analyst forecasts ranging from $316.7 million to $318 million. This represented the second consecutive quarter the company failed to meet profit expectations, leading to a 13.5% drop in the stock during pre-market trading on August 4, 2026.

2. The stock was subject to profit-taking and de-risking due to a stretched valuation following a strong run-up. Even prior to the fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, Powell Industries was noted for carrying a "stretched valuation." On June 9, 2026, the stock was approximately 15% below its 52-week high of $328.00 (reached on May 11, 2026), with analysts highlighting the decline as a "valuation story rather than an operational one." By August 18, 2026, POWL was trading at $203.55, significantly above its estimated fair value (138.3% higher than its GF Value™ of $85.42), and had a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.1x, compared to its 5-year median of 22.7x, indicating it was significantly overvalued.

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Updated on 8/18/2026

Powell Industries (POWL) stock has lost about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Powell Industries (POWL) reported a fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings and revenue miss, contributing to a significant stock decline. The company, which operates on a fiscal year ending September 30, announced results for its fiscal Q3 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) on August 3, 2026. It reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.42, falling short of analysts' consensus estimates of $1.47 to $1.49. Additionally, quarterly revenue of $311.7 million missed analyst forecasts ranging from $316.7 million to $318 million. This represented the second consecutive quarter the company failed to meet profit expectations, leading to a 13.5% drop in the stock during pre-market trading on August 4, 2026.

2. The stock was subject to profit-taking and de-risking due to a stretched valuation following a strong run-up. Even prior to the fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, Powell Industries was noted for carrying a "stretched valuation." On June 9, 2026, the stock was approximately 15% below its 52-week high of $328.00 (reached on May 11, 2026), with analysts highlighting the decline as a "valuation story rather than an operational one." By August 18, 2026, POWL was trading at $203.55, significantly above its estimated fair value (138.3% higher than its GF Value™ of $85.42), and had a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.1x, compared to its 5-year median of 22.7x, indicating it was significantly overvalued.

3. Significant insider selling activity, exceeding $5 million, signaled a lack of confidence from key stakeholders. Over the 90-day period leading up to August 2026, Powell Industries experienced net insider selling totaling approximately $11.2 million. A notable transaction included Thomas W. Powell, a 10% owner, selling shares worth $10,000,291 on June 25, 2026. These substantial sales by insiders contributed to investor caution.

4. Sector-wide selling and macroeconomic factors, including interest rate concerns, added to the downward pressure. On August 18, 2026, Powell Industries' shares fell 6.0% amid a broad selloff in the electrical equipment sector, with multiple peers also experiencing declines, suggesting wider market pressures rather than solely company-specific issues. Earlier, on June 9, 2026, reports indicated that investors were de-risking high-beta industrial stocks, like POWL, due to their sensitivity to interest-rate concerns and broader market volatility.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -28.7% change in POWL stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -29.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268212026Change
Stock Price ($)277.05197.67-28.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1141,1583.9%
Net Income Margin (%)16.8%16.5%-2.0%
P/E Multiple53.737.7-29.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3636-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-28.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POWL-28.7% 
Market (SPY)6.5%55.6%
Sector (XLI)3.2%64.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 33.9% change in POWL stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 27.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268212026Change
Stock Price ($)147.68197.6733.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1041,1584.8%
Net Income Margin (%)16.4%16.5%0.7%
P/E Multiple29.637.727.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3636-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution33.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POWL33.9% 
Market (SPY)11.0%49.9%
Sector (XLI)9.3%62.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 150.9% change in POWL stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 129.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258212026Change
Stock Price ($)78.78197.67150.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0831,1586.9%
Net Income Margin (%)16.0%16.5%3.0%
P/E Multiple16.537.7129.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3636-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution150.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POWL150.9% 
Market (SPY)22.2%47.9%
Sector (XLI)19.8%55.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 893.6% change in POWL stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 258.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238212026Change
Stock Price ($)19.89197.67893.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5961,15894.1%
Net Income Margin (%)4.6%16.5%258.5%
P/E Multiple25.837.746.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3636-2.2%
Cumulative Contribution893.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POWL893.6% 
Market (SPY)73.2%35.9%
Sector (XLI)70.0%41.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
POWL Return4%24%156%152%44%86%2132%
Peers Return44%-17%46%29%15%34%250%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
POWL Win Rate42%58%67%67%67%75% 
Peers Win Rate65%37%62%65%55%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
POWL Max Drawdown-36%-37%-18%-37%-50%-42% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-37%-26%-20%-33%-22% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ETN, HUBB, AZZ, NVT, GNRC.
[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 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPOWLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-20.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven20 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven57 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven355 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-34.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven137 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-20.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven503 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-16.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days62 days

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In The Past

Powell Industries's stock fell -20.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 24.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventPOWLS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven57 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven355 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-34.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven137 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-20.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven503 days6 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-54.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven120.3%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven1401 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-30.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.0%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven310 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-25.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven29 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-61.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven159.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1556 days1085 days

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In The Past

Powell Industries's stock fell -20.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 24.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Powell Industries (POWL)

Powell Industries (POWL) specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing custom-engineered equipment and systems critical for the robust distribution, precise control, and effective monitoring of electrical energy. The company's core business revolves around providing highly reliable electrical infrastructure solutions, primarily for medium-voltage applications, catering to the demanding needs of heavy industrial environments globally.

The company's product offerings include essential electrical components and integrated systems such as power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, and both traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgears and control gears. They also provide medium-voltage circuit breakers, motor control centers, and bus duct systems. Beyond manufacturing, Powell offers comprehensive value-added services, including spare parts, field service inspections, installation, commissioning, modifications, repairs, and retrofitting components for existing systems.

Powell Industries serves a diverse range of heavy industrial markets worldwide. Its specialized electrical solutions are vital for sectors like oil and gas refining, onshore and offshore oil and gas production, petrochemicals, liquid natural gas terminals, and pipelines. Other key markets include mining and metals, light rail traction power, electric utilities, and pulp and paper industries. The company operates internationally, with a significant presence across the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Mexico, and Central and South America.

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Here are a few analogies to describe Powell Industries (POWL):

  • It's like a highly specialized Eaton or ABB, building custom industrial electrical 'nervous systems' for large facilities.

  • Think of it as a custom-focused Siemens or Schneider Electric, providing specialized electrical power infrastructure for heavy industrial sectors like oil & gas and mining.

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Here are the major products and services for Powell Industries (POWL):

  • Integrated Power Control Room Substations: Custom-engineered units that combine various electrical control and distribution functions into a single structure.
  • Custom-Engineered Modules & Electrical Houses: Specialized modular enclosures and buildings designed to house electrical equipment.
  • Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers: Devices used to protect electrical circuits from overcurrents or short circuits at medium voltage levels.
  • Monitoring and Control Communications Systems: Solutions for tracking, managing, and communicating the status and flow of electrical energy.
  • Motor Control Centers: Assemblies of one or more enclosed sections containing motor starter units and a common power bus.
  • Bus Duct Systems: Enclosed electrical distribution systems that efficiently convey power.
  • Distribution Switchgears & Control Gears: Equipment, including arc-resistant types, used to control, protect, and isolate electrical circuits and equipment.
  • Spare Parts & Replacement Components: Provision of individual parts, including circuit breakers, for existing electrical systems and equipment.
  • Field Service & Installation: On-site services encompassing inspection, installation, commissioning, modification, and repair of electrical systems.
  • Retrofit & Retrofill Services: Upgrading and replacing components within existing systems to enhance performance or extend lifespan.

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Powell Industries (POWL) primarily sells its custom-engineered equipment and systems to other companies within various heavy industrial sectors. Based on the provided background information, specific customer company names are not disclosed. However, its major customers operate within the following industries:

  • Oil and Gas (including refining, onshore and offshore production, petrochemical, liquid natural gas terminals, pipeline, and terminal operations)
  • Mining and Metals
  • Light Rail Traction Power
  • Electric Utility
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Other Heavy Industrial Markets

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Brett A. Cope, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Brett A. Cope joined Powell Industries in 2011 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2015 and then to President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2016. In 2019, he was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Powell Industries, Mr. Cope served as Group Vice President for ABB Ltd., where he was responsible for the strategic development and execution of global business initiatives for ABB's activities with ExxonMobil Corporation. He spent 20 years at ABB, beginning in 1990, holding various roles within Engineering, Project operations, and Sales management.

Michael W. Metcalf, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer

Michael W. Metcalf joined Powell Industries in November 2018 as Executive Vice President and was named Chief Financial Officer in December 2018. He brings over 30 years of international finance experience from the power generation and construction, aviation, and oil and gas industries. Before joining Powell, Mr. Metcalf began his career at Dresser-Rand, a Siemens Business, in 1991, where he held various financial roles. He then joined General Electric Company in 1998, serving in roles of increasing responsibility in project finance, FP&A, commercial finance, and supply chain. Most recently at GE, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Aeroderivative Products with General Electric Company and previously as Chief Financial Officer of Artificial Lift Systems at Baker Hughes, a GE Company.

Terry McKertcher, Vice President of Operations

Terry McKertcher is the Vice President of Operations at Powell Industries. Further specific background details were not readily available in the provided search results.

Milburn E. Honeycutt, Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller

Milburn E. Honeycutt serves as the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller at Powell Industries. His prior experience includes roles as Senior Vice President of Operations Administration and Senior Vice President of Finance at Comfort Systems USA, and Vice President and Controller at Synagro.

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The key risks to Powell Industries (POWL) primarily stem from its exposure to cyclical end markets, intense competition, and the inherent volatility of its project-based revenue model.

  1. Cyclicality and Dependence on End Markets: Powell Industries' business is heavily influenced by the cyclical nature of its primary end markets, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, and more recently, data centers. Fluctuations in these industries, driven by factors such as commodity prices, capital expenditure trends, and technological shifts, can significantly impact demand for Powell's custom-engineered electrical equipment and systems. For instance, a decline in oil and gas prices or a slowdown in data center buildouts can lead to project delays, cancellations, and reduced demand for Powell's products, ultimately affecting its revenue and profitability.
  2. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressure: The company operates in a highly competitive industry with the presence of larger, well-established players. This competitive environment can lead to pricing pressure, which may erode Powell's margins and profitability, particularly as market supply normalizes after periods of high demand. The need to maintain a competitive edge requires continuous investment in product development and operational efficiency.
  3. Project-Based Revenue Volatility and Backlog Management: A significant portion of Powell's revenue is derived from large, complex, and often non-recurring projects. The timing and successful execution of these projects are critical. Delays, changes in customer requirements, or even cancellations can cause material fluctuations in the company's revenues and gross profits from period to period. While the company often maintains a substantial backlog, managing this backlog effectively and securing new orders to sustain growth, especially amidst macroeconomic uncertainties, remains a key challenge.

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Powell Industries, Inc. operates in several significant addressable markets related to electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The global market sizes for their main products and services are outlined below:

  • E-Houses (Electrical Houses/Integrated Power Control Room Substations/Custom-engineered modules): The global E-House market was valued at approximately USD 1.59 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 2.98 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2025 and 2035. Other estimates for the global E-House market include USD 1.86 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 3.33 billion by 2034. The North American E-House market was worth USD 0.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 0.67 billion by 2032. North America dominated the E-House market, accounting for 44% of the revenue share in 2024.
  • Medium-Voltage Switchgear: The global medium voltage switchgear market size was valued at USD 102.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 170.65 billion by 2033. Another source indicates the global market size was USD 57 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 108 billion by 2035. Yet another report stated the market was USD 19.26 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 28.54 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific is a leading region in the global medium voltage switchgear market.
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs): The global motor control centers market size was approximately USD 6.36 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 11.94 billion by 2035. Other reports show the global market valued at USD 6.57 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 12.91 billion by 2034, or USD 6.5 billion in 2024, estimated to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2033. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global motor control centers market in 2025.
  • Electrical Control Room Systems (related to Monitoring and Control Communications Systems): The global electrical control room market size was valued at USD 4.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2032. The Asia Pacific region is expected to have the highest growth rate in this market.
  • Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment (broader category including many of Powell's products): The global electric power transmission and distribution equipment market size was estimated at USD 202.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 326.5 billion by 2030. More recent estimates show the global market size at USD 259.98 billion in 2025, set to surpass USD 483.46 billion by 2035, or USD 256.70 billion in 2025, expected to increase to approximately USD 453.09 billion by 2035. Asia Pacific dominated the electric power transmission and distribution equipment market with a share of 52.40% in 2021.

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Powell Industries (POWL) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key areas:

  1. Strong Backlog and Order Conversion: Powell Industries reported a record backlog of $1.6 billion at the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2026, with 60% of this backlog anticipated to convert into revenue within the next 12 months. The company's new orders in Q1 2026 totaled $439 million, a 63% increase compared to the same period in fiscal 2025, indicating continued robust demand for its products and services.
  2. Growth in the Data Center Market: The rapid expansion of the data center industry presents a significant growth opportunity for Powell. The company secured numerous orders for electrical infrastructure supporting data center projects in Q1 2026, and management noted that opportunities in this market are growing in both size and volume. Powell is actively expanding its capacity, including adding leased facilities, to meet the increasing demand from the data center market.
  3. Increased Activity in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Projects: The restart of the permitting process for LNG projects has led to a resurgence in activity for new greenfield and brownfield LNG trains. Powell secured a "mega order" exceeding $100 million for a large domestic LNG project on the U.S. Gulf Coast in Q1 2026 and is investing approximately $12 million to expand its Jacintoport capacity to support anticipated LNG work.
  4. Expansion in the Electric Utility Sector: The electric utility sector has shown strong growth, with Powell's revenue from this sector doubling in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the prior year. This sector continues to be a key growth driver, reflecting ongoing demand for Powell's electrical distribution, control, and monitoring equipment.
  5. Strategic Acquisitions and Product Diversification: Powell Industries is enhancing its offerings through strategic acquisitions and continued investment in research and development. The acquisition of Remsdaq, for example, aims to bolster the company's electrical automation strategy and open new market opportunities for control and monitoring solutions. Additionally, diversification efforts into markets beyond traditional industrial sectors, such as light rail traction and commercial & other industrial, have proven successful in driving revenue growth.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years)

Share Issuance

  • Powell Industries announced a three-for-one forward stock split in March 2026, effective April 2026, which is expected to increase the number of outstanding common shares from approximately 12.1 million to 36.4 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In August 2025, Powell Industries completed the acquisition of Remsdaq Ltd., a UK-based provider of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) for electrical substation control and automation platforms, for $16.3 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Powell Industries' capital expenditures were $3 million in fiscal 2021, $2 million in fiscal 2022, $8 million in fiscal 2023, $12 million in fiscal 2024, and $13 million in fiscal 2025.
  • In August 2025, the company announced a $12.4 million investment to expand production capacity at its Jacintoport manufacturing facility in Houston. This expansion, which aims to add 335,000 square feet of productive capacity, is expected to be completed in the second half of fiscal 2026.
  • Cumulative investments across Powell's three Houston manufacturing facilities to support organic growth plans have totaled approximately $40 million.

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Peer Outperformance in Electrical Components & Equipment

POWL has outperformed 100% of its 39 Electrical Components & Equipment peers over 5Y. Electrical Components & Equipment ranks 11th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Electrical Components & Equipment constituents that POWL has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
88%
of 48 industry peers · 136.8% return
3Y
98%
of 45 industry peers · 669.9% return
5Y
100%
of 39 industry peers · 2448.7% return
No Electrical Components & Equipment peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten POWL by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Electrical Components & Equipment is POWL's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 27.6%126.5%210.6% CDNL 3246% · STRL 2254% · FIX 2172%
Marine Transportation 4 62.9%65.0%163.5% MATX 225% · KEX 166% · SFL 161%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.3%68.1%123.8% CAT 340% · ALSN 287% · WAB 257%
Aerospace & Defense 55 13.8%67.6%80.6% DFNS 2047% · ATI 1066% · FTAI 993%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -2.4%61.6%71.8% UBER 97% · CAR 72% · LYFT -62%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 11.4%56.3%52.9% CRS 1522% · PSIX 846% · GHM 752%
Rail Transportation 7 39.8%76.5%48.5% FSTR 120% · CSX 64% · UNP 54%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 47.1%13.9%47.5% XPO 283% · R 277% · CVLG 227%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 7.1%37.0%45.6% DXPE 541% · AIT 309% · URI 246%
Diversified Support Services 34 11.6%36.1%40.8% LIME 4674% · TH 414% · WLFC 357%
Electrical Components & Equipment ← 40 29.9%46.9%36.1% POWL 2449% · BE 907% · VRT 872%
Building Products 33 -1.6%16.9%29.6% GFF 425% · LMB 425% · PPIH 297%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 18.2%25.2%7.9% RCMT 804% · TTI 181% · CSW 157%
Office Services & Supplies 10 18.7%25.5%4.7% TILE 198% · PBI 173% · EBF 53%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.4%17.4%3.7% CECO 884% · ADUR 661% · GEO 314%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -5.4%-18.0%-3.9% HURN 224% · CRAI 100% · GRNQ 58%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 0.1%-4.0%-11.0% BLBD 199% · DE 97% · GENC 66%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -29.6%-8.2%-24.6% EXLS 57% · BR 14% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 12.7%-6.1%-25.3% LTM 2424% · UAL 157% · SKYW 152%
Human Resource & Employment Services 20 10.0%-19.7%-36.0% BBSI 90% · ADP 48% · KFY 39%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -12.4%-24.2%-36.6% CHRW 80% · FDX 68% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -31.8%-17.6%-46.9% CIX 125% · MG 96% · BCO 54%
Airport Services 3 -67.8%-71.2%-58.6% JOBY -24% · ASLE -59% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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POWLETNHUBBAZZNVTGNRCMedian
NamePowell I.Eaton Hubbell AZZ nVent El.Generac  
Mkt Price197.67419.20470.03141.28151.98205.98201.82
Mkt Cap7.2162.924.94.224.612.118.4
Rev LTM1,15830,0256,2241,6774,8344,4394,636
Op Inc LTM2285,3171,254272826421624
FCF LTM2443,934901169578379478
FCF 3Y Avg1703,409796239500469485
CFO LTM2564,9501,068248691548619
CFO 3Y Avg1834,291966337586626606

Growth & Margins

POWLETNHUBBAZZNVTGNRCMedian
NamePowell I.Eaton Hubbell AZZ nVent El.Generac  
Rev Chg LTM7.0%15.5%10.6%5.7%46.2%0.6%8.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg22.0%10.9%6.3%3.6%26.7%3.4%8.6%
Rev Chg Q8.9%21.4%15.3%6.3%52.8%10.6%13.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%5.3%3.8%1.6%11.7%2.6%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM8.0%8.7%10.1%15.2%53.9%-25.0%9.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg100.1%16.2%11.2%8.9%30.8%12.6%14.4%
Op Mgn LTM19.7%17.7%20.2%16.2%17.1%9.5%17.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.4%18.2%19.6%15.2%17.1%10.9%17.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%-0.5%-0.6%0.2%1.3%2.0%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM22.1%16.5%17.2%14.8%14.3%12.3%15.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.2%16.0%16.6%21.0%16.4%14.6%16.5%
FCF/Rev LTM21.1%13.1%14.5%10.1%12.0%8.5%12.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.0%12.7%13.7%14.9%14.1%11.0%13.9%

Valuation

POWLETNHUBBAZZNVTGNRCMedian
NamePowell I.Eaton Hubbell AZZ nVent El.Generac  
Mkt Cap7.2162.924.94.224.612.118.4
P/S6.25.44.02.55.12.74.5
P/Op Inc31.630.619.815.529.828.729.2
P/EBIT31.630.920.213.729.529.929.7
P/E37.742.527.621.341.146.939.4
P/CFO28.132.923.317.135.622.125.7
Total Yield2.8%3.4%4.8%5.3%3.0%2.1%3.2%
Dividend Yield0.2%1.0%1.2%0.6%0.5%0.0%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.4%2.4%3.5%8.4%3.2%4.9%4.2%
D/E0.00.10.20.10.10.10.1
Net D/E-0.10.10.20.10.10.10.1

Returns

POWLETNHUBBAZZNVTGNRCMedian
NamePowell I.Eaton Hubbell AZZ nVent El.Generac  
1M Rtn-17.8%3.3%-1.4%-6.3%-4.0%-3.5%-3.7%
3M Rtn-29.2%7.4%-0.8%2.6%-7.6%-23.8%-4.2%
6M Rtn8.5%13.2%-10.3%5.1%30.4%-10.1%6.8%
12M Rtn136.8%22.7%11.3%27.2%73.8%8.1%25.0%
3Y Rtn669.9%100.3%59.1%206.6%203.1%81.5%151.7%
1M Excs Rtn-22.0%-2.4%-7.3%-11.2%-7.7%-5.7%-7.5%
3M Excs Rtn-30.0%7.1%-0.8%0.2%-10.0%-19.9%-5.4%
6M Excs Rtn-2.5%2.1%-21.3%-6.0%19.3%-21.2%-4.3%
12M Excs Rtn121.1%2.4%-9.4%6.1%53.8%-11.4%4.3%
3Y Excs Rtn566.1%27.1%-14.8%136.4%125.5%15.0%76.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Development, design, manufacturing and servicing of custom-engineered equipment and systems for the1,1041,012699533471
Total1,1041,012699533471


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320052004
Development, design, manufacturing and servicing of custom-engineered equipment and systems for the21817963  
Electrical Power Products   -029
Process Control Systems   4 
Total21817963329


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Development, design, manufacturing and servicing of custom-engineered equipment and systems for the18115055
Total18115055


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20132007200620022001
Electrical Power Products334280272  
Corporate180  1812
Process Control Systems17791518
Bus Duct   2422
Switchgear   132135
Total531287281190186


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$197.67 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.2 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-38.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$240.30$197.10
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-17.7%0.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility69.7%63.4%
Downside Capture386.53235.80
Upside Capture183.04284.28
Correlation (SPY)54.4%49.3%
POWL Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta4.143.243.392.642.441.77
Up Beta10.094.524.783.603.002.15
Down Beta-0.641.190.801.381.771.11
Up Capture145%311%361%462%784%2618%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days7223066144407
Down Capture539%344%354%194%154%109%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days15213360108346

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with POWL
POWL141.9%63.3%1.64-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.5%17.1%0.9257.0%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2249.1%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.1027.6%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-4.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.649.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-35.4%43.5%-0.8823.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with POWL
POWL88.8%65.4%1.22-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.6%0.5738.4%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5732.6%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.909.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.415.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0215.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.1%52.7%0.3616.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with POWL
POWL35.1%55.5%0.76-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6044.1%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7238.4%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.646.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3614.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2027.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.2%66.1%1.0213.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 715202614.1%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity36.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/12/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/3/2026-3.8%-5.7% 
5/4/20269.2%19.3%11.1%
2/3/202616.3%25.8%11.0%
11/18/2025-11.2%-2.8%3.6%
8/5/2025-3.6%14.4%14.7%
5/6/2025-8.0%2.5%-3.8%
2/6/2025-6.5%-12.5%-35.3%
11/19/2024-16.1%-13.0%-22.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111515
# Negative1398
Median Positive16.3%14.4%16.9%
Median Negative-4.3%-5.7%-9.9%
Max Positive45.3%54.5%127.4%
Max Negative-17.6%-18.7%-35.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/3/2026-3.8%-5.7% 
5/4/20269.2%19.3%11.1%
2/3/202616.3%25.8%11.0%
11/18/2025-11.2%-2.8%3.6%
8/5/2025-3.6%14.4%14.7%
5/6/2025-8.0%2.5%-3.8%
2/6/2025-6.5%-12.5%-35.3%
11/19/2024-16.1%-13.0%-22.0%
7/30/202437.8%22.9%23.8%
4/30/202418.9%10.3%44.3%
1/30/202445.3%54.5%127.4%
12/5/2023-6.0%-0.1%-8.6%
8/1/202339.6%27.5%40.6%
5/3/2023-2.0%6.6%26.1%
12/5/202219.8%35.4%30.3%
8/2/20225.1%5.2%0.9%
5/3/202216.3%30.7%40.3%
2/8/2022-17.6%-18.7%-23.4%
12/7/20219.8%11.1%16.9%
8/3/2021-4.3%-6.2%-11.3%
5/4/2021-0.3%0.2%-3.9%
2/2/2021-2.9%-0.3%7.2%
12/8/20203.1%5.3%12.7%
8/4/2020-0.1%-0.5%-0.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111515
# Negative1398
Median Positive16.3%14.4%16.9%
Median Negative-4.3%-5.7%-9.9%
Max Positive45.3%54.5%127.4%
Max Negative-17.6%-18.7%-35.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/19/202510-K
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/07/202510-Q
09/30/202411/20/202410-K
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202301/31/202410-Q
09/30/202312/06/202310-K
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/01/202310-Q
09/30/202212/06/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/19/202510-K
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/07/202510-Q
09/30/202411/20/202410-K
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202301/31/202410-Q
09/30/202312/06/202310-K
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/01/202310-Q
09/30/202212/06/202210-K
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/09/202210-Q
09/30/202112/08/202110-K
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/03/202110-Q
09/30/202012/09/202010-K
06/30/202008/05/202010-Q
03/31/202005/06/202010-Q
12/31/201902/05/202010-Q
09/30/201912/05/201910-K

Insider Activity

Updated 8/14/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell8142026207.014,500931,545106,140,858Form
2Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell7102026241.554,4401,072,482124,937,631Form
3Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell70120260.0136,0003605,217Form
4Metcalf, Michael WilliamExec Vice PresidentDirectSell7012026284.644,5001,280,86122,457,756Form
5Powell, Thomas W DirectSell6262026294.4933,95810,000,291166,309,105Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell8142026207.014,500931,545106,140,858Form
2Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell7102026241.554,4401,072,482124,937,631Form
3Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell70120260.0136,0003605,217Form
4Metcalf, Michael WilliamExec Vice PresidentDirectSell7012026284.644,5001,280,86122,457,756Form
5Powell, Thomas W DirectSell6262026294.4933,95810,000,291166,309,105Form
6Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell6122026272.644,4401,210,522132,413,887Form
7Singh, Mohit DirectSell6012026293.211,350395,834800,463Form
8Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell5152026301.004,4401,336,440147,524,013Form
9Williams, Richard E DirectSell5152026299.195,2501,570,74111,856,851Form
10Mauney, William Marshall JRVice President, R&DDirectSell5122026323.692,500809,2183,512,975Form
11Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell4132026233.964,4401,038,78238,568,540Form
12Metcalf, Michael WilliamExec Vice PresidentDirectSell4012026528.003,0001,583,98714,678,284Form
13Powell, Thomas W DirectSell3232026502.2349,77825,000,005300,682,088Form
14Cope, Brett AlanPresident & CEODirectSell3162026504.801,480747,10485,458,097Form
15Powell, Thomas W DirectSell2262026560.37318178,199364,507,727Form
16Powell, Thomas W DirectSell2262026561.441,159650,707365,378,370Form
17Ni, PingCorp ControllerDirectSell2122026590.007041,3001,193,570Form
18Eckenrode, David LAssistant Secretary/TreasurerDirectSell2122026570.00295168,150252,510Form
19McKertcher, Terry BVice President, OperationsDirectSell2092026557.443,0001,672,3132,471,121Form
20Mauney, William Marshall JRVice President, R&DDirectSell12222025331.733,000995,1901,476,530Form
21McKertcher, Terry BVice President, OperationsDirectSell12082025340.642,100715,3412,531,966Form
22Metcalf, Michael WilliamExec Vice PresidentDirectSell9242025298.743,200955,9697,677,629Form
23Mudge, Frederick NVice President, OperationsDirectSell8282025277.506,4001,776,0006,934,170Form
24Birchall, JohnManaging DirectorDirectSell8272025260.033,000780,0901,742,201Form
25McKertcher, Terry BVice President, OperationsDirectSell8122025259.631,500389,4401,817,387Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Voss Capital, LP$73.6 Mil4.2%39TRIM -61.1%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$22.3 Mil2.5%28ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Voss Capital, LP$73.6 Mil4.2%39TRIM -61.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Voss Capital, LP$73.6 Mil4.2%39TRIM -61.1%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/21/2026