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Quanta Services (PWR)


Market Price (11/17/2025): $428.98 | Market Cap: $63.9 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Construction & Engineering

Quanta Services (PWR)


Market Price (11/17/2025): $428.98
Market Cap: $63.9 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction & Engineering

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 39x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 35x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 63x
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.4%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Electrification of Everything, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Show more.
  
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Electrification of Everything, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Show more.
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 39x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 35x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 63x
4 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.4%

Market Valuation & Key Metrics

PWR Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are five key points explaining Quanta Services' (PWR) stock movements between July 31, 2025, and November 15, 2025: 1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Upgraded Outlook: Quanta Services reported robust third-quarter 2025 results on October 30, 2025, exceeding analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $3.33, a 22% increase from the prior year, with revenues reaching $7.63 billion, up 17.5% year-over-year. The company also achieved a record backlog of $39.2 billion and raised its full-year 2025 revenue and free cash flow expectations, signaling strong future revenue potential, which was a significant positive catalyst for the stock.

2. Surging Demand in AI and Electrification Infrastructure: The stock experienced a notable surge, reaching new highs around October 8, 2025, driven by the escalating global demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Quanta Services is strategically positioned as a critical enabler in this AI revolution due to its focus on modernizing the electric grid and expanding data center capabilities. This long-term investment cycle in electrification and digital infrastructure provides strong tailwinds for Quanta's business.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
PWR Return78%60%25%52%47%36%969%
Peers Return-13%19%4%-16%7%17%13%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PWR Win Rate75%67%67%83%67%60% 
Peers Win Rate53%58%57%50%55%66% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PWR Max Drawdown-42%-5%-15%-5%-10%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-32%-9%-14%-26%-14%-6% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: DUK, FE, PNW, IDA, HE. See PWR Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/14/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventPWRS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-24.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven33.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven43 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-42.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven73.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven74 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-29.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven42.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven105 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-69.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven228.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1929 days1480 days

Compare to DUK, FE, PNW, IDA, HE


In The Past

Quanta Services's stock fell -24.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/1/2023. A -24.8% loss requires a 33.0% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
GEO_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025GEOGEODip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-10.3%-10.3%-14.1%
RUN_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025RUNSunrunSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
-10.2%-10.2%-17.5%
PLPC_10312025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%10312025PLPCPreformed Line ProductsQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-3.4%-3.4%-4.8%
VRSK_10172025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10172025VRSKVerisk AnalyticsMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-7.1%-7.1%-10.5%
CARR_10102025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10102025CARRCarrier GlobalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.2%-4.2%-4.2%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
GEO_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025GEOGEODip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-10.3%-10.3%-14.1%
RUN_10312025_Short_Squeeze10312025RUNSunrunSpecialShort Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze Potential
Has potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt.
-10.2%-10.2%-17.5%
PLPC_10312025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%10312025PLPCPreformed Line ProductsQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-3.4%-3.4%-4.8%
VRSK_10172025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10172025VRSKVerisk AnalyticsMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-7.1%-7.1%-10.5%
CARR_10102025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10102025CARRCarrier GlobalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.2%-4.2%-4.2%

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Financials

PWRDUKFEPNWIDAHEMedian
NameQuanta S.Duke Ene.FirstEne.Pinnacle.Idacorp Hawaiian. 
Mkt Price429.30122.7145.9488.39128.2911.65105.55
Mkt Cap64.095.526.510.66.92.018.5
Rev LTM27,19131,65914,4695,3071,8063,0809,888
Op Inc LTM1,5488,5832,7441,0313422221,290
FCF LTM1,252-921-1,225-719-410124-565
FCF 3Y Avg1,266-2,122-1,411-709-388113-549
CFO LTM1,81412,0493,6081,7686004631,791
CFO 3Y Avg1,78110,5392,5631,4524694881,616

Growth & Margins

PWRDUKFEPNWIDAHEMedian
NameQuanta S.Duke Ene.FirstEne.Pinnacle.Idacorp Hawaiian. 
Rev Chg LTM18.7%4.8%7.6%5.7%-1.9%3.3%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg17.9%5.2%6.6%8.9%5.3%-3.9%6.0%
Rev Chg Q17.5%4.8%11.2%2.9%-0.8%-5.1%3.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.4%1.2%3.0%1.0%-0.2%-1.4%1.1%
Op Mgn LTM5.7%27.1%19.0%19.4%18.9%7.2%18.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.4%25.1%17.2%18.8%18.4%-14.7%17.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.3%0.2%0.5%0.7%6.6%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM6.7%38.1%24.9%33.3%33.3%15.0%29.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.7%34.6%18.6%28.7%25.9%15.3%22.2%
FCF/Rev LTM4.6%-2.9%-8.5%-13.5%-22.7%4.0%-5.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.4%-7.1%-10.5%-14.2%-21.4%3.5%-8.8%

Valuation

PWRDUKFEPNWIDAHEMedian
NameQuanta S.Duke Ene.FirstEne.Pinnacle.Idacorp Hawaiian. 
Mkt Cap64.095.526.510.66.92.018.5
P/S2.43.01.82.03.80.72.2
P/EBIT39.310.39.09.415.07.69.9
P/E62.819.119.917.821.9117.320.9
P/CFO35.37.97.36.011.64.37.6
Total Yield1.7%6.1%8.8%9.6%7.3%1.3%6.7%
Dividend Yield0.1%0.8%3.8%3.9%2.7%0.5%1.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.0%-2.9%-6.3%-7.4%-6.8%7.7%-4.6%
D/E0.10.91.01.30.51.51.0
Net D/E0.10.91.01.30.51.21.0

Returns

PWRDUKFEPNWIDAHEMedian
NameQuanta S.Duke Ene.FirstEne.Pinnacle.Idacorp Hawaiian. 
1M Rtn-1.0%-3.7%-1.2%-4.1%-4.9%3.3%-2.5%
3M Rtn12.8%1.1%6.7%-2.2%3.0%2.2%2.6%
6M Rtn24.6%7.4%9.8%-1.7%12.6%9.7%9.8%
12M Rtn32.9%13.4%15.3%0.1%12.7%13.3%13.3%
3Y Rtn189.9%44.7%38.3%39.3%37.9%-68.4%38.8%
1M Excs Rtn-3.5%-4.4%-2.4%-5.6%-6.5%1.8%-3.9%
3M Excs Rtn7.6%-2.5%3.9%-5.5%-0.7%-2.7%-1.6%
6M Excs Rtn11.6%-5.6%-3.2%-14.7%-0.4%-3.3%-3.3%
12M Excs Rtn18.8%2.2%2.8%-11.3%-1.0%2.8%2.5%
3Y Excs Rtn121.8%-30.3%-39.6%-35.5%-38.2%-147.2%-36.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Electric Power9,6978,9407,6246,4687,122
Renewable Energy6,1703,7791,8251,305 
Underground and Infrastructure5,0154,3553,5313,4294,990
Total20,88217,07412,98011,20312,112


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Electric Power1,013959865648591
Renewable Energy477304182178 
Underground and Infrastructure378318150170332
Corporate and non-allocated costs-741-709-534-385-368
Total1,128872664611555


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10312025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4,203,777
Short Interest: % Change Since 10152025-6.7%
Average Daily Volume1,166,864
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.60
Basic Shares Quantity149,039,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.8%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/30/20251.1%1.1% 
7/31/2025-1.2%-5.7%-6.1%
5/1/202510.0%10.6%17.0%
2/20/2025-3.7%-8.0%-7.2%
10/31/2024-3.2%-0.3%10.6%
8/1/2024-4.0%-6.4%2.1%
5/2/2024-0.4%3.5%7.8%
2/22/202410.3%13.0%21.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141618
# Negative1086
Median Positive5.9%5.5%11.2%
Median Negative-2.4%-6.1%-6.1%
Max Positive10.6%15.7%34.8%
Max Negative-4.0%-10.6%-15.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025731202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025501202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024220202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023222202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231102202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022223202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221104202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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