Powell Industries Reports Record $934M New Orders, $2.4B Backlog; Q3 Net Income Up 8%
POWL has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $69 on elevated volume (1.8× avg).
Summary
Powell Industries announced strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results, featuring record new orders of $934 million and a backlog of $2.4 billion, alongside an 8% increase in net income.
Updates
· SEC 10-Q — The 10-Q reports Q3 net income of $52.16 million, diluted EPS of $1.42, and cash and equivalents of $633.56 million as of June 30, 2026.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · POWL
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Record New Orders
New orders surged 158% year-over-year to $934 million, driven by three 'mega orders' exceeding $535 million in total across data center, petrochemical, and LNG markets.
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Backlog Reaches New High
Backlog increased 69% year-over-year to a record $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2026, providing significant revenue visibility.
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Strong Financial Performance
Revenues grew 9% to $312 million, and net income increased 8% to $52 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $1.42.
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Quarterly Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors declared a routine quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on September 16, 2026.
Analysis · POWL · Manufacturing
Powell Industries announced exceptionally strong third-quarter results, with new orders surging 158% to a record $934 million and backlog growing 69% to $2.4 billion. This significant increase in future revenue visibility, driven by major project awards in data center, petrochemical, and LNG markets, indicates robust and accelerating demand. The company also reported solid revenue and net income growth, reinforcing its strong financial health.
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At the time of this filing, POWL was trading at $188.19 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $8B. The 52-week trading range was $69.00 to $328.00. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.