Powell Industries Dividends and Buybacks
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Powell Industries is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.18%. Next payment date is on 16th September, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 19th August, 2026.
Key information
0.2%
Dividend yield
0.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | 16 Sep 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 19 Aug 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 7% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 20
POWL: Index Reclassification And Stronger Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on Powell Industries from $252 to $235, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Powell Industries Powell Industries was dropped from the Russell 2000 Index.Analysis Article • Aug 07
Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWL) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Powell Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:POWL ) came out with its third-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the...
Narrative Update • Aug 06
POWL: Record Q3 Orders And Backlog Strength Will Support Further Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Powell Industries to $333 from $360, reflecting slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E, along with a marginally higher projected profit margin. What’s in the News for Powell Industries Powell Industries reported record new orders of US$934 million in Q3 fiscal 2026, supported by ongoing demand across its core markets.Seeking Alpha • Aug 05
Powell Industries: The Price Drop Makes It More Attractive
Summary Powell Industries posted strong order intake, with a record $2.4B backlog and $934M in new orders, including a $400M data center project. Despite robust demand, POWL trades at 28x 2027 earnings, which is not cheap for a project-driven industrial; I rate the stock Hold at $189. Execution risk is elevated: future growth depends on timely capacity expansion, margin preservation above 28%, and continued data center order momentum. Revenue acceleration, stable margins, and recurring large orders are critical for POWL to justify its current valuation and unlock attractive long-term returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 10
POWL: Future Contract Backlog And Valuation Risks Will Shape Share Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Powell Industries from $224.78 to $252.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple that align with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Powell Industries has centered on updated targets and assumptions around revenue, margins, and the P/E multiple, but not all commentary has been uniformly optimistic.Narrative Update • Jun 26
POWL: Raised Future P E Multiple Could Support Further Share Price Upside
Analysts have raised their Powell Industries price target from $350 to $360, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple supported by recent bullish research from major firms. Analyst Commentary on Powell Industries Recent Street research on Powell Industries points to increasingly constructive sentiment, with several bullish analysts highlighting the stock as a way to gain exposure to potential revenue growth, profit margin strength, and a rerating in the P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Powell Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:POWL) 32% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Powell Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:POWL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 32% share price jump in...
Narrative Update • Nov 08
POWL: Discount Rate Increase Will Pressure Future Earnings Performance
Analysts have maintained their price target for Powell Industries at $269.26. They cite stable revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, despite a slight uptick in the discount rate and future price-to-earnings expectation.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Powell Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:POWL) 29% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Despite an already strong run, Powell Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:POWL ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 29...Narrative Update • Oct 24
Capacity Expansion Will Drive Margin Pressure Amid Overextended Expectations
Analysts have minimally adjusted their price target for Powell Industries and are maintaining it at $269.26, citing stable expectations for the company's growth and profitability. What's in the News Powell Industries, Inc.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Overpriced Market Assumptions Will Trigger Margin Reversal
Analysts have raised their price target for Powell Industries from $245.93 to $269.26, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and forward P/E ratios as key factors driving their updated outlook. What's in the News Powell Industries has announced a $12.4 million investment to expand production capacity at its Jacintoport manufacturing facility in Houston (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 15
Powell Industries: Valuation At Multi-Year Lows (Upgrade To Buy)
Summary Data center projects have weakened, but Powell's largest segments (Oil & Gas, petrochemicals, electric utility) show strong growth, making it less dependent on data centers. Trump's tariffs have minimal impact on Powell due to its "under one roof" philosophy and domestic sourcing, ensuring stable sales and margins. Powell Industries' stock has fallen 20% since my previous coverage, but no fundamental changes justify the drop; hence, I upgrade POWL to a Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 12
Powell Industries: How The Company Became My Largest Position
Summary Powell Industries is upgraded to a strong buy due to market overreaction, solid Q1 performance, and a robust financial position with zero debt. Q1 revenues increased by 24.4% y/y, driven by strong demand in Oil & Gas and Electric Utility sectors, despite slight margin contractions. The company's diversification across sectors, strong cash position, and positive outlook for 2025 support long-term growth potential. Conservative valuation estimates show significant upside, with intrinsic values ranging from $201 to $242 per share, even with margin deterioration. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 25
Testing The Short Thesis Of Powell Industries
Summary POWL's stock is speculative due to uncertainties in capturing data center capex and potential market glut post-2029, despite promising short-term revenue. The stock's intrinsic value is estimated at $140-$160, assuming steady growth in data center and utilities capex capture, and normalized oil & gas revenues. Risks include fierce competition, cyclicality in the data center segment, and high cash-intensive working capital requirements, limiting growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 10
Powell Industries: Growth Prospects Remain Intact
Summary Powell Industries has strong growth potential due to demand for electrical power systems in data centers, AI, cloud computing, and oil & gas sectors. Q1 2025 showed a revenue increase of 24% YoY, with EPS beating expectations, though gross margins were seasonally lower. This didn't delight the market, which seems like an overreaction. Risks include potential overestimation of growth and over-investment in manufacturing capacity, but overall, Powell remains well-positioned for future growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 12
Powell Industries: A Buying Opportunity Amid Slowing Growth Concerns, As Fundamentals Remains Strong
Summary Powell Industries experienced nearly 32% revenue increase in Q4 FY24, with strong growth in petrochemical and commercial sectors but slower Utility and, oil and gas revenue. Demand environment remain favorable across core industrial end market, which along with backlog should support near term topline growth despite slowdown in certain end markets. Margin look favorable with continued focus on productivity and cost reduction initiatives. Promising long term outlook and an attractive valuation followed by the recent stock price decline make it a decent buy for long term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 02
Powell Industries: If You Want A New Year Gift, Don't Miss This One
Summary Powell Industries plays a critical role in the AI value chain, focusing on electrical infrastructure solutions. If you consider electricity infra as the critical limiting factor and not chips, then you will likely appreciate POWL's thesis. Powell has exposure across the value chain and is diversified among several industry verticals. Data center revenue is gaining traction, and the $2T AI infra buildout should help accelerate this segment. I explain why the market has presented investors with a "glorious" gift to start 2025, given the 40% decline in POWL since November. Don't miss it. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: POWL is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.
Growing Dividend: POWL is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Powell Industries Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (POWL) | 0.2% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.3% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.0% |
| Industry Average (Electrical) | 0.6% |
| Analyst forecast (POWL) (up to 3 years) | 0.2% |
Notable Dividend: POWL's dividend (0.18%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.32%).
High Dividend: POWL's dividend (0.18%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: POWL is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: POWL is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/21 04:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Powell Industries, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Manish Somaiya | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Jonathan Tanwanteng | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| Brent Thielman | D.A. Davidson & Co. |