Powell Industries Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Powell Industries' CEO is Brett Cope, appointed in Oct 2016, has a tenure of 9.5 years. total yearly compensation is $3.60M, comprised of 18.3% salary and 81.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.36% of the company’s shares, worth $113.76M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 8.4 years and 5.2 years respectively.
Key information
Brett Cope
Chief executive officer
US$3.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 18.33% |
| CEO tenure | 9.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.4% |
| Management average tenure | 8.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Powell Industries: Stock Split Brings Noise, Hold Until Further Growth Signs
Apr 10
Powell Industries Inc. (POWL): The Electrification Specialist – Powering Data Centers and LNG Megaprojects in 2026.
Powell Industries (POWL) is currently operating as a high-voltage leader in the electrical infrastructure space, trading at $511.12 as of the March 3, 2026, close. Despite a 4.0% intraday pullback today, the company remains one of the most explosive industrial stories of the decade, having surged from a small-cap niche player into a mid-cap powerhouse with a $6.3 billion market capitalization.Powell Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:POWL) 32% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Jan 17
Powell Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:POWL) 29% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Oct 28Powell Industries, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 5.0%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 08There's No Escaping Powell Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:POWL) Muted Earnings Despite A 31% Share Price Rise
Jul 18Why We Like The Returns At Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL)
Jul 07Should You Be Adding Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jun 19The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Powell Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:POWL) Earnings Yet
Jun 01Powell Industries' (NASDAQ:POWL) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
May 14Powell Industries, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
May 09Powell Industries: Valuation At Multi-Year Lows (Upgrade To Buy)
Apr 15Powell Industries: How The Company Became My Largest Position
Mar 12Testing The Short Thesis Of Powell Industries
Feb 25Powell Industries: Growth Prospects Remain Intact
Feb 10Powell Industries: A Buying Opportunity Amid Slowing Growth Concerns, As Fundamentals Remains Strong
Jan 12Powell Industries: If You Want A New Year Gift, Don't Miss This One
Jan 02Powell Industries Stock: My Top Pick For The Long-Term
Dec 04Powell Industries Earnings: Deceleration Sparks Concerns
Nov 20Powell Industries: Up 1,250% In 24 Months, But You Still Haven't Missed The Boat
Nov 07Tiny Powell Industries Is Pursuing A Pivotal Role In Some Hot Growth Markets
Oct 25Improving Margins Make Powell Industries A Growth Stock Worth Watching
Oct 06
Facility Expansion And Innovation Drive Transformative Revenue Growth And Margin Enhancements
Expansion efforts and strategic R&D spending aim to boost production capacity, innovation, and competitive edge, strengthening future earnings and market position.Powell Industries: Long-Term Bullish View Still Intact With An Even Better Valuation
Sep 09Powell Industries: Consider Buying Before It Enters Beast Mode
Aug 30CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$187m |
| Sep 30 2025 | US$4m | US$660k | US$181m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$175m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$173m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$161m |
| Sep 30 2024 | US$3m | US$600k | US$150m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$130m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$102m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$77m |
| Sep 30 2023 | US$3m | US$541k | US$55m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$37m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$27m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| Sep 30 2022 | US$2m | US$520k | US$14m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$2m |
| Sep 30 2021 | US$2m | US$512k | US$631k |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$354k |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$6m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Sep 30 2020 | US$2m | US$510k | US$17m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$20m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Dec 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$15m |
| Sep 30 2019 | US$2m | US$495k | US$10m |
Compensation vs Market: Brett's total compensation ($USD3.60M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.37M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Brett's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Brett Cope (57 yo)
Mr. Brett A. Cope has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Powell Industries, Inc. since October 1, 2016. and joined in 2011. Mr. Cope serves as Chairman of the Board of Powell Industries, Inc...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | 9.5yrs | US$3.60m | 1.36% $ 113.8m | |
| Executive VP | 7.3yrs | US$1.48m | 0.21% $ 17.9m | |
| VP & Chief Human Resource Officer | 1.2yrs | US$747.96k | 0.0012% $ 103.7k | |
| Vice President of Operations | no data | no data | 0.037% $ 3.1m | |
| Director of Corporate Communications | 19.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Assistant Secretary & Treasurer | no data | no data | 0.0037% $ 305.2k | |
| Vice President of R&D | no data | no data | 0.037% $ 3.1m |
Experienced Management: POWL's management team is seasoned and experienced (8.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of the Board | 9.5yrs | US$3.60m | 1.36% $ 113.8m | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$177.01k | 0.085% $ 7.1m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$51.12k | 0.0035% $ 296.0k | |
| Independent Director | 4.2yrs | US$171.01k | 0.051% $ 4.2m | |
| Independent Director | 10.3yrs | US$177.01k | 0.12% $ 10.3m | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$171.01k | 0.049% $ 4.1m | |
| Independent Director | 3.2yrs | US$165.01k | 0.031% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$165.01k | 0.011% $ 936.6k |
Experienced Board: POWL's board of directors are considered experienced (5.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/16 21:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| 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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Analyst Sources
Powell Industries, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 4 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 |
|---|---|
| Manish Somaiya | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Jonathan Tanwanteng | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| Brent Thielman | D.A. Davidson & Co. |