Powell Industries Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Powell Industries has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 61.4%, while the Electrical industry saw earnings growing at 19.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21.9% per year. Powell Industries's return on equity is 28%, and it has net margins of 16.8%.
Key information
61.40%
Earnings growth rate
61.13%
EPS growth rate
| Electrical Industry Growth | 9.91% |
| Revenue growth rate | 21.86% |
| Return on equity | 28.01% |
| Net Margin | 16.82% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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: The Price Level I Load Up At
Feb 27Powell 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 15Investors Should Be Encouraged By Powell Industries' (NASDAQ:POWL) Returns On Capital
Apr 06Powell 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 30Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Powell Industries makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,114 | 187 | 99 | 12 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,104 | 181 | 95 | 11 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,081 | 175 | 90 | 11 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,083 | 173 | 87 | 10 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,060 | 161 | 86 | 10 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,012 | 150 | 85 | 9 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 946 | 130 | 84 | 8 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 850 | 102 | 81 | 7 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 766 | 77 | 82 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 699 | 55 | 79 | 6 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 653 | 37 | 80 | 6 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 596 | 27 | 77 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 553 | 18 | 72 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 533 | 14 | 71 | 7 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 499 | 8 | 66 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 480 | -3 | 67 | 7 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 471 | -2 | 66 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 471 | 1 | 67 | 7 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 456 | 0 | 67 | 6 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 458 | 6 | 65 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 491 | 14 | 67 | 6 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 518 | 17 | 68 | 6 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 552 | 20 | 71 | 6 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 570 | 22 | 73 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 542 | 15 | 71 | 6 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 517 | 10 | 70 | 6 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 504 | 5 | 69 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 490 | 0 | 68 | 7 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 468 | -4 | 66 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 449 | -7 | 67 | 7 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 409 | -14 | 64 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 373 | -17 | 62 | 7 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 376 | -15 | 62 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 396 | -9 | 62 | 7 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 431 | 1 | 64 | 6 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 478 | 9 | 68 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 526 | 16 | 71 | 6 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 565 | 16 | 75 | 7 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 598 | 16 | 76 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 641 | 18 | 75 | 7 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 659 | 9 | 75 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 662 | 9 | 77 | 7 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 662 | 6 | 79 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 636 | 1 | 84 | 7 |
Quality Earnings: POWL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: POWL's current net profit margins (16.8%) are higher than last year (15.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: POWL's earnings have grown significantly by 61.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: POWL's earnings growth over the past year (16.7%) is below its 5-year average (61.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: POWL earnings growth over the past year (16.7%) did not outperform the Electrical industry 21.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: POWL's Return on Equity (28%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/03/29 07:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/27 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 8 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. |