Comfort Systems USA Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Comfort Systems USA's CEO is Brian Lane, appointed in Dec 2011, has a tenure of 14.5 years. total yearly compensation is $10.62M, comprised of 11.8% salary and 88.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.46% of the company’s shares, worth $316.93M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 9.9 years and 10.8 years respectively.
Key information
Brian Lane
Chief executive officer
US$10.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.77% |
| CEO tenure | 14.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.5% |
| Management average tenure | 9.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • 3h
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Stock Could Be 17% Below Fair Value After AI Data Center Demand
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) is back in focus after management highlighted strong demand for mechanical and HVAC work on AI data centers and semiconductor projects, along with higher revenue, backlog, and expanded modular capacity. See our latest analysis for Comfort Systems USA. Comfort Systems USA’s recent AI data center headlines come on top of strong price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 45.01% and a year to date share price return of 96.03%. The very large 5 year total...
Narrative Update • Jun 06
FIX: Data Center And Modular Backlog Strength Will Test Concentration And Execution Risks
Analysts have adjusted the price target for Comfort Systems USA to $1,910, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, supported by new Buy and Outperform initiations that cite strong expected demand from complex, technology-driven projects. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Comfort Systems USA highlights a mix of optimism about end market demand and caution around how much good news is already reflected in the stock.Seeking Alpha • May 31
Comfort Systems USA: Consolidation Offers Opportunity
Summary Comfort Systems USA rated BUY with a $2,150 12-month price target, leveraging a recent 14% correction as an attractive entry into a secular growth story. FIX’s growth is underpinned by surging AI data center construction and US manufacturing reshoring, with technology clients now 56% of Q1 2026 revenues. Revenues surged 29.5% in 2025 and 56% YoY in Q1 2026, with gross margins expanding to 24.1% and a record $12.5Bn backlog driven by strong order intake. FIX’s fortress balance sheet, robust capital allocation, and sustained backlog growth support the premium multiple, while scenario analysis highlights upside if data center capex meets consensus. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 23
FIX: Data Center Projects And Modular Strength May Sustain Returns But Heighten Concentration Risk
Analysts nudged their average price target on Comfort Systems USA higher by about $312 to roughly $1,910, pointing to stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as they highlight the company’s exposure to data center projects, its modular capabilities and ongoing expansion of its skilled workforce. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on Comfort Systems USA's positioning in data center construction, its modular capabilities and its efforts to expand skilled headcount through acquisitions such as Kodiak.Narrative Update • May 04
FIX: Texas Data Center Exposure May Sustain Upside But Raises Concentration Risk
Analysts have raised the Comfort Systems USA fair value estimate to $1,910 from $1,611, citing Street research that references assumptions for stronger revenue growth, higher profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E outlook as the basis for the higher price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Comfort Systems USA has focused on updating valuation frameworks rather than signaling clear directional calls.
Narrative Update • Apr 20
FIX: Texas Data Center And Modular Exposure Will Shape Future P/E Expectations
Analysts have lifted the price target on Comfort Systems USA to $1,819 from $1,800, citing the company’s exposure to fast growing Texas data center projects, its modular capabilities, and the contribution from Kodiak in expanding its skilled workforce. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been steadily lifting their expectations on Comfort Systems USA, pointing to the same core themes that underpin the latest price target move.Narrative Update • Apr 05
FIX: Texas Data Center Exposure Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised the blended price target on Comfort Systems USA to $1,611, reflecting higher estimates that rely on the company’s exposure to Texas data center projects, its modular capabilities, and headcount growth via Kodiak. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a wide range of views on Comfort Systems USA, even as some firms have lifted their price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 22
FIX: Texas Data Centers And Modular Execution Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted the price target for Comfort Systems USA to $1,611 from $1,196, citing its exposure to Texas data center construction, its modular capabilities, and support from Kodiak in scaling its workforce. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a group of analysts who remain optimistic on Comfort Systems USA, highlighting its exposure to Texas data center projects, modular construction capabilities, and support from Kodiak in scaling its workforce.Narrative Update • Mar 07
FIX: Texas Data Center Exposure And Modular Strength Will Support Future P/E Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Comfort Systems USA to $1,800 from $1,200, citing the company's exposure to Texas data center construction, its modular capabilities, and support from recent earnings as key drivers behind the reassessment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are clustering around higher valuation ranges for Comfort Systems USA, pointing to recent earnings, data center exposure in Texas, and the company’s modular capabilities as the core reasons for revisiting their models.Narrative Update • Feb 21
FIX: S&P 500 Inclusion Will Support Higher Margin And Future P/E Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target for Comfort Systems USA from $1,310 to $1,800, citing updates to their models that reflect changes to fair value estimates, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a series of higher price targets for Comfort Systems USA, which points to growing confidence in the company’s outlook and the assumptions used in valuation models.Narrative Update • Feb 06
FIX: S&P 500 Inclusion Will Support Higher Margin And P/E Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their price target on Comfort Systems USA from US$810 to US$1,310, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that align with recent Street research revisions from firms including UBS and Stifel. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows Bullish analysts lifting their expectations for Comfort Systems USA, with higher price targets that reflect updated views on the company’s revenue trajectory, margin profile, and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Jan 23
FIX: Index Inclusion And Reshoring Capex Cycle Will Support Pricing Power
Analysts have maintained their price target for Comfort Systems USA at US$1,150, citing largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Comfort Systems USA, Inc.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s (NYSE:FIX) 27% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Despite an already strong run, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ( NYSE:FIX ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 27...Narrative Update • Jan 09
FIX: Reshoring Capex Cycle Will Support Pricing Power And Index Inclusion
Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for Comfort Systems USA to $1,150 from $1,132.80, citing a higher Street price target supported by stronger than expected Q3 revenue growth, ongoing pricing power, and expectations for high-teens same store revenue growth into 2025 and low to mid teens growth into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to Q3 revenue coming in above expectations, which they see as support for a higher fair value and Street price targets.Narrative Update • Dec 23
FIX: Future Index Inclusion And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Comfort Systems USA sharply, from about $500 to roughly $1,100 per share, citing stronger than expected Q3 revenue growth, robust pricing and hiring trends, and an improved multi year outlook for same store sales and profitability. Analyst Commentary While the latest price target increase reflects confidence in Comfort Systems USA's near term growth trajectory, some bearish analysts remain cautious on the sustainability of current trends and the implied valuation.Narrative Update • Dec 09
FIX: Industrial Reshoring Capex Cycle Will Drive Durable Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Comfort Systems USA to $1,069 from $917, citing stronger than expected Q3 revenue growth, continued pricing power, robust hiring trends, and sustained demand from the ongoing U.S. industrial reshoring capex cycle. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes highlight increasingly constructive views on Comfort Systems USA, with higher price targets and positive ratings reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to execute against a multiyear industrial reshoring opportunity.Narrative Update • Nov 25
FIX: Manufacturing Reshoring and Hiring Momentum Will Support Ongoing Upside
Analysts have increased their price target for Comfort Systems USA from $917 to $1,069, citing stronger-than-expected revenue growth and robust industry demand that is supporting future performance. Analyst Commentary Industry observers have been closely monitoring Comfort Systems USA following its recent performance and encouraging revenue trends.Narrative Update • Nov 10
FIX: Robust Demand From U.S. Manufacturing Reshoring Will Drive Continued Momentum
Analysts have increased their price target for Comfort Systems USA from $1,007.80 to $1,132.80. They cite stronger-than-expected revenue growth and continued momentum driven by robust industry demand and company performance.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Brokers Are Upgrading Their Views On Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) With These New Forecasts
Celebrations may be in order for Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ( NYSE:FIX ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...Narrative Update • Oct 27
Industrial Reshoring And Modular Demand Will Drive Results Into 2026
Comfort Systems USA's analyst price target has been raised significantly from approximately $834 to $1,008. Analysts cite stronger-than-expected revenue growth, higher profit margins, and robust demand from industrial reshoring efforts as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 13
Modular Construction And Data Center Demand Will Drive Progress
Analysts have raised their price target for Comfort Systems USA from $800.20 to $834.40, citing sustained demand driven by industrial reshoring trends and stronger than expected revenue growth forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent street research offers both bullish and cautious perspectives regarding Comfort Systems USA’s trajectory.Narrative Update • Sep 16
Modular Construction And Data Center Demand Will Drive Progress
Analysts raised their price target for Comfort Systems USA to $800.20, citing the company's strong positioning in U.S industrial reshoring trends, robust Q2 results, and improved revenue growth outlook for 2025. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Comfort Systems USA's strategic position as a key beneficiary of the U.S. industrial reshoring policy, which is expected to drive sustained demand for skilled trades and services.Analysis Article • Aug 19
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
NYSE:FIX 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Comfort Systems USA's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Comfort Systems USA's (NYSE:FIX) Recent Growth In Returns
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...Analysis Article • Jul 16
When Should You Buy Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX)?
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ( NYSE:FIX ) led the NYSE gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$11m | US$1m | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$838m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$692m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$595m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$1m | US$522m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$468m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$427m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$363m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$7m | US$1m | US$323m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$287m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$244m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$216m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$871k | US$246m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$228m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$213m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$204m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$5m | US$792k | US$143m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$149m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$152m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$159m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$765k | US$150m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$141m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$112m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$3m | US$740k | US$114m |
Compensation vs Market: Brian's total compensation ($USD10.62M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.67M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Brian's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Brian Lane (69 yo)
14.5yrs
Tenure
US$10,620,815
Compensation
Mr. Brian E. Lane serves as Independent Director of Main Street Capital Corporation from November 2015. He joined the Main Street Capital Corporation in 2015. He focuses on Private Debt at the firm.He has...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 14.5yrs | US$10.62m | 0.46% $ 316.9m | |
| President & COO | 7.4yrs | US$3.59m | 0.064% $ 44.0m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 21.1yrs | US$3.88m | 0.093% $ 64.5m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 5.3yrs | US$1.60m | 0.0084% $ 5.8m | |
| Senior Executive Advisor | less than a year | US$2.30m | 0.014% $ 9.5m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 21.1yrs | US$1.42m | 0.036% $ 24.8m | |
| Senior VP | less than a year | no data | 0.0017% $ 1.2m | |
| Regional President | no data | no data | no data | |
| Regional President | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Comfort Systems USA Southwest | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP & Corporate Controller | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP of Risk Management & Treasury and Director of Integration | 12.4yrs | no data | no data |
9.9yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: FIX's management team is seasoned and experienced (9.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 15.6yrs | US$10.62m | 0.46% $ 316.9m | |
| Independent Chairman | 21.1yrs | US$364.83k | 0.23% $ 160.0m | |
| Independent Director | 25.3yrs | US$239.83k | 0.085% $ 58.8m | |
| Independent Director | 18.3yrs | US$239.83k | 0.052% $ 35.7m | |
| Independent Director | 8.2yrs | US$239.83k | 0.022% $ 15.3m | |
| Independent Director | 7.6yrs | US$269.83k | 0.0088% $ 6.1m | |
| Independent Director | 13.5yrs | US$259.83k | 0.036% $ 25.1m | |
| Independent Director | 1.9yrs | US$239.83k | 0.0024% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | US$259.83k | 0.017% $ 11.4m | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$239.83k | 0.0054% $ 3.7m |
10.8yrs
Average Tenure
68.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FIX's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/20 09:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Brent Thielman | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Sophie Karp | Guggenheim Securities, LLC |
| Sangita Jain | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |