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Powell Industries: Initiation Of Coverage- A Surging Electrification Powerhouse With Mega Orders, No Debt & Record Visibility!
Powell Industries reported its fiscal 2026 second quarter results with a 6% year-over-year increase in revenue to $297 million, driven by steady activity across its core end markets, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), electric utility distribution and generation, and data center projects within commercial and industrial sectors. The company recorded $490 million in new orders for the quarter, nearly double the prior year’s period, with two mega projects exceeding $75 million each—a data center order and a large electric utility generation facility. This contributed to a backlog reaching $1.8 billion, a 33% increase year-over-year, providing visibility well into fiscal 2028. Market diversification remains a strategic focus, with the electric utility, oil and gas, and commercial/industrial sectors each representing roughly 29-30% of backlog. Notably, the commercial and industrial segment showed a 35% revenue increase over the prior year’s quarter, while petrochemical revenue declined 37%. The company highlights structural growth drivers in LNG and cautiously optimistic signs in petrochemicals, boosted by improving market pricing dynamics. Additionally, a significant greenfield data center mega project exceeding $400 million was awarded post-quarter end, marking the largest contract in Powell’s history and emphasizing its strength in complex, behind-the-meter designs.
