POWL
Powell Industries, Inc. · Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts
At close
$236.09
+$3.28 (+1.41%) Close
Pre-market $234.50 −$1.59 (−0.67%) 7:58 PM ET
Prev close $232.81
Open $234.08
Day high $238.50
Day low $234.08
Volume 1,157
Avg vol 661,547
Mkt cap
$8.41B
P/E ratio
46.02
FY Revenue
$1.11B
EPS
5.13
Gross Margin
30.18%
Sector
Industrials
AI report sections
POWL
Powell Industries, Inc.
Powell Industries exhibits very strong recent price performance and bullish technical momentum, with returns across 1–12 months far above typical single-digit ranges. Fundamentally, the company combines solid profitability, positive but modest growth, and a debt-free balance sheet, while valuation multiples such as P/E and EV/EBITDA appear elevated relative to its free cash flow yield and low dividend payout. Short interest and news flow indicate generally constructive sentiment but are accompanied by heightened volume and volatility that can amplify downside moves.
AI summarized at 12:47 PM ET, 2026-04-08
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 76 SWING: 84 LONG: 71
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+12% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.12×
RSI
68.88 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: -0.15 Signal: -0.19
Short-Term
+4.90 (Strong)
MACD: 15.08 Signal: 10.18
Long-Term
+4.90 (Strong)
MACD: 17.50 Signal: 12.60
Intraday trend score 77.54

Latest news

POWL 12 articles Positive: 10 Neutral: 0 Negative: 0
Positive The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Powell Industries Stock Surges Over 200% in a Year, and One Fund Dumped a $37 Million Stake Last Quarter

Powell Industries (POWL) has surged over 200% in the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. However, Ophir Asset Management sold its entire 121,240-share position worth $36.96 million in Q4 2025, reducing exposure from 4.6% to zero of its assets. The sale appears driven by portfolio discipline rather than loss of conviction, as Powell continues to show strong fundamentals with 63% surge in new orders and a $1.6 billion backlog.

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Sentiment note

Despite the fund's exit, Powell Industries demonstrates strong fundamentals with 213% year-over-year stock appreciation, 63% surge in new orders, 19% net income growth, and a robust $1.6 billion backlog. The company benefits from sustained demand in data centers, LNG, and power grid upgrades.

Positive The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Staff
Did Anthropic Just Give Investors Another DeepSeek Moment?

Anthropic's launch of Claude Cowork, an AI tool designed to replace multiple software tools, triggered a significant sell-off in SaaS stocks. Software companies like Shopify, Monday.com, and Fastly dropped 15-23%, similar to the market's reaction to DeepSeek last year. However, analysts suggest the impact varies by company type—mission-critical, deeply integrated software providers are better positioned to weather AI disruption than single-function tools. Meanwhile, January job data showed the lowest openings since 2020 and highest layoffs since 2009, though unemployment remains historically average.

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Sentiment note

Electrical equipment supplier for AI data centers and infrastructure showing strong fundamentals with 63% net new order growth and 1.7x book-to-bill ratio, positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure buildout.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Powell Industries Declares an Increase to the Quarterly Cash Dividend

Powell Industries announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the quarterly cash dividend to $0.27 per share, raising the annualized dividend from $1.07 to $1.08 per share. The dividend is payable on March 18, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a dividend increase, which signals confidence in financial performance and cash generation. Dividend increases are typically viewed positively by investors as they demonstrate management's confidence in future earnings and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Powell Industries Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Powell Industries announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2675 per share, payable on December 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 19, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company is distributing a cash dividend, which typically signals financial stability and confidence in future earnings

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Powell Industries Announces Agreement to Acquire Remsdaq Ltd.

Powell Industries has agreed to acquire Remsdaq Ltd., a U.K.-based manufacturer of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), for £12.2 million. The acquisition aims to expand Powell's automation platform capabilities and enhance utility operational efficiency.

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Sentiment note

Proactively expanding technological capabilities through strategic acquisition, with leadership expressing excitement about the merger and potential market opportunities

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Powell Industries Raises Quarterly Dividend to $0.2675 Per Share

Powell Industries, a supplier of custom engineered solutions for electrical energy management, has announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.2675 per share, payable on March 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on February 19, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company has raised its quarterly dividend, indicating financial stability and confidence in its future performance.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Switchgear Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 265.4 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

The global switchgear market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2024 to 2031, driven by the increasing adoption of smart grid infrastructure and renewable energy sources. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market due to rapid industrialization and infrastructure investments.

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Sentiment note

Powell Industries is mentioned as one of the prominent players in the switchgear market, indicating its strong presence and potential to benefit from the market growth.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Powell Industries Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Powell Industries, a supplier of custom engineered solutions for electrical energy management, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2650 per share, payable on December 18, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 20, 2024.

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Sentiment note

The company is declaring a quarterly cash dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Global Market Insights Inc.
Medium Voltage Fuse Market to record $628 Mn by 2032, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

The medium voltage fuse market is predicted to grow significantly by 2032, driven by the expansion of power infrastructure and the need for reliable electrical protection. Expulsion fuses and capacitors are expected to see notable growth in this market.

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Sentiment note

Powell Industries Inc. is identified as a key player in the medium voltage fuse market, indicating its ability to benefit from the market's expansion.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Zacks.Com
Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Powell Industries (POWL) Stock

Powell Industries (POWL) stock has seen a surge in earnings estimates, indicating positive prospects. Analysts have been raising their earnings estimates for the company, which is a sign of growing optimism about its earnings outlook. This trend is expected to be reflected in the stock price.

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Sentiment note

The article highlights that Powell Industries has seen a surge in earnings estimates, with analysts raising their estimates for the current quarter and full year. This indicates growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects, which is expected to be reflected in the stock price.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Powell Industries (POWL) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

The latest trading day saw Powell Industries (POWL) settling at $143.40, representing a +0.92% change from its previous close.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Energous (WATT) Forms Partnership to Deploy Wireless Solution

Energous (WATT) collaborates with Annukin, Ecobyte and Peak Technologies to deploy its wireless power network solution globally.

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