Reported Q: Q4 2024 Rev YoY: +31.8% EPS YoY: +73.0% Move: +2.60%
Powell Industries Inc
POWL
$538.04 2.60%
Exchange NASDAQ Sector Industrials Industry Electrical Equipment Parts
Q4 2024
Published: Nov 20, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

Nov 20, 2024

Quarter Q4 2024

Revenue

275.06M

YoY: +31.8%

EPS

3.78

YoY: +73.0%

Market Move

+2.60%

Previous quarter: Q3 2024

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $275.06M up 31.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $3.78 increased by 73% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 29.2%
  • Net income of 46.05M
  • "Powell delivered a strong Q4 performance that saw revenue grow 32% compared to the prior year, helping the company achieve a total of $1 billion in revenue for the full fiscal year and marking a significant growth milestone and record year for the company." - Brett Cope
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Executive Summary

Powell Industries delivered a strong fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, with revenue of $275.1 million, up 32% year over year, contributing to full-year revenue of $1.0 billion, a 45% increase versus fiscal 2023. Backlog remained solid at $1.3 billion, providing good visibility into 2025-2027 project execution. The company achieved a quarterly gross margin of 29.2% (up from 27% full-year 2023, and 590 basis points year-over-year for gross margin), supported by efficient project execution and favorable closeouts, complemented by a small uplift from cancellations. Net income for Q4 was $46.1 million, or $3.77 per diluted share, up 74% year over year, with full-year net income of $149.8 million or $12.29 per diluted share. Powell ended the year with a strong balance sheet: zero debt and a cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments position of approximately $358 million, resulting in a net cash position of roughly $314 million. Management highlighted continued demand across core marketsโ€”oil & gas, petrochemicals, utilities, data centersโ€”and a broader push into energy transition opportunities (biofuels, carbon capture, hydrogen). R&D intensity rose 52% to $9.4 million (0.9% of revenue) as Powell expands its product portfolio, including the launch of the new station breaker. Management remains cautiously optimistic for fiscal 2025, emphasizing healthy project activity, backlog execution capability, and capacity expansion to support growth. These dynamics suggest Powell is transitioning from a high-growth, project-driven phase into a sustainable growth trajectory underpinned by a diversified end-market mix and a strong liquidity position.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
275.06M
QoQ: -4.55% | YoY: 31.84%
Gross Profit
Increasing
80.43M
29.24% margin
QoQ: -1.60% | YoY: 54.73%
Operating Income
Increasing
56.12M
QoQ: -2.05% | YoY: 88.28%
Net Income
Increasing
46.05M
QoQ: -0.37% | YoY: 74.21%
EPS
Increasing
3.84
QoQ: -0.26% | YoY: 72.97%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 278.63 3.81 +9.2% View
Q1 2025 241.43 2.86 +24.4% View
Q4 2024 275.06 3.78 +31.8% View
Q3 2024 288.17 3.79 +49.8% View
Q2 2024 255.11 2.75 +48.8% View