Powell(POWL) - 2026 Q1 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - In Q1 Fiscal 2026, the company reported revenues of $251.2 million, a 4% increase from the previous year, with net income of $41.4 million, or $3.40 per diluted share[105][119]. - Gross profit increased by 20% to $71.4 million, with gross profit margin rising to 28% from 25% year-over-year[116]. - Revenue from the electric utility market rose by 35% to $69.3 million, while revenue from the oil and gas market increased by 2% to $97.9 million[115]. - International revenues increased by 29% to $56.3 million, primarily due to increased activities in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia/Pacific regions[114]. Order and Backlog - The order backlog increased to $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2025, a 14% increase from $1.4 billion at September 30, 2025, with 32% from oil and gas, 30% from electric utility, and 22% from commercial and other industrial markets[120]. - Bookings increased by 63% in Q1 Fiscal 2026 to $438.8 million, compared to $268.6 million in Q1 Fiscal 2025, driven by improved activity in the commercial and other industrial market[121]. Expenses and Cash Flow - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 17% to $25.2 million, representing 10% of revenues, up from 9% in the previous year[117]. - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments increased to $500.8 million as of December 31, 2025, from $475.5 million at September 30, 2025[123]. - Operating activities generated net cash of $43.6 million in Q1 Fiscal 2026, compared to $37.1 million in the same period of Fiscal 2025[129]. Strategic Focus - The company is focused on managing product pricing and improving factory efficiencies to mitigate supply chain challenges and rising costs[113]. Accounting and Risk - No material changes to critical accounting policies since the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025[133]. - No material changes to market risks as of and for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to previous reports[134]. - Financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requiring management estimates and assumptions affecting reported amounts[132].