Powell(US:POWL) ZACKS·2025-05-06 22:50Company Performance - Powell Industries reported quarterly earnings of $3.81 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.34 per share, and up from $2.75 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 14.07% [1] - The company posted revenues of $278.63 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.47%, compared to $255.11 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Powell Industries has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Powell Industries shares have declined approximately 13.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 3.9% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter at $3.76 on revenues of $295.12 million, and for the current fiscal year at $13.71 on revenues of $1.11 billion [7] - The current Zacks Rank for Powell Industries is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Electronics industry, to which Powell Industries belongs, is currently ranked in the top 27% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor decisions [5]