Comfort Systems USA(US:FIX) ZACKS·2025-07-25 16:30Core Insights - Comfort Systems USA (FIX) reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues exceeding expectations, indicating robust growth and operational efficiency [1][2]. Financial Performance - Net income for the quarter reached $230.8 million, or $6.53 per diluted share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.68 by 39.5% and increasing 75% from $3.74 per share in the same quarter last year [2][8]. - Revenue increased by 20% year over year to $2.17 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.95 billion by 11.3% [2][8]. - Adjusted EBITDA grew 50% year over year to $334.1 million, representing 15.4% of revenue, driven by effective cost control and operational leverage [4]. Backlog and Demand - The backlog reached a record $8.12 billion, up from $5.77 billion a year ago and $6.89 billion sequentially, with a same-store basis backlog increase of 37% year over year [3][8]. - CEO Brian Lane expressed confidence in long-term demand visibility, highlighting the robust pipelines and execution strength [3]. Profitability Metrics - Gross margin expanded to 23.5% from 20.1% a year ago, while operating income rose to $299.9 million, representing 13.8% of revenue, up from 10.2% last year [4]. - Both SG&A and earn-out obligation expenses declined, contributing to enhanced profitability [4]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flow increased to $252.5 million from $189.9 million in the year-ago quarter, while free cash flow rose to $222.2 million, up from $167.3 million [5]. - The company maintained a solid liquidity position with $331.7 million in cash and equivalents [5]. Capital Structure - Long-term debt decreased slightly to $61.3 million from $62.3 million at the end of 2024, while stockholders' equity improved to $1.97 billion from $1.70 billion, indicating a strengthening capital structure [6].