Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is scheduled to release second-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025) results on May 6, after market close.The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, the average beat being 33.3%. In the last reported quarter, its earnings of $2.86 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.83 by 1.1%. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Let’s see how things have shaped up for Powell this earnings season.Key Factors and Estimat ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry but discusses the implications of tariffs on natural gas liquids (NGLs) and their flows, particularly ethane and propane, in the context of US-China trade relations [5][17]. Core Insights - US tariffs on China plastics and reciprocal tariffs from China threaten to disrupt global NGL flows, particularly affecting ethane and propane, which are key petrochemical feedstocks [2][5]. - China’s NGL imports from the US have surged from below 50 thousand barrels per day (kb/d) in 2019 to nearly 900 kb/d in 2024, with a significant dependency on US ethane and propane [2][13]. - The report anticipates a moderate decline in US ethane flows to China due to lower US production and reduced demand from China, which may lead to a decrease in Henry Hub prices [2][26]. - Propane flows are easier to redirect compared to ethane, but full substitution of US propane exports will be challenging, necessitating deeper price discounts to attract buyers [2][3]. Summary by Sections Tariff Implications - US tariffs on energy imports are currently exempt, but significant tariffs on plastics threaten NGL flows [5][6]. - The reciprocal 125% tariff imposed by China on US imports is expected to skew the tariff burden towards the US over time [2][31]. Ethane and Propane Market Dynamics - Ethane imports from the US are critical for China, accounting for 60% of US ethane exports, while propane accounts for one-third [17][20]. - Ethane's specialized shipping and processing infrastructure complicate redirection efforts, while propane can be redirected more easily [3][20]. - The report outlines potential adjustment mechanisms for both ethane and propane markets in response to tariffs, highlighting the challenges and likelihood of each mechanism [20][25]. Production and Pricing Outlook - The report predicts a decline in US ethane and propane production due to tariff impacts and market adjustments, with potential price declines for both commodities [26][57]. - US ethane prices have already dropped by 25% since early April, while propane prices have decreased by 20% following tariff announcements [57][58]. - The long-term outlook suggests that lower US NGL production may offset some tariff impacts on petrochemical demand in China [2][60].

BUSINESS COMMITTEE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Luis Felipe Henao Cardona (Chairperson) REMUNERATION, APPOINTMENTS, AND CULTURE COMMITTEE HSE COMMITTEE BOGOTA, Colombia, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, in its session on April 22 and 23, 2025, decided that Guillermo García Realpe and Mónica de Greiff Lindo will continue in their roles as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors, respectively. ...

Powell Industries, Inc.’s (POWL) robust momentum can be largely attributed to its strong foothold and improving conditions in two key markets, which are oil and gas and petrochemical. The company’s first-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended December 2024) results indicated strong year-over-year growth, with revenues growing 24.4% to $241.4 million, driven by persistent strength and healthy levels of project activity across these two markets.Several favorable trends across the oil, gas and petrochemical end markets, i ...