Powell’s third quarter results surpassed Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and earnings, yet the market responded negatively following the announcement. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to increased project execution, particularly in nonindustrial markets—such as Electric Utility and Commercial sectors—which now comprise a much larger share of backlog than five years ago. CEO Brett Cope described the quarter as a reflection of “the ongoing high level of project execution across all of our operations,” noting significant progress in diversifying beyond traditional oil and gas markets. The company also highlighted favorable gross profit margins driven by strong pricing discipline and operational throughput. However, some end markets, like oil and gas and petrochemicals, experienced softness, while the mix of projects shifted toward smaller and medium-sized orders rather than large-scale contracts.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after strong results from chipmaker Nvidia eased lingering concerns about a potential bubble, especially in the tech sector.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 8.3% year on year to $298 million. Its GAAP profit of $4.22 per share was 12.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell 11% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported third-quarter 2025 revenue and earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, but its results also included signs of slowing growth.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.3% year on year to $298 million. Its GAAP profit of $4.22 per share was 12.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the broader U.S. stock market declined amid investor caution and a pullback in technology stocks.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
The past six months have been a windfall for Powell’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 104%, hitting $392.50 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs.
This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Great things are happening to the stocks in this article.
They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 6.7% in the afternoon session after the September inflation report came in cooler than anticipated, fueling investor optimism for potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after positive news on corporate earnings, easing political and trade tensions, and optimism about future interest rate cuts all converged to lift investor sentiment.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns,
and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
