Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWL) Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split Amid Strong Performance

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Mar 30, 2026

• 3-for-1 stock split scheduled for April 6, 2026, to increase accessibility for investors.
• Outperformed the market with a 2.8% return over the past month, despite broader declines in the S&P 500 and manufacturing sector.
• Strong financials with EPS of $3.40, ROE of 30.64%, and net margin of 16.82% in the latest earnings report.

Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWL) is a prominent player in the energy equipment sector. The company is set to undergo a 3-for-1 stock split on April 6, 2026. This means shareholders will receive three shares for every one they currently own. The split aims to make the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors.

Recently, POWL has become a trending stock on Zacks.com, drawing significant attention. Over the past month, POWL shares have delivered a positive return of 2.8%. This is notable given the Zacks S&P 500 composite's decline of 7.3% and the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry's loss of 9.1% during the same period. This performance highlights POWL's resilience in a challenging market environment.

Fundamental factors, such as earnings estimate revisions, are crucial for long-term investment decisions. Powell Industries' recent earnings report, released on February 3rd, showed earnings per share (EPS) of $3.40, exceeding analysts' expectations by $0.55. The company achieved a return on equity (ROE) of 30.64% and a net margin of 16.82%, with quarterly revenue reaching $251.18 million.

POWL's stock opened at $516 on the recent trading day, with a current price of $523.66, reflecting a decrease of approximately 2.67% or $14.39. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $515.60 and a high of $542.42 during the day. Over the past year, POWL has reached a high of $612.50 and a low of $152.89.

With a market capitalization of approximately $6.36 billion, POWL's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 33.53, and its price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio is 2.35. The stock's fifty-day moving average is $499.30, while the 200-day moving average is $386.72. The trading volume for POWL is 60,272 shares on the NASDAQ exchange.