POWELL INDUSTRIES INC

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In the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, we reported revenues of $286.3 million, net income of $48.2 million, and generated $106.9 million in cash from operating activities. As of June 30, 2025, we had total assets of $1.0 billion.

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In the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, we reported revenues of $251.2 million, net income of $41.4 million, and generated $43.6 million in cash from operating activities. As of December 31, 2025, we had total assets of $1.1 billion.

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Oil and gas and petrochemical markets. The North American market is responding to increased international demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and gas-to-chemical processes utilizing low-cost gas feedstocks. We believe the fundamentals of the U.S. natural gas market, through abundant supply and low cost, will continue to support investments in LNG, related gas processing, and petrochemical processes, and as a result, will continue to sustain our order activity associated with such markets, which is evidenced by two large, domestic LNG project awards during the first half of Fiscal 2025. Other oil and gas end markets are also experiencing increased commercial activity as we secured two large, offshore projects in our core oil and gas end markets during the third fiscal quarter. In addition to the traditional crude oil refining and other oil and gas downstream processes, we have expanded our end markets into hydrogen production, carbon capture as well as alternative fuels, such as biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, in response to the demand for clean energy.

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Oil and gas and petrochemical markets. The North American oil and gas end markets continue to exhibit strong commercial activity levels in response to rising global demand for LNG and gas-to‑chemical processes that leverage low‑cost natural gas feedstocks. We believe the fundamentals of the U.S. natural gas market, through abundant supply and competitive cost, continue to support investments in LNG facilities and related gas processing infrastructure. As a result, these market dynamics have sustained our order activity, which includes a large LNG project award during the first fiscal quarter. Other oil and gas end markets related to production and downstream operations, and to a lesser extent, the Petrochemical market remain steady. Beyond traditional crude oil refining and other oil and gas downstream operations, we have broadened our end markets into hydrogen production, carbon capture as well as alternative fuels, such as biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, aligned with growing demand for cleaner energy solutions.

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Electric utility market. Aligned with our strategy of end-market diversification, we seek to continue our focus and growth in electrical distribution substations, while also addressing a resurgence of power generation investment in this market. During the third fiscal quarter, we won a project for a new power generation plant, representing the largest electric utility award in the Company's history.

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Electric utility market. Aligned with our strategy of end-market diversification, we seek to continue our focus and growth in electrical distribution substations, while also addressing a resurgence of power generation investment in this market.

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Commercial and other industrial markets. As a result of a mix of factors we are experiencing strong growth in commercial facilities that provide for the production of various consumer goods and the expansion of data centers that support cloud computing and increasing investments in artificial intelligence. We are also experiencing increased activity in other industrial end markets which includes the large mining project that we secured in the first half of Fiscal 2025 for the production of potash.

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Commercial and other industrial markets. As a result of a mix of factors, we are experiencing strong growth in commercial facilities that provide for the production of various consumer goods and the expansion of data centers that support cloud computing and increasing investments in artificial intelligence. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, we were awarded projects in excess of $100 million attributable to data center infrastructure, of which one project had an order value of approximately $75 million. The commercial activity in this sector reflects the continued investment in this end market. We are also experiencing increased activity in other industrial end markets.

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During the first nine months of Fiscal 2025, we experienced an increase in volatility for commodity prices and ongoing supply chain delays for specific engineered components that remain a persistent challenge. Moreover, ongoing and recently proposed changes to U.S. global trade policy, along with potential international retaliatory measures, have continued to cause high volatility in global markets and uncertainty around short- and long-term economic impacts in the United States and other markets we serve, including concerns over inflation, recession and slowing growth. We continue to evaluate and monitor the potential impacts of these changes and measures, including the imposition of tariffs, on our business and operations. We could potentially face the challenge of increased costs of raw materials and engineered components as well as negative impacts on our margins; however, it is not possible to predict the impact, if any, of any changes or proposed changes to the U.S. global trade policy, or any international retaliatory measures, on our business and operations. In response to the rising cost environment and persistent supply chain challenges, we are taking strategic measures to effectively manage our product pricing, refine delivery schedules, and manage bid validity dates with our customers. Our supplier engagement includes improving forecasting and negotiating favorable terms that allow us to meet or exceed customer timelines. Additionally, we remain focused on enhancing factory efficiencies and improving project execution to mitigate risks and maintain customer satisfaction.

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During the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, we continued experiencing high volatility in commodity prices, and ongoing supply chain delays for specific engineered components remained a persistent challenge for us. Moreover, ongoing and recently proposed changes to U.S. global trade policy (including legal changes thereto), along with potential international retaliatory measures, and concerns over inflation, recession and slowing growth have continued to cause high volatility in global markets and uncertainty around short- and long-term economic impacts in the United States and other markets we serve. We continue to evaluate and monitor the potential impacts of these changes and measures, including the imposition of tariffs, on our business and operations. We could potentially face the challenge of increased costs of raw materials and engineered components as well as negative impacts on our margins; however, it is not possible to predict the impact, if any, of any changes or proposed changes to the U.S. global trade policy, or any international retaliatory measures, on our business and operations. In response to the rising cost environment and persistent supply chain challenges, we are taking strategic measures to effectively manage our product pricing, refine delivery schedules, and manage bid validity dates with our customers. Our supplier engagement includes improving forecasting and negotiating favorable terms that allow us to meet or exceed customer timelines. Additionally, we remain focused on enhancing factory efficiencies and improving project execution to mitigate risks and maintain customer satisfaction.

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Revenues decreased by 1%, or $1.9 million, to $286.3 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025. Domestic revenues decreased by 8%, or $19.2 million, to $224.5 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025. International revenues increased by 39%, or $17.3 million, to $61.7 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, primarily driven by increased project volume from our Canada operations and increased activity in the Middle East and Africa region. Our international revenues include both revenues generated from our international facilities as well as revenues from export projects generated at our domestic facilities.

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Revenues increased by 4%, or $9.8 million, to $251.2 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026. Domestic revenues decreased by 1%, or $2.9 million, to $194.9 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026. International revenues increased by 29%, or $12.6 million, to $56.3 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, primarily driven by increased activities in the Middle East and Africa region and the Asia/Pacific and Europe regions. Our international revenues include both revenues generated from our international facilities as well as revenues from export projects generated at our domestic facilities.

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In the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, revenue from our electric utility market increased by 31%, or $17.9 million, to $74.9 million; commercial and other industrial market revenue increased by 18%, or $7.5 million, to $49.5 million; and revenue from our light rail traction power market increased by 61%, or $3.2 million, to $8.5 million. These increases in revenue were primarily driven by our strategic effort to expand our business into electric utility and commercial and other industrial markets and the improved market conditions in these end markets. Revenue from our oil and gas market (excluding petrochemical) decreased by 8%, or $8.9 million, to $105.5 million; and revenue from our petrochemical market decreased by 36%, or $20.4 million, to $36.3 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025. These decreases in revenue were primarily driven by project timing within the oil and gas market as well as the reduction in backlog within the petrochemical market as the business nears completion of the large petrochemical order secured in Fiscal 2023. Revenue from all other markets combined decreased by 9%, or $1.2 million, to $11.5 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 due to less project volume.

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In the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, revenue from our electric utility market increased by 35%, or $18.0 million, to $69.3 million; revenue from our oil and gas market (excluding petrochemical) increased by 2%, or $2.2 million, to $97.9 million; and revenue from our light rail traction power market increased by 5%, or $0.4 million, to $8.6 million. These increases in revenue were primarily driven by our strategic effort to expand our business into electric utility and the improved market conditions in this end market. Revenue from our petrochemical market decreased by 31%, or $10.4 million, to $22.8 million; and commercial and other industrial market revenue decreased by 8%, or $3.7 million, to $40.6 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026. These decreases in revenue were primarily driven by the reduction in backlog within the petrochemical market as the business nears completion of the large petrochemical order secured in Fiscal 2023 and less booking activity in this market. Revenue from all other markets combined increased by 36%, or $3.2 million, to $12.0 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026.

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Gross profit increased by 8%, or $6.2 million, to $87.9 million for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 31% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, as compared to 28% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024. The increase in gross profit was primarily driven by favorable volume leverage, strong project execution, as well as the benefit from project closeouts in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025.

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Gross profit increased by 20%, or $11.9 million, to $71.4 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2026. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 28% in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, as compared to 25% in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025. The increase in gross profit was primarily driven by higher revenues and improved gross profit margin due to favorable volume leverage and strong project execution in a stable pricing environment.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 14%, or $3.1 million, to $25.1 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, primarily due to increased compensation and acquisition related expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues increased to 9% during the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 compared to 8% during the third quarter of Fiscal 2024.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 17%, or $3.7 million, to $25.2 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, primarily due to higher compensation costs and increased infrastructure expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues increased to 10% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, compared to 9% during the first quarter of Fiscal 2025.

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We recorded an income tax provision of $15.9 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, compared to an income tax provision of $15.6 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 and 2024 was 25%. For each of the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the estimated Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit, which was offset by the tax expense related to certain nondeductible items. Additionally, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024, this benefit was offset by an income inclusion related to U.S. global intangible income. For further information regarding our income taxes, see Note J of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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We recorded an income tax provision of $5.6 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, compared to an income tax provision of $4.7 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025 resulting in an effective tax rate of 12% for the first quarters of Fiscal 2026 and Fiscal 2025. For each of the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the effective tax rates were favorably impacted by discrete items related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and the estimated Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. The decreased effective tax rates were primarily driven by the higher stock prices associated with the vested RSUs. For further information regarding our income taxes, see Note L. Income Taxes of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, we recorded net income of $48.2 million, or $3.96 per diluted share, compared to net income of $46.2 million, or $3.79 per diluted share, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024. The increase in net income was primarily driven by improved gross profit margin in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025.

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In the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, we recorded net income of $41.4 million, or $3.40 per diluted share, compared to net income of $34.8 million, or $2.86 per diluted share, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025. The increase in net income was primarily driven by increased revenues and higher gross profit margin in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026.

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The order backlog, which is our remaining unsatisfied performance obligations, represents the estimated transaction price for goods and services for which we have a material right, but work has not been performed. The order backlog at June 30, 2025 was $1.4 billion, a 6% increase from our $1.3 billion backlog at September 30, 2024. This increase was mainly driven by electric utility, and oil and gas markets, partially offset by a decrease in the petrochemical market. As of June 30, 2025, oil and gas (excluding petrochemical) market accounted for 36%, electric utility market accounted for 32%, and commercial and other industrial market accounted for 11% of our backlog.

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The order backlog, which is our remaining unsatisfied performance obligations, represents the estimated transaction price for goods and services for which we have a material right, but work has not been performed. The order backlog at December 31, 2025 was $1.6 billion, a 14% increase from our $1.4 billion backlog at September 30, 2025. This increase was mainly driven by commercial and other industrial as well as oil and gas markets. As of December 31, 2025, the oil and gas (excluding petrochemical) market accounted for 32% of our backlog, the electric utility market accounted for 30% of our backlog, and the commercial and other industrial market accounted for 22% of our backlog.

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Bookings, net of cancellations and scope reductions, increased by 2% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2025 to $362.1 million, compared to $356.3 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2024.

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Bookings, net of cancellations and scope reductions, increased by 63% in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026 to $438.8 million, compared to $268.6 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025. This increase was primarily driven by improved bookings in the commercial and other industrial market.

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As of June 30, 2025, current assets exceeded current liabilities by 2.1 times.

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As of December 31, 2025, current assets exceeded current liabilities by 2.3 times.

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Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased to $433.0 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $358.4 million at September 30, 2024. The increase in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments was primarily driven by our improved earnings due to higher gross profit, partially offset by capital spending, dividend payments, and cash payments related to shares withheld in lieu of employee tax withholding. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, as well as available borrowings under our U.S. credit facility, will be sufficient to support our future operating activities, working capital requirements, payment of dividends and capital spending, as well as research and development initiatives for the next twelve months and beyond. As we assess our capital allocation framework relative to our strategic objectives, we will continue to deploy capital to both organic and inorganic initiatives, as well as maintain a prudent approach to other methods that improve shareholder value.

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Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased to $500.8 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $475.5 million at September 30, 2025. The increase in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments was primarily driven by our strong earnings, partially offset by cash payments related to shares withheld in lieu of employee tax withholding and payments of dividends. We invest our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments in accordance with the Company’s investment policy approved by the Board of Directors. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, as well as available borrowings under our U.S. credit facility, will be sufficient to support our ongoing operating activities, dividend payments and future organic and inorganic business growth, as well as research and development initiatives for the next twelve months and beyond.

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Approximately $73.3 million of our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at June 30, 2025 was held outside of the U.S. for our international operations. It is our intention to indefinitely reinvest all current and future foreign earnings internationally in order to ensure sufficient working capital to support our international operations. In the event that we elect to repatriate some or all of the foreign earnings that were previously deemed to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S., we may incur additional tax expense upon such repatriation under current tax laws.

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Approximately $92.7 million of our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at December 31, 2025 was held outside of the U.S. for our international operations. It is our intention to indefinitely reinvest all current and future foreign earnings internationally in order to ensure sufficient working capital to support our international operations. In the event that we elect to repatriate some or all of the foreign earnings that were previously deemed to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S., we may incur additional tax expense upon such repatriation under current tax laws.

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As of June 30, 2025, there were no amounts borrowed under the U.S. Revolver, and letters of credit outstanding were $76.0 million. There was $74.0 million available for the issuance of letters of credit and borrowings under the U.S. Revolver as of June 30, 2025. For further information regarding our debt, see Notes E and F of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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As of December 31, 2025, there were no amounts borrowed under the U.S. Revolver, and letters of credit outstanding were $65.1 million. There was $84.9 million available for the issuance of letters of credit and borrowings under the U.S. Revolver as of December 31, 2025. For further information regarding our debt, see Notes F. Long-Term Debt and G. Commitments and Contingencies of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Operating activities provided net cash of $106.9 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2025, and provided net cash of $114.7 million during the same period in Fiscal 2024. Cash flow from operations is primarily influenced by project volume and margins, as well as working capital requirements, the timing of milestone payments from our customers, and payment terms with our suppliers. The decrease in operating cash flow was primarily due to working capital impact as we allocate capital to projects in the order book, partially offset by higher earnings.

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Operating activities provided net cash of $43.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2025 and provided net cash of $37.1 million during the same period in Fiscal 2025. Cash flow from operations is primarily influenced by project volume and margins, as well as working capital requirements, the timing of milestone payments from our customers, and payment terms with our suppliers. The increase in operating cash flow was primarily driven by improved earnings.

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Investing activities used $4.2 million of cash during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 and used $13.0 million of cash during the same period in Fiscal 2024. Cash used by investing activities in the first nine months of Fiscal 2025 was primarily due to capital spending on the facility expansion and improvement project at our electrical products facility in Houston, partially offset by net maturities of short-term investments. In December 2023, we acquired intellectual property for a total consideration of $0.5 million, of which $250 thousand was paid in cash.

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Investing activities provided $12.9 million of cash during the three months ended December 31, 2025 and used $9.5 million of cash during the same period in Fiscal 2025. Cash provided by investing activities in the first three months of Fiscal 2026 was primarily due to maturities of short-term investments, partially offset by capital spending.

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Net cash used in financing activities was $21.7 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $16.0 million used during the same period in Fiscal 2024. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to cash payments related to shares withheld in lieu of employee tax withholding, largely driven by the significant increase in our share price in the first nine months of Fiscal 2025 compared to the same period of Fiscal 2024.

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Net cash used in financing activities was $17.3 million during the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to $15.2 million used during the same period in Fiscal 2025. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to cash payments related to shares withheld in lieu of employee tax withholding, largely driven by the increase of our share price in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026 compared to the same period of Fiscal 2025.