Comfort Systems USA (FIX)
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Rating:79Outperform
Price Target:
$2,102.00
▲(27.36% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/22/26
The score is driven primarily by high-quality financial performance (strong revenue/margin expansion and cash generation) and a constructive earnings outlook supported by record backlog and upbeat FY2026 guidance. Offsetting factors are a relatively expensive valuation (P/E ~32.8 with a very low yield) and a mixed near-term technical picture with the stock below its 20-day average despite a longer-term uptrend.
Positive Factors
Record Backlog & Demand
A record backlog near $12.5B and very strong same‑store growth provide durable multi‑quarter revenue visibility. High backlog reduces short‑term demand uncertainty, supports forward revenue and margin planning, and underpins predictable project pipelines for the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Labor & Capacity Constraints
Chronic labor and productive‑capacity limits can slow conversion of backlog into revenue and raise unit labor costs. Over months this constrains growth execution, compresses potential margin upside, and requires sustained investment in recruiting, training or subcontracting to maintain delivery rates.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Record Backlog & Demand
A record backlog near $12.5B and very strong same‑store growth provide durable multi‑quarter revenue visibility. High backlog reduces short‑term demand uncertainty, supports forward revenue and margin planning, and underpins predictable project pipelines for the next several quarters.
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Comfort Systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Comfort Systems (FIX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$66.30B
Dividend Yield0.2%
Average Volume (3M)426.40K
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.2
Beta (1Y)1.92
Revenue Growth38.43%
EPS Growth107.64%
CountryUS
Employees22,700
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryEngineering & Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)34.70
Shares Outstanding35,202,423
10 Day Avg. Volume446,846
30 Day Avg. Volume426,398
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.33
Price to Book (P/B)13.47
Price to Sales (P/S)3.62
P/FCF Ratio31.98
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit25.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda36.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2,026.17Price Target Upside22.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)43.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$11.90B
Comfort Systems Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for the mechanical and electrical services industry in the United States. It oper...
How the Company Makes Money
Comfort Systems makes money primarily by performing mechanical contracting work for customers who need building mechanical systems installed, upgraded, or maintained. The company’s revenue model is largely project- and service-based: (1) Installat...
Comfort Systems Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 23, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented robust top-line and profitability gains: 56% revenue growth, record $12.5B backlog, materially expanded margins and doubled EPS. Management highlighted sustained strong demand (especially data centers), strategic modular investments, a small tuck-in acquisition, and a dividend increase. The main concerns are supply-side constraints (labor and capacity), elevated CapEx commitments for modular expansion, a $43M one-time project benefit, and a higher tax rate. Overall, positive operational momentum and financial performance outweigh the manageable risks and one-time items.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
First quarter revenue of $2.9 billion, up 56% year-over-year. Same-store revenue grew 51% (an increase of $943 million).
Negative Updates
One-Time Project Closeout Benefit
First-quarter gross profit benefited from $43 million of favorable late-stage project developments and change orders. Management described these items as not reliably repeatable—removing them would reduce reported gross margin to ~25.2% in the quarter.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue Growth
First quarter revenue of $2.9 billion, up 56% year-over-year. Same-store revenue grew 51% (an increase of $943 million).
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Company Guidance
Comfort Systems guided that same‑store revenue for FY2026 is likely to be up in the mid‑ to high‑20% range versus 2025 (while noting tougher comparables in H2), and said gross profit margins should remain in the strong ranges seen recently (Q1 gross profit $754M, gross margin 26.3%); management expects a full‑year effective tax rate of ~23% and full‑year CapEx of roughly 5% of revenue (Q1 CapEx $147M, 5.1% of revenue), is targeting 4 million sq ft of modular capacity by year‑end, and highlighted record backlog of $12.5B (total backlog ~$5B higher YoY entering Q2); they also noted Q1 free cash flow of $242M, trailing‑12‑month EBITDA of $1.74B, an electrical acquisition expected to add ~$250M of annualized revenue at 8–10% EBITDA margins, and an increased quarterly dividend to $0.80.Comfort Systems Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
88
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
84
Very Positive
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 10.14B | 9.10B | 7.03B | 5.21B | 4.14B | 3.07B |
| Gross Profit | 2.55B | 2.20B | 1.48B | 990.51M | 741.61M | 563.21M |
| EBITDA | 1.73B | 1.44B | 817.10M | 478.63M | 329.30M | 264.20M |
| Net Income | 1.22B | 1.02B | 522.43M | 323.40M | 245.95M | 143.35M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.94B | 6.44B | 4.71B | 3.31B | 2.60B | 2.21B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.11B | 981.90M | 549.94M | 205.15M | 57.21M | 58.78M |
| Total Debt | 378.56M | 785.95M | 308.60M | 256.77M | 389.14M | 514.78M |
| Total Liabilities | 4.12B | 3.99B | 3.01B | 2.03B | 1.60B | 1.40B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.82B | 2.45B | 1.70B | 1.28B | 999.92M | 805.67M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.38B | 1.03B | 737.99M | 544.73M | 253.17M | 157.82M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.66B | 1.19B | 849.06M | 639.57M | 301.53M | 180.15M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -554.49M | -467.27M | -343.51M | -193.01M | -97.18M | -246.72M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -263.24M | -287.13M | -160.76M | -298.62M | -205.91M | 70.45M |
Comfort Systems Technical Analysis
Positive
1650.47
Price Trends
1728.16
Positive
1504.19
Positive
1187.68
Positive
Market Momentum
21.29
Positive
51.45
Neutral
48.22
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FIX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1650.47 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1907.68, below the 50-day MA of 1728.16, and above the 200-day MA of 1187.68, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 21.29 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 51.45 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 48.22 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for FIX.
Comfort Systems Risk Analysis
Comfort Systems disclosed 39 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Comfort Systems reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Comfort Systems Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | $36.76B | 28.34 | 38.34% | 0.16% | 18.31% | 31.81% | |
79 Outperform | $66.30B | 53.23 | 51.69% | 0.20% | 38.43% | 107.64% | |
66 Neutral | $11.46B | 22.71 | 22.15% | ― | 6.38% | -9.90% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | $385.43M | -26.03 | -10.79% | ― | 13.88% | 34.22% | |
58 Neutral | $6.74B | 27.54 | 15.21% | 0.25% | 13.40% | 19.67% | |
50 Neutral | $6.89B | 24.25 | 8.12% | ― | -8.32% | -87.53% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Comfort Systems Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Comfort Systems Shareholders Endorse Board, Auditor and Pay
Positive
May 21, 2026
At its annual meeting of stockholders held on May 18, 2026, Comfort Systems reported a strong turnout, with 31.2 million shares represented, constituting an 88.74% quorum of its 35.2 million outstanding shares. Stockholders elected all ten directo...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Comfort Systems Highlights Strong Backlog and Financial Resilience
Positive
May 1, 2026
On May 1, 2026, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. posted a new investor presentation on its website outlining recent operating performance, market exposure and financial strength. The materials, which the company plans to use in meetings with analysts and...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Comfort Systems USA Reports Record Q1 Earnings and Backlog
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
On April 23, 2026, Comfort Systems USA reported a sharp increase in first-quarter 2026 earnings, with net income rising to $370.4 million, or $10.51 per diluted share, from $169.3 million, or $4.75 per diluted share, a year earlier. Revenue for th...
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