Record Annual and Quarterly Earnings
Comfort Systems USA reported record annual and fourth quarter earnings with a 60% increase in quarterly earnings per share from last year, reaching $4.09 per share.
Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue for the fourth quarter increased by 38% to $1.9 billion, and full year revenue increased by 35% to $7 billion compared to 2023.
Significant Backlog Growth
The backlog reached a new all-time high of $6 billion, with a same-store increase in both sequential and year-over-year backlog.
High Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow for 2024 was $849 million, contributing to a full year free cash flow of $1.176 billion.
Improved Gross Margins
Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter increased to 23.2% from 20.6% in the previous year, with similar improvements across both mechanical and electrical segments.
Successful Acquisitions
Recently acquired companies surpassed expectations, and the addition of Century Contract is expected to bring in $90 million of revenue.
Dividend Increase
The quarterly dividend was increased by five cents to forty cents per share, reflecting strong cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns.