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Outperform 82 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:82Outperform
Price Target:
$1,696.00
▲(15.99% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/21/26
FIX scores well primarily on excellent financial performance (rapid scale, strong margin expansion, robust free cash flow, and low leverage) and a positive earnings outlook supported by record backlog and solid 2026 guidance. Technicals also support the score due to strong trend momentum, though near-overbought readings temper it. The main offset is valuation, with a high P/E and minimal dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Robust cash generation
Very strong operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility. Sustained FCF near $1B supports recurring dividends, buybacks, disciplined M&A and capacity investments without materially raising leverage, reducing financing risk and enabling long-term capital allocation.
Record backlog and demand visibility
A record, highly elevated backlog gives multi-year revenue visibility and underpins mid‑to‑high‑teens same‑store growth guidance. Firm backlog supports capacity planning, stable utilization of modular facilities and smoother revenue cadence across project cycles.
Margin expansion and profitability
Material margin expansion reflects improved pricing, scale and operational efficiencies across services and modular work. Higher, sustainable margins drive strong ROE and cash conversion, creating durable earnings power beyond cyclical revenue swings.
Negative Factors
Customer and geographic concentration
Heavy exposure to a single end market and regions increases revenue volatility and counterparty risk. If hyperscaler spending or a regional market softens, the company could see outsized demand swings and bargaining pressure, stressing margins and utilization.
Extended backlog duration raises execution risk
Longer horizon between booking and revenue exposes contracts to future inflation, labor-cost escalation and supply-chain shifts. That timing mismatch can compress margins, require re-contracting or additional procurement costs, challenging multi-year margin visibility.
Labor scarcity and rising operating costs
Skilled-craft scarcity and higher SG&A indicate persistent cost pressure and execution complexity. Workforce tightness drives wage inflation and reliance on contractors, which can raise margins' breakeven and increase variability in project delivery and profitability over time.

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Comfort Systems Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionComfort 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 operates through two segments: Mechanical and Electrical. The company offers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as plumbing, electrical, piping and controls, off-site construction, monitoring, and fire protection. It also involved in the design, engineering, integration, installation, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and related systems in new buildings; and renovation, expansion, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and replacement of MEP systems in existing buildings. In addition, the company provides remote monitoring of power usage, temperature, pressure, humidity and air flow for MEP and other building systems. It serves building owners and developers, general contractors, architects, consulting engineers, and property managers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional MEP markets. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneyComfort Systems generates revenue through multiple key streams, primarily from the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical services for commercial buildings. The company operates on a project basis, receiving payments at various stages of project completion, as well as through ongoing service contracts that provide recurring revenue. Additionally, Comfort Systems benefits from partnerships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers, allowing them to offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions to their clients. The company also invests in technology and training, positioning itself to capture emerging opportunities in energy efficiency and sustainable building practices, which contribute to its overall earnings.

Comfort Systems Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicated multiple significant operational and financial wins: record backlog, strong same-store growth, marked margin expansion, robust cash generation and modular capacity scaling. Challenges were noted but framed as manageable: longer backlog duration (with execution and labor implications), concentration in data center customers/geographies, higher absolute SG&A spending, and standard seasonal/weather impacts. Management emphasized disciplined contracting, early procurement for equipment, investments in contract-craft capacity, and conservative M&A discipline. Overall, the positive operational and financial momentum and strong cash generation outweigh the risks discussed.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Earnings and Strong EPS Growth
Quarterly EPS of $9.37, up 129% year-over-year; full-year EPS of $28.88 versus $14.60 in 2024 (annual EPS growth of 98%). Reported net income of $331,000,000 (as stated) and record quarterly and annual earnings.
All-Time High Backlog
Backlog reached an all-time high (reported ~ $12,000,000,000; $11.9B at quarter end). Same-store sequential backlog increased $2.4B (26%) and backlog is ~93% higher year-over-year (doubled since last year, +$6.0B). Much of the sequential increase driven by technology and modular bookings.
Exceptional Cash Generation and Free Cash Flow
Operating cash flow of $1,200,000,000 for 2025 and record full-year free cash flow of $1,000,000,000, supporting investments, share repurchases and dividend increases.
Margin Expansion and Strong Profitability
Quarterly gross profit percentage grew to 25.5% (versus 23.2% prior year); full-year gross profit margin 24.1% (versus 21.0% in 2024). Quarterly gross margin exceeded 25% for the first time in company history. Quarterly operating income rose 89% to $427,000,000 (from $226,000,000) and operating margin expanded to 16.1% (from 12.1%). Full-year operating income $1,300,000,000 and operating income percentage 14.4%.
EBITDA and EBITDA Margin Growth
Quarterly EBITDA increased 78% to $464,000,000 (from $261,000,000); same-store quarterly EBITDA up over 70%. Full-year EBITDA $1,450,000,000 with an EBITDA margin of 16%.
Modular Business Growth and Capacity Expansion
Modular capacity ~3,000,000 sq ft today with plans to expand to ~4,000,000 sq ft by end of 2026 (weighted to first half). Modular represented ~18% of revenue for the year and accounted for more than half of the sequential backlog increase in Q4.
Revenue Mix and Data Center Leadership
Industrial sector (including technology) represented 67% of volume; technology (dominated by data center work) rose to 45% of revenue from 33% the prior year, indicating strong positioning in high-demand verticals.
Service Business Strength
Service revenue rose 12% in 2025 and achieved a record $1,200,000,000, now representing ~14% of total revenue and serving as a reliable source of profit and cash flow.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Returned >$200,000,000 to shareholders via repurchases in 2025 (over 440,000 shares at ~$489 average). Since program inception retired 10,900,000 shares at an average price of $50.15 and returned >$546,000,000 to shareholders. Dividend increased twice (two consecutive $0.10 increases).
Controlled Investment Levels
CapEx in 2025 was $155,000,000 (~1.7% of revenues) as the company invests in operations, modular capacity expansion, and vehicles to support service growth.
Negative Updates
Concentration Risk in Technology/Data Centers and Texas
Technology (data centers) comprised 45% of revenue (up from 33%) and industrial/technology accounted for 67% of volume; a large portion of pipeline and backlog is concentrated with a few large hyperscalers and in regions such as Texas — creating customer and geographic concentration risk.
Longer Backlog Duration and Execution Horizon
A meaningful portion of newly booked work (especially modular) will not be performed until 2027–2028, extending backlog duration and increasing exposure to future supply chain, pricing and labor-cost variability; labor pricing cannot be locked multi-year and labor remains the primary risk.
Labor Supply and Skilled-Craft Scarcity
Company added >7,000 employees over 24 months and relies increasingly on contract craft programs (Kodiak, Pivot) to meet demand; management acknowledges labor is scarce and must be actively managed, posing execution and cost pressures if availability tightens.
SG&A Dollar Increase and Investment Spending
SG&A increased by $153,000,000 in 2025 as the company invested to support higher activity levels (fourth-quarter SG&A $248,000,000 vs $208,000,000 LY). While SG&A % of revenue fell, the absolute increase is a continued cash and cost commitment.
Exposure to Weather and Seasonal Volatility
January ice storms caused multi-day shutdowns for some large operations; company expects seasonally lower first-quarter results and noted weather-related disruptions are a recurring factor.
Higher Expected Tax Rate and Variable CapEx
2025 tax rate was 20.9% with an expected 2026 tax rate around 23%. CapEx outlook can move materially depending on property purchases (one large building purchase planned), creating variability in cash deployment and reported CapEx percentage.
M&A Valuation and Deployment Constraints
Management indicated a strong M&A pipeline but noted high valuations and disciplined acquisition criteria — cash generation currently outpacing ability/desire to deploy into acquisitions, and the company is prioritizing conviction-level deals over volume.
Company Guidance
Management guided to mid-to-high‑teens same‑store revenue growth for 2026 (weighted to the first half), said gross‑profit margins should remain in the “strong ranges” seen recently (Q4 gross margin 25.5%, FY 2025 gross profit margin 24.1%) albeit seasonally lower in Q1, and estimated a 2026 tax rate of ~23% (vs 20.9% in 2025). They plan to expand modular capacity from ~3,000,000 to ~4,000,000 square feet by end‑2026 (weighted to H1) and expect baseline CapEx around 2025’s $155M (~1.7% of revenues), noting that large building purchases could raise that level. Guidance is underpinned by record financials and backlog — backlog of ~$11.9B (roughly doubled year‑over‑year, +$6.0B, ~93% same‑store increase), record free cash flow of $1.0B, operating cash flow of $1.2B, FY EBITDA margin of 16%, and continued capital deployment (>$200M returned via buybacks in 2025, ~440k shares at $489 avg, plus dividend increases).

Comfort Systems Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong multi-year growth and profitability: revenue scaled to ~$9.1B (2025) with meaningful margin expansion (gross margin ~24%, net margin ~11%) and ~$1.0B net income. Balance sheet leverage remains low (debt-to-equity ~0.18) with very strong ROE (~42%). Cash flow is robust (2025 OCF ~$1.19B; FCF ~$1.03B; ~87% of net income), with the main watch items being periodic working-capital/timing effects and a rise in absolute debt (still modest versus equity).
Income Statement
90
Very Positive
Comfort Systems shows strong and accelerating profitability alongside solid top-line momentum. Revenue rose from ~$2.9B (2020) to ~$9.1B (2025), with 2025 revenue up ~9% year over year after a very strong 2024. Profitability improved meaningfully over the period: gross margin expanded to ~24% (from ~19% in 2020) and net margin increased to ~11% (from ~5% in 2020), driving net income to ~$1.0B in 2025 (vs. ~$150M in 2020). A minor weakness is some inconsistency in the operating profit margin data (2025 operating margin appears missing/zero), but the overall earnings trajectory and margin expansion are clearly positive.
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
The balance sheet looks conservative and improving. Leverage is low with debt-to-equity around ~0.18 in 2024–2025 (down substantially from ~0.64 in 2021), while equity has grown to ~$2.45B on ~$6.44B of assets in 2025. Returns to shareholders are very strong (return on equity ~42% in 2025, up from ~18–31% in prior years), reflecting both higher profitability and efficient capital use. The main watch item is that debt has risen in absolute dollars in 2025 versus 2024, but it remains modest relative to equity.
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
Cash generation is strong and strengthening. Operating cash flow increased to ~$1.19B in 2025 (from ~$0.85B in 2024 and ~$0.29B in 2020), and free cash flow reached ~$1.03B in 2025 with strong growth (~29% year over year). Free cash flow conversion is healthy, with free cash flow running at ~87% of net income in both 2024 and 2025, indicating earnings quality is solid. A weakness is that cash flow coverage metrics shown are relatively low and not improving meaningfully, suggesting working-capital needs or timing effects may periodically dampen cash conversion despite high absolute cash generation.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue9.10B7.03B5.21B4.14B3.07B
Gross Profit2.20B1.48B990.51M741.61M563.21M
EBITDA1.45B817.10M478.63M329.30M264.20M
Net Income1.02B522.43M323.40M245.95M143.35M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets6.44B4.71B3.31B2.60B2.21B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments981.90M549.94M205.15M57.21M58.78M
Total Debt447.82M308.60M256.77M389.14M514.78M
Total Liabilities3.99B3.01B2.03B1.60B1.40B
Stockholders Equity2.45B1.70B1.28B999.92M805.67M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.03B737.99M544.73M253.17M157.82M
Operating Cash Flow1.19B849.06M639.57M301.53M180.15M
Investing Cash Flow-467.27M-343.51M-193.01M-97.18M-246.72M
Financing Cash Flow-287.13M-160.76M-298.62M-205.91M70.45M

Comfort Systems Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price1462.23
Price Trends
50DMA
1100.48
Positive
100DMA
1003.74
Positive
200DMA
802.20
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
84.15
Negative
RSI
74.98
Negative
STOCH
85.52
Negative
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 1462.23 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1239.96, above the 50-day MA of 1100.48, and above the 200-day MA of 802.20, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 84.15 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.98 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.52 is Negative, 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 41 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

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
82
Outperform
$46.54B55.8849.24%0.20%27.71%80.54%
75
Outperform
$8.67B31.7018.56%0.25%21.45%67.31%
73
Outperform
$35.05B31.4937.10%0.16%14.11%26.26%
68
Neutral
$14.96B26.5426.18%-1.28%-0.66%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
58
Neutral
$311.66M-16.10-16.33%17.16%24.10%
55
Neutral
$8.16B-1.42%-1.81%1228.51%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
FIX
Comfort Systems
1,462.23
1,104.96
309.28%
EME
EMCOR Group
812.79
422.17
108.08%
FLR
Fluor
53.69
16.53
44.48%
MTRX
Matrix Service Company
11.09
-1.94
-14.89%
PRIM
Primoris Services
169.36
105.23
164.10%
BLD
TopBuild
518.92
216.88
71.81%

Comfort Systems Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Comfort Systems Highlights Strong 2025 Results and Growth Outlook
Positive
Feb 20, 2026

On February 20, 2026, Comfort Systems USA posted a new investor presentation on its website outlining its recent financial performance, market positioning and growth trends. The slideshow highlights robust 2025 results, including $9.1 billion in revenue, $1.02 billion in net income, strong adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, as well as a record $11.9 billion backlog concentrated in technology, manufacturing and other resilient end markets.

Management emphasizes the company’s long record of positive free cash flow, low leverage, and disciplined capital allocation, with substantial spending on acquisitions alongside rising dividends and share repurchases. The materials also underscore continued expansion of its national footprint, growing recurring service and maintenance base, and investments in modular off-site construction and workforce initiatives, factors that collectively support its competitive position in the MEP contracting sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (FIX) stock is a Buy with a $1196.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comfort Systems stock, see the FIX Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Comfort Systems Reports Record Q4 Earnings and Backlog Surge
Positive
Feb 19, 2026

On February 19, 2026, Comfort Systems USA reported that for the fourth quarter of 2025 net income more than doubled year-on-year to $330.8 million, or $9.37 per diluted share, on revenue of $2.65 billion, with operating cash flow rising to $468.5 million. Backlog surged to $11.94 billion at December 31, 2025, nearly doubling from a year earlier and reflecting what management described as unprecedented demand and strong execution across its operations.

For full-year 2025, the company’s net income climbed to $1.02 billion, or $28.88 per diluted share, on revenue of $9.10 billion, while operating cash flow exceeded $1.19 billion, all sharply higher than 2024 levels. Management highlighted that both annual net income and cash flow surpassed $1 billion for the first time, strengthening the company’s financial position and underpinning an optimistic outlook for continued growth momentum into 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (FIX) stock is a Buy with a $1315.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comfort Systems stock, see the FIX Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Comfort Systems Announces Key Executive Leadership Transitions
Positive
Dec 19, 2025

On December 19, 2025, Comfort Systems USA announced a slate of year-end leadership changes, highlighted by the promotion of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Trent T. McKenna to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026, with a revised compensation package that includes a higher base salary, an increased bonus opportunity and a substantial long-term incentive award. The company also disclosed that long-serving Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Laura F. Howell will retire as of December 31, 2025 after more than 11 years with the firm, remaining on as a Senior Executive Advisor in 2026, while Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary Rachel R. Eslicker will step into Howell’s role, moves that underscore Comfort Systems’ ongoing succession planning, leadership continuity and emphasis on a smooth transition for its legal and executive functions.

The most recent analyst rating on (FIX) stock is a Buy with a $1200.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Comfort Systems stock, see the FIX Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 21, 2026