Comfort Systems USA, Inc. · FIX · FY2025 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2025
Comfort Systems USA: Record backlog, tariffs remain a risk
The current analysis supports the view that strong demand, record backlog and resilient margins can support continued growth, but tariff exposure, cash-flow volatility and execution risks temper confidence.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the backlog increased from $6 billion to $6.9 billion, Q1 growth and margin expansion were highlighted, and tariff uncertainty became a more explicit risk while high-single-digit growth guidance remained maintained.
Guidance delta
Maintained: management reaffirmed high-single-digit revenue growth guidance for 2025 and expressed optimism for 2026.
Key takeaways
- Management reported Q1 revenue growth of 19% year over year and EPS growth of 75% year over year.
- Backlog reached $6.9 billion, with technology, industrial and modular construction demand highlighted as drivers.
- Margins expanded, while tariff uncertainty, cash-flow volatility and tougher second-half comparisons remain watch items.
Management priorities
- Integrate Century Contractors and pursue selective acquisitions.
- Expand modular production and storage capacity while investing in workforce training and technology.
- Continue share repurchases and dividend growth.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
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Firm-level rating actions
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| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 27, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Sidoti & Co. | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Guggenheim | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Nov 10, 2017 |
| BB&T Capital | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Gilford Securities | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jan 10, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $1,715.69. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $2,100 | $1,672.94 | +22.4% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Brian Brophy | $1,910 | $1,730.11 | +11.3% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $2,225 | $1,728.2 | +29.7% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $2,110 | $1,733.6 | +23.0% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $2,159 | $1,684.94 | +25.8% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $2,125 | $1,838.11 | +23.9% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $2,200 | $1,868.18 | +28.2% | May 28, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $1,992 | $1,753.47 | +16.1% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $2,004 | $1,740.33 | +16.8% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| GLJ Research | Analyst unavailable | $2,001 | $1,682.15 | +16.6% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,819 | $1,611 | +6.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,611 | $1,408.1 | -6.1% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | Brent Thielman | $1,800 | $1,411 | +4.9% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $1,310 | $1,162.26 | -23.6% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,196 | $1,121.44 | -30.3% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | Brent Thielman | $1,200 | $935 | -30.1% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $1,140 | $993 | -33.6% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,069 | $981.66 | -37.7% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| D.A. Davidson | Brent Thielman | $810 | $973.94 | -52.8% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $575 | $479.1 | -66.5% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $525 | $313.58 | -69.4% | Nov 19, 2024 |
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Snapshot as of publicationComfort 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. The company operates through two segments: Mechanical and Electrical. It offers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as plumbing, electrical, piping and controls, off-site construction, monitoring, and fire protection.…
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