Comfort Systems USA, Inc. · FIX · FY2025 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2025
Comfort Systems posts record Q3 as backlog reaches $9.4 billion
The quarter supports the view that resilient industrial and technology demand, expanding backlog, and acquisitions can sustain growth, but the thesis depends on execution, labor availability, and backlog conversion.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, backlog increased from $8.1 billion to $9.4 billion, and management added two acquisitions expected to contribute $200 million of annual revenue. Modular capacity expansion and automation remained priorities, while capital returns continued.
Guidance delta
Maintained; management signaled confidence in continued double-digit same-store growth through 2025–2026.
Key takeaways
- Management described record Q3 results, with EPS doubling year over year and EBITDA up 74%.
- Backlog reached $9.4 billion, up $1 billion year over year, supported by industrial and technology demand.
- Two acquisitions are expected to add $200 million of annual revenue and $15–$20 million of EBITDA.
- Strong free cash flow supported a 20% dividend increase and continued share repurchases.
Management priorities
- Integrate FZ Electrical and Meisner Electric
- Expand modular capacity to 3 million square feet by early 2026
- Invest in automation, robotics, hiring, and apprenticeship programs
- Continue share repurchases and dividend enhancements
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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 current price $1,728.01. 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 | +21.5% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Brian Brophy | $1,910 | $1,730.11 | +10.5% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $2,225 | $1,728.2 | +28.8% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $2,110 | $1,733.6 | +22.1% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $2,159 | $1,684.94 | +24.9% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $2,125 | $1,838.11 | +23.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $2,200 | $1,868.18 | +27.3% | May 28, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $1,992 | $1,753.47 | +15.3% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $2,004 | $1,740.33 | +16.0% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| GLJ Research | Analyst unavailable | $2,001 | $1,682.15 | +15.8% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,819 | $1,611 | +5.3% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,611 | $1,408.1 | -6.8% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | Brent Thielman | $1,800 | $1,411 | +4.2% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $1,310 | $1,162.26 | -24.2% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,196 | $1,121.44 | -30.8% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | Brent Thielman | $1,200 | $935 | -30.6% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $1,140 | $993 | -34.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $1,069 | $981.66 | -38.1% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| D.A. Davidson | Brent Thielman | $810 | $973.94 | -53.1% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $575 | $479.1 | -66.7% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $525 | $313.58 | -69.6% | 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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