Quanta Services, Inc. · PWR · FY2024 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2024

Quanta: Strong backlog, steady outlook, supply constraints remain

The supplied analysis supports a constructive but qualified view: strong backlog, power-demand growth and acquisition synergies provide visibility, while supply, labor, regulatory and execution risks could limit conversion into profitable organic growth.

Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials $95.00B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $2.72 Consensus $2.69
EPS surprise +1.1% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $6.49B Consensus $6.56B
Revenue surprise -1.0% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move -3.2% Event window
SPY move -2.0% Same window
Abnormal move -1.2% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.3× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +14.2% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

The latest analysis emphasizes a record $34 billion backlog, early Cupertino Electric synergies, a transformer-manufacturing acquisition and continued demand from AI-related data centers, electrification, grid hardening and renewable transmission. Compared with the prior quarter, guidance sentiment moved from raised to maintained, while supply-chain and labor constraints remain central concerns.

Guidance delta

Management maintained its outlook; the analysis points to continued double-digit EPS growth and record free cash flow as forward priorities.

Key takeaways

  • Management highlighted a record $34 billion backlog and continued double-digit revenue, adjusted EBITDA and EPS growth.
  • Cupertino Electric integration is adding data-center capabilities, while a transformer acquisition addresses supply-chain exposure.
  • Demand for grid hardening, transmission upgrades, renewable infrastructure and data-center power supports the outlook.
  • Labor shortages, labor inflation, transformer and breaker availability, and regulatory uncertainty remain material risks.

Management priorities

  • Integrate Cupertino Electric and use its data-center expertise.
  • Expand transformer manufacturing capacity and reduce supply-chain risk.
  • Invest in workforce training and apprenticeship programs.
  • Pursue transmission and grid-hardening projects through 2026–2028.
  • Generate record free cash flow while targeting double-digit EPS growth.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
PWR EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 3 future estimate-only quarters. Q4 '23 estimate $1.98 Q4 '23 actual $2.04, beat Q1 '24 estimate $1.29 Q1 '24 actual $1.41, beat Q2 '24 estimate $1.89 Q2 '24 actual $1.90, match Q3 '24 estimate $2.69 Q3 '24 actual $2.72, beat Q2 '25 estimate $2.44 Q2 '25 actual $2.48, beat Q3 '25 estimate $3.25 Q3 '25 actual $3.33, beat Q4 '25 estimate $3.02 Q4 '25 actual $3.16, beat Q1 '26 estimate $2.04 Q1 '26 actual $2.68, beat Q2 '26 estimate $3.31 Q2 '26 actual $4.24, beat Q3 '26 estimate $4.95 Q4 '26 estimate $3.80 Q1 '27 estimate $3.06
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy35 ratings
Bullish2674.3%
Neutral925.7%
Bearish00.0%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$618.41Current
$105Low
$626.34Average
$940High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 19, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Truist Securities Buy BuyMaintainOct 5, 2026
Piper Sandler Overweight OverweightMaintainSep 28, 2026
Bernstein Outperform Market PerformUpgradeSep 24, 2026
Keybanc Overweight Sector WeightUpgradeAug 7, 2026
TD Cowen Buy BuyMaintainAug 3, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $618.41. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$684$719.56 +10.6%Oct 7, 2026
Cantor FitzgeraldManish Somaiya$862$676.56 +39.4%Oct 5, 2026
Piper SandlerAnalyst unavailable$714$649.13 +15.5%Sep 28, 2026
BernsteinChad Dillard$775$634.9 +25.3%Sep 24, 2026
Piper SandlerAnalyst unavailable$731$639.05 +18.2%Sep 8, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Quanta Services, Inc. is a global provider of specialized contracting solutions. The company operates through three main business segments: The Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions division is dedicated to designing, procuring, constructing, upgrading, repairing, and maintaining critical infrastructure for electric power transmission, distribution networks, and substation facilities. This includes executing projects on live electrical systems for installation, upkeep, and modernization, as well as integrating advanced smart grid technologies. The segment also handles commercial and industrial wiring from design through repair. Furthermore, it furnishes aviation services, vital emergency restoration support, and various other engineering and technical assistance. Quanta Services extends its design and construction expertise to the telecommunications sector, serving wireline and wireless carriers, cable multi-system operators, and other clients.…

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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-10-19. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.