Powell Industries (POWL.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 50% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Powell Industries (POWL.US) – stock price at 208.86 $, August 2026
Powell Industries stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Powell Industries Price Target 2026: Analysts See 51% Upside

The average price target for Powell Industries is $316.25. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 51,42% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Powell Industries overvalued or undervalued?

Powell Industries is currently undervalued with a gap of 51.4% relative to the price target.


The current price is $208.86, which places Powell Industries in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $284.63, and overvalued when the price exceeds $347.88.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Powell Industries, the fair value range lies between $284.63 and $347.88.


See the full price target analysis for Powell Industries →

Analyst Ratings for Powell Industries stock in 2026: Buy

4 analysts cover Powell Industries. Analysts are mostly neutral — 50% recommend Hold. The average price target is $316.25, which gives an upside of 51.4% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.75/5)
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3.75 out of 5 based on 4 analysts

About Powell Industries – Electrical Equipment & Parts

powl.us designer og sælger specialbygget udstyr til styring af strøm. De tjener primært penge på at levere integrerede strømstyringssystemer, som for eksempel deres *power control room substations* og de elektriske huse, de kalder *electrical houses*. powl.us laver også medium-voltage circuit breakers og avancerede kontrolsystemer. Deres udstyr bruges i alt fra 480 volt op til 38.000 volt. Virksomheden servicerer store industrier som olie- og gasproduktion, raffinaderier og petrokemiske anlæg. De tilbyder også service som installation, reparation og salg af reservedele til eksisterende systemer. powl.us leverer til kunder i mange lande, og de har over 2.000 ansatte. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Powell Industries

$ 7,6B Market cap
$ 1,2B Revenue
Electrical Equipment & Parts Industry
40.37 P/E
6.56 P/S
10.14 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Powell Industries?

Stable stock

Powell Industries is classified as a stable stock.

Score Overview for Powell Industries

💰 Value Score 22/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 56/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 27/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 35/100

📈 Valuation

Powell Industries trades at a P/E ratio of 40.4, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 32.6 (19% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 6.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 10.1. The PEG ratio is 2.33 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Powell Industries has a profit margin of 16.5% (solid) and an operating margin of 20.6%. Return on equity (ROE) is 28.3% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 11.6%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 7.6% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 6.96 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 92.1% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 9.73% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Powell Industries Dividend 2026: 0.2% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Powell Industries in 2026

Dividend yield
0.17%
Dividend per share
0.09 USD
Payout ratio
6.9%
Low
Dividend growth (5 years)
-22.1%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
0.98 USD

When does Powell Industries pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
May 20, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 17, 2026
Latest payment date
June 17, 2026

How much does Powell Industries pay in dividends?

Powell Industries pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.09 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.17%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 22.1%.

The payout ratio is 6.9%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Powell Industries

We have registered dividend payments for Powell Industries since 2020-02-18. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 25 times, most recently on 2026-05-20. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-05-202026-06-170.09USDUnknown period
2026-02-182026-03-180.09USDUnknown period
2025-11-192025-12-170.27USDUnknown period
2025-08-202025-09-170.27USDUnknown period
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2024-05-142024-06-120.27USDUnknown period
2024-02-132024-03-130.27USDUnknown period
2023-11-142023-12-130.26USDUnknown period
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2023-05-162023-06-140.26USDUnknown period
2023-02-142023-03-150.26USDUnknown period
2022-11-152022-12-140.26USDUnknown period
2022-08-162022-09-210.26USDUnknown period
2022-05-172022-06-150.26USDUnknown period
2022-02-152022-03-160.26USDUnknown period
2021-11-162021-12-150.26USDUnknown period
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2021-05-182021-06-160.26USDUnknown period
2021-02-162021-03-170.26USDUnknown period
2020-11-172020-12-160.26USDUnknown period
2020-08-182020-09-160.26USDUnknown period
2020-05-192020-06-170.26USDUnknown period
2020-02-182020-03-180.26USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Powell Industries 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Powell Industries have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 71,390,490 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include COPE BRETT ALAN, METCALF MICHAEL WILLIAM, HOGLUND PETER G and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 9 sales. A net 15,856,640 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 71,390,490 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: COPE BRETT ALAN bought 36,000 shares at 0 $ each on 2026-07-01. The stock has since risen 2083200%.

Latest sale: COPE BRETT ALAN sold 4,440 shares at 242 $ each on 2026-07-09.

Who is buying: COPE BRETT ALAN.

Who is selling: COPE BRETT ALAN, METCALF MICHAEL WILLIAM, HOGLUND PETER G, POWELL THOMAS W, Singh Mohit and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Powell Industries (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Powell Industries. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-09 COPE BRETT ALAN Sell 4,440 242 1,072,482
2026-07-01 COPE BRETT ALAN Buy 36,000 0 360
2026-06-30 METCALF MICHAEL WILLIAM Sell 187 288 53,776
2026-06-26 HOGLUND PETER G Sell 585 288 168,299
2026-06-25 POWELL THOMAS W Sell 33,958 294 10,000,291
2026-06-11 COPE BRETT ALAN Sell 4,440 273 1,210,522
2026-05-28 Singh Mohit Sell 1,350 293 395,834
2026-05-14 Williams Richard E Sell 4,370 301 1,315,589
2026-05-14 COPE BRETT ALAN Sell 4,440 301 1,336,440
2026-05-11 Mauney William Marshall Jr Sell 927 328 303,769

Who is buying and selling Powell Industries shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Powell Industries: COPE BRETT ALAN. In total, 360 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: COPE BRETT ALAN, METCALF MICHAEL WILLIAM, HOGLUND PETER G, POWELL THOMAS W, Singh Mohit and others. In total, 71,390,850 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Powell Industries Short Selling 2026: 9.7% Sold Short

High short interest: 9.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
9.7%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 9.7% means that 9.7% of the freely traded shares in Powell Industries have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Powell Industries Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Powell Industries is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Powell Industries 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Powell Industries (POWL.US) – RSI 40, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Powell Industries technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Powell Industries, Inc

Powell Industries, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $208.33 is 7.3% below the 20-day average ($224.82). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 20.0% below the 50-day average ($260.34). Long term, the stock is 8.4% above the 200-day average ($192.15), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (260.34) is above the 200-day average (192.15), which is a classic bullish signal for Powell Industries, Inc.

Is Powell Industries, Inc overbought or oversold?

Powell Industries, Inc has an RSI of 40.2. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold.

MACD Analysis for Powell Industries, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-14.504), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-14.533) by 0.029, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (18.348), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (32.105) by 13.757, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Powell Industries, Inc

Powell Industries, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 63.7%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Powell Industries, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-14.504). Weekly bullish (18.348).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 40.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Powell Industries stock in 2026

Should you buy Powell Industries stock now?
The technical signal for Powell Industries is currently NEUTRAL. Powell Industries trades at $208.86 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -14.504 with rising momentum (signal: -14.533); RSI is at 40.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $316.25 points to 51.4% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Powell Industries stock?
The average analyst price target for Powell Industries is $316.25. The current price is $208.86, which gives an upside of 51.4%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $284.63 and $347.88.
Is Powell Industries a dividend stock?
Yes, Powell Industries is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.17%. The latest dividend was $0.09 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 5/20/2026. The payout ratio is 6.9%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/17/2026.
When does Powell Industries pay a dividend in 2026?
Powell Industries pays its next dividend on 6/17/2026. The latest dividend was $0.09 per share with an ex-dividend date of 5/20/2026. The dividend yield is 0.17%. The payout ratio of 6.9% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Powell Industries stock?
Powell Industries is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 63.7%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Powell Industries overvalued?
No, Powell Industries is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (51.4% upside). Powell Industries has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 40.4 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 6.6, a P/B ratio of 10.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 51.4%.
Is Powell Industries overbought?
No, Powell Industries is not overbought. RSI is at 40.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 40.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 7.1% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Powell Industries earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Powell Industries has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Powell Industries shorted?
Yes, Powell Industries is shorted with 9.7% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Powell Industries stock?
No, insiders are not buying Powell Industries shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 9 sales. On a net basis, 15,856,640 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 71,390,490 $ sold. Active sellers include COPE BRETT ALAN, METCALF MICHAEL WILLIAM, HOGLUND PETER G and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Powell Industries a good stock?
Based on our total score, Powell Industries is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 35 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 22/100, Quality: 56/100, Momentum: 27/100. In addition: analysts see 51.4% upside to the price target; a dividend of 0.17%; technical signal: Hold. Whether Powell Industries is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Powell Industries stock?
The outlook for Powell Industries based on current data: the average analyst price target is $316.25 (+51.4%); the P/E ratio is 40.4 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Powell Industries stock falling?
Powell Industries is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.1% below the 20-day average; short interest is 9.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Powell Industries go?
The average analyst price target for Powell Industries is $316.25, which corresponds to a potential gain of 51.4% from the current price of $208.86. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Powell Industries fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Powell Industries. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Powell Industries do?
powl.us designer og sælger specialbygget udstyr til styring af strøm. De tjener primært penge på at levere integrerede strømstyringssystemer, som for eksempel deres *power control room substations* og de elektriske huse, de kalder *electrical houses*. powl.us laver også medium... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Powell Industries as an investment.
Did Powell Industries raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Powell Industries. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Powell Industries making money or losing money?
Yes, Powell Industries is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 16.5% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 20.6%. At a P/E ratio of 40.4, you currently pay 40.4 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Powell Industries go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Powell Industries is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 6.96 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 92% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Powell Industries have a lot of debt?
Powell Industries has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 92%. For the industri sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.