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Comfort Systems Q3 2026 Earnings Report
Comfort Systems reports 54% revenue growth and $13.91 EPS as tech infrastructure demand surges.
In brief
Comfort Systems reports 54% revenue growth and $13.91 EPS as tech infrastructure demand surges. Comfort Systems (FIX) reported record Q3 2026 earnings with $3.77 billion revenue and $13.91 diluted EPS, driven by 54% year-over-year growth in technology and industrial sectors. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Q3 2026 Earnings Results
Comfort Systems reported record financial results for Q3 2026 with $3.77 billion revenue, a 54% year-over-year increase.
Diluted EPS Growth
Diluted earnings per share rose to $13.91, up from $8.25 last year due to higher activity levels and improved mechanical business profitability.
Backlog Expansion
Backlog reached $17.81 billion, growing 90% year-over-year and marking the eighth consecutive sequential increase.
Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow totaled $1.01 billion, reflecting strong earnings and favorable collections from technology customers.
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow reached $805.6 million, benefiting from advantageous payment terms and efficient project execution.
Electrical Segment Growth
Electrical segment revenue grew 85% year-over-year driven by increased demand for data center and semiconductor infrastructure.
Mechanical Segment Growth
Mechanical segment revenue increased 43% year-over-year with improved gross margins to 25.1%.
Technology Sector Share
Technology sector revenue now accounts for 59% of total revenue, up from 42% last year.
Modular Construction
Modular revenue represents 17% of total revenue year-to-date with plans to expand capacity to 6 million square feet by end of 2027.
Acquisitions
Lewis Electrical and Neopod were acquired on August 1, 2026, expected to contribute over $100 million in annual revenue.
Dividend Increase
Quarterly dividend increased by $0.10 to $1.00 per share, representing a $0.10 increase over the prior quarter.
Share Repurchases
Company returned $349 million to shareholders year-to-date through share repurchases and retirement of 212,000 shares.
CEO Retirement
Bill George will retire as Chief Financial Officer after nearly 30 years of service, with Julie Shaeff set to succeed him.
Margin Analysis
Sequential margin decline due to higher equipment and materials costs, but gross margins remain strong at 24.8%.
Backlog Duration
Backlog duration extended to 18-24 months, up from historical averages of approximately nine months.
Future Outlook
Company expects mid-40% revenue growth for full year 2026 and mid-20% growth for 2027, with continued focus on modular expansion.
The key point
Comfort Systems (FIX) reported record Q3 2026 earnings with $3.77 billion revenue and $13.91 diluted EPS, driven by 54% year-over-year growth in technology and industrial sectors.
