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HVAC and electrical contractor Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 35.2% year on year to $2.45 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.25 per share was 31.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of HVAC and electrical contractor Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) jumped 18.4% in the afternoon session after the company posted strong third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed analyst expectations on both revenue and profit, driven by a record backlog. The HVAC and electrical contractor reported revenue of $2.45 billion, a 35.2% increase year-on-year and well ahead of Wall Street's estimates. Earnings were also a highlight, with a GAAP profit of $8.25 per share, which was 32.4% above analysts’ consensus forecasts. Furthermore, the company's backlog, a key indicator of future revenue, grew by an impressive 65.1% year-on-year to $9.38 billion. The strong performance was also reflected in improved profitability, as its operating margin expanded to 15.5%, up from 11.2% in the same quarter last year.
Wall Street surged to fresh all-time highs Friday as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting.
Houston, TX – October 23, 2025 – Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX), a leading provider of mechanical and electrical contracting services, has announced a notable increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it by $0.10 to $0.60 per share. This 20% boost from the previous $0.50 per share dividend
HVAC and electrical contractor Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 35.2% year on year to $2.45 billion. Its GAAP profit of $8.25 per share was 32.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Thursday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Q3 2025 earnings smashed estimates with EPS of $8.25 and revenue of $2.45B. The stock surged 16%+ on the strong results and record $9.38B backlog.
Energy markets dominated headlines Thursday as a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions targeting Russia's oil giants sparked a sharp rebound in crude prices and lifted energy shares.
The U.S. construction industry is navigating a complex landscape, maintaining a stable backlog of approximately 8.5 months as of October 21, 2025. This figure, reported by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI), suggests a degree of resilience within the sector, yet it masks a
