Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Q3 2026 Earnings
How Did FIX Stock React to Q3 2026 Earnings?
Did FIX Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
Yes. Comfort Systems USA reported Q3 2026 earnings of $13.91 a share on Oct 22, 2026, beating the $12.81 consensus estimate by 8.6%. Revenue was $3.8B against a $3.4B estimate.
Comfort Systems USA delivered a blowout third quarter for fiscal 2026, extending its streak of beating Wall Street estimates to six consecutive quarters as GAAP earnings per diluted share of $13.91 cleared the $12.81 consensus by 8.60% and revenue of $3.77 billion topped estimates by 10.74%, growing 53.7% year over year. The single most material force behind the results was a backlog that expanded to $17.81 billion as of September 30, 2026, up from $9.38 billion a year ago, reflecting relentless demand particularly from data-center and technology-infrastructure clients. Net income climbed to $489.04 million and operating cash flow exceeded $1.01 billion in the quarter alone, reinforcing the company's capacity to self-fund heavy capital investment, with capex of $210.60 million reflecting deliberate expansion of operational capacity. The board's decision to raise the quarterly dividend by $0.10 to $1.00 per share underscored management's confidence, as CEO Brian Lane pointed to strong ongoing demand and the company's positioning to sustain high profitability and solid cash flow through year-end and into 2027, even as some analysts trimmed price targets amid broader sector valuation reassessments.
- Strong ongoing demand across commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC and electrical contracting
- Consistent operational execution and superb team performance
- Operating leverage with SG&A declining as a percentage of revenue from 9.4% to 8.3%
- Gross profit margin maintained at 24.8%
- Backlog growth of $3.8 billion sequentially and over $8.0 billion year-over-year
“Strong ongoing demand and consistent excellence by our teams resulted in extraordinary results across every metric this quarter. As compared to the same quarter last year, Comfort Systems USA is reporting a 50% increase in revenue and a 70% jump in per share earnings. We also achieved remarkable cash flow exceeding $1 billion in a single quarter. Our teams continue their superb execution, providing great outcomes for our customers and communities.”
Comfort Systems USA CEO, on the earnings call
What Is Comfort Systems USA's Outlook?
Management expressed confidence in continued organic growth, high profitability, and solid ongoing cash flow through year-end 2026 and into 2027, supported by relentless demand and a backlog of $17.81 billion as of September 30, 2026. Sequential backlog growth of $3.8 billion and year-over-year growth exceeding $8.0 billion underscore the robust demand environment.
FIX YoY Financials
| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.8B | $2.5B | +53.7% |
| Gross Profit | $934.5M | $607.9M | +53.7% |
| Operating Income | $624.6M | $378.9M | +64.9% |
| Net Income | $489.0M | $291.6M | +67.7% |
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.