Fintel reports that on January 23, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Powell Industries (NasdaqGS:POWL) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 30.88% Downside
As of January 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Powell Industries is $295.05/share. The forecasts range from a low of $227.03 to a high of $367.50. The average price target represents a decrease of 30.88% from its latest reported closing price of $426.87 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Powell Industries is 621MM, a decrease of 43.72%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.32.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 727 funds or institutions reporting positions in Powell Industries. This is an increase of 20 owner(s) or 2.83% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to POWL is 0.27%, an increase of 6.39%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 11.39% to 14,823K shares. 
The put/call ratio of POWL is 0.31, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Kovitz Investment Group Partners holds 2,314K shares representing 19.06% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,628K shares , representing an increase of 29.66%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in POWL by 87.83% over the last quarter.
First Trust Advisors holds 615K shares representing 5.07% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 371K shares , representing an increase of 39.68%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in POWL by 121.85% over the last quarter.
IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 561K shares representing 4.62% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 581K shares , representing a decrease of 3.62%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in POWL by 18.22% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 348K shares representing 2.87% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 340K shares , representing an increase of 2.32%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in POWL by 37.36% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 312K shares representing 2.57% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 305K shares , representing an increase of 2.25%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in POWL by 12.77% over the last quarter.
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