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Powell Industries (POWL) Q3 FY25 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2025
Powell Industries (POWL) reported revenue of $286M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -0.7% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 21.0%, net earnings $48.2M (16.8% of revenue).
Powell Industries, Q3 FY25: revenue $286M (-0.7% year over year), operating margin 21.0%, net earnings $48.2M, operating cash flow $47.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $286M | +3% | -0.7% |
| Gross profit | $87.9M | +5% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $60.1M | +2% | +5% |
| Net earnings | $48.2M | +4% | +4% |
| Operating cash flow | $47.4M | +111% | +244% |
| Free cash flow | $42.3M | +131% | +242% |
What changed
Revenue was $286.3M in Q3 FY25, down 1% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Oil and Gas Service was the largest line at 37% of revenue. Petrochemical lost $20.4M year over year (down 36%), 1078% of the total change.
Gross margin was 30.7%, up 2.3 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $60.1M, a 21.0% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 14% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+14%). Net earnings were $48.2M, up 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.8%.
Operating cash flow was $47.4M (up 244% year over year), 98% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.7M of depreciation and amortization and $1.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $3.7M. Capital expenditures of $5.1M left free cash flow of $42.3M.
Questions
What was Powell Industries' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Powell Industries (POWL) reported revenue of $286M for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), -0.7% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Powell Industries profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $60.1M (21.0% of revenue) and net earnings $48.2M.
Source: Powell Industries 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.