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Littelfuse vs Powell Industries: LFUS and POWL compared
Littelfuse is the larger company: $767M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $312M for Powell Industries (Q3 FY26). Littelfuse is growing faster (+23% against +9% a year earlier). Powell Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.6% against 20.0%.
Where the money goes: LFUS and POWL
Littelfuse (LFUS) · Q3 2026
Littelfuse, Q3 2026: revenue $767M (+23% year over year), operating margin 20.0%, net earnings $115M, operating cash flow $230M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Powell Industries (POWL) · Q3 FY26
Powell Industries, Q3 FY26: revenue $312M (+9% year over year), operating margin 20.6%, net earnings $52.2M, operating cash flow $100M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Littelfuse (LFUS) | Powell Industries (POWL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $767M | $312M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +23% | +9% |
| Gross margin | 41.5% | 30.6% |
| Operating margin | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Net earnings | $115M | $52.2M |
| Net margin | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $230M | $100M |
| Free cash flow | $216M | $93.7M |
| Market value | $9.1B | $5.5B |
| P/E | — | 28.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $496.25 | $267.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Littelfuse
- Electronics – Passive Products and Sensors: $239M (31%)
- Electronics – Semiconductor: $187M (24%)
- Industrial Products: $158M (21%)
- Commercial Vehicle Products: $96.0M (13%)
Powell Industries
- Oil and Gas Service: $106M (34%)
- Electric utility: $88.6M (28%)
- Commercial and other industrial: $76.3M (24%)
- Petrochemical: $18.5M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Littelfuse or Powell Industries?
Littelfuse is the larger company: $767M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $312M for Powell Industries (Q3 FY26).
Is Littelfuse or Powell Industries growing faster?
Littelfuse is growing faster (+23% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Littelfuse or Powell Industries?
Powell Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.6% against 20.0%.
More: Littelfuse earnings · how Littelfuse makes money · Powell Industries earnings · how Powell Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.