Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
This week has been one of the most intense of my career, with daily political headlines and market records being broken. I invested more than half my cash, expanding positions. While the market experienced extreme volatility, the recent 90-day tariff pause and lower inflation offer some relief. The drop in long-term yields could also provide more stability for the market. Although I'm not convinced we'll reach all-time highs anytime soon, I remain focused on quality dividend/value stocks, as strategic, long-term investing in this environment can offer great opportunities.
Comfort Systems USA is highly exposed to AI infrastructure and will benefit from increasing demand. Its market share is less than 2%, and it has ample room to keep implementing its acquisition strategy on a $550B addressable market. Strong financials, with 22.9% organic revenue growth in 2024, record returns on invested capital, and zero debt.
In the most recent trading session, Comfort Systems (FIX) closed at $322.33, indicating a -0.55% shift from the previous trading day.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
I added Comfort Systems USA to my portfolio, citing its stellar business model, explosive growth, and 26-year dividend growth streak. FIX's dominance in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services, backed by a $6B backlog and AI-driven efficiency, positions it as a long-term winner. Trading at a reasonable 24.5x P/E with 26% expected EPS growth this year, FIX offers a rare mix of quality, growth, and value.
FIX stock slumped, but its industrial growth could fuel a turnaround.
Shares of Comfort Systems USA (FIX -4.52%) slid 16.8% in February, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Part of this drop occurred after the company reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Feb. 20, but the bigger drop happened earlier in the month and could be related to President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
Comfort Systems (FIX) concluded the recent trading session at $339.17, signifying a -1.85% move from its prior day's close.
In the most recent trading session, Comfort Systems (FIX) closed at $363.33, indicating a +1.88% shift from the previous trading day.
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 21, 2025 11:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Julie Shaeff - Chief Accounting Officer Brian Lane - President and Chief Executive Officer Bill George - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brent Thielman - D.A. Davidson Adam Thalhimer - Thompson Davis Julio Romero - Sidoti & Company Josh Chan - UBS Brian Brophy - Stifel Alex Dwyer - KeyBanc Capital Markets Khadir Richie - Richie Capital Group Operator Good day and thank you for standing by.
Comfort Systems (FIX) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.55 per share a year ago.