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Powell Industries

Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Day After</h3>
I wrote a post on ZeroHedge this morning ("<a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2024-11-06/victory">Trump Victory</a>") which included a number of reactions to Trump's astonishing victory last night. Trump became the first President to win in non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland, 127 years ago. Here, I'll confine myself to some market-related comments.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Betting Markets</h3>
In&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/betting-on-the-election">a post</a>&nbsp;here a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about betting on the election.
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I mentioned that I had Trump to win at 44 cents on PredictIt, and a couple of bets on a new site,&nbsp;<a href="http://kalshi.com/sign-up/?referral=0297c7e8-2fe6-4b35-8f98-0366b8795934">Kalshi</a>:
<ol>
<li>Trump to win Wisconsin at 52%.</li>
<li>Republicans to win the White House, House, and Senate at 47%.</li>
</ol>
After that post, I added a few additional bets. One was "Kamala No" on PredictIt, when that dropped to 48 cents. I cashed out of my PredictIt bets at 97 cents and 98 cents, respectively, for gains of a little over 100% before PredictIt's 5% exit fee.
Trump won Wisconsin; all the House races haven't settled yet, but it looks like our Republican sweep bet will cash too.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks Benefiting From The Trump Win</h3>
Six names we have positions in posted double-digit gains the day after Trump's win:
 Centrus Energy Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>). This is a uranium name we opened a call spread on last week.&nbsp;
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Robinhood Markets, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>). That was the crypto-related name in our Nuclear Option post above, and our trade was buying the $32 strike calls on it for $2.30. Those calls were trading at $4.90 as of Wednesday's close. 
Bit Digital, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>). That's the Bitcoin miner with operations in Ethereum staking and AI that was one of our two lottery tickets in this post in September.&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-two-lottery-tickets"></a>
Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). We opened another trade on Tesla earlier this week. That was the less-contrarian trade in this post. Our Tesla trade is a call spread which will generate a 300% gain if Tesla closes above $350 per share at the end of next year.&nbsp;
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-ai-da2"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="886" height="597" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085048/Trade-Alert-AI.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3045" style="width:624px" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085048/Trade-Alert-AI.jpg 886w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085048/Trade-Alert-AI-300x202.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085048/Trade-Alert-AI-768x517.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px" /></a></figure>
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>). Our trade here was buying the $9 strike calls expiring on December 20th for $2.05. EBS beat earnings on Wednesday and was up 24.46% after hours.&nbsp;
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-biotech"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="888" height="596" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085412/Biotech.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3046" style="width:624px" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085412/Biotech.jpg 888w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085412/Biotech-300x201.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085412/Biotech-768x515.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px" /></a></figure>
Powell Industries, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>). Our most recent trade here was a call spread betting on POWL being above $300 by next May. It closed at $347 today.&nbsp;
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-top-names-879"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="885" height="595" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085455/POWL.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3047" style="width:624px" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085455/POWL.jpg 885w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085455/POWL-300x202.jpg 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07085455/POWL-768x516.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px" /></a></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks That Tumbled The Day After</h2>
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<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>). That was the contrarian trade mentioned in the same post with Tesla above. Our bet was that most of the bad news was in the rearview. So there was a good chance the stock would bounce after earnings on Tuesday. Unfortunately, they didn't offer any timeline about getting a new auditor and the stock plummeted on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>). This EV maker was in a number of analysts "Harris basket" of stocks. Meanwhile, they had Tesla in their Trump baskets, and it plummeted about 9% after Trump won. We opened a position in this one back in April, buying the $15 strike calls expiring in January for $1.84. Fortunately, we sold half of those calls at $5.55 in July, for a 202% gain. So we are playing with the house's money on this one. And the company reports earnings after the close on Thursday. Maybe they'll have some good news then. </li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in POWL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for Powell Industries. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $259,148, and 10 are calls, amounting to $390,601.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $370.0 for Powell Industries during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Powell Industries's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Powell Industries's whale trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $370.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Powell Industries 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730917846_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$75.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$35.2</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$66.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">159</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">19</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$46.8</td>
<td>$42.4</td>
<td>$45.18</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">189</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Powell Industries</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Powell Industries's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 395,587, the POWL's price is up by 10.39%, now at $324.99. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Emerson Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates. Also, the company announced it increased return of capital to shareholders with plans to repurchase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41748679/emerson-electric-gains-on-q4-earnings-beat-and-fy25-growth-forecast-eyes-aspentech-buyout">approximately $2B in FY25.</a>
Net sales growth of 13% year over year to $4.62 billion, beating the consensus of $4.57 billion. Underlying sales were up 4%, and underlying orders increased by 2% in the quarter. Adjusted EPS improved 15% to $1.48, beating the consensus of $1.47.
Emerson Electric shares jumped 6.6% to $117.01 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Vimeo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>) shares jumped 42.7% to $6.86 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter sales guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOGO#NASDAQ">GOGO</a>) gained 29.3% to $8.47 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Astera Labs Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) rose 29.1% to $90.14 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
<li>Aris Water Solutions Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARIS#NYSE">ARIS</a>) gained 25.8% to $20.84 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) gained 22.4% to $50.70 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued guidance above consensus estimates.</li>
<li>UFP Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPT#NASDAQ">UFPT</a>) rose 20.7% to $335.00 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIND#NASDAQ">LIND</a>) gained 20.6% to $11.28 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>DXP Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXPE#NASDAQ">DXPE</a>) gained 18.7% to $60.45 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) gained 17.7% to $20.66 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Payoneer Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYO#NASDAQ">PAYO</a>) climbed 16% to $9.88 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and sales and raised its FY24 revenue guidance.</li>
<li>Cushman &amp; Wakefield PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWK#NYSE">CWK</a>) gained 13.2% to $14.88 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>Ingredion Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) rose 12.6% to $150.97 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Primoris Services Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRIM#NYSE">PRIM</a>) gained 10.5% to $71.11 following strong quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) rose 9.1% to $293.34.</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) gained 8.7% to $353.91 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nomura Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMR#NYSE">NMR</a>) rose 7.3% to $5.64 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) gained 6.8% to $149.00 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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Powell Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NYSE">POWL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.08% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.56 million shares sold short, which is 19.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.42 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Powell Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729801823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Powell Industries has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Powell Industries's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Powell Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.70%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Revealing a significant insider sell on October 15, Thomas W Powell, 10% Owner at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000121919924000012//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000121919924000012/0001219199-24-000012-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday showed that Powell sold 2,451 shares of Powell Industries. The total transaction amounted to $642,401. 
At Wednesday morning, Powell Industries shares are up by 1.57%, trading at $268.7.
<h3>Delving into Powell Industries's Background</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Powell Industries's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Powell Industries displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 49.8%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 28.37%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Powell Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.0, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 24.74 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Powell Industries's stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.41, Powell Industries's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 17.54, Powell Industries's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Powell Industries Recent Insider Activity

Disclosed on October 9, Thomas W Powell, 10% Owner at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Powell opted to sell 20,000 shares of Powell Industries, according to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000121919924000009//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000121919924000009/0001219199-24-000009-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The transaction's total worth stands at $4,979,131.
In the Thursday's morning session, Powell Industries's shares are currently trading at $255.0, experiencing a down of 0.0%.
<h3>Discovering Powell Industries: A Closer Look</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Powell Industries's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Powell Industries showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 49.8% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Interpreting Earnings Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 28.37%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, Powell Industries adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Powell Industries's P/E ratio of 23.83 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.28, Powell Industries's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Indicated by a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 16.81, the company suggests a potential undervaluation, which might be advantageous for value-focused investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
In the domain of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their focus to those taking place in the open market, as meticulously outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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10% Owner Of Powell Industries Sold $4.98M In Stock

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with POWL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Powell Industries.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $29,668, and 9, calls, for a total amount of $318,927.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $210.0 and $340.0 for Powell Industries, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Powell Industries options trades today is 44.83 with a total volume of 359.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Powell Industries's big money trades within a strike price range of $210.0 to $340.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Powell Industries Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728066817_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$36.9</td>
<td>$33.8</td>
<td>$33.81</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">64</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.52</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.45</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">114</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$18.01</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">114</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">114</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Powell Industries</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Powell Industries, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Powell Industries</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 269,811, the price of POWL is up by 4.79%, reaching $243.34.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 60 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In POWL Options

A significant insider buy by Brett A. Cope, President &amp; CEO at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), was executed on October 2, and reported in the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Cope demonstrated confidence in Powell Industries by purchasing 3,100 shares, as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000070//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000070/0000080420-24-000070-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the transaction is $564,634.
As of Thursday morning, Powell Industries shares are up by 2.69%, currently priced at $237.84.
<h3>Get to Know Powell Industries Better</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Powell Industries: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Powell Industries's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 49.8%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Navigating Financial Profits:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 28.37%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.0.
Insights into Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 21.64 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Powell Industries's stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 2.98 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Powell Industries's stock in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 15.05 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Important</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Brett A. Cope Of Powell Industries Shows Optimism, Buys $564K In Stock

In a recent SEC filing, it was revealed that Michael W. Metcalf, Exec Vice President at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), made a noteworthy insider purchase on October 2,.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000071//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000071/0000080420-24-000071-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday unveiled that Metcalf made a notable purchase of 900 shares of Powell Industries, valuing at $163,926.
During Thursday's morning session, Powell Industries shares up by 2.69%, currently priced at $237.84.
<h3>Discovering Powell Industries: A Closer Look</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Powell Industries: Delving into Financials</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Powell Industries's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 49.8% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 28.37%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Powell Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.0.
Valuation Overview:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 21.64, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 2.98, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.05, Powell Industries presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Bullish Move: Michael W. Metcalf Shows Confidence, Acquires $163K In Powell Industries Stock

William Marshall Mauney, Jr., Vice President at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), disclosed an insider purchase on October 2, based on a new SEC filing.
What Happened: In a Form 4 filing on Wednesday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000072//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000072/0000080420-24-000072-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, it was disclosed that Jr. bought 400 shares of Powell Industries, amounting to a total of $72,856.
Powell Industries's shares are actively trading at $237.84, experiencing a up of 2.69% during Thursday's morning session.
<h3>About Powell Industries</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Powell Industries</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Powell Industries showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 49.8% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 28.37%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Powell Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.0, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 21.64 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Powell Industries's stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 2.98, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.05, Powell Industries presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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John Birchall, Managing Director at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), disclosed an insider purchase on October 2, based on a new SEC filing.
What Happened: Birchall made a significant move by purchasing 400 shares of Powell Industries as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000074//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000074/0000080420-24-000074-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction's total worth stands at $72,856.
Powell Industries shares are trading up 2.69% at $237.84 at the time of this writing on Thursday morning.
<h3>Delving into Powell Industries's Background</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Powell Industries</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Powell Industries's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 49.8% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 28.37%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Powell Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.0, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 21.64 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 2.98 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.05 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Bullish Move: John Birchall Shows Confidence, Acquires $72K In Powell Industries Stock

Terry B McKertcher, Vice President at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), reported an insider buy on October 2, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: McKertcher made a significant move by purchasing 500 shares of Powell Industries as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000075//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000075/0000080420-24-000075-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction's total worth stands at $91,070.
The latest market snapshot at Thursday morning reveals Powell Industries shares up by 2.69%, trading at $237.84.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Powell Industries</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Powell Industries: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Powell Industries displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 49.8%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Navigating Financial Profits:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 28.37%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 3.85, Powell Industries showcases strong earnings per share.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.0.
In-Depth Valuation Examination:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 21.64 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 2.98 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 15.05 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Massive Insider Trade At Powell Industries

A significant insider buy by Frederick N Mudge, Vice President at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), was executed on October 2, and reported in the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: In a recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000079//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000079/0000080420-24-000079-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday, Mudge increased their investment in Powell Industries by purchasing 500 shares through open-market transactions, signaling confidence in the company's potential. The total transaction value is $91,070.
Powell Industries's shares are actively trading at $237.84, experiencing a up of 2.69% during Thursday's morning session.
<h3>Delving into Powell Industries's Background</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Powell Industries's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Powell Industries's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 49.8%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 28.37%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 3.85, Powell Industries showcases strong earnings per share.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Powell Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.0.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Powell Industries's P/E ratio of 21.64 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 2.98, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.05 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Confidence On Display: Frederick N Mudge Acquires $91K In Powell Industries Stock

Making a noteworthy insider sell on September 26, Thomas W Powell, 10% Owner at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), is reported in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000121919924000008//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000121919924000008/0001219199-24-000008-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Powell sold 25,000 shares of Powell Industries. The total transaction amounted to $5,338,998. 
As of Friday morning, Powell Industries shares are up by 0.41%, currently priced at $216.64.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Powell Industries</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Powell Industries: A Financial Overview</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Powell Industries's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 49.8% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 28.37%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 3.85.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Powell Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.0, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Insights into Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 20.2, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 2.78 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 13.89, Powell Industries presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Understanding Crucial Transaction Codes</h3>
Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Powell Industries 10% Owner Trades Company's Stock

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">When Can We Take Profits?&nbsp;</h3>
On Friday morning, I got a question from a subscriber:&nbsp;
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">Where does this need to go to make the trade profitable? Current stock is $201.33
</blockquote>
The trade he was referring to was&nbsp;<a href="https://portfolioarmor.substack.com/p/trade-alert-small-cap-industrial">our call spread</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Powell Industries, Inc. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>). That&#8217;s a small cap industrial that&#8217;s essentially a picks &amp; shovels play on increased demand for energy.&nbsp;
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Our trade on POWL last month was a vertical spread expiring on December 20th, buying the $185 strike calls and selling the $190 strike calls, for a net debit of $1.60. If the stock closes above $190 on December 20th, that spread will expire at its maximum value of $5. In that case, we will have made a 213% gain on the $1.60 we paid for it.&nbsp;
My answer to my subscriber was that we could exit our POWL trade now for a profit. But we&#8217;d probably only get close to a 100% gain on it. That&#8217;s because we were so far from the expiration date. That&#8217;s really the main con of call spreads.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Pros And Cons Of Call Spreads</h3>
The main con here is that the short call leg reduces your gains if you try to sell it early. Even though POWL closed at&nbsp;$206.34&nbsp;on Friday&#8211;well above the price where our max again occurs ($190), we wouldn&#8217;t be able to sell this call spread for a net credit of $5 today. We might be able to sell it for $3.20 (which would still be a 100% gain on the $1.60 we paid). But if we want the full, 200%+ gain, we need to hope the stock stays above $190 until we get closer to that December expiration date.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">So Why Do Call Spreads?</h3>
The first pro of call spreads is that, like other options trades, you can make a lot more money than a shareholder on the same movement in the underlying stock. When we entered our call spread on Powell Industries, on August 13th, the stock was trading at about $162. It only needs to be trading 17% higher than that on December 20th, for us to make more than 200% on this trade.&nbsp;
The second pro of call spreads is that they are cheaper than just buying a call option. That&#8217;s particularly true when you&#8217;re dealing with stocks that have high dollar prices per share. Just buying the $190 strike calls on Powell Industries last month, might have cost over $20 per contract, but with the call spread, we knocked that down to $1.60.&nbsp;
Finally, another pro of call spreads is that having a short leg of the trade helps you avoid IV crush when you are betting on a stock shortly before it releases earnings. Implied volatility drops after earnings releases, lowering the value of options expiring soon after. But with a call spread, IV crush lowering the value of the short call can offset the impact of it lowering the value of your long call.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Great Tool If You&#8217;re Aware Of The Pros And Cons</h3>
Call spreads are a great tool to have in your trading tool box, as long as you&#8217;re aware of the tradeoffs. In the case of Powell Industries, the reason we went out to December 20th with that trade was because the next time the company releases earnings is in early December. And December 20th was the soonest expiration afterwards. Given the company&#8217;s attractive valuation and macro tailwinds with energy demand, there&#8217;s a good chance we&#8217;ll get close to a max profit on this trade.&nbsp;
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The Pros And Cons Of Call Spreads

This week, the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rates by 50 basis points boosted share prices across the technology, construction, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40937291/bank-stocks-hit-inflection-point-after-feds-50-basis-point-cut-analyst-reveal-top-p" rel="noreferrer noopener">industrial, machinery, and financial sectors</a>.
These seven mid-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWTX#NASDAQ">EWTX</a>) shares rocketed 50.19% after the company announced topline data of EDG-7500 from the Phase 1 trial in healthy subjects and the single-dose arm of the Phase 2 CIRRUS-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40940696" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HCM trial in patients with obstructive HCM</a>.</li>
<li>Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>) stock gained 28.36% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40884021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly considering a sale</a>.</li>
<li>Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHC#NYSE">BHC</a>) shares upped 27.06%. The company's subsidiary Bausch + Lomb Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCO#NYSE">BLCO</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40884021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">is reportedly considering a sale</a>.</li>
<li>Ascendis Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASND#NASDAQ">ASND</a>) stock gained 26.87% last week after the company announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40882593" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">topline data from</a> its pivotal approach trial of a rare dwarfism candidate.</li>
<li>Nuvalent Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUVL#NASDAQ">NUVL</a>) stock gained 23.50% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40865049" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted results for its ROS1 and ALK-Positive NSCLC programs</a> and accelerated its development timeline. The company also announced a $350 million public offering, and multiple firms raised their respective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nuvl/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) stock gained 22.61% last week as stocks in the broader industrial space jumped following the Fed's announcement to cut rates by 50 basis points, which could support investment and economic growth.</li>
<li>GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) shares jumped 21.28%.</li>
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he likes Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and recommended <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PFE/analyst-ratings">buying more of the stock.</a>
On Sept. 16, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Louise Chen reiterated Pfizer with an Overweight rating and maintained a $45 price target.
&#8220;Six Flags (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUN#NYSE">FUN</a>), I don't know, it feels like it's two flags,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;This has just been a merger from hell. I'm not really into the stock.&#8221;
On Sept. 16, JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss maintained Six Flags Entertainment with an Underweight rating and lowered the price target from $48 to $43.
Cramer said he likes First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), adding that it is an &#8220;up stock.&#8221;
On Sept. 16, BofA Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained First Solar with a Buy and raised the price target from $320 to $343.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>) is an &#8220;amazing&#8221; stock, and added that it's a &#8220;total winner.&#8221;
On Sept. 16, several analysts, including, Scotiabank, Evercore ISI Group and JPMorgan, raised their price targets on the stock.
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) has been a &#8220;big disappointment,&#8221; Cramer said.
Moderna announced on Tuesday that Health Canada approved its vaccine, SPIKEVAX, which aids in preventing COVID-19 in people six months of age or older.
&#8220;On a pullback, absolutely,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>). &#8220;I think it's a winner.&#8221;
On Sept. 11, Vertiv named Frank Poncheri as chief human resources officer.
Cramer said Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) is a buy.
On July 30, Powell Industries reported better-than-expected third-quarter GAAP EPS and sales results.
Price Action:
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<li>Pfizer shares slipped 0.8% to settle at $29.83 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Powell shares rose 2.5% to close at $174.44 during the session.</li>
<li>First Solar shares rose 2.9% to close at $239.98 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Six Flags shares gained 2.3% to settle at $41.52.</li>
<li>Equity Residential shares fell 0.6% to close at $77.34 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Moderna shares gained 4.1% to settle at $71.99 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Vertiv shares gained 0.4% to close at $87.29.</li>
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Powell Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NYSE">POWL</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.46% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.69 million shares sold short, which is 21.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Powell Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725390915_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Powell Industries has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Powell Industries's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Powell Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.53%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Powell Industries's Recent Short Interest

It was reported on August 29, that James W McGill, Board Member at Powell Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, McGill sold 6,600 shares of Powell Industries. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080420/000008042024000064//Archives/edgar/data/80420/000008042024000064/0000080420-24-000064-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total transaction value is $1,226,538.
Tracking the Friday's morning session, Powell Industries shares are trading at $164.85, showing a up of 1.26%.
<h3>Get to Know Powell Industries Better</h3>
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States.
<h3>Powell Industries: Delving into Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Powell Industries's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 49.8%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Interpreting Earnings Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 28.37%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Powell Industries's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 3.85.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, Powell Industries adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Evaluating Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Powell Industries's P/E ratio of 15.21 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 2.1, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 9.89, Powell Industries's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Uncovering the Importance of Insider Activity</h3>
Investors should view insider transactions as part of a multifaceted analysis and not rely solely on them for decision-making.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000080420">Check Out The Full List Of Powell Industries's Insider Trades.</a>
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