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Comfort Systems USA Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Comfort Systems USA reported strong earnings growth in Q4 2024 with increased revenue and net income.

Comfort Systems USA posted record-breaking fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a significant increase in revenue and net income. The company demonstrated strong operational efficiency, with higher gross margins and substantial backlog growth, reflecting sustained demand for its services.

  • Q4 2024 revenue increased to $1.87 billion, up from $1.36 billion in Q4 2023.
  • Net income surged to $145.9 million, marking a significant rise from $91.6 million in the prior year.
  • Diluted EPS improved to $4.09 per share, up from $2.55 per share in Q4 2023.
  • Backlog increased to $5.99 billion, indicating continued strong demand.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.87B

Previous: $1.36B+37.5%
EPS (adj)

$4.09

Previous: $2.55+60.4%
Backlog

$5.99B

Previous: $5.16B+16.1%
Operating Cash Flow

$211M

Previous: $173M+21.7%
Adjusted EBITDA

$261M

No prior period
Net Income

$146M

Previous: $91.6M+59.3%
Operating Income

$226M

Previous: $120M+88.2%
Gross Profit

$434M

Previous: $270M+60.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Comfort Systems USA · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.87B

Q4 2024+37.5%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Comfort Systems USA anticipates continued strength in its business, driven by a robust backlog and demand for construction services. Management remains optimistic about 2025 performance with strong project pipelines and customer relationships.

Tailwinds

  • Strong backlog growth to $5.99 billion supports future revenue stability.
  • Consistent demand for advanced technology construction services.
  • Healthy cash flow provides flexibility for investments and shareholder returns.
  • Operational efficiency improvements leading to margin expansion.
  • Positive momentum in customer relationships and project execution.

Headwinds

  • Rising costs of labor and materials may pressure margins.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties could impact project demand.
  • Potential disruptions in the supply chain affecting project timelines.
  • Competition in the industry remains intense, impacting pricing power.
  • Regulatory changes or compliance requirements could increase operational costs.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+2.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+4.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+7.1%

Avg return

30 days after

59%

39 / 66 earnings

Positive

+18.9%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-21.7%

Q2 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-4.5%-2.8%+3.0%
Q4 2025+6.3%+5.6%-1.2%
Q3 2025+18.9%+22.5%+8.4%
Q2 2025-1.3%-1.3%+9.3%
Q1 2025+5.6%+5.7%+25.3%
Q4 2024-4.7%-1.9%-7.8%
Q3 2024-10.1%-3.8%+19.2%
Q2 2024+3.3%+1.9%+12.9%
Q1 2024-2.2%+0.2%+10.9%
Q4 2023+15.4%+20.4%+33.0%
Q3 2023+15.6%+19.5%+30.7%
Q2 2023-1.3%+3.9%+8.5%
Q1 2023+12.9%+11.9%+13.7%
Q4 2022+10.0%+18.8%+11.5%
Q3 2022+7.5%+11.8%+14.3%
Q2 2022+8.3%+16.0%+12.7%
Q1 2022+2.1%-0.3%+8.7%
Q4 2021-3.7%+0.2%+2.6%
Q3 2021+4.2%+8.2%+14.9%
Q2 2021+0.7%-1.7%+2.2%
Q1 2021+0.2%+3.5%+1.1%
Q4 2020-3.0%+4.1%+17.5%
Q3 2020-14.4%-16.9%-6.7%
Q2 2020+16.8%+21.0%+24.9%
Q1 2020+14.2%+4.9%+28.7%
Q4 2019-6.2%-6.4%-28.6%
Q3 2019+10.1%+10.0%+7.6%
Q2 2019-21.7%-19.5%-30.8%
Q1 2019-6.0%-6.1%-14.5%
Q4 2018+5.4%+4.7%-2.0%
Q3 2018+9.3%+11.3%+5.6%
Q2 2018+12.8%+15.2%+17.8%
Q1 2018+5.0%+0.8%+11.5%
Q4 2017+0.5%+1.3%-2.3%
Q3 2017+15.7%+20.7%+14.9%
Q2 2017-7.3%-8.0%-9.3%
Q1 2017+0.5%+1.6%-4.3%
Q4 2016+14.7%+13.2%+3.7%
Q3 2016+5.5%+2.8%+25.1%
Q2 2016-4.7%-8.6%-10.0%
Q1 2016-7.6%
Q4 2015+4.8%
Q3 2015+4.9%
Q2 2015+13.3%
Q1 2015+0.2%
Q4 2014+11.5%
Q3 2014-2.9%
Q2 2014-4.5%
Q1 2014-0.5%
Q4 2013-0.8%
Q3 2013+0.5%
Q2 2013+4.8%
Q1 2013+0.3%
Q4 2012+1.3%
Q3 2012-2.4%
Q2 2012+2.5%
Q1 2011-1.7%
Q1 2012-1.7%
Q4 2011-7.1%
Q4 2009-7.1%
Q3 2010-5.2%
Q3 2011-5.2%
Q2 2010+14.7%
Q4 2010+14.7%
Q2 2011+14.7%
Q1 2010-15.9%

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