FIXHIGH SIGNALOPPORTUNITY10-K

Comfort Systems USA delivered exceptional financial performance with nearly doubled net income ($522M to $1.0B) while significantly expanding operations from 47 to 50 operating units and 178 to 190 locations.

The company demonstrated remarkable operational leverage with revenue growth translating to disproportionately higher profitability, evidenced by net income growing 95.7% compared to gross profit growth of 48.7%. Management's confidence is reflected in a 273% increase in share buybacks to $216M, enabled by strong cash generation and supported by substantial cash reserves approaching $1B.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

FIX exhibited exceptional financial performance across all metrics, with net income nearly doubling to $1.0B while operating cash flow surged 39.7% to $1.2B, demonstrating strong cash conversion. The balance sheet strengthened significantly with cash nearly doubling to $982M and stockholders' equity growing 43.7% to $2.4B, while total debt increased modestly to $145M but remains easily manageable given the strong cash position. The aggressive share buyback program ($216M vs. $57.9M prior year) signals management's confidence in future prospects and commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+273%
$57.9M→$216.0M

Share repurchases increased 273% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+112.5%
$68.3M→$145.2M

Debt increased 112.5% — substantial leverage increase; assess whether deployed for growth or covering losses.

Net Income
P&L
+95.7%
$522.4M→$1.0B

Net income grew 95.7% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+78.5%
$549.9M→$981.9M

Cash position surged 78.5% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Operating Income
P&L
+75.4%
$749.4M→$1.3B

Operating leverage kicking in — revenue growth outpacing cost growth, a hallmark of scaling businesses.

Gross Profit
P&L
+48.7%
$1.5B→$2.2B

Gross profit expanding — improving pricing power or product mix shift toward higher-margin offerings.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+47.3%
$2.8B→$4.1B

Current assets grew 47.3% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+43.7%
$1.7B→$2.4B

Equity base grew 43.7% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
+41.9%
$59.2M→$84.1M

Inventory surged 41.9% — growing faster than typical sales pace; potential demand softening or supply chain overcorrection.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+39.7%
$849.1M→$1.2B

Operating cash flow surged 39.7% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

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NEW — 2026-02-19
PRIOR — 2025-02-20
ADDED
As of February 13, 2026, 35,174,967 shares of the registrant s common stock were outstanding (excluding treasury shares of 5,948,398).
These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of the Company concerning future developments and their effect on the Company.
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause the Company s results to differ from its projected results, please see its filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
We build, install, maintain, repair and replace mechanical, electrical and plumbing ( MEP ) systems through our 50 operating units with 190 locations in 142 cities throughout the United States.
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REMOVED
As of February 14, 2025, 35,553,062 shares of the registrant s common stock were outstanding (excluding treasury shares of 5,570,303).
These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company ) concerning future developments and their effect on the Company.
Known material factors that could cause the Company s actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements are those described in Part I, Item 1A.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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