POWLMEDIUM SIGNALOPPORTUNITY10-K

Powell Industries completed a strategic acquisition in the UK's electrical substation control market while delivering solid financial performance with meaningfully higher operating cash flow.

The $18.4 million acquisition of Remsdaq Limited expands Powell's capabilities in SCADA and Remote Terminal Units for electrical infrastructure, positioning the company in higher-value control and automation segments. The completion of their Houston facility expansion provides additional manufacturing capacity to support future growth, while strong cash generation provides financial flexibility for continued strategic investments.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Powell delivered broad-based financial improvement with revenue growing 13.3% to $448.7 million and operating income advancing 21.9% to $217.9 million, demonstrating operational leverage. Operating cash flow grew substantially to $167.9 million, contributing to a strong balance sheet with cash increasing 42.9% to $450.7 million and stockholders' equity rising 32.6% to $640.8 million. The financial profile reflects a company generating strong returns and building resources for strategic expansion.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+54.6%
$108.7M→$167.9M

Operating cash flow surged 54.6% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+42.9%
$315.3M→$450.7M

Cash position surged 42.9% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+32.6%
$483.1M→$640.8M

Equity base grew 32.6% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Operating Income
P&L
+21.9%
$178.8M→$217.9M

Operating income improving — cost discipline or growing revenue base absorbing fixed costs.

Net Income
P&L
+20.6%
$149.8M→$180.7M

Net income grew 20.6% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+20%
$776.5M→$931.7M

Current assets grew 20% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+19.5%
$928.2M→$1.1B

Asset base grew 19.5% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Gross Profit
P&L
+18.8%
$273.1M→$324.4M

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

R&D Expense
P&L
+16.8%
$9.4M→$11.0M

R&D investment increased 16.8% — signals commitment to future product development, though near-term margin impact.

Revenue
P&L
+13.3%
$395.9M→$448.7M

Revenue growing 13.3% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-11-19
PRIOR — 2024-11-20
ADDED
At November 17, 2025, there were 12,092,083 outstanding shares of the registrant s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
Our major subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned, include Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.; Powell Canada, Inc.; Powell (UK) Limited; and Powell Industries International Limited.
References to Fiscal 2025, Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023 used throughout this Annual Report relate to our fiscal years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Recent Developments Business Acquisition On August 15, 2025, we completed the previously announced business acquisition of Remsdaq Limited (Remsdaq), a U.K.-based manufacturer of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) for electrical substation control and automation in generation, transmission and distribution, for a total consideration of 13.6 million Pounds Sterling, or $18.4 million, including cash acquired.
Business Acquisition of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Houston Electrical Products Manufacturing Facility Expansion In Fiscal 2025, we completed the expansion and improvement project at our electrical products facility in Houston, Texas, and the incremental capacity has been placed into service.
Production Capacity Expansion at Jacintoport Manufacturing Facility In August 2025, we announced a $12.4 million investment to expand production capacity at our Jacintoport manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
The investment will add an incremental 335,000 square feet of productive capacity for Power Control Room laydown area, a 62% increase from the current yard capacity.
The investment will also double the length of the existing shoreline bulkhead to 1,150 feet to support increased schedule flexibility and multiple ship lanes for the varied needs and project timelines of our customers.
The incremental capacity is initially expected to support the Company s oil and gas customers but can be utilized to support each of our market sectors.
REMOVED
At November 18, 2024, there were 12,018,448 outstanding shares of the registrant s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
Our major subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned, include Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.; Powell Canada, Inc.; Powell (UK) Limited; and Powell Industries International, B.V.
References to Fiscal 2024, Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 used throughout this Annual Report relate to our fiscal years ended September 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
4 Due to the nature and timing of large projects, a significant percentage of our revenues in a given period may result from one specific contract or customer.
In both Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2023, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues.
For example, in December 2023, we acquired intellectual property for a total consideration of $0.5 million.
We anticipate that approximately $849 million of Fiscal 2024 ending backlog will be recognized as revenue during our fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
Material costs represented 47% of revenues in Fiscal 2024, 49% of revenues in Fiscal 2023, and 51% of revenues in Fiscal 2022.
Human Capital At September 30, 2024, we had 2,748 full-time employees and 439 contract employees located primarily in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K.).
Our employees are not represented by unions, and we maintain good relationships with our employees.
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