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Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
FIX - NYSE - $1519.96 ▼ -%6.54
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Earnings Thu 22 Oct

Comfort opens the
books on Thursday evening.

6 analysts' median target is $2110[FMP target], stock is $1520, +38.8% upside potential. After Q2 +19.9% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved -5.3%.

summary below
Quick Take - in 40 seconds
A-
BUY Council 4/6 - Moonshot 59

A- = MoonshotScore 59[multi-pillar formula] + Council 4/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].

Q1 consensus: revenue $3.4B[FMP est], EPS $11.88[FMP est]. 8 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$11.88 EPS Estimate Last year $10.51 - +44% YoY YoY
8 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 8 quarters

Q2 EPS +19.9% beat[FMP] but the stock -5.3% D+1[FMP D+1]. William George promised $141.4M CapEx + a sequential decline in Q1 during the Q2 earnings call[William George capex transcript].

Watchlist

4 metrics stand out this quarter.

$14.1 billion Investor Focus

Record Backlog Growth

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The company demonstrated strong growth with a record backlog of $14.1 billion, marking a significant 73% increase compared to last year.

"Our backlog at the end of the second quarter was a record $14.1 billion, a large sequential and year-over-year increase. Since this time last year, our backlog has increased by $5.9 billion or 73% and $5.6 billion of the increase was same-store."

- Trent McKenna, President - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - July 24, 2026
$3 billion Investor Focus

Revenue Eps Growth

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The company achieved a record quarterly revenue exceeding $3 billion for the first time, reaching $3.3 billion, and increased its earnings per share by 92% year-over-year to $12.53.

"This is the first time that our quarterly revenue has exceeded $3 billion. We earned $12.53 per share this quarter, which is an increase of 92% compared to a year ago."

- Brian Lane, Chief Executive Officer - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - July 24, 2026
5% Risk Indicator

Capex Modular Strategy

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The company plans to allocate approximately 5% of its increasing revenues to capital expenditures, prudently basing modular capacity investments on meaningful multiyear commitments from customers.

"We estimate that full year CapEx expenditures will be approximately 5% of our revenue. ... we're not going to invest in buildings just on speculation. We expand when customers provide us meaningful multiyear commitments."

- William George, Chief Financial Officer / Trent McKenna, President - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - July 24, 2026
58% Investor Focus

Technology Modular Expansion

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The Technology sector significantly grew to represent 58% of the company's revenue, and the modular business continues to expand with a target of approximately 5 million square feet of capacity by late summer 2027.

"Technology, which is included in Industrial, was 58% of our revenue, a substantial increase from 40% in the prior year. Our Modular operations continue to grow and thrive, and we are making progress on expanding our customer base, including with frontier labs and colocation providers. ... we expect to have approximately 5 million square feet of capacity by late summer 2027."

- Trent McKenna, President - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - July 24, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our scoring pillars, 7 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 4 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 4 bullish (Ray Dalio, Klarman, Buffett, Munger), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 1 neutral (Jim Simons).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +38.8%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA below
Jim Simons quant - RSI 34
Klarman value - target upside +38.8%
Buffett quality - ROE score 5/5
Munger valuation - target upside +38.8%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Undervalued

Quality business, discounted price.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthStrong
Margin of SafetyStrong
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCHealthy
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
34.5 RSI 34.5 weak momentum, 50d below
MACD
-16.60 price below 50d - resistance dominant
50d MA
$1823 stock 16.6% below - short-term resistance
200d MA
$1389 stock 9.4% above - long-term support
Volume (10d)
+21% increase - pre-earnings positioning
Resistance
$2110
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$1520
Pre-earnings position
Support
$1181
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$1181-$2110 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

Comfort beat expectations in the last 8 quarters.

BEAT
Q3 FY25
$8.25 vs $6.29 est - +19.0%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$9.37 vs $6.75 est - +6.5%
BEAT
Q1 FY26
$10.51 vs $6.81 est - -2.7%
BEAT
Q2 FY26
$12.53 vs $10.45 est - -5.3%

Q2 (July 24, 2026): EPS $12.53 vs $10.45 est[FMP], +19.9% beat. D+1 movement: -5.3%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $11.52 (no guidance)

Q2: EPS $12.53 vs $10.45 beat[FMP], stock -5.3% D+1[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q2 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q2 CapEx $141.4M[FMP cashflow]. William George Q2 transcript: "We estimate that full year CapEx expenditures will be approximately 5% of our revenue."[William George transcript]. Q2 op margin 17.1%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

"We estimate that full year CapEx expenditures will be approximately 5% of our revenue."

- William George, CFO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - July 24, 2026
Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q1 EPS > $11.88 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $11.88[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $2110[FMP target]; high target $2225[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $11.88 + CapEx < $141.4M
Threshold: EPS approx $11.88[FMP est], Q1 CapEx < $141.4M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $1520[FMP] and median $2110[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $11.52 or CapEx >= $141.4M
Threshold: EPS < $11.52[FMP estx0.97].
Target: Current $1520 below SMA200 $1389[FMP], if rejection continues, $1181[derived] support activates.
Sizing
Earnings volatility -> max portfolio 1-2%. Waiting for earnings is not a gamble, it's a position entrustment.
Timing
IV crush within 24 hours post-earnings. Waiting for premium decay makes options preferable to spot.
Staging
Don't go all-in at once, divide into 3: initial reaction, 24 hours later, after Friday's close.

Market Outlook

What do 6 analysts say?

Wall Street Consensus
$2110
12-month median target price (+38.8% upside potential)
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BUY
1
HOLD
0
SELL
Risk Management
$1181
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$1823 - 50-day MA (below, -16.6%)
$1389 - 200-day MA (above, +9.4%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - FIX Q1 FY27
A-

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Thursday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Thursday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $11.88[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $141.4M"[William George]. Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Oct 22, 2026EARNINGSQ1 FY27 results (after market close) + earnings call
Oct 23, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Dec 6, 2026FILING10-Q deadline - segment breakdown + RPO detail (SEC rule: quarter-end + 45 days)
~Jan 22, 2027EARNINGSQ2 FY27 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What should investors watch for in FIX earnings?

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