Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) has received an average recommendation of “Buy” from the seven brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $1,573.6667.

FIX has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $1,310.00 price objective on shares of Comfort Systems USA in a report on Monday, February 2nd. DA Davidson lifted their target price on Comfort Systems USA from $1,200.00 to $1,800.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Zacks Research upgraded Comfort Systems USA from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $1,611.00 price objective on Comfort Systems USA in a research report on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Comfort Systems USA in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st.

Comfort Systems USA Price Performance

Comfort Systems USA stock opened at $1,440.06 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $1,147.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $951.86. Comfort Systems USA has a 12-month low of $276.44 and a 12-month high of $1,500.00. The stock has a market cap of $50.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.83 and a beta of 1.67.

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The construction company reported $9.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.75 by $2.62. Comfort Systems USA had a net margin of 11.23% and a return on equity of 48.52%. The company had revenue of $2.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.34 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.09 EPS. Comfort Systems USA’s revenue was up 41.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Comfort Systems USA will post 16.85 earnings per share for the current year.

Comfort Systems USA Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a $0.70 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. This is an increase from Comfort Systems USA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. Comfort Systems USA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 8.30%.

Trending Headlines about Comfort Systems USA

Here are the key news stories impacting Comfort Systems USA this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and massive backlog — FIX reported $9.37 EPS vs. $6.75 expected and revenue of $2.65B (+41.7% YoY); year‑end backlog nearly doubled to ~$11.94B driven by data‑center and new construction demand, supporting near‑term revenue visibility and higher free cash flow. Comfort Systems: Strong Earnings and the Case for a Split
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish research and dividend action — Zacks upgraded FIX (to strong‑buy) and several firms raised targets (DA Davidson, Stifel, UBS coverage noted); company raised the quarterly dividend to $0.70, showing strong cash flow coverage. Zacks Research
• Positive Sentiment: Positive thematic coverage — independent analysis highlights Comfort Systems as a high‑growth infrastructure/data‑center play and a standout among mechanical contractors, reinforcing momentum narrative. Seeking Alpha: Infrastructure Superstar
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader media mentions — FIX appears on dividend/watchlist roundups and multiple bullish articles highlighting momentum and growth attributes; useful for retail interest but less immediate impact than earnings/backlog. 247WallSt mention
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling pressure — several insiders sold shares following the record results, including Brian E. Lane (9,365 shares, ~$13.6M) and Director William J. Sandbrook (2,500 shares). Large, clustered sales can signal profit‑taking or create short‑term selling pressure. Brian E. Lane Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Additional director sales and media coverage of insider exits — other directors (Pablo Mercado, Constance Skidmore) also trimmed positions; media noted insiders selling after record results, which may reinforce concerns about peak expectations. Yahoo Finance: Insiders Sell After Record Results

Insider Transactions at Comfort Systems USA

In related news, CFO William George III sold 9,000 shares of Comfort Systems USA stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,434.97, for a total value of $12,914,730.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 37,824 shares in the company, valued at approximately $54,276,305.28. This trade represents a 19.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Brian E. Lane sold 9,365 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,453.12, for a total value of $13,608,468.80. Following the transaction, the insider owned 171,523 shares in the company, valued at $249,243,501.76. This trade represents a 5.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 27,735 shares of company stock worth $37,445,464 in the last three months. Company insiders own 1.59% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Comfort Systems USA

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Comfort Systems USA by 17.0% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,310,126 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $4,022,597,000 after purchasing an additional 625,567 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Comfort Systems USA during the 4th quarter worth approximately $469,606,000. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Comfort Systems USA by 35.6% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,428,674 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,333,367,000 after buying an additional 375,118 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Comfort Systems USA by 39.0% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,185,909 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,103,453,000 after buying an additional 332,441 shares during the period. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in shares of Comfort Systems USA by 37,987.3% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 310,031 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $289,349,000 after acquiring an additional 309,217 shares in the last quarter. 96.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Comfort Systems USA Company Profile

Comfort Systems USA, Inc is a U.S.-based mechanical contracting company that provides a range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services to commercial, industrial and institutional customers. The company focuses on the design, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, and it supports projects from initial engineering and system selection through long-term service agreements and upgrades.

Its service offerings include new construction and retrofit installations, preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repair, energy management and building automation systems.