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Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after it received a positive mention from CNBC's Jim Cramer.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices continued to pull back, with technology stocks accounting for most of the market's largest decliners.
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $286.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.96 per share was 5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Big price moves aren’t necessarily a bad thing.
Students of Ben Graham and Warren Buffett would even argue that volatility is good as it allows investors to take advantage of Mr. Market’s mood swings.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $286.3 million. Its GAAP profit of $3.96 per share was 5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 4% in the morning session after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Remsdaq Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of automation and control solutions for the electrical industry. The deal, valued at £12.2 million, or approximately $16.3 million, was announced after the market closed on Tuesday. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of Powell's fiscal 2025. Remsdaq specializes in producing Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), which are crucial for control and automation in electrical substations for power generation, transmission, and distribution. This acquisition is a key strategic move for Powell, aimed at enhancing its automation platform. The company plans to integrate its technology with Remsdaq's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) RTUs. This will better position Powell to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated automation solutions and predictive analytics within the utility sector and the broader electrical industry.
The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital,
and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.
Over the past six months, Powell’s stock price fell to $214.30. Shareholders have lost 5.6% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 4.5%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +1.5%, S&P 500 +1.0%) as reports pointed to easing tensions between Israel and Iran. The Wall Street Journal said senior Iranian officials had signaled a willingness to restart stalled nuclear talks, on the condition that Washington refrain from joining Israel's ongoing strikes.
This development triggered a significant decline in oil prices, easing inflation concerns.
Companies with more cash than debt often have stronger financial flexibility, making them attractive in uncertain markets.
Without interest payments being less of a worry, these businesses can invest more in growth, innovation, or buybacks and dividends.
Growth is oxygen.
But when it evaporates, the consequences can be extreme - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble (Nvidia?) or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
In today’s market, large companies dominate the landscape and grow their leads by acquiring smaller competitors - a trend that will accelerate with the Trump administration.
However, some lesser-known players will continue thriving because they’ve carved durable niches for themselves.
