PWR
IndustrialsQuanta Services, Inc. · Engineering & Construction · $109B
What is Quanta Services, Inc.?
Quanta Services is a large-cap specialty contractor delivering infrastructure solutions across electric power, renewable energy, and underground utilities worldwide.
Quanta designs, builds, and maintains critical infrastructure — from electric transmission lines and substations to wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. The company also serves underground utility networks and communications customers, generating revenue through long-term project contracts and recurring maintenance work.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- Electric power transmission and distribution construction
- Renewable energy engineering and construction
- Underground utility and pipeline services
- Smart grid installation and emergency restoration
Is PWR a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates PWR as Below Average overall.
Quanta's Growth pillar stands out as Strong, reflecting its exposure to the ongoing buildout of power and renewable infrastructure. The Risk pillar is rated Good, suggesting the business carries manageable financial and operational risk relative to peers.
Both the Quality and Moat pillars are rated Weak, and Valuation is Elevated — meaning investors may be paying a premium for a business that has yet to demonstrate durable competitive advantages or consistent returns.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does PWR pay dividends?
Yes — Quanta Services, Inc. pays a dividend.
Quanta Services pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among high-growth infrastructure contractors. The dividend reflects a degree of financial stability, though the company primarily reinvests capital into project growth and acquisitions to expand its service footprint.
When does PWR report earnings?
Quanta Services reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed large-cap equities.
Revenue growth has been a notable theme for Quanta, driven by surging demand for grid modernization and renewable energy construction. Profitability metrics have faced pressure typical of large project-based contractors managing labor and material costs.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Quanta Services' investor relations page directly.
PWR Price History
+541.4% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Quanta Services, Inc.?
Based on Quanta Services, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Quanta Services do?
Quanta Services provides specialty contracting across electric power infrastructure, renewable energy facilities, and underground utilities. It designs, builds, and maintains transmission lines, substations, wind and solar projects, and pipeline networks for utilities and energy companies worldwide.
Does PWR pay dividends?
Yes, Quanta Services pays a regular dividend. While the yield is modest relative to traditional income stocks, the dividend signals financial discipline. The company also reinvests heavily in growth through acquisitions and project expansion.
When does PWR report earnings?
Quanta Services follows a standard quarterly earnings schedule. Specific dates are not covered by our data source — check the company's investor relations page for the most current schedule.
Is PWR a good stock to buy?
PWR carries a Below Average UQS Score overall. Its Growth pillar is Strong and Risk is Good, but Quality and Moat are both Weak and Valuation is Elevated. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your tolerance for premium pricing and lower-quality fundamentals.
Is PWR overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for PWR is rated Elevated, suggesting the market is pricing in significant future growth. Investors should weigh that premium against the Weak Quality and Moat ratings before drawing conclusions.
What is PWR's market cap bracket?
Quanta Services is classified as a large-cap company, placing it among the larger publicly traded specialty contractors in the industrials sector.
Is PWR a long-term quality investment?
From a UQS quality-indicator perspective, PWR's Weak Quality and Moat scores temper its long-term appeal despite Strong Growth. Long-term investors typically look for durable competitive advantages — an area where Quanta has room to improve according to the UQS framework.
What sector does PWR belong to?
Quanta Services operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within specialty contracting and infrastructure services. It benefits from structural tailwinds including grid modernization, electrification, and the global expansion of renewable energy capacity.
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PWR — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 50.0 | 36.8 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.5 | 31.9 | +0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 49.9 | 36.6 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.5 | 31.3 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 49.8 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.5 | 31.3 | 0.0 |
| May 7, 2026 | 49.8 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 31.1 | -0.1 |
| May 4, 2026 | 49.9 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 31.5 | +0.1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 49.8 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 31.2 | -0.4 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 50.2 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 33.5 | -0.2 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 50.4 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 34.8 | -0.1 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 50.5 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 35.3 | -1.3 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 51.8 | 36.5 | 32.0 | 93.2 | 62.7 | 44.2 | -0.1 |
PWR — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 36.8/100 (25%)Quanta Services, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 93.2/100 (20%)Quanta Services, Inc. is growing rapidly with strong revenue and earnings expansion.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 62.5/100 (15%)Quanta Services, Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 31.8/100 (15%)Quanta Services, Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 32/100 (25%)Quanta Services, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for PWR.
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How is the PWR UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Quanta Services, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Quanta Services, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Quanta Services, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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