Bensler LLC bought a new position in shares of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 10,896 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,599,000.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ grew its position in Quanta Services by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ now owns 46,609 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $19,316,000 after purchasing an additional 2,375 shares during the period. Chilton Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Quanta Services by 63.3% in the 3rd quarter. Chilton Capital Management LLC now owns 166,536 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $69,016,000 after buying an additional 64,560 shares during the period. Yahav Achim Ve Achayot Provident Funds Management Co Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Quanta Services in the third quarter worth about $1,752,000. Atria Investments Inc grew its holdings in Quanta Services by 20.4% during the third quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 13,818 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $5,727,000 after acquiring an additional 2,340 shares during the period. Finally, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP grew its holdings in Quanta Services by 44.4% during the third quarter. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP now owns 245,506 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $101,743,000 after acquiring an additional 75,449 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.49% of the company’s stock.
Quanta Services Stock Down 0.8%
Shares of PWR opened at $744.55 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $111.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 102.13, a PEG ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.24. Quanta Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $320.56 and a 12 month high of $788.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $591.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $505.56. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.
Quanta Services Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.11 per share. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, April 2nd. Quanta Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 6.04%.
Quanta Services News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Quanta Services this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quanta Services continues to benefit from upbeat coverage after its Q1 2026 results and raised full-year outlook, with investors focused on record backlog and stronger revenue/earnings visibility. Quanta Services (PWR) Is Up 22.3% After Raising 2026 Outlook On Record Infrastructure Backlog – What’s Changed
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Quanta as a strong growth and momentum name, reinforcing the view that investors are paying up for its expanding infrastructure opportunity. Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Quanta Services (PWR) is a Solid Choice
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains supportive, with firms like Jefferies and TD Cowen maintaining bullish views and higher price targets, which can help sustain institutional demand. Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Quanta Services to $857
- Neutral Sentiment: Additional articles framed Quanta as a beneficiary of AI/data-center and power-grid spending, which is supportive for the long term but not a fresh earnings catalyst. The Smartest Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
- Neutral Sentiment: Quanta’s stock has also been featured in momentum and peer-comparison pieces, reflecting strong recent performance rather than a new company-specific trigger. Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Quanta Services (PWR) is a Great Choice
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling by CEO Earl C. Jr. Austin and CAO Paul Nobel may be pressuring sentiment, as investors often read large sales near highs as a caution flag. SEC Filing: Insider Sale by CEO Earl C. Jr. Austin
Analysts Set New Price Targets
PWR has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on Quanta Services in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. B. Riley Financial reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Quanta Services in a report on Friday, May 1st. Truist Financial set a $851.00 target price on shares of Quanta Services in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Quanta Services from $640.00 to $733.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $784.00 price objective on shares of Quanta Services in a report on Friday, May 1st. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $695.73.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on Quanta Services
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Earl C. Jr. Austin sold 25,992 shares of Quanta Services stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $770.71, for a total value of $20,032,294.32. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 16,508 shares in the company, valued at $12,722,880.68. This trade represents a 61.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Paul Nobel sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $756.98, for a total transaction of $3,027,920.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 8,080 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,116,398.40. This trade represents a 33.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 159,992 shares of company stock worth $123,244,714. Company insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.
Quanta Services Profile
Quanta Services, Inc is a leading specialty contractor that provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the electric power, pipeline and energy, and communications markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company delivers engineering, procurement, construction, installation, maintenance and repair services that support the development, modernization and ongoing operation of critical energy and communications networks.
In the electric power sector, Quanta works on transmission and distribution systems, substation construction and grid modernization projects that include integration of renewable generation and energy storage.
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