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Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Quanta Services Stock?

Quanta Services (PWR) stock rose 17.3% on July 30 after Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates, with revenue at $9.6B and EPS at $4.24. The company raised full-year guidance. Analysts rate it 'Strong Buy' with a mean target of $808.88, implying 22% upside. PWR has outperformed the S&P 500 and XLI ETF over the past year and 2026.

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Published Aug 21, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PWRBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and guidance raise expectations for continued revenue growth, supporting bullish analyst consensus.

02

Market read

Strong earnings and upgraded guidance make PWR a top pick in the industrials space.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from regulatory changes or slower capital spending in utilities.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release

Background

Quanta Services provides construction and maintenance for electric and gas utilities, with a $99.6B market cap.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PWRBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates and raised full-year guidance, prompting a 17.3% price jump.

Expected impact

Potential continued rally toward the $808 mean target.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue up 41.1% QoQ, EPS $4.24 beat, and guidance raised; analysts upgraded to Strong Buy.

Market effects

Sector

Utility infrastructure sector may see relative outperformance as Quanta leads with growth.

Regional

Positive for U.S. industrial and energy infrastructure stocks.

Global

Highlights demand for power transmission upgrades worldwide.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Valuation may be stretched; price target $808 implies limited upside if growth slows.

Key entities

  • company
    Quanta Services, Inc.

    Infrastructure services provider for utilities and energy sectors.

  • analyst
    Argus Research

    Maintains a Buy rating with an $800 price target.

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