EMCOR vs. IES Holdings: Does a $691 Million Deal Change the Better Buy?
EMCOR Group (EME) and IES Holdings (IESC) are benefiting from data-center construction. EME reported Q2 revenue of $5.15B, up 19.8%, and EPS of $9.06, up 34.8%. IES recently acquired DBM Global, altering its profile. EME trades at a lower forward earnings multiple (22x) than IES (27x). EME's full-year EPS guidance is $32-$33.25. Both companies show strong revenue growth, with EME at 22.66% and IES at 37.79%.






