PWR
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Quanta Services Inc. (PWR) closed at $742.21 as of 2026-05-01, trading 168.3% above its 200-week moving average of $276.62. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 128.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 90, PWR is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.99 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1424 weeks of data, PWR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PWR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.8%.
With a market cap of $111.4 billion, PWR is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 13.5%. The stock trades at 12.4x book value.
Share count has increased 4.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 27.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PWR would have grown to $4036, compared to $906 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.5% vs 8.4% for the index — confirming PWR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 32.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PWR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PWR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying PWR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.7% after 12 months (median -7.0%), compared to +13.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 41% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +30.9% vs +30.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PWR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PWR has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +5.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 4 | 8.2% | -22.0% | +3397.3% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 3 | 7.1% | -43.0% | +3176.3% |
| Jul 2001 | May 2005 | 198 | 91.3% | -89.8% | +3566.7% |
| Oct 2008 | Jan 2009 | 16 | 41.2% | +17.2% | +3940.7% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 6 | 16.1% | -7.9% | +3887.4% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 1 | 1.6% | +0.2% | +3490.2% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 3 | 8.2% | -6.9% | +3381.2% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 3 | 6.4% | -14.6% | +3326.1% |
| Oct 2009 | Jan 2011 | 66 | 26.3% | -7.3% | +3469.9% |
| Feb 2011 | Jan 2012 | 45 | 26.7% | -5.4% | +3296.8% |
| Jan 2012 | Jan 2012 | 1 | 1.2% | +34.8% | +3436.5% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 2 | 2.6% | +36.2% | +3491.9% |
| Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | 4 | 2.5% | +34.3% | +3434.9% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 3 | 1.2% | -31.2% | +2770.0% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2016 | 65 | 37.0% | -5.9% | +2703.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 3 | 6.8% | +36.3% | +2400.2% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 11 | 27.1% | +174.4% | +2219.0% |
| Average | 26 | — | +5.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PWR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Quanta Services Inc. (PWR) is currently 168.3% above its 200-week moving average of $276.62. It would need to fall to $276.62 to cross below the line.
What is PWR's 200-week moving average price?
Quanta Services Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $276.62 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PWR drops below its 200-week moving average?
PWR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is PWR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PWR as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 90 (overbought). Return on equity is 13.5%. Price-to-book is 12.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PWR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.3 years, $100 invested in PWR would have grown to $4036, compared to $906 for the S&P 500. That's 14.5% annualized vs 8.4% for the index. PWR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PWR pay a dividend?
Yes. Quanta Services Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 6.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01