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Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA Inc provides comprehensive mechanical contracting services, including heating, ventilation, & air conditioning, or HVAC; plumbing; piping & controls; construction; and other electrical components. Projects are mainly for commercial, industrial, & institutional buildings, & tend to be geared toward HVAC. Revenue is roughly split between installation services for newly constructed facilities & maintenance services for existing buildings. The company installs & repairs products and systems throughout the United States. It operates in two segments, Mechanical services & Electrical services, the majority is from the Mechanical services segment.

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Ethan Meyers, the research director at Westfield Capital Management, has a knack for identifying promising investments that have proven fruitful, especially for the Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund, where Westfield is a subadviser.

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Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 12.21% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.73%. Currently, Comfort Systems USA has a market capitalization of $10.84 billion. 
Buying $100 In FIX: If an investor had bought $100 of FIX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,732.75 today based on a price of $303.64 for FIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Comfort Systems USA's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713375030_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Comfort Systems USA Stock In The Last 15 Years

Shares of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tlry#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) fell sharply during Tuesday&rsquo;s session after the company missed third-quarter estimates and said it no longer expects to generate positive adjusted free <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38160302/cannabis-giant-tilray-reports-30-yoy-increase-in-q3-net-revenue-updates-fy-2024-guidance">cash flow for the full fiscal year 2024</a>.
Tilray Brands reported financial results on Tuesday for its third quarter ended Feb. 29, 2024, revealing $188.3 million in net revenue, representing a 30% year-over-year increase. Net loss decreased to $105 million in the third quarter compared to a net loss of $1.2 billion in the prior year quarter.
Tilray Brands shares dipped 22.2% to $2.0152 on Tuesday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#39;s mid-day session.
<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lase#NASDAQ">LASE</a>) shares climbed 168% to $3.82 after the company announced it secured an order for its LaserTower COMPACT marking and engraving system from L3Harris Technologies.</li>
<li>BioSig Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bsgm#NASDAQ">BSGM</a>) shares surged 123% to $2.77 after jumping over 96% on Monday.</li>
<li>Mobile Global Esports Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mgam#NASDAQ">MGAM</a>) jumped 100% to $0.2440.</li>
<li>Acrivon Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acrv#NASDAQ">ACRV</a>) climbed 62.4% to $9.60. The company announced a $130 million private placement financing.</li>
<li>Selina Hospitality PLC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/slna#NASDAQ">SLNA</a>) gained 47% to $0.0588. Selina management reaffirmed its confidence in its strategy and highlighted alignment with shareholders through equity ownership in the company.</li>
<li>MediaCo Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mdia#NASDAQ">MDIA</a>) shares jumped 37.3% to $4.15 after falling 22% on Monday. On April 4, an SEC filing showed Standard General L.P. reported a 95.2% stake in the company, as of April 1.</li>
<li>Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msgm#NASDAQ">MSGM</a>) surged 34% to $2.73.</li>
<li>Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rvsn#NASDAQ">RVSN</a>) gained 29% to $2.02 after the company announced that it secured an order for its AI-powered Switch Yard System from a Class 1 freight rail company in North America.</li>
<li>Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/angh#NASDAQ">ANGH</a>) surged 28.5% to $1.44.</li>
<li>Biophytis S.A. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bpts#NASDAQ">BPTS</a>) rose 24.9% to $0.3959 after reporting FY23 results.</li>
<li>Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/syrs#NASDAQ">SYRS</a>) climbed 21.1% to $5.45. Syros received Fast Track Designation from the FDA for tamibarotene for the treatment of newly diagnosed unfit AML with RARA gene overexpression.</li>
<li>MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mymd#NASDAQ">MYMD</a>) shares climbed 19.9% to $3.1175 after jumping 22% on Monday.</li>
<li>Assure Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ionm#NASDAQ">IONM</a>) rose 19.7% to $0.7150.</li>
<li>Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/angh#NASDAQ">ANGH</a>) gained 17.6% to $1.3190 after dipping over 3% on Monday.</li>
<li>CaliberCos Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cwd#NASDAQ">CWD</a>) gained 16.8% to $1.04.</li>
<li>MSP Recovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lifw#NASDAQ">LIFW</a>) rose 16% to $1.81.</li>
<li>Niu Technologies (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/niu#NASDAQ">NIU</a>) gained 14.4% to $2.06. Niu Technologies recently reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter sales volume results.</li>
<li>TuanChe Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tc#NASDAQ">TC</a>) rose 14.4% to $2.23.</li>
<li>Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsha#NASDAQ">TSHA</a>) gained 14% to $3.0650 after Piper Sandler initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and a price target of $9.</li>
<li>Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lyel#NASDAQ">LYEL</a>) climbed 10.5% to $2.42.</li>
<li>BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bb#NYSE">BB</a>) gained 9% to $3.1340. The company announced a collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), designed to revolutionize next-generation robotic systems by enabling new levels of low latency and jitter, as well as repeatable determinism.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xpev#NYSE">XPEV</a>) rose 8.7% to $8.02.</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mrna#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) climbed 8.3% to $113.81.</li>
<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nio#NYSE">NIO</a>) gained 7.7% to $4.7050. NIO filed its 2023 annual report on Form 20-F.</li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Vincerx Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vinc#NASDAQ">VINC</a>) shares dipped 74% to $1.2450 after the company presented preliminary Phase 1 data for VIP236 and updates on pipeline progress at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024.</li>
<li>Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dxyz#NASDAQ">DXYZ</a>) fell 34.1% to $65.81 after jumping over 68% on Monday.</li>
<li>Eco Wave Power Global AB (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wave#NASDAQ">WAVE</a>) fell 31.6% to $2.8701. Eco Wave Power Global shares jumped 219% on Monday after the company announced that it was selected by an international energy company to conduct wave energy feasibility studies for the U.S. coastline.</li>
<li>Eco Wave Power Global AB (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wave#NASDAQ">WAVE</a>) shares fell 30.2% to $2.91. Eco Wave. Power global shares jumped 219% on Monday after the company announced that it was selected by an international energy company to conduct wave energy feasibility studies for the U.S. coastline.</li>
<li>HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hubc#NASDAQ">HUBC</a>) fell 22.6% to $1.0399.</li>
<li>Focus Universal Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fcuv#NASDAQ">FCUV</a>) fell 20.8% to $0.2781. Focus Universal, on Monday, announced Warren Wang as Chief Strategy Officer.</li>
<li>Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cgnt#NASDAQ">CGNT</a>) dipped 17.7% to $6.92 after the company reported fourth-quarter results and issued FY25 guidance.</li>
<li>Kineta, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ka#NASDAQ">KA</a>) fell 17.1% to $0.4490. Kineta reported initial clinical response data at the AACR 2024 of its ongoing Phase 1/2 VISTA-101 clinical trial.</li>
<li>VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vvpr#NASDAQ">VVPR</a>) fell 16.5% to $4.6786. VivoPower recently announced its Tembo subsidiary has now met all the milestones to obtain the final follow-on strategic direct equity investment into Tembo, at a pre-money valuation of $120 million.</li>
<li>Team, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tisi#NYSE">TISI</a>) fell 16.4% to $6.75. Team named Pamela J. McGinnis to its Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlit#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) declined 15.4% to $11.11 after announcing CEO succession. Harmonic said it sees first-quarter revenue of $121 million to $123 million.</li>
<li>GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gcts#NYSE">GCTS</a>) fell 15.3% to $5.93.</li>
<li>UTime Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wto#NASDAQ">WTO</a>) fell 13.2% to $0.2603. UTime shares jumped 62% on Monday after the company completed a private placement.</li>
<li>Hanryu Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hryu#NASDAQ">HRYU</a>) shares fell 12% to $0.2508 after jumping over 31% on Monday.</li>
<li>DigiAsia Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/faas#NASDAQ">FAAS</a>) fell 11.2% to $6.90 surging over 20% on Monday.</li>
<li>Binah Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bcg#NASDAQ">BCG</a>) fell 10.9% to $8.42.</li>
<li>Inozyme Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/inzy#NASDAQ">INZY</a>) dipped 10.3% to $5.27. Needham analyst Joseph Stringer reiterated Inozyme Pharma with a Buy and maintained a $23 price target.</li>
<li>Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ghsi#NASDAQ">GHSI</a>) shares declined 10% to $8.01.</li>
<li>Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acb#NASDAQ">ACB</a>) fell 9.3% to $6.36.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mstr#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) dipped 8.3% to $1,388.07.</li>
<li>InMode Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/inmd#NASDAQ">INMD</a>) shares fell 8% to $18.20. InMode is projected to release its financial results for the first quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, May 2, 2024.</li>
<li>Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/neog#NASDAQ">NEOG</a>) shares dipped 6.2% to $13.49 after the company reported worse than expected third-quarter FY2024 earnings and cut 2024 guidance.</li>
<li>Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/maxn#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>) fell 5.8% to $2.5699. Maxeon Solar said it sees preliminary fourth-quarter revenue of $229 million versus market estimates of $235.959 million.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/coinbase-alternative/">Coinbase</a> Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/coin#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) fell 5.6% to $242.71. JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintained Coinbase Glb with a Market Outperform and raised the price target from $300 to $320.</li>
<li>Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fix#NYSE">FIX</a>) fell 5% to $306.15.</li>
</ul>
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Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 24.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.79%. Currently, Comfort Systems USA has a market capitalization of $11.42 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FIX: If an investor had bought $1000 of FIX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $21,377.15 today based on a price of $320.00 for FIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Comfort Systems USA's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711985421_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Comfort Systems USA 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 12.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.78%. Currently, Comfort Systems USA has a market capitalization of $10.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FIX: If an investor had bought $1000 of FIX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $42,120.28 today based on a price of $300.06 for FIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Comfort Systems USA's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710433815_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Comfort Systems USA Stock In The Last 20 Years

Comfort Systems USA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.15 million shares sold short, which is 4.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Comfort Systems USA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1709653526_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Comfort Systems USA has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Comfort Systems USA's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Comfort Systems USA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.99%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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(FIX) - Analyzing Comfort Systems USA's Short Interest

Ethan Meyers, the research director at Westfield Capital Management, has a&nbsp;knack for identifying promising investments that have&nbsp;proven fruitful, especially for the Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund, where Westfield is a subadviser.
The&nbsp;fund has consistently outperformed, landing in the top echelons of its category over the past five years, including a notable finish in the top 14% for 2023, as per Morningstar.
Meyers&#39; diverse investment strategy spans small to large caps. Yet, he currently sees the most potential in small-cap stocks, citing their significant upside compared to their larger counterparts, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stocks-to-buy-small-cap-market-rally-investing-strategy-meyers-2024-2">reported </a>Business Insider.
The backdrop of U.S. stocks reaching all-time highs masks the nuanced reality of the market, Meyers told the publication. While indices like the S&amp;P 500 have surged, the performance of many individual stocks remains lackluster.
This disparity has led to a market concentration in a handful of large-cap growth stocks, such as Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), creating a divide between the market&#39;s &quot;haves&quot; and &quot;have-nots.&quot;
Meyers argued&nbsp;that this concentration has created an unsustainable valuation gap, with less recognized stocks trading at a significant discount.
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He believes this presents a ripe opportunity for mean reversion, where capital redistribution from the market&#39;s giants could ignite a rally in smaller companies.
Here are five companies that Meyers is currently enthusiastic about, along with their ticker symbols, market capitalizations, and investment theses.
<h3>Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asnd#NASDAQ">ASND</a>)</h3>
Among the stocks Meyers is bullish on,&nbsp;Ascendis Pharma stands out for its innovative TransCon drug development platform, which promises to improve patient outcomes and drive profitability significantly. Meyers said he anticipates blockbuster sales and earnings growth for the company&#39;s leading drugs by 2030.
<h3>Comfort Systems (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fix#NYSE">FIX</a>)</h3>
Comfort Systems, a leading HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractor, is poised to benefit from the trends of onshoring and nearshoring.&nbsp;Despite its impressive growth and strong balance sheet, the company remains under the radar of many investors.
<h3>ITT Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/itt#NYSE">ITT</a>)</h3>
ITT Inc., an industrial conglomerate, may not grab headlines like tech companies, but its high returns on invested capital make it a solid investment. Meyers said he values the company&#39;s steady performance and its potential to diversify investment portfolios.
<h3>Meritage Homes (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mth#NYSE">MTH</a>)</h3>
The housing market&#39;s dynamics have shifted, favoring new construction as rising interest rates discourage moving. According to Meyers, Meritage Homes is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend, which is driven by demographic shifts and a focus on desirable geographies.
<h3>M/I Homes (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mho#NYSE">MHO</a>)</h3>
Like Meritage Homes, M/I Homes benefits from the current housing market conditions. Meyers highlights the company&#39;s strategic positioning in regions with solid population growth and its focus on affordability as key drivers of its success.
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This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

DA Davidson analyst Brent Thielman maintains Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $350.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Comfort Systems USA, Raises Price Target to $350

WILLIAM GEORGE III, Chief Financial Officer at Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), reported an insider sell on February 28, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001035983/000141588924005643//Archives/edgar/data/1035983/000141588924005643/0001415889-24-005643-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday, III sold 8,429 shares of Comfort Systems USA. The total transaction value is $2,351,251.
In the Wednesday's morning session, Comfort Systems USA's shares are currently trading at $291.15, experiencing a down of 0.0%.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Comfort Systems USA</h3>
Comfort Systems USA Inc provides comprehensive mechanical contracting services, including heating, ventilation, &amp; air conditioning, or HVAC; plumbing; piping &amp; controls; construction; and other electrical components. Projects are mainly for commercial, industrial, &amp; institutional buildings, &amp; tend to be geared toward HVAC. Revenue is roughly split between installation services for newly constructed facilities &amp; maintenance services for existing buildings. The company installs &amp; repairs products and systems throughout the United States. It operates in two segments, Mechanical services &amp; Electrical services, the majority is from the Mechanical services segment.
<h3>Financial Insights: Comfort Systems USA</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Comfort Systems USA's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 21.52% as of 31 December, 2023, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 20.6%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
</li>
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 2.56, Comfort Systems USA showcases strong earnings per share.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.2.
In-Depth Valuation Examination:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Comfort Systems USA's P/E ratio of 32.31 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 2.01 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 21.81, Comfort Systems USA demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001035983">Check Out The Full List Of Comfort Systems USA's Insider Trades.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insider Trades

Insider Transaction: WILLIAM GEORGE III Sells $2.35M Worth Of Comfort Systems USA Shares

Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meli#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) fell sharply during Friday&rsquo;s session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37274889/mercadolibre-reports-mixed-q4-results-earnings-miss-revenues-beat">fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
MercadoLibre reported quarterly earnings of $3.25 per share, unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.26 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.12 billion.
MercadoLibre shares dipped 9.6% to $1,643.30 on Friday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#39;s mid-day session.
Gainers
<ul>
<li>AXT, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axti#NASDAQ">AXTI</a>) shares surged 74.4% to $3.9750 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mrvi#NASDAQ">MRVI</a>) shares jumped 60.8% to $8.22 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/atch#NYSE">ATCH</a>) rose 48% to $1.6899.</li>
<li>EZFill Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezfl#NASDAQ">EZFL</a>) gained 44.6% to $ 1.8088.</li>
<li>Ocean Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ocea#NASDAQ">OCEA</a>) jumped 42.3% to $0.7819.</li>
<li>Gyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gyre#NASDAQ">GYRE</a>) gained 36.2% to $21.79.</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cvna#NYSE">CVNA</a>) rose 31.2% to $68.77 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Sleep Number Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/snbr#NASDAQ">SNBR</a>) gained 30.5% to $14.42 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Also, Wedbush maintained a Neutral rating on the stock and raised its price target from $12 to $13.5.</li>
<li>ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/atni#NASDAQ">ATNI</a>) rose 26% to $ 35.72.</li>
<li>Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/root#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) gained 26% to $16.85 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Following earnings, Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target from $9 to $13.</li>
<li>Infobird Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ifbd#NASDAQ">IFBD</a>) gained 25.7% to $3.72.</li>
<li>Vroom, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vrm#NASDAQ">VRM</a>) jumped 25.5% to $ 10.50. Vroom is expected to release fourth quarter earnings on March 13, 2024.</li>
<li>ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/atni#NASDAQ">ATNI</a>) rose 25.4% to $35.61.</li>
<li>Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lunr#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) gained 22.4% to $10.14 after the company&#39;s Odysseus spacecraft landed on the Moon.</li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sq#NYSE">SQ</a>) climbed 19.4% to $81.20 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vtyx#NASDAQ">VTYX</a>) gained 18.3% to $6.82.</li>
<li>Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uve#NYSE">UVE</a>) gained 18.2% to $20.37 following upbeat results.</li>
<li>Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dcbo#NASDAQ">DCBO</a>) gained 17.7% to $53.99 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uve#NYSE">UVE</a>) shares rose 17.2% to $20.20 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kind#NASDAQ">KIND</a>) gained 16.9% to $2.0101 after the company reported preliminary fourth-quarter financial results and announced Nirav Tolia will return to the company as CEO.</li>
<li>Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/evh#NYSE">EVH</a>) gained 12.6% to $33.54 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tndm#NASDAQ">TNDM</a>) climbed 12.1% to $28.02 amid volatility after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amswa#NASDAQ">AMSWA</a>) gained 11.6% to $11.49 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/akro#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>) surged 11% to $26.86.</li>
<li>Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vtyx#NASDAQ">VTYX</a>) climbed 10.6% to $6.39.</li>
<li>LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lz#NASDAQ">LZ</a>) gained 10.5% to $10.87 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance. </li>
<li>Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vir#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) rose 10.3% to $11.36 following strong sales results.</li>
<li>Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fix#NYSE">FIX</a>) rose 10.2% to $273.10 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/h#NYSE">H</a>) climbed 8.9% to $147.66 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rba#NYSE">RBA</a>) rose 8.2% to $73.98 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>Victoria&#39;s Secret &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vsco#NYSE">VSCO</a>) gained 5% to $29.75.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sqns#NYSE">SQNS</a>) fell 65% to $0.8925 after Renesas announced that it has terminated the previously announced MOU for a proposed acquisition of Sequans.</li>
<li>Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smsi#NASDAQ">SMSI</a>) shares fell 41.5% to $0.4781 after posting weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/modv#NASDAQ">MODV</a>) fell 39.9% to $26.39 after the company issued weak sales forecast for the first quarter.</li>
<li>Greenbrook TMS Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gbnh#NASDAQ">GBNH</a>) dipped 37% to $0.1285 after announcing delisting from the Nasdaq.</li>
<li>Upland Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/upld#NASDAQ">UPLD</a>) tumbled 34.5% to $2.8890 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued FY24 revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aaoi#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) shares fell 31.2% to $14.00 after reporting fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>MicroCloud Hologram Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/holo#NASDAQ">HOLO</a>) fell 29.3% to $7.79.</li>
<li>Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/foxf#NASDAQ">FOXF</a>) tumbled 27% to $47.38 after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 EPS and revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibrx#NASDAQ">IBRX</a>) fell 25% to $3.9299.</li>
<li>Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vicr#NASDAQ">VICR</a>) fell 21.2% to $36.92 after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gtn#NYSE">GTN</a>) fell 21.2% to $6.26 after the company reported a year-over-year decrease in fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lrhc#NASDAQ">LRHC</a>) shares dipped 19.2% to $2.2150 after jumping around 96% on Thursday. La Rosa Holdings disclosed that it has acquired a 100% interest in the La Rosa Realty Winter Garden franchise in Florida.</li>
<li>The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ssp#NASDAQ">SSP</a>) fell 15% to $4.58 following weak quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>AlTi Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alti#NASDAQ">ALTI</a>) dipped 14.6% to $6.02.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/indi#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares fell 14.2% to $5.91 following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lasr#NASDAQ">LASR</a>) fell 13.6% to $11.93 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acco#NYSE">ACCO</a>) declined 12.2% to $5.64 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued weak FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smci#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) fell 12% to $858.42 after the company announced a private offering of convertible senior notes.</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bkng#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) shares fell 9.7% to $3,522.25 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wbd#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) fell 9.3% to $8.68 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results below estimates.</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pen#NYSE">PEN</a>) fell 8% to $241.77 after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
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Why MercadoLibre Shares Are Trading Lower By Around 10%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Friday's Mid-Day Session

U.S. stocks were mostly higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Carvana Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cvna#NYSE">CVNA</a>) rose sharply during Friday&rsquo;s session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37273247/carvana-stock-climbs-on-q4-earnings-company-says-its-stronger-than-ever">fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
Carvana reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.424 billion, which missed the consensus estimate of $2.528 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported quarterly loss of $1 per share, which missed analyst estimates for a loss of 88 cents per share.
Carvana expects retail units sold in the first quarter to be &ldquo;slightly up&rdquo; on a year-over-year basis. The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted EBITDA &ldquo;significantly above&rdquo; $100 million.
Carvana shares surged 31.1% to $68.69 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.
<ul>
<li>Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mrvi#NASDAQ">MRVI</a>) shares climbed 57.8% to $8.06 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/atni#NASDAQ">ATNI</a>) climbed 31.4% to $37.23.</li>
<li>Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kind#NASDAQ">KIND</a>) rose 18.6% to $2.04 after the company reported preliminary fourth-quarter financial results and announced Nirav Tolia will return to the company as CEO.</li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sq#NYSE">SQ</a>) climbed 16.8% to $79.36 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dcbo#NASDAQ">DCBO</a>) climbed 14.7% to $52.60 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uve#NYSE">UVE</a>) shares gained 12.7% to $19.42 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tndm#NASDAQ">TNDM</a>) jumped 12.1% to $28.02 amid volatility after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/akro#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>) climbed 11% to $26.86.</li>
<li>Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vir#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) gained 10.3% to $11.36 following strong sales results.</li>
<li>Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vtyx#NASDAQ">VTYX</a>) rose 10.6% to $6.39.</li>
<li>LegalZoom.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lz#NASDAQ">LZ</a>) climbed 10.5% to $10.87 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance. </li>
<li>Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fix#NYSE">FIX</a>) gained 10.2% to $273.10 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/h#NYSE">H</a>) gained 8.9% to $147.66 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rba#NYSE">RBA</a>) gained 8.2% to $73.98 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued guidance.</li>
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Carvana Posts Q4 Results, Joins LegalZoom.com, Comfort Systems And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

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Comfort Systems shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 results.

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 04:00 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Comfort Systems USA beat estimated earnings by 15.91%, reporting an EPS of $2.55 versus an estimate of $2.2.
Revenue was up $241.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.59 which was followed by a 14.55% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Comfort Systems USA's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.15</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>1.39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.74</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>1.54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.30B</td>
<td>1.22B</td>
<td>1.08B</td>
<td>1.08B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.38B</td>
<td>1.30B</td>
<td>1.18B</td>
<td>1.12B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Comfort Systems USA <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FIX/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Recap: Comfort Systems USA Q4 Earnings

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.55 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.17 by 17.51 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.36 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.33 billion by 2.11 percent. This is a 21.58 percent increase over sales of $1.12 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Comfort Systems USA Q4 2023 GAAP EPS $2.55 Beats $2.17 Estimate, Sales $1.36B Beat $1.33B Estimate

Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.56%. Currently, Comfort Systems USA has a market capitalization of $8.64 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FIX: If an investor had bought $1000 of FIX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,556.58 today based on a price of $241.86 for FIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Comfort Systems USA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1708617616_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Comfort Systems USA Stock In The Last 5 Years

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Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
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<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>950</td>
<td>248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SWK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>487</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/01/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>166</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/23/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>789</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>359</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/16/24</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>51</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 5000 contract(s) at a $1.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $11.0 per contract. There were 10779 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10382 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 4362 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on March 15, 2024. Parties traded 28 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $955.0 per contract. There were 3569 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.6K, with a price of $4050.0 per contract. There were 950 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 248 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SWK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 700 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.0K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 487 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on March 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 92 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 166 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 23, 2024. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 69 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 63 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 789 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PAYX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 82 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 85 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $287.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.0K, with a price of $3681.0 per contract. There were 51 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 24.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.23%. Currently, Comfort Systems USA has a market capitalization of $8.47 billion. 
Buying $100 In FIX: If an investor had bought $100 of FIX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $493.89 today based on a price of $237.17 for FIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Comfort Systems USA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1707510611_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $500 Today

Jim Cramer doesn&rsquo;t have much to say about Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dwac#NASDAQ">DWAC</a>). &quot;That&rsquo;s just kind of a political stock SPAC,&quot; he said on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/02/36990137/trump-says-anheuser-busch-deserves-second-chance-after-conservative-backlash-rocks-bud-light"> CNBC&#39;s &quot;Mad Money Lightning Round.&quot;</a>
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsm#NYSE">TSM</a>) is a &quot;great&quot; company, Cramer said.
The company clocked a 7.9% year-on-year revenue growth in January 2024 to NT$215.79 billion ($6.9 billion). It experienced a sales increase in January, driven by strong demand for AI chips, which helped counterbalance the ongoing decline in consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/36987193/taiwan-semi-signals-sector-recovery-with-strong-january-sales-a-look-ahead-for-tech-investors">electronics, Bloomberg reported</a>.
Cramer said Celestica Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cls#NYSE">CLS</a>) is a &quot;contract manufacturer not unlike Jabil (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jbl#NYSE">JBL</a>) and Sanmina (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sanm#NASDAQ">SANM</a>), and these companies are all doing very well, and I like them.&quot;
Celestica recently reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter adjusted EPS and revenue guidance above estimates.
When asked about PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pdd#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), he said, &quot;I don&rsquo;t want to use the term invest. I think you can trade these because I believe that the PRC [People&#39;s Republic of China] is desperate to move the stock market up including PDD.&quot;
Shares of Chinese companies listed on US stock exchanges gained recently, likely in response to news about potential stimulus measures being considered by the Chinese government.
Don&rsquo;t forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here </a> 
When asked about Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fix#NYSE">FIX</a>), the &quot;Mad Money&quot; host said, &quot;These heating ventilation air conditioning stocks trade like they&rsquo;re semiconductor stocks.&quot;
Cramer said he likes Trane Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tt#NYSE">TT</a>) very much and Comfort Systems is good. Carrier (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/carr#NYSE">CARR</a>) is the undervalued one right now, he added.
Comfort Systems USA recently acquired J&amp;S Mechanical Contractors, Inc. headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. The company, last month, agreed to acquire Houston-based Summit Industrial Construction, LLC for an undisclosed price. The transaction is currently expected to close <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/01/36451103/comfort-systems-expects-summit-industrial-acquisition-to-generate-revenues-of-400m">in the first quarter of 2024</a>.
<h3>Price Action:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of Comfort Systems gained 2.4% to close at $231.95 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>PDD Holdings shares rose 2.4% to $128.78 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Celestica shares fell 1.2% to settle at $ 57.50 during Wednesday&rsquo;s session.</li>
<li>Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing rose 4.7% to close at $124.98 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>AvalonBay Communities shares rose 1.6% to settle at $172.75.</li>
<li>Shares of Digital World Acquisition gained 0.3% to close at $45.64 on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
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Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 19.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.76%. Currently, Comfort Systems USA has a market capitalization of $8.04 billion. 
Buying $100 In FIX: If an investor had bought $100 of FIX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,368.92 today based on a price of $225.00 for FIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Comfort Systems USA's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1706884212_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have $1,400 Today

Comfort Systems USA Acquires J & S Mechanical Contractors; Terms Not Disclosed

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