Quanta Ranks 322nd in Liquidity with $0.36 Billion Volume as Shares Fall 0.42% Amid Cautious Buy Consensus

On August 6, 2025, Quanta (PWR) recorded a trading volume of $0.36 billion, ranking 322nd among stocks in terms of liquidity. The stock closed with a 0.42% decline, reflecting mixed market sentiment ahead of its next earnings report.

Analyst ratings remain divided, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus based on 25 Wall Street evaluations. Fourteen analysts have issued buy ratings, while 11 advise a hold, indicating cautious optimism about the company’s growth trajectory. TD Cowen recently raised its price target to $425, signaling an 8.09% potential upside, though the average target of $364.52 suggests a 11.43% downside from the current price of $411.57. Institutional ownership remains robust at 90.49%, underscoring confidence from large investors despite a high price-to-earnings ratio of 68.07.

Recent earnings results showed resilience, with Q2 revenue rising 21.1% year-over-year to $6.77 billion and EPS of $2.48 exceeding estimates. However, volatility persists, with a beta of 1.08 and a 12-month price range of $227.08 to $424.94. Analysts from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have adjusted their outlooks, with the former raising its target to $414 and the latter maintaining a "neutral" stance amid broader market uncertainties.

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