Quanta Services Trading Volume Surges 102 to 670M Ranks 151st in Market Activity as Stock Gains 3.42 Amid Analyst Divergence

On September 24, 2025, Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) saw a surge in trading activity, with a volume of $0.67 billion—a 102.37% increase from the previous day—ranking 151st in market activity. The stock closed up 3.42%, reflecting heightened investor interest.

BNC Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Quanta by 19.3% during the second quarter, now holding 16,669 shares valued at $6.3 million. The firm allocated 1.9% of its portfolio to Quanta, making it the 15th largest holding. The company also announced a $0.10 per share quarterly dividend, payable on October 10, with an ex-dividend date of October 1. This yields a 0.1% annualized return.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed signals. Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "Buy" rating with a raised price target of $414, while Northland Securities downgraded to "Market Perform." Roth Capital and Stifel Nicolaus also maintained "Buy" ratings, with price targets of $450 and $432, respectively. Twelve analysts currently rate the stock as "Buy," and twelve as "Hold," with a consensus price target of $401.19.

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