BUZZ - Comfort Systems USA shares fall as concerns about data centers intensify

October 23 - ** The share price of heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractor Comfort Systems USA (FIX.N) fell 8.3% in afternoon trading to $1,173.80

** D.A. Davidson said in a research report: "Market concerns over the sustainability of data center construction have clearly come to the forefront."

** The brokerage pointed out that the company’s gross profit margin for the third quarter was 24.8%, down from 26.1% in the first half of 2026, a result that may be seen as somewhat disappointing

** However, according to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), FIX’s third-quarter earnings per share were $13.91, above the market expectation of $12.87 per share

** Of the 12 brokerages covering the stock, 11 give it a "buy" or higher rating, and one rates it as "hold"; the median target price is $2,148.50

** Including gains on the day, the stock has risen about 26% so far this year

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