PWR

AI-driven demand, record backlogs and data center growth are powering five growth stocks - FIX, PWR, STX, SNDK and SMTC - for September.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

Technical indicators have turned bullish for the three stocks.

HOUSTON, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.11 per share, or a rate of $0.44 per share on an annualized basis.

PWR's record backlog and raised outlook contrast with J's diversified infrastructure growth, putting the former's premium valuation in focus.

PWR is positioned to benefit from AI-driven power demand, with a record backlog, new capabilities and major load-center projects ahead.

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JPMorgan's Parker says market leadership has broadened beyond the Mag-7, with Quanta Services beating earnings by 40% on a record $53B backlog.

Quanta Services is rated a buy, benefiting from surging electricity demand, grid modernization, and the AI-driven data-center boom. PWR posted record Q2 2026 results: $9.56B revenue (up 41% YoY), $4.24 adjusted EPS (up 71%), and raised full-year guidance materially. Backlog reached a record $53.4B, with $23.5B expected to convert within 12 months, supporting strong forward visibility.

Quanta Services (PWR) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.