Powell Industries (POWL) CEO Brett Cope sells 4,500 shares in 10b5-1 trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Powell Industries Inc. President & CEO Brett Alan Cope reported selling 4,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-13 at $207.01 per share in an open-market transaction. The trade was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2025, and Cope now directly holds 512,733 shares, including shares subject to time-based vesting.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 4,500 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider COPE BRETT ALAN

Role President & CEO

Sold 4,500 shs ($932K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1, F2	4,500	$207.01	$932K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 512,733 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were affected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 26, 2025.
2. F2. Includes shares that have a time-based vesting provision.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 4,500 shares Sale price per share: $207.01 per share Shares held after transaction: 512,733 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 4,500 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-08-13 by President & CEO Brett Alan Cope

Sale price per share $207.01 per share Price for the 4,500-share Common Stock sale coded as transaction type S

Shares held after transaction 512,733 shares Directly held Common Stock following the reported sale, including time-based vesting shares

Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date November 26, 2025 Adoption date of trading plan under which the 4,500-share sale was executed

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, time-based vesting provision, Sale in open market or private transaction, Common Stock

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sales reported in this Form 4 were affected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

time-based vesting provision financial

"Includes shares that have a time-based vesting provision."

Sale in open market or private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

What did Powell Industries (POWL) CEO Brett Cope report in this Form 4?

Brett Alan Cope reported a sale of 4,500 Powell Industries common shares on 2026-08-13 at $207.01 per share. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and left him with 512,733 directly held shares.

How many Powell Industries (POWL) shares did the CEO sell and at what price?

The CEO sold 4,500 shares of Powell Industries common stock at a price of $207.01 per share. The filing identifies the transaction as a sale in the open market or a private transaction, coded as an "S" transaction.

Is the Powell Industries (POWL) CEO’s share sale under a 10b5-1 plan?

Yes, the reported sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 26, 2025. Rule 10b5-1 plans pre-arrange trades, which can reduce the informational value of the precise timing of this sale for investors.

How many Powell Industries (POWL) shares does CEO Brett Cope hold after this transaction?

After the sale, Brett Alan Cope directly holds 512,733 shares of Powell Industries common stock. The filing notes this total includes shares with a time-based vesting provision, reflecting both fully vested and time-vested equity awards.

What type of security and ownership is reported in this Powell Industries (POWL) Form 4?

The Form 4 reports transactions in Common Stock of Powell Industries, held under direct ownership by the CEO. A footnote clarifies that the directly held amount also includes shares subject to time-based vesting under equity compensation arrangements.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

COPE BRETT ALAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8550 MOSLEY ROAD

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77075

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
POWELL INDUSTRIES INC [ POWL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/13/2026	08/13/2026	S		4,500(1)	D	$207.01	512,733(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were affected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 26, 2025.

2. Includes shares that have a time-based vesting provision.

Remarks:

	Michael W. Metcalf, Power of Attorney for Brett A. Cope	08/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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