Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) has seen upward earnings estimate revisions from the analyst community. The companyÂ’s share price has held up relatively well during last weekÂ’s turbulence.

Analyst estimates for the current year increased from the two months-ago forecasts of $1.17 per share to $1.25. For 2009, Wall Street is projecting $1.33 per share, versus the two months-ago level of $1.25.

FIXÂ’s share price is around the same is trading around the same level it was when previously featured in early September, outperforming the broader market.

The Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) company recently increased its stock repurchase program and bought Delcard Associates, Inc. ("Delcard"), a full service commercial HVAC company based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Comfort Systems said Delcard had 2007 revenues of approximately $45 million, adding that it believes Delcard will make a strong contribution to continuing operations.

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The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: CNOOC Limited (CEO), UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW), True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS).

CNOOC Limited (CEO) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Aug 29 as shares advanced 10.2%. Earnings estimates for this year are moving in the right direction, gaining approximately 22.6% in 2 months and 7.5% in the 7 days. Furthermore, analysts currently expect a more than 23% improvement in earnings next year, compared to this year.

The Chinese oil company enjoyed a strong first half of 2008 as it capitalized on high oil prices. Net profit for the period grew by more than 89% over the same period a year earlier. Oil and gas sales advanced 63.9%. In addition, its

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The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: CNOOC Limited (CEO), UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW), True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS).

CNOOC Limited (CEO) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Aug 29 as shares advanced 10.2%. Earnings estimates for this year are moving in the right direction, gaining approximately 22.6% in 2 months and 7.5% in the 7 days. Furthermore, analysts currently expect a more than 23% improvement in earnings next year, compared to this year.

The Chinese oil company enjoyed a strong first half of 2008 as it capitalized on high oil prices. Net profit for the period grew by more than 89% over the same period a year earlier. Oil and gas sales advanced 63.9%. In addition, its

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The five best performing stocks on the Zacks #1 Rank List last week were: CNOOC Limited (CEO), UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW), True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS).

CNOOC Limited (CEO) made the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers List for the week ended Aug 29 as shares advanced 10.2%. Earnings estimates for this year are moving in the right direction, gaining approximately 22.6% in 2 months and 7.5% in the 7 days. Furthermore, analysts currently expect a more than 23% improvement in earnings next year, compared to this year.

The Chinese oil company enjoyed a strong first half of 2008 as it capitalized on high oil prices. Net profit for the period grew by more than 89% over the same period a year earlier. Oil and gas sales advanced 63.9%. In addition, its

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Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX), a Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) company, has seen its share price climb by about 15% since it was last featured in late June. Wall Street earnings estimates have also risen. All 3 covering analysts hiked full-year 2008 forecasts from last month’s $1.17 per share to $1.24. The most accurate projection is a higher $1.25.

Recent Acquisition

The company recently acquired Delcard Associates, Inc. ("Delcard"), a full service commercial HVAC company based in Wilmington, Delaware. Comfort Systems said Delcard had 2007 revenues of approximately $45 million, adding that Delcard has an ideal geographic location for Comfort Systems, and given its construction and service reputation throughout Delaware as well as the strength of its excellent workforce, Comfort believes Delcard will make a strong contribution to our continuing operations.

Income

In late July, FIX declared a quarterly dividend of $0.045 per share. The company noted that the

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