Jim Cramer Suggests Playing With House's Money on Powell

Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:

POWL

) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer commented on . A caller mentioned that they invested in the stock nine months ago at $172, and asked what do with their position after a 214% upside. Cramer replied:

I want to know what you tell me to do, man, if you nailed Powell there. We did like the stock. I want you to take off one third of it, then you’re playing the rest with the house’s money, and don’t ever touch it again.

Stock market data. Photo by Burak The Weekender on Pexels Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWL) manufactures custom electrical systems, such as power control rooms and circuit breakers for industrial markets. It also provides support services. A caller asked for Cramer’s opinion on the stock during the August 25, 2025, episode, and he replied:

Oh man, you know this guy, might be the man. This thing is such a great, I saw it. It’s the great industrial energy infrastructure stock that I wish I owned for the trust. Wow, great call.

It is worth noting that since the above comment was aired, Powell Industries, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:POWL) stock is up by over 116%. While we acknowledge the potential of POWL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock .