ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the five ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $47.75.

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on ABM shares. Maxim Group upgraded shares of ABM Industries from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $51.00 target price (down from $55.00) on shares of ABM Industries in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of ABM Industries from $47.00 to $45.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on ABM Industries from $52.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered ABM Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 13th.

ABM Industries Stock Up 0.5%

ABM traded up $0.21 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $41.49. The stock had a trading volume of 84,504 shares, compared to its average volume of 578,386. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $44.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $44.78. The company has a market capitalization of $2.43 billion, a PE ratio of 16.02 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 1.48 and a current ratio of 1.48. ABM Industries has a twelve month low of $39.12 and a twelve month high of $52.94.

ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 10th. The business services provider reported $0.83 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by ($0.04). ABM Industries had a return on equity of 11.96% and a net margin of 1.86%.The company had revenue of $2.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.19 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.87 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. ABM Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.850-4.150 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that ABM Industries will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

ABM Industries Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 2nd. ABM Industries’s payout ratio is currently 44.79%.

Key Headlines Impacting ABM Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting ABM Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Maxim Group upgraded ABM from Hold to Buy and set a $50 price target, signaling some analyst confidence and potential upside. Finviz: Maxim upgrade TickerReport: Maxim upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: ABM declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29/share (ex-dividend April 2, pay May 4), supporting income-oriented investors and partially offsetting short-term sell pressure. GlobeNewswire: Dividend & Q1 release
• Positive Sentiment: Company highlighted strategic growth opportunities — a partnership with the Phillies showcasing its technology platform and aims at large venues, and management commentary on the WGNSTAR acquisition strengthening semiconductor services. These reinforce longer-term revenue diversification. Yahoo Finance: Phillies deal Seeking Alpha: WGNSTAR acquisition note
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue topped expectations ($2.24B vs. ~$2.19B) and revenue grew ~6.1% year-over-year, showing demand resilience even as margins pressured EPS. Investing.com: Revenue beat
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of $3.85–$4.15, but the midpoint is slightly below the Street consensus (~$4.03), leaving room for debate on upside. Conference call transcript and slide deck are available for detail. Press Release / Slide Deck Earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: ABM missed Q1 EPS ($0.83 vs. est. $0.87), which drove immediate negative reaction; several headlines emphasize the earnings disappointment despite the revenue beat. Zacks: EPS miss MarketWatch: Shares slide
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have fallen to a 52-week low and coverage notes highlight the weakness, increasing downside attention among traders. MSN: 52-week low
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird cut its price target from $52 to $45 and moved to a Neutral rating, reducing an optimistic analyst view and likely weighing on sentiment. Benzinga: Baird lowers target

Insider Activity

In related news, COO Rene Jacobsen sold 31,034 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.12, for a total transaction of $1,369,220.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 51,714 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,281,621.68. This trade represents a 37.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its position in shares of ABM Industries by 590.9% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 608 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 520 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its position in shares of ABM Industries by 667.0% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 882 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 767 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp raised its position in shares of ABM Industries by 141.4% during the 4th quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 886 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 519 shares in the last quarter. Covestor Ltd lifted its stake in ABM Industries by 89.1% during the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,055 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 497 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in ABM Industries during the fourth quarter worth approximately $46,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.62% of the company’s stock.

About ABM Industries

ABM Industries Incorporated is a leading provider of integrated facility services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to support the operation, maintenance and enhancement of commercial properties. The company’s core services include janitorial and custodial maintenance, HVAC and mechanical systems support, electrical and lighting solutions, and energy optimization. Additional offerings span parking management, security services, landscaping, and specialized support such as technical solutions and sustainability consulting.

Serving a diverse range of markets, ABM caters to clients in commercial real estate, aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, education, government entities, and technology campuses.