AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eight research firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $138.80.

A number of research firms recently commented on AZZ. B. Riley Financial increased their target price on shares of AZZ from $167.00 to $169.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of AZZ from $125.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of AZZ in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Noble Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of AZZ in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 target price on shares of AZZ in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th.

AZZ Trading Down 0.0%

NYSE:AZZ opened at $143.30 on Monday. AZZ has a 52 week low of $83.25 and a 52 week high of $147.32. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $130.67 and a 200 day moving average of $117.61. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.65 and a beta of 1.15.

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $1.34 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.19 by $0.15. AZZ had a net margin of 19.23% and a return on equity of 14.47%. The company had revenue of $385.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $382.24 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.98 earnings per share. AZZ’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. AZZ has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.500-7.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that AZZ will post 6.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AZZ Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 23rd will be issued a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 23rd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. AZZ’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.62%.

AZZ declared that its board has initiated a share buyback program on Friday, January 30th that authorizes the company to repurchase $100.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the industrial products company to buy up to 2.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other AZZ news, CEO Thomas E. Ferguson sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.29, for a total value of $3,182,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 158,182 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,134,986.78. This trade represents a 13.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Tara D. Mackey sold 2,923 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.00, for a total transaction of $397,528.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 22,373 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,042,728. This represents a 11.56% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 1.77% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of AZZ by 92.5% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 258 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of AZZ in the second quarter worth $30,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of AZZ in the fourth quarter worth $38,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of AZZ by 184.3% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 361 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 234 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in shares of AZZ by 55.9% in the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 382 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.93% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about AZZ

Here are the key news stories impacting AZZ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AZZ reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results and record full-year 2026 performance, with EPS of $1.34 beating estimates and revenue up year-over-year — a clear fundamental driver supporting the stock. AZZ Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated fiscal 2027 guidance for $1.725B–$1.775B in sales and $6.50–$7.00 adjusted EPS, citing continued strength from data center and T&D (transmission & distribution) demand — supporting medium‑term earnings visibility. AZZ Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley raised its price target to $169 and upgraded AZZ to a “buy”, signaling analyst confidence in continued upside (a sizable premium to the current price). B. Riley Raises AZZ Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird also raised its target (to $155) but kept a “neutral” rating, reflecting a more cautious view on near-term upside despite better results. Baird Raises PT to $155
• Neutral Sentiment: Extensive coverage and call transcripts highlight strong data‑center and infrastructure tailwinds, but the commentary is mixed on how quickly that will offset seasonal and end‑market variability. Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage flags residential softness as a near‑term headwind; investors may be concerned that cyclical end‑market weakness could temper growth even as other segments improve. Q1 Deep Dive: Data Center Demand vs Residential Softness

About AZZ

AZZ Inc, incorporated in 1956 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of galvanizing and metal finishing solutions alongside electrical equipment and services. The company supports a diverse range of industries—such as energy, infrastructure, heavy equipment and general industrial markets—by delivering corrosion protection and high-performance electrical solutions designed for demanding environments.

AZZ operates two primary business segments. The Global Coatings & Services segment offers hot-dip galvanizing, metal finishing, painting, powder coating and related value-added services to steel fabricators and original equipment manufacturers.