AZZ Inc
About: AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
Employees: 3,684
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
127% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.19M | Put options by funds: $1.41M
62% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 97 | Existing positions reduced: 60
0.74% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.68% [Q3] → 92.41% (+0.74%) [Q4]
0% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.26B [Q3] → $2.26B (+$4.52M) [Q4]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 253 [Q3] → 236 (-17) [Q4]
31% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 42
33% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 2 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$101
16%
upside
Avg. target
$107
23%
upside
High target
$111
28%
upside
3 analyst ratings
3 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Sidoti & Co. John Franzreb 50% 1-year accuracy 1 / 2 met price target | 16%upside $101 | Buy Upgraded | 9 Apr 2025 |
Roth MKM Gerry Sweeney 40% 1-year accuracy 6 / 15 met price target | 24%upside $108 | Buy Initiated | 11 Feb 2025 |
B. Riley Securities Lucas Pipes 23% 1-year accuracy 11 / 48 met price target | 28%upside $111 | Buy Maintained | 11 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 18 articles about AZZ published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
AZZ Inc. Announces Recommencement of Stock Repurchase Program
FORT WORTH, Texas , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), AZZ Inc. the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, today announced that it has resumed stock repurchases pursuant to the Company's existing $100 million Share Repurchase Program ("Program") and has entered into a 10b5-1 plan with a third-party broker. To date the Company has purchased approximately $ 46.8 million and has a remaining balance of $53.2 million available for repurchases under the Program.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook AZZ (AZZ)
AZZ (AZZ) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Is Trending Stock AZZ Inc. (AZZ) a Buy Now?
AZZ (AZZ) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Should You Invest in AZZ (AZZ) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
AZZ: Maintaining My Buy Rating With Earnings Growth
AZZ Inc. receives three simultaneous Buy ratings from Seeking Alpha analysts, Wall Street analysts, and the Quant system, highlighting its strong growth potential. Despite a recent share price drop, AZZ's strong fiscal year positions it for double-digit earnings growth, with an expected 13% increase this year. AZZ's competitive advantages include industry-leading market share, a robust geographic footprint, and strong customer relationships, though it faces high competition.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
AZZ vs. ETN: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Electronics sector might want to consider either AZZ (AZZ) or Eaton (ETN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is AZZ (AZZ) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
AZZ Inc. Shares Are Appealing On Upbeat Guidance
AZZ Inc.'s share price rose despite missing revenue and GAAP earnings expectations, driven by reaffirmed 2026 guidance and attractive valuation. The company operates through three segments: AZZ Metal Coatings, AZZ Precoat Metals, and AZZ Infrastructure Solutions, each serving distinct markets. Management reported mixed financial results for Q4 2025 but highlighted consistent revenue growth and improving profitability metrics over recent years.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
AZZ Inc. (AZZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Sandy Martin - IR, Three Part Advisors Tom Ferguson - President and CEO Jason Crawford - CFO David Nark - Chief Marketing Communications and IR Officer Conference Call Participants Adam Thalhimer - Thompson Davis John Franzreb - Sidoti & Company Mark Reichman - Noble Capital Markets Ghansham Panjabi - Baird Nick Giles - B. Riley Securities Timna Tanners - Wolfe Research Jon Braatz - Kansas City Capital Operator Good day, and welcome to the AZZ Inc. Q4 FY 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
AZZ (AZZ) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
AZZ (AZZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.95 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.93 per share a year ago.
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