AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) Releases FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.750-7.150 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 6.830. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.8 billion-$1.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.7 billion.

AZZ Stock Performance

AZZ opened at $141.42 on Friday. AZZ has a 12-month low of $92.98 and a 12-month high of $162.20. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $145.54 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $133.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.56 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 8th. The industrial products company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.16. AZZ had a net margin of 11.83% and a return on equity of 14.33%. The firm had revenue of $448.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $434.58 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.78 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. AZZ has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.750-7.150 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that AZZ will post 6.78 earnings per share for the current year.

AZZ Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 9th will be given a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. This is a boost from AZZ’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 9th. AZZ’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 12.20%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on AZZ shares. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $152.00 target price on shares of AZZ in a report on Monday, April 27th. Wall Street Zen upgraded AZZ from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 16th. B. Riley Financial raised their price target on AZZ from $167.00 to $169.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on AZZ from $125.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of AZZ in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $152.00.

Key AZZ News

Here are the key news stories impacting AZZ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AZZ beat quarterly expectations, posting adjusted EPS of $1.85 and revenue of $448.5 million, both above analyst estimates, with sales up 6.3% year over year. AZZ Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY2027 guidance, now calling for adjusted EPS of $6.75-$7.15 and revenue of $1.8 billion-$1.9 billion, suggesting management expects demand to stay solid. AZZ Shines in Q1 on Metal Coatings Momentum, Boosts Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Growth in Metal Coatings and Precoat Metals, especially record quarterly sales in both segments, points to healthy end-market demand and operating momentum. AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) surprises with strong Q2 CY2026, stock soars
• Neutral Sentiment: AZZ’s conference call transcript and follow-up coverage are being closely watched for more detail on margins, cash flow, and the company’s outlook. AZZ Inc. (AZZ) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Reported GAAP net income and EPS were distorted by prior-year AVAIL JV gains, so some headline comparisons are less flattering even though adjusted results improved. AZZ Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Results

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AZZ

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of AZZ during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in AZZ in the fourth quarter worth approximately $38,000. Quarry LP grew its stake in AZZ by 219.9% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 435 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 299 shares during the period. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of AZZ during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $54,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of AZZ by 1,145.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 934 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $88,000 after acquiring an additional 859 shares in the last quarter. 90.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.