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AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) Bolsa, Informe de interés en corto

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. In its Metal Coatings segment, the company offers metal finishing services to protect against corrosion, such as hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, and plating. The Precoat Metals Segment offers aesthetic and corrosion-resistant coatings for steel and aluminum coils.

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Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander maintains AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $105 to $110.

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading higher after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.52 per share on revenue of $14.67 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Delta Air shares gained 0.1% to $51.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company said it sees FY24 adjusted earnings of $4.70 to $5.10 per share on sales of $1.525 billion to $1.625 billion. AZZ shares fell 1.3% to $80.50 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Domino&#8217;s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.65 per share on revenue of $1.1 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Domino&#8217;s shares gained 0.7% to $416.24 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>10x Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXG#NASDAQ">TXG</a>) reported preliminary revenue of $151.7 million for the third quarter, down 1% year over year. 10x Genomics shares dipped 26% to $15.40 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) to post a quarterly loss at 4 cents per share on revenue of $219.3 million before the opening bell. Tilray Brands shares fell 1.2% to close at $1.63 on Wednesday.</li>
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AZZ Sees FY24 Adj. EPS $4.70-$5.10 vs $4.94 Est., Sales $1.525B-$1.625B vs $1.608B Est.

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.32 by 3.79 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $409.007 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $411.797 million by 0.68 percent. This is a 2.63 percent increase over sales of $398.542 million the same period last year.

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AZZ Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $1.37 Beats $1.32 Estimate, Sales $409.007M Miss $411.797M Estimate

See-sawing mood persists on Wall Street as the index futures point to a marginally lower start on Wednesday after the tech-led rebound witnessed in the previous session. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is advancing in premarket and the rest of the big techs were just about higher. Commodities are weakening and bond yields are easing. Federal Reserve&#8217;s September rate-setting meeting minutes, speeches by Fed officials and developments around Hurricane Milton&#8217;s landfall in Florida could be on traders&#8217; radar.
Some may choose to move to the sidelines ahead of Thursday&#8217;s consumer price inflation report which is expected to show a further easing in pricing pressure. Some key earnings reports are also expected to drop over the next two sessions, which is likely to give early indications regarding how this reporting season will pan out.
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged down 0.04% to $572.93 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) moved down 0.209% to $488.85, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
IT, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks fueled a strong rally on Wall Street on Tuesday even as energy stocks served as drags. The gains came despite the threat of Hurricane Milton looming large. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose over 4% after contracts electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) issued positive commentary about the demand for the former&#8217;s Blackwell GB200 chips. The positive sentiment rubbed off on other AI-levered tech stocks as well.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 hovered in positive territory throughout the session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced volatility before closing modestly higher. 
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Insights From Analysts:
The current bull market started on Oct. 12, 2022, and as its second anniversary nears, a strategist suggested there be could many more years of gains. Carson Group&#8217;s Chief Markey Strategist Ryan Detrick said the S&amp;P 500 Index is up 61% so far in this bull market. On average, a bull market lasts about 5.5 years and the average gain clocked is 181%.
The strategist said the bull market may not end soon. Sharing a graphic showing performances of the index during the previous bull markets, he said, &#8220;Many more years of gains would be perfectly normal.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is about to turn two. Stocks are up 61% during this bull market, compared with the avg bull market lasting 5.5 years and gaining 181%. Yes, it &#39;could&#39; end soon, but we don&#39;t think it will. In fact, this shows many more years of gains would be perfectly normal. <a href="https://t.co/sbPROOIrTg">pic.twitter.com/sbPROOIrTg</a>
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Fed speakers lined up for the day include:
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael&nbsp;Bostic: 8 a.m. EDT, 12:45 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>Dallas Fed President Lorie&nbsp;Logan: 9:15 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee: 10:30 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson: 12:30 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>Boston Fed President Susan Collins: 5 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>San Francisco Fed President Mary&nbsp;Daly: 6 p.m. EDT</li>
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<li>The Commerce Department is due to release wholesale inventories report for August at 10 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect wholesale inventories to rise 0.2% month-over-month, the same pace as in July.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration is scheduled to release its customary weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is set to auction 10-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Federal Open Market Committee will release the minutes of its September rate-setting meeting at 2 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is due to report its quarterly results before the market opens, while Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) and AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will announce their results after the market close.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) climbed over 7% after the company announced a new portfolio of fabric switches meant for demanding AI workloads in accelerated computing platforms deployed at cloud-scale.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) rose over 3% on a positive analyst action.</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) slipped over 1% after the company said talks with union members weren&#8217;t going smoothly. Following the strike, S&amp;P placed  Boeing&#8217;s rating on CreditWatch as negative.</li>
<li>Australian miner Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) soared more than 30% after the company announced an agreement to be acquired by Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>).</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
 Crude oil futures traded modestly lower following Tuesday&#8217;s sharp retreat and gold futures were little changed. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was down less than a percent at a little over $62K. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was down 1.9 points to 4.016%.
The Asian stocks had another mixed outing on Wednesday, with China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slumping 6.62% and Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index falling 1.38%. The lack of any further announcements concerning additional stimulus weighed down on these two markets. On the other hand, the Japanese market advanced. The South Korean market was closed for a public holiday.
The European markets were firmer in early trading on Wednesday. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining around 1% during the session. Technology stocks recorded gains on Tuesday, with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) adding 4% and 3% respectively, during the session.
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41225048/pepsico-adjusts-2024-revenue-expectations-after-mixed-q3-performance-and-global-challenges">reported</a> mixed third-quarter results and lowered its 2024 organic revenue guidance.
On the economic data front, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 91.5 in September compared to 91.2 in August, and down from market estimates of 91.7. The trade deficit in the U.S. shrank to $70.4 billion in August, recording the lowest level in five months, compared to a revised $78.9 billion gap in July and versus market estimates of a $70.6 billion shortfall.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, energy and materials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 126 points to 42,080.37 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.97% to 5,751.13, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.45% at 18,182.92 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>), and AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 71.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 69.4.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $458.24 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Helen of Troy shares gained 2.5% to $63.93 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAR#NYSE">SAR</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its second quarter. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 94 cents per share. Saratoga Investment shares gained 8.1% to $25.50 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.32 per share on revenue of $411.8 million. The company will release earnings after the markets close. AZZ shares gained 1% to $81.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDL#NASDAQ">CRDL</a>) announced a preliminary prospectus for a proposed public offering of common stock. However, the size of the offering was not disclosed. Cardiol Therapeutics shares dipped 11.7% to $1.7301 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 5 cents per share on revenue of $154.82 million after the closing bell. E2open shares gained 2.5% to $4.11 in after-hours trading.</li>
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AZZ, Helen of Troy And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-09. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate AZZ to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.32.
Anticipation surrounds AZZ's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.16, which was followed by a 6.06% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at AZZ's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.30</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1.08</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>0.93</td>
<td>1.19</td>
<td>1.27</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728396062_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of AZZ Shares</h3>
Shares of AZZ were trading at $82.08 as of October 07. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 68.87%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on AZZ</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on AZZ.
The consensus rating for AZZ is Buy, based on 2 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $94.5, there's a potential 15.13% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Hayward Holdings, Tecnoglass and Griffon, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>For Hayward Holdings, analysts project an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $15.9, indicating a potential 80.63% downside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Tecnoglass, with an average 1-year price target of $67.4, indicating a potential 17.88% downside.</li>
<li>For Griffon, analysts project an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $84.5, indicating a potential 2.95% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Hayward Holdings, Tecnoglass and Griffon are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>AZZ</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>5.71%</td>
<td>$102.67M</td>
<td>-4.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hayward Holdings</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>0.30%</td>
<td>$145.09M</td>
<td>2.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tecnoglass</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-2.50%</td>
<td>$89.58M</td>
<td>6.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Griffon</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-5.21%</td>
<td>$249.15M</td>
<td>19.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
AZZ ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It also ranks at the bottom for Gross Profit. However, AZZ ranks at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>Discovering AZZ: A Closer Look</h3>
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. In its Metal Coatings segment, the company offers metal finishing services to protect against corrosion, such as hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, and plating. The Precoat Metals Segment offers aesthetic and corrosion-resistant coatings for steel and aluminum coils.
<h3>Breaking Down AZZ's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: AZZ's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 May, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.71%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: AZZ's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -8.91%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AZZ's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -4.41%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): AZZ's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.66%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.99.
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AZZ Earnings Preview

AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will release earnings results for its second quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZZ/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, Oct. 9</a>.
Analysts expect the Fort Worth, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.32 per share, up from $1.27 per share in the year-ago period. AZZ is projected to post quarterly revenue of $411.8 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
On Sept. 24, AZZ announced the successful completion of term loan B repricing in leverage-neutral transaction.
AZZ shares gained 2.8% to close at $82.50 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/587639de5064ed000140012f/timna-tanners">Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners</a> initiated coverage on the stock with a Peer Perform rating on July 31. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $89 to $99 on July 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5f4776a095b44f00011e0bbb/stephen-richardson">Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson</a> initiated coverage on the stock rating with an Outperform rating and a price target of $90 on June 14. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Noble Capital Markets analyst Michael Heim upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $95 on June 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a5e02a43eaaa00018d939f/laurence-alexander">Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander </a>initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $105 on May 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
</ul>
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AZZ Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

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AZZ (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/azz#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has recently been on Zacks.com&#39;s list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock&#39;s performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this electrical equipment maker have returned -8.5%, compared to the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s -4.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry, which AZZ falls in, has lost 7%. The key question now is: What could be the stock&#39;s future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company&#39;s business prospects usually make its stock &#39;trending&#39; and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
<h2>Earnings Estimate Revisions</h2>
Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company&#39;s earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors&#39; interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
AZZ is expected to post earnings of $1.26 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.1%.
The consensus earnings estimate of $4.94 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +9.1%. This estimate has changed -0.4% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.65 indicates a change of +14.4% from what AZZ is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +2.5%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock&#39;s price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, AZZ is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company&#39;s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
<h2>12 Month EPS</h2>
<h2>Revenue Growth Forecast</h2>
Even though a company&#39;s earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It&#39;s almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company&#39;s potential revenue growth is crucial.
For AZZ, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $409.47 million indicates a year-over-year change of +2.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $1.61 billion and $1.7 billion estimates indicate +4.8% and +5.5% changes, respectively.
<h2>Last Reported Results and Surprise History</h2>
AZZ reported revenues of $413.21 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.14 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $400.57 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.16%. The EPS surprise was +11.45%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
<h2>Valuation</h2>
No investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock&#39;s valuation. Whether a stock&#39;s current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company&#39;s growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company&#39;s valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock&#39;s price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
AZZ is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers.
<h2>Bottom Line</h2>
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it&#39;s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about AZZ. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2319854/azz-inc-azz-is-attracting-investor-attention-here-is-what-you-should-know?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|most_searched_stocks_v1-2319854">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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AZZ Inc. is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners initiates coverage on AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) with a Peer Perform rating.

Initiation

Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage On AZZ with Peer Perform Rating

AZZ (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/azz#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this electrical equipment maker have returned +6.4%, compared to the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s -0.2% change. During this period, the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry, which AZZ falls in, has lost 1.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock&#39;s future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company&#39;s business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate Revisions
Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company&#39;s earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock&#39;s fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
AZZ is expected to post earnings of $1.26 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.5%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.94 points to a change of +9.1% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -0.6%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.65 indicates a change of +14.4% from what AZZ is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -1.9%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock&#39;s price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, AZZ is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company&#39;s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
<img alt="12-month consensus EPS estimate for AZZ _12MonthEPSChartUrl" class="chart" src="https://chart-service.zacks.com/images/weekly/yesop_12_month_eps/AZZ.png" style="height:auto; width:100%" title="" />
Revenue Growth Forecast
While earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company&#39;s financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn&#39;t able to grow its revenues. After all, it&#39;s nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it&#39;s important to know a company&#39;s potential revenue growth.
In the case of AZZ, the consensus sales estimate of $409.47 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +2.7%. The $1.61 billion and $1.7 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +4.8% and +5.5%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise History
AZZ reported revenues of $413.21 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.14 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $400.57 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.16%. The EPS surprise was +11.45%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
Valuation
Without considering a stock&#39;s valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock&#39;s future price performance, it&#39;s crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company&#39;s growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company&#39;s valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
AZZ is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers.
Bottom Line
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it&#39;s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about AZZ. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2310674/azz-inc-azz-is-a-trending-stock-facts-to-know-before-betting-on-it?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|most_searched_stocks_v1-2310674">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

AZZ Inc. Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Baird analyst Matthew Krueger initiates coverage on AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $90.

Baird Initiates Coverage On AZZ with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $90

Ratings for AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) were provided by 5 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for AZZ, revealing an average target of $94.8, a high estimate of $105.00, and a low estimate of $85.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $78.00, the current average has increased by 21.54%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721235624_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of AZZ's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lucas Pipes</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Heim</td>
<td>Noble Capital Markets</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laurence Alexander</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lucas Pipes</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to AZZ. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of AZZ compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of AZZ's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of AZZ's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZZ/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on AZZ analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About AZZ</h2>
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. In its Metal Coatings segment, the company offers metal finishing services to protect against corrosion, such as hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, and plating. The Precoat Metals Segment offers aesthetic and corrosion-resistant coatings for steel and aluminum coils.
<h3>Financial Milestones: AZZ's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining AZZ's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.71% as of 31 May, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -8.91%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AZZ's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -4.41%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): AZZ's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.66%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: AZZ's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.99, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Assessing AZZ: Insights From 5 Financial Analysts

B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes maintains AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $89 to $99.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on AZZ, Raises Price Target to $99

AZZ (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/azz#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock&#39;s performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this electrical equipment maker have returned +4%, compared to the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s +3.8% change. During this period, the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry, which AZZ falls in, has gained 2.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock&#39;s future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company&#39;s business prospects usually make its stock &#39;trending&#39; and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings Estimates
Here at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company&#39;s future earnings over anything else. That&#39;s because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors&#39; interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, AZZ is expected to post earnings of $1.28 per share, indicating a change of +0.8% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +2.1% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.98 points to a change of +9.9% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -0.3%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.56 indicates a change of +11.6% from what AZZ is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -3.5%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock&#39;s price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, AZZ is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company&#39;s forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
<img alt="12-month consensus EPS estimate for AZZ _12MonthEPSChartUrl" class="chart" src="https://chart-service.zacks.com/images/weekly/yesop_12_month_eps/AZZ.png" style="height:auto; width:100%" title="" />
Revenue Growth Forecast
Even though a company&#39;s earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It&#39;s almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company&#39;s potential revenue growth is crucial.
For AZZ, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $406.14 million indicates a year-over-year change of +1.9%. For the current and next fiscal years, $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion estimates indicate +4% and +6.3% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise History
AZZ reported revenues of $413.21 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.7%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares with $1.14 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $400.57 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.16%. The EPS surprise was +11.45%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
Valuation
Without considering a stock&#39;s valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock&#39;s future price performance, it&#39;s crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company&#39;s growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company&#39;s valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
AZZ is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers.
Bottom Line
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it&#39;s worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about AZZ. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Evercore ISI analyst Stephen Richardson maintained a Buy rating on AZZ (AZZ – Research Report) today and set a price target of $90.00. The company'...

AZZ (AZZ) Receives a Buy from Evercore ISI

AZZ: Balanced Outlook With Growth In Infrastructure, Softness In Private Sector

AZZ ( ($AZZ) ) has shared an update. AZZ Inc. is poised for growth as a leading metal coatings provider in North America, leveraging its expertise ...

AZZ Inc. Invests in Sustainable Growth and Innovation

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In a report released today, Mark Reichman from Noble Financial maintained a Buy rating on AZZ (AZZ – Research Report), with a price target of $110....

Noble Financial Sticks to Its Buy Rating for AZZ (AZZ)

In a report released today, Stephen Volkmann from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on AZZ (AZZ – Research Report), with a price target of $110.00....

AZZ (AZZ) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst

Jefferies raised the firm's price target on AZZ Inc. (AZZ) to $110 from $105 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research not...

AZZ Inc. price target raised to $110 from $105 at Jefferies

With only 66% of the authorized spending allocated, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), initiated under President Biden's administra...

AZZ Benefits from Infrastructure Spending and Strategic Investments

Evercore ISI took over coverage of AZZ Inc. (AZZ) with an Outperform rating and $90 price target as well as 10 other chemical names. Dissonance bet...

AZZ Inc. transferred with an Outperform at Evercore ISI

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AZZ Inc. to Participate in the Seaport Research Conference and Granite Research Conference in August 2024

AZZ Inc. to Participate in the Sidoti Small Cap and Noble Capital Markets' Basic Industries Equity Conferences in September 2024

Commodities

AZZ Inc. to Review Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, October 10, 2024

AZZ Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Term Loan B Repricing in Leverage-Neutral Transaction

Dividends

AZZ Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Cash Dividend of $0.17 per Share

AZZ Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Results

AZZ Inc. to Participate in the Baird Global Industrials, NYSE Industrials Day and Three Part Advisors Southwest IDEAS Conferences in November 2024

AZZ Inc. Publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report, Showcasing its Progress in ESG Commitments and Operational Excellence

AZZ Inc. to Participate in the Noble Capital Markets' 20th Annual Emerging Growth Conference, Wolfe Research 2nd Annual Reshoring Conference, and Roth Deer Valley Conference in December 2024

AZZ Inc. to Review Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, January 9, 2025

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