AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) Stock Price Expected to Rise, B. Riley Financial Analyst Says

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) had its target price boosted by investment analysts at B. Riley Financial from $167.00 to $169.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. B. Riley Financial’s price objective points to a potential upside of 13.85% from the company’s current price.

AZZ has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of AZZ from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 price objective on shares of AZZ in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded AZZ from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $127.00 to $132.00 in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on AZZ from $125.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of AZZ in a report on Monday, December 29th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.80.

AZZ Stock Performance

NYSE AZZ opened at $148.44 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. AZZ has a twelve month low of $81.24 and a twelve month high of $147.28. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $130.61 and a 200 day simple moving average of $117.18. The company has a market capitalization of $4.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.94 and a beta of 1.15.

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.19 by $0.15. AZZ had a return on equity of 14.63% and a net margin of 19.23%.The company had revenue of $385.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $382.24 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.98 earnings per share. AZZ’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. AZZ has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.500-7.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that AZZ will post 6.82 EPS for the current year.

AZZ announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Friday, January 30th that authorizes the company to buyback $100.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the industrial products company to buy up to 2.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other AZZ news, 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 value of $397,528.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 22,373 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,042,728. This trade represents a 11.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Thomas E. Ferguson sold 25,000 shares of AZZ stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $127.29, for a total value of $3,182,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly 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 position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 1.77% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AZZ

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its stake in AZZ by 92.5% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 258 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of AZZ during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of AZZ in the fourth quarter worth about $38,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its stake in AZZ by 184.3% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 361 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares during the period. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in AZZ by 55.9% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 382 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $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.

More AZZ News

Here are the key news stories impacting AZZ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record FY2026 performance — AZZ reported record full‑year sales of $1.65B, higher profitability and strong adjusted net income growth, highlighting scaling benefits from its metal‑coatings business that support longer‑term margin expansion. AZZ Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Full-Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — AZZ posted quarterly EPS of $1.34, topping consensus and showing year‑over‑year margin improvement, which supports current valuation multiples tied to improving profitability. AZZ (AZZ) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: End‑market tailwinds — Management and analysts point to strong data‑center and T&D infrastructure demand offsetting residential softness, giving revenue visibility in higher‑margin metal‑coatings and services. AZZ Q1 deep dive
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2027 guidance reiterated — AZZ reiterated FY2027 guidance for $1.725B–$1.775B sales and $6.50–$7.00 adjusted EPS, which aligns with management’s demand thesis but sits around (and slightly below) some consensus revenue expectations — stabilizing but not broadly accelerating sentiment. AZZ reiterates fiscal 2027 outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call color — Transcripts emphasize capacity scaling in metal coatings, margin improvement initiatives and segment dynamics; useful for modeling but no major surprises that change the guidance picture. AZZ (AZZ) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed quarter cash/net income items — some reports note Q4 net income and GAAP metrics were affected by one‑time items and cash & cash equivalents declined year‑over‑year, introducing short‑term volatility risk. AZZ Inc. Releases Q4 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional moves — recent insider sales and notable portfolio reductions by some large institutional holders could apply downward pressure or increased selling interest near current levels. AZZ Inc. Releases Q4 2026 Earnings (Insider/Institutional)

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.