Azz Inc is a leading provider of metal coatings and services, specializing in galvanizing and related services for the electrical and industrial sectors. The company operates through various divisions, offering a range of protective coatings and solutions that enhance the durability and longevity of metal products used in infrastructure and manufacturing. Azz Inc also engages in the design and fabrication of metal structures and components, serving a diverse clientele that includes utilities, contractors, and manufacturers. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a key player in ensuring that infrastructure projects meet rigorous standards for safety and performance. Read More
Smaller industrials sector names—Primoris, AZZ, and Dycom—have made big rallies this year, but there are reasons analysts remain optimistic going forward too.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Since August 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 84.4%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, AZZ has surged 232% to $116.44 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 21.2% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 12.3%.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) and the rest of the commercial building products stocks fared in Q2.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to new product launches, positive news, or even a dedicated social media following.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles,
and the industry’s six-month return of 2.7% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 5.4% rise.
Shares of metal coating and infrastructure solutions provider AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)
jumped 9.9% in the morning session after the company reported record financial results for the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year and raised its full-year guidance. The metal coatings and coil coating solutions provider announced adjusted earnings per share of $1.78, a 21.9% increase from the prior year and well ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of $1.58. While total sales of $422 million were up 2.1% year-over-year, they slightly missed analyst expectations. The strong bottom-line performance was driven by the Metal Coatings segment, which saw sales jump 6.0% to $187.2 million due to higher volumes for hot-dip galvanized steel and improved operational productivity. Buoyed by the strong start to the year, AZZ raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance. The company now projects adjusted earnings per share between $5.75 and $6.25, an increase from previous forecasts, signaling management's confidence in sustained profitability.
Metal coating and infrastructure solutions provider AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 2.1% year on year to $422 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.68 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.78 per share was 11.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Metal coating and infrastructure solutions provider AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)
will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what investors should know.
