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

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) had its target price increased by investment analysts at B. Riley Financial from $167.00 to $169.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. B. Riley Financial’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 17.93% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Noble Financial restated an “outperform” rating on shares of AZZ in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of AZZ in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $137.00 price target on shares of AZZ in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on AZZ from $125.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company downgraded AZZ from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $127.00 to $132.00 in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.80.

AZZ Price Performance

Shares of AZZ stock opened at $143.30 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $130.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $117.52. The company has a market capitalization of $4.28 billion, a PE ratio of 13.65 and a beta of 1.15. AZZ has a twelve month low of $83.25 and a twelve month high of $147.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.70, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $1.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.15. AZZ had a net margin of 19.23% and a return on equity of 14.47%. The firm had revenue of $385.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $382.24 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.98 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. AZZ has set its FY 2027 guidance at 6.500-7.000 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that AZZ will post 6.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AZZ declared that its Board of Directors has authorized 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 purchase up to 2.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Thomas E. Ferguson sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.29, for a total transaction of $3,182,250.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Tara D. Mackey sold 2,923 shares of AZZ stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the insider 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 disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 1.77% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of AZZ

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AZZ. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in AZZ by 92.5% during the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 258 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AZZ in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of AZZ in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of AZZ by 184.3% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 361 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp raised its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 137 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.93% of the company’s stock.

More AZZ News

Here are the key news stories impacting AZZ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AZZ reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results and record full-year 2026 performance, with EPS of $1.34 beating estimates and revenue up year-over-year — a clear fundamental driver supporting the stock. AZZ Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated fiscal 2027 guidance for $1.725B–$1.775B in sales and $6.50–$7.00 adjusted EPS, citing continued strength from data center and T&D (transmission & distribution) demand — supporting medium‑term earnings visibility. AZZ Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley raised its price target to $169 and upgraded AZZ to a “buy”, signaling analyst confidence in continued upside (a sizable premium to the current price). B. Riley Raises AZZ Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird also raised its target (to $155) but kept a “neutral” rating, reflecting a more cautious view on near-term upside despite better results. Baird Raises PT to $155
• Neutral Sentiment: Extensive coverage and call transcripts highlight strong data‑center and infrastructure tailwinds, but the commentary is mixed on how quickly that will offset seasonal and end‑market variability. Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage flags residential softness as a near‑term headwind; investors may be concerned that cyclical end‑market weakness could temper growth even as other segments improve. Q1 Deep Dive: Data Center Demand vs Residential Softness

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.