AZZ Inc
AZZ

$73.70

2.37%

Market Cap: $2.2B

About: 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.

Employees: 3,873

Consumer Discretionary Coating, Engraving & Allied Services

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Funds holding %

of 6,686 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

188% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 72 | Existing positions closed: 25

81% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 96 | Existing positions reduced: 53

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 4 (+1) [Q2]

23% more funds holding

Funds holding: 207 [Q1] → 254 (+47) [Q2]

19% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.79B [Q1] → $2.13B (+$339M) [Q2]

4% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.55M | Put options by funds: $1.5M

0.18% more ownership

Funds ownership: 92.59% [Q1] → 92.76% (+0.18%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$90

22%

upside

Avg. target

$94

27%

upside

High target

$99

34%

upside

4 analyst ratings

3 positive

75%

1 neutral

25%

0 negative

0%

Baird Matthew Krueger 0 / 0 met price target	22%upside $90	Neutral Initiated	23 Jul 2024
B. Riley Securities Lucas Pipes 37% 1-year accuracy 23 / 63 met price target	34%upside $99	Buy Maintained	17 Jul 2024
Evercore ISI Group Stephen Richardson 30% 1-year accuracy 3 / 10 met price target	22%upside $90	Outperform Initiated	14 Jun 2024
Noble Capital Markets Michael Heim 50% 1-year accuracy 1 / 2 met price target	29%upside $95	Outperform Upgraded	11 Jun 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about AZZ published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

AZZ (AZZ) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

The latest trading day saw AZZ (AZZ) settling at $75.49, representing a -1.36% change from its previous close.

AZZ (AZZ) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

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AZZ (AZZ) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

AZZ (AZZ) closed the most recent trading day at $76.53, moving -1.77% from the previous trading session.

AZZ (AZZ) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About AZZ (AZZ): Should You Buy?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About AZZ (AZZ): Should You Buy?

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

AZZ (AZZ) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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

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AZZ (AZZ) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

AZZ (AZZ) closed the most recent trading day at $82.12, moving -0.65% from the previous trading session.

AZZ (AZZ) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

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AZZ (AZZ) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing

In the most recent trading session, AZZ (AZZ) closed at $79.61, indicating a +0.09% shift from the previous trading day.

AZZ (AZZ) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing

AZZ: Upward Momentum Should Continue

AZZ, Inc. has good growth prospects driven by government funding for infrastructure projects, increasing demand for cooling products, and prepainted steel products for insulation. The company's revenue growth is supported by public and private spending, recovery in the HVAC market, and strong demand from data center end markets. AZZ's margins are improving due to operational efficiencies, lower zinc costs, and volume leverage, with further growth expected from productivity initiatives.

AZZ: Upward Momentum Should Continue

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

AZZ (AZZ) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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

AZZ Price Rising As Top And Bottom-Line Results Keep Improving

AZZ Inc. has seen significant growth in its stock price over the past five years, with a 91.61% increase in the past year. The company has undergone a transformation through acquisitions and divestitures, leading to improved financial results and a focus on metal coatings. AZZ's growth prospects look promising, with a new aluminum coil coating plant expected to contribute to double-digit EPS growth next fiscal year.

AZZ Price Rising As Top And Bottom-Line Results Keep Improving

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Wall Street Analysts Think AZZ (AZZ) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Wall Street Analysts Think AZZ (AZZ) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

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