Analysts have raised their price target for AZZ from $101.93 to $119.75, reflecting stronger-than-expected earnings, expectations for continued sales and margin growth, market share gains, and improved free cash flow as the company’s balance sheet strengthens.
Analyst Commentary
- Raised earnings estimates following strong fiscal Q1 results.
- Expectation for sustained sales and margin growth.
- Anticipation of continued market share gains.
- Outlook for improved free cash flow as debt is reduced.
- Improved capital allocation flexibility due to a stronger balance sheet.
What's in the News
- AZZ completed the repurchase of 932,651 shares (3.71%) for $46.81 million under its ongoing buyback program, with no repurchases from March 1 to May 31, 2025.
- AZZ was dropped from multiple Russell value-oriented indices, including the Russell 2000 Value, 3000 Value, 2500 Value, and Small Cap Comp Value benchmarks and indices.
- AZZ was added to the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index.
- The Board authorized a 17.6% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.17 to $0.20 per share.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for AZZ
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from $101.93 to $119.75.
- The Future P/E for AZZ has significantly risen from 14.73x to 23.51x.
- The Net Profit Margin for AZZ has significantly fallen from 14.18% to 10.37%.
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