This company has been acquired
AZEK Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
AZEK has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 52.1%, while the Building industry saw earnings growing at 15.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.6% per year. AZEK's return on equity is 10.4%, and it has net margins of 9.9%.
Key information
52.08%
Earnings growth rate
54.32%
EPS growth rate
| Building Industry Growth | 13.32% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.62% |
| Return on equity | 10.38% |
| Net Margin | 9.92% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
James Hardie Industries Is Drastically Overpaying For The AZEK Company
Summary James Hardie Industries plc will acquire The AZEK Company Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at $8.75 billion, causing AZEK shares to rise and James Hardie shares to fall. The deal offers AZEK shareholders 26% ownership of the combined firm and cash compensation, effectively making AZEK a discounted entry into James Hardie. Despite potential synergies and market expansion, the hefty valuation of AZEK and additional debt burden make James Hardie Industries a "hold" rather than a "buy." While AZEK appears overvalued, buying its shares now equates to purchasing James Hardie at a discount, justifying a "hold" rating for both companies. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe AZEK Company: Growth Beyond 5%-7%
Summary I assign a Buy rating on The AZEK Company stock due to expected higher revenue growth driven by R&R market recovery, pricing strategy, and M&A opportunities. AZEK's focus on alternative materials and wood conversion positions it well for future growth, with significant potential in the Residential segment. Despite recent margin turbulence, I anticipate AZEK will achieve its margin expansion targets by FY 2026, supported by recycling efforts and new product ramp-ups. The favorable Reward/Risk ratio of 1.71 and a target price of $61.88 for FY 2025 justify the investment, with a projected annualized return of 32.56%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe AZEK Company: Growth In Residential Segment And Margin Expansion Make Stock Attractive
Summary AZEK is expected to benefit from growth in the Residential segment, with volume leverage, enhanced recycling, and productivity initiatives driving margin expansion. AZEK's Residential segment achieved 12% Y-o-Y growth, driven by strong performance in Deck, Rail, and Accessories. The company reported a net profit margin of 10.6% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.3%, driven by productivity and cost-reduction initiatives. Trading at a discount to its 5-year average P/E ratio, AZEK looks attractive with increasing revenue and margin expansion. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Innovative Product Launches And Decisive Expansions Set To Boost Market Dominance And Shareholder Value
AZEK's focus on new product launches and expansion into the Canadian market through partnerships aims to boost market penetration and revenue growth.The AZEK Company: Remodelling Activity Gaining Momentum
Summary AZEK has reported strong performance with substantial growth and profitability this quarter. Its expansions in Canada, new product innovations, and the stabilization of remodeling activity are expected to drive further growth in FY25 and beyond. Despite some market-driven softness in the quarter, management has reaffirmed its second half of FY24 outlook and raised its bottom-end full-year FY24 outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe AZEK Company: 3 Concerns To Monitor
Summary The AZEK Company Inc. stock has risen 80% since October, and the company is now focused on faster growing markets. The company manufactures and supplies building products primarily in the decking, railing, trim, and siding sectors. Analysts are optimistic about the company's prospects, but insider selling has picked up recently, and the stock has a high P/E valuation. Which way does The AZEK Company stock move from here? An analysis follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAZEK: An Unsustainable Reinvestment Rate Via Acquisitions Hid The Performance Problems
Summary AZEK has achieved double-digit revenue and profit growth over the past 5 years, but returns are low. The company's growth has been driven by acquisitions rather than organic growth, and at an unsustainable reinvestment rate. There is no margin of safety in the company's valuation. It is not an investment opportunity despite being a cash cow. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe AZEK Company: Continue To Stay Long As The Business Has Performed Very Well
Summary AZEK has performed well, with strong growth in residential sales and a significant increase in EBITDA margins. Near-term growth may be delayed due to macroeconomic conditions, but the company is well-positioned for future growth. I remain buy rated. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe AZEK Company: Has A Strong Momentum
Summary AZEK recently announced strong Q4 FY23 and FY23 results, with net sales rising by 27.6% in Q4 FY23 compared to the previous year. The company's focus on high-margin businesses, such as outdoor living markets, could be beneficial for its future growth. Technical analysis suggests that the stock price of AZEK might soon start a new upward rally, indicating a potential uptrend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
How AZEK makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,520 | 151 | 328 | 1 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,486 | 146 | 325 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,441 | 153 | 327 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,482 | 164 | 326 | 5 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,435 | 149 | 310 | 3 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,395 | 117 | 306 | -2 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,370 | 62 | 300 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,286 | 10 | 284 | -1 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,294 | 3 | 287 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,312 | 21 | 279 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,356 | 67 | 267 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,397 | 119 | 258 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,330 | 113 | 256 | 4 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,226 | 100 | 251 | 2 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,179 | 89 | 244 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,097 | -10 | 334 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 993 | -84 | 329 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 945 | -102 | 318 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 899 | -122 | 308 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 851 | -59 | 213 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 848 | -5 | 190 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 823 | -11 | 192 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 794 | -20 | 184 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 682 | 7 | 145 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 633 | -67 | 147 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: AZEK has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: AZEK's current net profit margins (9.9%) are lower than last year (10.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: AZEK has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 52.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: AZEK's earnings growth over the past year (1.4%) is below its 5-year average (52.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: AZEK earnings growth over the past year (1.4%) exceeded the Building industry -5.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: AZEK's Return on Equity (10.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/07/02 20:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/06/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The AZEK Company Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Reuben Garner | Benchmark Company |
| Anthony Pettinari | Citigroup Inc |
| Joseph Ahlersmeyer | Deutsche Bank |