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Earnings Data
Report Date
Oct 13, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.85Last Year’s EPS
1.55Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed multiple strong operational and financial positives: record quarterly sales, double-digit Metal Coatings growth, a successful ramp at the Washington, MO Precoat facility (driving a 194% container sales increase), improved margins and cash flow, a 20% dividend increase, lower interest expense, low net leverage, and an upgraded full-year outlook. Lowlights centered on comparability noise from the Avail JV divestiture, a decline in Infrastructure Solutions adjusted EBITDA, some Precoat volume softness in HVAC/appliances/transportation, and substrate/tariff-related disruptions. Overall, the positive execution, upgraded guidance, balance sheet improvement and capacity investments materially outweigh the challenges highlighted.Company Guidance
Record Quarterly Sales
First quarter sales of $448.5 million, up 6.3% year over year, driven by broad end-market momentum.
Strong Metal Coatings Growth
Metal Coatings sales increased 12.3% year over year (double-digit growth for four consecutive quarters), supported by demand in construction, infrastructure and data centers.
Washington, Missouri Ramp and Container Surge
Precoat Metal ramp at Washington, MO progressing to target utilization; Container end market sales up 194% YoY primarily reflecting the facility ramp.
Improved Profitability and Margins
Gross profit of $112.2 million (25.0% of sales), a 30 basis point improvement YoY; operating income $77.0 million (17.2% of sales), up 70 basis points YoY.
Earnings and Cash Flow
GAAP net income of $52.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.85, up 3.9% YoY; operating cash flow of $37.1 million in the quarter.
Stronger Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Net leverage low at 1.4x; interest expense improved to $11.3 million, down $7.3 million YoY; CapEx $18.7 million focused on high-return investments.
Shareholder Returns Increased
Quarterly cash dividend raised 20% from $0.20 to $0.24 per share; $133.2 million share repurchase authorization remains available.
Raised Fiscal Year Guidance
Fiscal 2027 guidance increased: revenue $1.80B–$1.85B, adjusted EBITDA $375M–$415M, adjusted diluted EPS $6.75–$7.15; expect to reduce debt $130M–$170M in FY27.
Operational Investments and Capacity Expansion
Commissioned a new large kettle in Crowley, TX (doubling capacity at that site) and pursuing additional organic and bolt-on M&A; expect to announce an acquisition later this month.
Digital and Strategic Capabilities
Expanded digital tools (digital galvanizing system, CoilZone) and AI enablement highlighted as strategic assets to improve execution, pricing and customer intimacy.
AZZ Earnings History
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AZZ Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 08, 2026 | $143.36 | $140.90 | -1.72% |
Apr 22, 2026 | $134.48 | $146.34 | +8.82% |
Jan 07, 2026 | $109.31 | $116.49 | +6.56% |
Oct 08, 2025 | $105.23 | $100.07 | -4.90% |
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FAQ
When does AZZ Incorporated (AZZ) report earnings?
AZZ Incorporated (AZZ) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 13, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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AZZ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q2) is 1.85.