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AZZ Stock Forecast: AZZ, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$132
−4.41% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering AZZ, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $160 — +21.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
88/ 100
Median analyst target
$160
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$448.5M+6.3% y/y
Operating income$77.0M
Net income$52.0M
Free cash flow$18.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.5%
1M
−5.0%
YTD
+24.1%
1Y
+32.7%
From 52W high
−17.2%
From 52W low
+36.2%
$97
$160
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AZZ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores AZZ, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
88/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
93
Quality
83
Issuance
80
Momentum
76
Volatility
74
Value
65
Accruals
55
Growth
47
Size
26

Revisions (93): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Growth (47): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

AZZ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AZZ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180$200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AZZHigh $200Median $160Low $145

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
6 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $145Median $160High $200

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Oct 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$170 → $174
15 Oct 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$155 → $150
15 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$140 → $145
15 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$144 → $145
14 Oct 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight$140
13 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$169 → $170
13 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$138 → $144
10 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
27 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
24 Apr 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
24 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
5 Mar 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
2 Mar 2026Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight—
10 Oct 2025Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
17 Sept 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
15 Aug 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
14 Aug 2025Wells FargoInitiatesOverweight—
11 July 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
9 July 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

AZZ vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, AZZ, Inc. returned +32.7% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AZZ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AZZS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AZZ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.9%
Analysts raising
10
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

AZZ, Inc. (AZZ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.0×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.4×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / book
2.9×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.1×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.7%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−34.6%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Gross margin
25.0%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.8%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
9.6%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.3%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.0%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.7%

Higher than 67% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

AZZ, Inc. (AZZ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • AZZ, Inc. has a market value of $4.1B and an enterprise value of $4.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 16.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $198.4M, a 11.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.56.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $169.2M, after $76.5M of capital spending.

  • AZZ, Inc. spent $24.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 30.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.0×; forward P/E: 17.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.69%, paying out 15% of earnings.

  • AZZ, Inc. employs 3,767 people — $445K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 5 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AZZ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Business Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AZZAZZ, Inc.$4.1B88
UNFUniFirst Corp.$4.4B77
FAFirst Advantage Corp.$3.8B89
MMSMAXIMUS, Inc.$3.6B83
ABMABM Industries, Inc.$3.1B91
CBZCBIZ, Inc.$3.0B—
DLBDolby Laboratories, Inc.$5.9B81

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News

Latest AZZ news & analysis

Here is What to Know Beyond Why AZZ Inc. (AZZ) is a Trending Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that users of Zacks.com have recently been watching AZZ, and says it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock’s prospects.

Why it matters — AZZ watchers may find the item relevant as it highlights recent user attention and points to factors affecting the stock’s prospects.

Riverwater Partners Sustainable Value Strategy Q3 2026 Portfolio Update

Seeking Alpha · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Riverwater Partners’ Sustainable Value Strategy trailed the Russell 2500 Value Index in the third quarter. The portfolio added five positions, including Lineage, Birkenstock, Matador Resources, KBR and ICON; InterDigital, Stevanato Group and Exelixis were among its top contributors.

Why it matters — The update does not mention AZZ, so it offers no company-specific development for AZZ watchers.

AZZ Inc. Announces November Investor Conference and Non-Deal Roadshow Schedule

PRNewsWire · 26 Oct 2026neutral

AZZ announced a November 3, 2026 non-deal roadshow in Denver with CFO Jason Crawford and Investor Relations Officer David Nark, who will meet with institutional investors to discuss operational highlights, strategic growth initiatives, and upcoming milestones.

Why it matters — AZZ watchers may note the scheduled opportunity for company executives to discuss recent operations and plans with institutional investors.

Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging AZZ (AZZ) This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Oct 2026neutral

The article compares AZZ and Crown Holdings’ performance with their sector so far this year, as framed by its question about whether industrial products stocks are lagging AZZ.

Why it matters — It places AZZ’s year-to-date performance in a sector and peer comparison for investors following the company.

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

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Oct 2026neutral

The article examines whether recommendations from Wall Street analysts should influence investors' Buy, Sell, or Hold decisions about AZZ. It raises the question of whether analyst rating changes matter.

Why it matters — AZZ watchers may find the discussion relevant when considering how much weight to give analyst recommendations and rating changes.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AZZ stock

What is the AZZ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering AZZ, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $160, with estimates ranging from $145 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AZZ stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering AZZ, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks AZZ, Inc. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AZZ?

As at 3 Nov 2026, AZZ, Inc. ranks 88 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (93 of 100).

Will AZZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +21.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks AZZ, Inc. 88 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AZZ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering AZZ, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AZZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $145 to $200 over the next 12 months.

How has AZZ stock performed over the past year?

AZZ, Inc. returned +32.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does AZZ, Inc. do?

AZZ Inc. is an industrial company that provides hot-dip galvanizing, coil coating, and related surface technologies for customers across North America.

What is the latest news on AZZ?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 Oct 2026): "Here is What to Know Beyond Why AZZ Inc. (AZZ) is a Trending Stock". Zacks Investment Research reports that users of Zacks.com have recently been watching AZZ, and says it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock’s prospects.

Company

About AZZ, Inc.

AZZ Inc. is an industrial company that provides hot-dip galvanizing, coil coating, and related surface technologies for customers across North America. Its services are designed to protect steel and aluminum from corrosion while improving durability, appearance, and lifecycle value in demanding environments. AZZ serves a broad range of end markets, including infrastructure, construction, energy, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and original equipment production. The company operates through business segments that focus on metal coatings, pre-coated metals, and infrastructure-related solutions, supporting applications such as buildings, bridges, utility systems, and industrial components. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, AZZ Inc. plays a specialized role in the metals finishing market by offering protective and aesthetic coating solutions that help extend the useful life of critical assets used in everyday life.

CEO Mr. Thomas E. Ferguson · 3,767 employees · United States · https://www.azz.com