AZZIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering AZZ, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $168 — +19.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (38): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AZZ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $169 → $170 |
| 10 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $138 → $144 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Sept 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 11 July 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 June 2025 | Sidoti & Co. | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Roth MKM | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2024 | Wolfe Research | Initiates | Peer Perform | — |
| 23 July 2024 | Baird | Initiates | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AZZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 6% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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AZZ closed at $139.43 in its latest trading session, representing a -2.84% change from the prior day. The stock registered a larger decline than the broader market during the session.
Why it matters — An AZZ watcher would care because the drop indicates the stock underperformed the wider market in the latest session, reflecting its recent trading momentum.
AZZ Inc. announced it will participate in the Three Part Advisors 17th Annual Midwest Ideas Conference, to be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago on August 26-27, 2026. The company highlighted its role as a leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America.
Why it matters — AZZ watchers would care because the announcement signals the company's investor-relations activity, giving them a scheduled opportunity to hear directly from management later this month.
AZZ Inc. announced the appointment of Rhonda Davenport as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 3, 2026. Davenport, a veteran HR executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, will lead AZZ's human resources strategy across talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, total rewards, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and culture initiatives.
Why it matters — AZZ watchers would care because the new CHRO will shape HR strategy and culture across the company's operations, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in culture transformation, talent development, and organizational growth.
AZZ Inc. has acquired 100% of Seattle Galvanizing Company Inc., a multi-site provider of hot-dip and spin galvanizing services based in Arlington, Washington. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Why it matters — The acquisition marks AZZ's first entry into the Pacific Northwest metal coatings market, expanding its geographic footprint through a multi-site purchase.
Seeking Alpha rated AZZ Inc. a Buy, citing secular tailwinds from reshoring, data center growth, and grid modernization. Q1 2027 results showed 6.3% sales growth, margin expansion, and a guidance raise for FY27, while net leverage fell to 1.4x with no major debt maturities until FY29.
Why it matters — An AZZ watcher would care because the company is benefiting from strong secular demand trends, improving its financial flexibility through deleveraging, and raising guidance, all of which signal solid operational health.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering AZZ, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $168, with estimates ranging from $144 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering AZZ, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks AZZ, Inc. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, AZZ, Inc. ranks 86 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 Volatility (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +19.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks AZZ, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $144 to $200 over the next 12 months.
AZZ, Inc. returned +27.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Azz Inc. is a global provider specializing in the production of metal coatings and the manufacturing of electrical components for the industrial sector.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 20 Aug 2026): "AZZ (AZZ) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note". AZZ closed at $139.43 in its latest trading session, representing a -2.84% change from the prior day. The stock registered a larger decline than the broader market during the session.
Azz Inc. is a global provider specializing in the production of metal coatings and the manufacturing of electrical components for the industrial sector. The company focuses on delivering high-quality galvanizing, welding, and metal finishing services that protect infrastructure from corrosion, extending the longevity of metal components. Azz Inc.'s offerings are crucial to industries such as energy, transportation, and infrastructure, where protection against wear and environmental factors is critical. In addition to its metal coatings division, the company manufactures engineered products that support the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors through modular and custom electrical equipment solutions. With a robust distribution network and a reputation for innovation and reliability, Azz Inc. plays an integral role in maintaining the structural integrity of essential industrial operations worldwide. The company's commitment to quality and technological advancement underscores its importance in the global market, influencing trends in industrial engineering and construction.
CEO Mr. Thomas E. Ferguson · 3,767 employees · United States · https://www.azz.com