ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts

Key Points

• Consensus "Hold": Five analysts give ABM a consensus rating of "Hold" (four holds, one buy) with an average 1‑year price target of $46.25; several firms (Baird, Truist, UBS) trimmed targets to $45 while Maxim upgraded to a $50 buy.
• Recent results & guidance: ABM reported $0.83 EPS vs $0.87 expected and $2.24B revenue (above $2.19B est), and set FY2026 guidance of $3.85–$4.15 EPS (analysts average 3.94); it also announced a $0.29 quarterly dividend (2.9% yield, 45.7% payout).
• Market profile & ownership: Shares trade near $39.75 with a market cap of about $2.33B, a PE of 15.65 and a 52‑week range of $36.96–$52.94, and institutional investors hold roughly 91.62% of the stock with several funds recently increasing stakes.

Shares of ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Hold" by the five ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $46.25.

Several research firms have recently weighed in on ABM. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of ABM Industries from $52.00 to $45.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of ABM Industries in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on shares of ABM Industries from $47.00 to $45.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Maxim Group upgraded shares of ABM Industries from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $50.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price objective on shares of ABM Industries from $51.00 to $45.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th.

ABM Industries Stock Down 1.7%

NYSE:ABM opened at $39.75 on Thursday. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $40.44 and its 200 day simple moving average is $42.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.50 and a quick ratio of 1.50. ABM Industries has a one year low of $36.96 and a one year high of $52.94. The company has a market cap of $2.33 billion, a PE ratio of 15.65 and a beta of 0.74.

ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 10th. The business services provider reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $2.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.19 billion. ABM Industries had a net margin of 1.78% and a return on equity of 11.77%. The business's revenue was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.87 EPS. ABM Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.850-4.150 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that ABM Industries will post 3.94 earnings per share for the current year.

ABM Industries Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be paid a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 2nd. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. ABM Industries's payout ratio is currently 45.67%.

Institutional Trading of ABM Industries

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in ABM Industries by 0.4% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 86,571 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $4,100,000 after purchasing an additional 312 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in ABM Industries by 2.7% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 36,983 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $1,752,000 after purchasing an additional 984 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in ABM Industries by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 79,533 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $3,767,000 after purchasing an additional 1,734 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in ABM Industries by 5.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 180,038 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $8,527,000 after purchasing an additional 8,704 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC increased its stake in ABM Industries by 592.0% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 140,201 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $6,640,000 after purchasing an additional 119,942 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.62% of the company's stock.

ABM Industries Company Profile

ABM Industries Incorporated is a leading provider of integrated facility services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to support the operation, maintenance and enhancement of commercial properties. The company's core services include janitorial and custodial maintenance, HVAC and mechanical systems support, electrical and lighting solutions, and energy optimization. Additional offerings span parking management, security services, landscaping, and specialized support such as technical solutions and sustainability consulting.

Serving a diverse range of markets, ABM caters to clients in commercial real estate, aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, education, government entities, and technology campuses.

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