IES (IESC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) is a specialty contractor providing integrated electrical and mechanical construction services, engineering, and systems integration across North America. The company focuses on delivering end-to-end solutions for commercial, industrial and mission-critical facilities, combining design, build, commission and maintenance capabilities to serve a wide range of markets.

Through its subsidiaries, IES offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including electrical distribution and infrastructure, mechanical contracting, process piping, controls and automation, energy management, and ongoing service and maintenance. Its technology solutions division designs and implements advanced building automation, data center power and cooling, and process control systems to enhance facility reliability and efficiency.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, IES has established operations throughout the United States and Canada, supporting customers in sectors such as healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, utilities and commercial real estate. The company’s regional footprint is augmented by local service centers and branch offices that provide rapid response for system commissioning, preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

IES pursues growth through targeted acquisitions and organic expansion, leveraging its integrated model and technical expertise to deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget. The company is guided by an experienced management team committed to safety, quality and innovation, with a culture centered on collaborative client partnerships and continuous improvement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $342.68 to $350.76
• 50-Day Range: $281.39 to $362.33
• 52-Week Range: $140.89 to $370.88
• Volume: 26,609 shs
• Average Volume: 181,827 shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.82 billion
• P/E Ratio: 26.32
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

IES Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

IES scored higher than 47% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 436th out of 650 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for IES.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of IES is 26.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 269.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of IES is 26.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 415.70.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

IES has a P/B Ratio of 8.73. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.46% of the float of IES has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IES has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IES has recently increased by 4.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

IES does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

IES does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.46% of the float of IES has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IES has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IES has recently increased by 4.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.30

News Sentiment

IES has a news sentiment score of 1.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.88 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for IES this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for IESC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added IES to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, IES insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $32,263,523.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

56.76% of the stock of IES is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

86.60% of the stock of IES is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IESC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IESC shares performed this year?

IES's stock was trading at $200.96 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IESC stock has increased by 71.0% and is now trading at $343.6350.

How were IES's earnings last quarter?

IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:IESC) issued its earnings results on Friday, August, 1st. The technology company reported $3.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.55 by $0.40. The technology company earned $890.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $833 million. IES had a net margin of 8.15% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.23%.

Is IES buying back stock?

IES's board approved a stock buyback plan on Friday, August 2nd 2024, which authorizes the company to buy back $200,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 5.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are IES's major shareholders?

IES's top institutional investors include Gendell Jeffrey L (53.79%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.33%), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (1.06%) and Pertento Partners LLP (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey L Et Al Gendell, David B Gendell, Matthew J Simmes, Todd M Cleveland, Tracy Mclauchlin, Mary K Newman and Alison M Petersen.
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How do I buy shares of IES?

Shares of IESC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of IES own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that IES investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Adobe (ADBE) and Disc Medicine (IRON).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/01/2025
• Today: 9/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/20/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC MISC SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Construction
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IESC
• CIK: 1048268
• Web: www.ies-co.com
• Phone: (713) 860-1500
• Fax: 302-655-5049
• Employees: 9,485
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $13.09
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 26.53
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $201.98 million
• Net Margins: 8.15%
• Pretax Margin: 11.24%
• Return on Equity: 37.23%
• Return on Assets: 19.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 1.85
• Quick Ratio: 1.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.88 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.39
• Cash Flow: $11.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 29.84
• Book Value: $39.36 per share
• Price / Book: 8.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,850,000
• Free Float: 8,585,000
• Market Cap: $6.89 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.64