IES (IESC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IES Holdings, Inc. is a diversified provider of electrical, mechanical and communications services, operating through a network of subsidiaries across the United States and Canada. As a holding company, IES executes complex design, installation, maintenance and repair projects for commercial, industrial and infrastructure clients. Its offerings span from power distribution and lighting system installations to data center build-outs and telecommunications network construction, positioning IES as a one-stop solutions provider in the critical facility services market.

The company’s operations are organized into two primary segments: Electrical Solutions and Industrial Solutions. The Electrical Solutions segment delivers comprehensive electrical contracting services, including system design, switchgear installation, renewable energy integration and ongoing facility maintenance. The Industrial Solutions segment focuses on turnkey industrial projects, serving sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, water and wastewater treatment, and transportation infrastructure. This segment handles everything from process control wiring to large-scale equipment installation and automation, leveraging specialized expertise to meet rigorous industry standards.

Founded in the early 20th century and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, IES has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over its history, the company has assembled a portfolio of more than 60 operating subsidiaries, each with deep local market knowledge and technical proficiency. These affiliates enable IES to deliver tailored solutions to regional customers while benefiting from the financial strength and operational support of a national platform. Projects range from regional hospital upgrades in the Midwest to utility substation work in Western Canada, demonstrating the company’s geographic reach and versatility.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory K. Carter, IES has maintained a disciplined approach to growth and operational excellence. The executive team brings extensive industry experience in electrical and mechanical contracting, project management and safety compliance. By focusing on long-term client relationships and investing in technology, workforce development and quality control, IES continues to reinforce its reputation as a reliable partner for critical infrastructure and industrial construction needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $324.25 to $334.48
• 50-Day Range: $241.87 to $327.15
• 52-Week Range: $129.16 to $334.48
• Volume: 416,795 shs
• Average Volume: 178,106 shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.50 billion
• P/E Ratio: 27.38
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

IES Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

IES scored higher than 43% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 442nd out of 666 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: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of IES is 27.38, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of IES is 27.38, 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 33.56.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

IES has a P/B Ratio of 10.69. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.63% 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 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IES has recently decreased by 9.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

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

4.63% 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 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IES has recently decreased by 9.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.32

News Sentiment

IES has a news sentiment score of 1.32. 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 0.64 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for IES this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added IES to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% 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 $10,915,095.00 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 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, IESC shares have increased by 62.8% and is now trading at $327.15.

How were IES's earnings last quarter?

IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:IESC) posted its earnings results on Friday, May, 2nd. The technology company reported $3.30 earnings per share for the quarter. The technology company earned $834 million during the quarter. IES had a net margin of 7.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.49%.

Is IES buying back stock?

IES's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan on Friday, August 2nd 2024, which permits the company to buy back $200,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 5.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are IES's major shareholders?

IES's top institutional shareholders include Congress Asset Management Co. (0.17%), Swedbank AB (0.16%), Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.07%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.04%). 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: 5/02/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

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): $11.95
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.38
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $201.98 million
• Net Margins: 7.76%
• Pretax Margin: 11.06%
• Return on Equity: 36.49%
• Return on Assets: 18.41%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.70
• Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.88 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.25
• Cash Flow: $11.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.84
• Book Value: $30.59 per share
• Price / Book: 10.69

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,850,000
• Free Float: 8,585,000
• Market Cap: $6.49 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.63