About AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)
AZZ Inc. is a provider of galvanizing services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining and industrial markets. The Company operates through two segments: Energy segment and Galvanizing segment. Its Energy segment provides products and services designed to support industrial, nuclear and electrical applications. Its product offerings include custom switchgear, electrical enclosures, medium and high voltage bus ducts, explosion proof and hazardous duty lighting, nuclear safety-related equipment and tubular products. Its Galvanizing segment provides hot dip galvanizing to the steel fabrication industry through facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. It serves fabricators or manufacturers that provide services to the electrical and telecommunications, bridge and highway, petrochemical and general industrial markets and various original equipment manufacturers.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Industrial Products
- Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
- Sub-Industry: Heavy Electrical Equipment
- Symbol: NYSE:AZZ
- CUSIP: 00247410
- Web: www.azz.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $1.23 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 25,961,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $48.44
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $52.60
- 52 Week Range: $44.80 - $67.70
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.96
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 17.16
- P/E Growth: 2.44
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $820.18 million
- Price / Sales: 1.49
- Book Value: $21.00 per share
- Price / Book: 2.25
Dividend:- Annual Dividend: $0.68
- Dividend Yield: 1.5%
Profitability:- EBITDA: $143.9 million
- Net Margins: 6.27%
- Return on Equity: 9.65%
- Return on Assets: 5.13%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.53%
- Current Ratio: 2.57%
- Quick Ratio: 1.43%
Misc:- Average Volume: 115,534 shs.
- Beta: 1.52
Frequently Asked Questions for AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)
What is AZZ's stock symbol?
AZZ trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AZZ."
How often does AZZ pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AZZ?
AZZ declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 18th will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share on Wednesday, November 1st. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 17th. View AZZ's Dividend History.
How were AZZ's earnings last quarter?
AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 3rd. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.09. The business earned $190.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $193.70 million. AZZ had a return on equity of 9.65% and a net margin of 6.27%. The firm's revenue was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.55 earnings per share. View AZZ's Earnings History.
When will AZZ make its next earnings announcement?
What guidance has AZZ issued on next quarter's earnings?
AZZ issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, October, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.80-2.30 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.99. The company issued revenue guidance of $825-885 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $830.53 million.
Where is AZZ's stock going? Where will AZZ's stock price be in 2017?
1 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for AZZ's shares. Their forecasts range from $52.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect AZZ's share price to reach $52.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for AZZ.
Who are some of AZZ's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to AZZ include Orbotech (ORBK), Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI), Atkore International Group (ATKR), General Cable Corporation (BGC), Chase (CCF), MTS Systems Corporation (MTSC), GrafTech International Ltd (GTI), XP Power (XPP), NL Industries (NL), FARO Technologies (FARO), Kimball Electronics (KE), Oxford Instruments plc (OXIG), Judges Scientific PLC (JDG), American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC), Volex PLC (VLX), Dewhurst plc (DWHT), Polar Power (POLA) and Stadium Group plc (SDM).
Who are AZZ's key executives?
AZZ's management team includes the folowing people:
- Kevern R. Joyce, Independent Chairman of the Board
- Thomas E. Ferguson, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Paul Wesley Fehlman, Senior Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer
- Tim E. Pendley, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Galvanizing
- Chris M. Bacius, Vice President - Corporate Development
- Tara D. Mackey, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary
- Daniel E. Berce, Independent Director
- Paul Eisman, Independent Director
- Daniel R. Feehan, Independent Director
- Venita McCellon-Allen, Independent Director
Who owns AZZ stock?
AZZ's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Mutual of America Capital Management LLC (0.33%) and Harvey Investment Co. LLC (0.03%). Company insiders that own AZZ stock include Chris M Bacius, H Kirk Downey, Matthew Varley Emery, Paul Wesley Fehlman, Robert Joseph Steines, Tara D Mackey, Thomas E Ferguson, Timothy E Pendley, Venita Mccellon-Allen and Wallace P Eisman. View Institutional Ownership Trends for AZZ.
Who sold AZZ stock? Who is selling AZZ stock?
AZZ's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mutual of America Capital Management LLC and Harvey Investment Co. LLC. Company insiders that have sold AZZ stock in the last year include H Kirk Downey and Timothy E Pendley. View Insider Buying and Selling for AZZ.
How do I buy AZZ stock?
Shares of AZZ can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is AZZ's stock price today?
One share of AZZ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.20.
MarketBeat Community Rating for AZZ (NYSE AZZ)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about AZZ and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Earnings History for AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)Earnings History by Quarter for AZZ (NYSE AZZ)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 1/4/2018 | | $0.59 | | | | | N/A |  |
| 10/3/2017 | Q2 2018 | $0.41 | $0.32 | $193.70 million | $190.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/6/2017 | 5/31/2017 | $0.70 | $0.51 | $225.08 million | $208.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/20/2017 | Q4 2017 | $0.61 | $0.44 | $215.86 million | $193.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/6/2017 | Q317 | $0.83 | $0.70 | $245.38 million | $227.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/5/2016 | Q217 | $0.72 | $0.55 | $225.43 million | $195.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/5/2016 | Q117 | $0.84 | $0.81 | $247.51 million | $242.70 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/21/2016 | Q416 | $0.67 | $0.72 | $211.21 million | $217.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 1/8/2016 | Q316 | $0.91 | $0.91 | $249.87 million | $242.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 9/29/2015 | Q216 | $0.68 | $0.67 | $217.86 million | $214.20 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/1/2015 | Q116 | $0.69 | $0.77 | $230.31 million | $228.90 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/22/2015 | Q415 | $0.59 | $0.63 | $201.52 million | $181.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/9/2015 | Q315 | $0.74 | $0.75 | $228.80 million | $224.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/1/2014 | Q215 | $0.64 | $0.63 | | $193.42 million | View | N/A | |
| 6/27/2014 | Q115 | $0.54 | $0.52 | $191.37 million | $216.10 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/4/2014 | Q414 | $0.42 | $0.40 | $191.97 million | $181.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/8/2014 | Q3 | $0.74 | $0.59 | $218.63 million | $197.80 million | View | Listen | |
| 9/27/2013 | Q214 | $0.66 | $0.57 | $202.83 million | $189.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 6/28/2013 | Q1 2014 | $0.63 | $0.56 | $197.08 million | $183.20 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/8/2013 | Q4 2013 | $0.48 | $0.52 | $142.69 million | $140.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/9/2013 | Q3 2013 | $0.57 | $0.60 | $152.92 million | $149.70 million | View | N/A | |
| 9/27/2012 | Q213 | $0.52 | $0.62 | $146.12 million | $153.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 6/28/2012 | | $0.81 | $1.02 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/5/2012 | | $0.82 | $0.82 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/6/2012 | | $0.79 | $0.79 | | | View | N/A | |
| 9/29/2011 | | $0.76 | $0.76 | | | View | N/A | |
| 6/30/2011 | | $0.63 | $0.75 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/7/2011 | | $0.73 | $0.73 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/7/2011 | | $0.76 | $0.77 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $3.24
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q1 2017 | 2 | $0.79 | $0.90 | $0.85 |
| Q2 2017 | 2 | $0.69 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| Q3 2017 | 2 | $0.94 | $1.00 | $0.97 |
| Q4 2017 | 2 | $0.72 | $0.74 | $0.73 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Current Dividend Information for AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)| Next Dividend: | 11/1/2017 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.68 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.44% |
| Dividend Growth: | 3.50% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 34.52% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
35.23% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
24.73% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 3 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
Dividend History by Quarter for AZZ (NYSE AZZ)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 10/3/2017 | quarterly | $0.17 | 1.42% | 10/17/2017 | 10/18/2017 | 11/1/2017 |
| 7/6/2017 | Quarterly | $0.17 | 1.39% | 7/14/2017 | 7/18/2017 | 8/1/2017 |
| 4/10/2017 | quarterly | $0.17 | 1.16% | 4/24/2017 | 4/26/2017 | 5/10/2017 |
| 1/20/2017 | quarterly | $0.17 | 1.16% | 2/2/2017 | 2/6/2017 | 2/20/2017 |
| 9/30/2016 | Quarterly | $0.17 | 1.03% | 10/14/2016 | 10/18/2016 | 11/1/2016 |
| 7/6/2016 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1% | 7/14/2016 | 7/18/2016 | 8/1/2016 |
| 4/8/2016 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.08% | 4/20/2016 | 4/22/2016 | 5/6/2016 |
| 1/21/2016 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.24% | 2/3/2016 | 2/5/2016 | 2/19/2016 |
| 9/30/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.23% | 10/7/2015 | 10/12/2015 | 10/26/2015 |
| 7/2/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.17% | 7/9/2015 | 7/13/2015 | 7/27/2015 |
| 4/7/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.27% | 4/15/2015 | 4/17/2015 | 5/1/2015 |
| 1/16/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.53% | 1/28/2015 | 1/30/2015 | 2/13/2015 |
| 10/1/2014 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.39% | 10/8/2014 | 10/10/2014 | 10/24/2014 |
| 6/30/2014 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.22% | 7/9/2014 | 7/11/2014 | 7/25/2014 |
| 4/7/2014 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.29% | 4/16/2014 | 4/21/2014 | 5/5/2014 |
| 1/17/2014 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.32% | 1/29/2014 | 1/31/2014 | 2/14/2014 |
| 9/27/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.34% | 10/9/2013 | 10/11/2013 | 10/25/2013 |
| 7/1/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.52% | 7/10/2013 | 7/12/2013 | 7/26/2013 |
| 4/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.24% | 4/17/2013 | 4/19/2013 | 5/3/2013 |
| 1/18/2013 | quarterly | $0.14 | 1.38% | 1/30/2013 | 2/1/2013 | 2/15/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.01%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 85.44%
Insider Trades by Quarter for AZZ (NYSE:AZZ)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 7/11/2017 | Paul Wesley Fehlman | CFO | Buy | 1,500 | $49.31 | $73,965.00 | |
| 7/11/2017 | Thomas E Ferguson | Insider | Buy | 5,000 | $49.59 | $247,950.00 | |
| 5/10/2017 | H Kirk Downey | Director | Sell | 4,088 | $57.56 | $235,305.28 | |
| 5/1/2017 | H Kirk Downey | Director | Sell | 137 | $59.10 | $8,096.70 | |
| 5/1/2017 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Sell | 2,500 | $59.26 | $148,150.00 | |
| 10/17/2016 | Venita Mccellon-Allen | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $53.91 | $269,550.00 | |
| 10/13/2016 | Robert Joseph Steines | VP | Buy | 1,000 | $54.54 | $54,540.00 | |
| 10/10/2016 | Thomas E Ferguson | Insider | Buy | 7,500 | $55.24 | $414,300.00 | |
| 9/6/2016 | Chris M Bacius | VP | Buy | 300 | $38.78 | $11,634.00 | |
| 9/6/2016 | Tara D Mackey | Insider | Buy | 361 | $38.42 | $13,869.62 | |
| 9/6/2016 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Buy | 109 | $38.42 | $4,187.78 | |
| 7/19/2016 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Sell | 1,200 | $62.02 | $74,424.00 | |
| 7/15/2016 | Wallace P Eisman | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $62.27 | $62,270.00 | |
| 4/29/2016 | H Kirk Downey | Director | Sell | 3,750 | $54.58 | $204,675.00 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Matthew Varley Emery | VP | Buy | 295 | $37.33 | $11,012.35 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Robert Joseph Steines | CAO | Buy | 143 | $37.33 | $5,338.19 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Tara D Mackey | Insider | Buy | 103 | $38.42 | $3,957.26 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Thomas E Ferguson | CEO | Buy | 722 | $43.75 | $31,587.50 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Buy | 43 | $38.42 | $1,652.06 | |
| 11/3/2015 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Sell | 5,500 | $57.23 | $314,765.00 | |
| 10/2/2015 | Paul Wesley Fehlman | CFO | Buy | 1,500 | $47.30 | $70,950.00 | |
| 10/2/2015 | Thomas E. Ferguson | CEO | Buy | 5,000 | $47.32 | $236,600.00 | |
| 8/14/2015 | Martin C Bowen | Director | Sell | 4,294 | $53.24 | $228,612.56 | |
| 8/14/2015 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Sell | 2,500 | $53.37 | $133,425.00 | |
| 2/12/2015 | H Kirk Downey | Director | Sell | 4,834 | $44.12 | $213,276.08 | |
| 1/23/2015 | Thomas E Ferguson | CEO | Buy | 7,500 | $41.99 | $314,925.00 | |
| 1/22/2015 | Paul Wesley Fehlman | CFO | Buy | 2,000 | $40.95 | $81,900.00 | |
| 11/14/2014 | Sam Rosen | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $45.61 | $45,610.00 | |
| 10/29/2014 | Timothy E Pendley | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $45.50 | $91,000.00 | |
| 10/24/2014 | H Kirk Downey | Director | Sell | 3,298 | $44.11 | $145,474.78 | |
| 2/11/2014 | Sam Rosen | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $42.30 | $84,600.00 | |
| 1/27/2014 | Francis Quinn | VP | Sell | 1,500 | $43.00 | $64,500.00 | |
| 10/24/2013 | Timothy E Pendley | VP | Sell | 2,500 | $44.36 | $110,900.00 | |
| 10/15/2013 | David H Dingus | CEO | Sell | 10,000 | $42.50 | $425,000.00 | |
| 8/9/2013 | Sam Rosen | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $37.83 | $113,490.00 | |
| 8/7/2013 | Richard Butler | VP | Sell | 6,553 | $37.60 | $246,392.80 | |
| 8/1/2013 | Francis D Quinn | VP | Sell | 1,100 | $38.00 | $41,800.00 | |
| 5/15/2013 | David H Dingus | CEO | Sell | 27,035 | $41.88 | $1,132,225.80 | |
| 5/8/2013 | David H Dingus | CEO | Sell | 4,365 | $43.01 | $187,738.65 | |
| 4/11/2013 | H Kirk Downey | Director | Sell | 8,338 | $46.25 | $385,632.50 | |
| 10/4/2012 | David H Dingus | CEO | Sell | 30,000 | $36.50 | $1,095,000.00 | |
| 10/2/2012 | Richard W Butler | VP | Sell | 2,500 | $37.56 | $93,900.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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