AZZ (AZZ) – Strong Start to Fiscal Year 2026


Thursday, July 10, 2025

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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FY 2026 first quarter financial results. AZZ reported adjusted net income of $53.8 million or $1.78 per share compared to $44.0 million or $1.46 per share during the prior year period. We had forecast adjusted net income of $50.1 million or $1.66 per share. Compared to the first quarter of FY 2025, sales increased 2.1% to $422.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 13.1% to $106.4 million, representing 25.2% of sales compared to 22.8% of sales during the prior year period. We had projected adjusted EBITDA of $99.5 million. 

Meaningful debt reduction. Cash from operations during the fiscal first quarter amounted to $314.8 million, including proceeds of $273.2 million received from AVAIL’s sale of the Electrical Products Group. Following debt reduction of $285.4 million, AZZ ended the quarter with a net leverage ratio of 1.7x TTM adjusted EBITDA. As of May 31, long-term debt, gross was $614.9 million compared to $900.3 million on February 28. Net of unamortized debt issuance costs, long-term debt was $569.8 million on May 31 compared to $852.4 million on February 28.


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AZZ (AZZ) – AZZ Acquires Canton Galvanizing, LLC


Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Bolt-on acquisition. AZZ Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire all the assets of Canton Galvanizing, LLC, a privately held hot dip galvanizing company based in Canton, Ohio. While the terms of the transaction were not disclosed, AZZ expects the transaction to be accretive to earnings within the first year of operation. Founded in 2019, Canton provides hot-dip galvanizing to customers in the U.S. Midwest and specializes in coating small to mid-size parts.

Strengthens AZZ’s presence in the U.S. Midwest. The strategic acquisition expands AZZ’s Metal Coatings capabilities in the US. Midwest and increases its total galvanizing network to 42 sites in North America. It has been renamed AZZ Galvanizing – Canton East LLC. With a spinning operation and a 21-foot kettle, Canton is known for quick turnaround times and excellent customer service.


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