AZZ Inc. is scheduled to release its first-quarter earnings results after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 8. Analysts anticipate the Fort Worth, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.69 per share, a decrease from $1.78 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for revenue stands at $434.52 million, compared to $421.96 million reported last year.

On June 25, AZZ raised its quarterly dividend from 20 cents to 24 cents per share. Shares of AZZ fell 2.2% to close at $156.64 on Friday.

Recent analyst ratings reflect varied expectations for the stock. Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $137 to $152 on April 27, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.

B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $167 to $169 on April 24, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.

Wells Fargo analyst Timna Tanners downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and increased the price target from $127 to $132 on March 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.

Sidoti & Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $101 on June 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.

Analyst Ratings and Price Targets

AZZ Inc., the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.24 per share. The company's Board of Directors authorized the first quarter cash dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock. This move signals a higher return to shareholders compared to the previous payout.

The dividend is scheduled for payment on July 30, 2026. Shareholders must be on record as of the close of business on July 9, 2026, to qualify for the distribution. The record date determines eligibility, ensuring that investors holding the stock before this threshold receive the declared income.

Key Dividend Details

The authorization reflects the Board's confidence in the company's financial position and its ability to generate cash flow. AZZ specializes in hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, serving various industrial sectors.