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AZZ Raises FY2027 Guidance After Record Q1; Capex and Plant Ramp Support

Jul 8, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Raised full-year guidance, strong cash flow, and a lower leverage backdrop support multiple expansion risk-reward; the Washington plant ramp adds earnings visibility, while the dividend hike reinforces value themes.

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AZZ reported record Q1 2027 sales of $448.5 million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $99.5 million and Adjusted EPS of $1.85. The company lifted FY2027 guidance on stronger Metal Coatings and Precoat Metals results, plus a Washington, Missouri plant ramp. It also highlights solid cash flow, a lean 1.4x net leverage, dividend growth to $0.24, and an expanding acquisition pipeline.

  • AZZ posts record Q1 sales across Metal Coatings and Precoat Metals. Raises FY2027 guidance.
  • Total Q1 sales $448.5M, up 6.3%. Adjusted EBITDA $99.5M, 22.2% margin.
  • Metal Coatings $210.3M (+12.3%); Precoat Metals $238.2M (+1.5%). EBITDA margins 30.3% and 21.7%.
  • Raised FY2027 guidance: Sales $1.725–$1.775B; Adj EBITDA $360–$400M; Adj EPS $6.75–$7.15.
  • Washington, MO plant accretive; capex $80–$100M; debt reduction $130–$170M; dividend up.

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