AZZ Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Results

Record Quarterly Sales in Both Segments Drives EPS, Cash Flow and Value Creation Raising Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2026. 

Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Overview (as compared to prior fiscal year first quarter⁽¹⁾):

• Total Sales of $448.5 million, up 6.3%
  • Metal Coatings sales of $210.3 million, up 12.3%
  • Precoat Metals sales of $238.2 million, up 1.5%
• Net Income of $52.0 million, down 69.6%; prior year results were meaningfully impacted by equity in earnings from our minority interest in the AVAIL JV related to the sale of the Electrical Products Group to nVent Electric plc; Adjusted net income of $55.8 million, up 3.6%
• GAAP diluted EPS of $1.72 per share, down 69.6% due to equity in earnings from the AVAIL JV as mentioned above; Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.85, up 3.9%
• Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $99.5 million, or 22.2% of sales, versus prior year of $106.4 million, or 25.2% of sales; prior year Q1 included $7.7 million equity in earnings⁽²⁾ from AVAIL JV operations
• Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.3% for Metal Coatings and 21.7% for Precoat Metals
• Cash flow from operations of $37.1 million
• Cash dividend of $0.20 per share to common shareholders paid during the quarter, recently announced 20% increase in dividend to $0.24 per share
• Net leverage ratio of 1.4x

Tom Ferguson, President, and Chief Executive Officer of AZZ, commented, "We are off to a great start in the fiscal year as sales grew to $448.5 million, up 6.3% over the prior year quarter. Our sales momentum and disciplined operational execution resulted in Adjusted EBITDA of $99.5 million, or 22.2% of sales, which generated adjusted diluted EPS of $1.85, up 3.9%. Metal Coatings achieved strong, double-digit sales gains on higher volume of galvanized steel. Meanwhile, Precoat Metals reached record first-quarter sales, fueled by a combination of price increases to offset materials and input cost inflation and the ongoing production ramp-up at the Washington, Missouri facility. We are on track to set new sales and profitability records in fiscal year 2027 due to external market visibility as we continue to execute our strategic plans; therefore, we have increased our annual guidance range."

"We ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet and low net debt leverage of 1.4x, providing meaningful financial flexibility as we progress through the year. In the first quarter, we generated $37.1 million in cash from operations and will remain focused on disciplined management of working capital, capital expenditures, and debt throughout the fiscal year. Driven by a proven strategy and disciplined approach to M&A, we are actively pursuing an expanding pipeline of high-quality acquisition targets that will contribute to long-term shareholder value. Finally, I want to thank our AZZ employees as I am proud to work with such a talented group that incorporates pride and passion in everything they do," Ferguson concluded.

Segment Performance

First Quarter 2027 Metal Coatings 

Sales of $210.3 million increased by 12.3% over the first quarter of last year, primarily due to increased volume supported by project spending in several end markets, including construction, industrial, and infrastructure. Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $63.8 million resulted in Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.3%, a decrease of 260 basis points from the prior year first quarter due to the sale of land in the prior year quarter and share growth in large projects this year.

First Quarter 2027 Precoat Metals

Sales of $238.2 million increased by 1.5% compared to the first quarter of last year, primarily due to increased sales from the Washington, Missouri facility and the pass-through of higher paint and input costs, partially offset by lower volume due to decreases in construction, infrastructure, HVAC and appliance end markets. Segment EBITDA of $51.8 million resulted in EBITDA margin of 21.7%, an increase of 100 basis points from the prior year first quarter, primarily due to higher sales.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Capital Allocation

The Company generated operating cash of $37.1 million for the first three months of fiscal year 2027 through improved earnings, coupled with a continued focus on working capital management. At the end of the first quarter, the Company's net leverage was 1.4x trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. During the first three months of fiscal year 2027, the Company made no debt repayments and returned cash to common shareholders through cash dividend payments totaling $6.0 million. Capital expenditures for the first three months of fiscal year 2027 were $18.7 million, and full fiscal year capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $80 - $100 million. 

Financial Outlook — Raising Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance

We are raising our fiscal year guidance for the year ending February 28, 2027, which reflects our confidence in the Company's strategic execution, operational resilience, and market positioning. Fiscal year 2027 guidance reflects our best estimates given expected market conditions for the full year, an annualized effective tax rate of 25% and excludes M&A activity and any federal regulatory changes that may emerge.

Conference Call Details

AZZ Inc. will conduct a live conference call with Tom Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer, Jason Crawford, Chief Financial Officer, and David Nark, Chief Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations Officer to discuss financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9499 or (412) 317-5497 (international). A webcast of the call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations page at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.

A replay of the call will be available at (855) 669-9658 or (412) 317-0088 (international), replay access code: 5406597 through July 16, 2026, or by visiting http://www.azz.com/investor-relations for the next 12 months.

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets in North America. Collectively, our business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "could," "should," "expects," "plans," "will," "might," "would," "projects," "currently," "intends," "outlook," "forecasts," "targets," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are subject to risks that could cause them to differ materially from actual results. Certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand for our manufactured solutions, including demand by the construction; infrastructure; transportation; HVAC & appliance; container; and the metal coatings end markets. We could also experience additional increases, including increases due to inflation, in labor costs, components and raw materials including zinc and natural gas, which are used in our hot-dip galvanizing process and paint used in our coil coating process; supply chain vendor delays; delays in additional acquisition opportunities; an increase in our debt leverage and/or interest rates on our debt, of which a significant portion is tied to variable interest rates; availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy; a downturn in market conditions in any industry relating to the manufactured solutions that we provide; economic volatility, including a prolonged economic downturn or macroeconomic conditions such as inflation or changes in the political stability in the United States or Canada; tariffs, acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad; and other changes in economic and financial conditions. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business, including in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully when evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Company Contact:

David Nark, Chief Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations Officer

AZZ Inc.

(817) 810-0095

www.azz.com 

Investor Contact:

Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper

Three Part Advisors

(214) 616-2207 or (817) 368-2556

www.threepa.com 

AZZ Inc.

Non-GAAP Disclosure

Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share and Adjusted EBITDA

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States ("GAAP"), we provide Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share and Adjusted EBITDA (collectively, the "Adjusted Earnings Measures"), which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency when comparing operating results across a broad spectrum of companies, which provides a more complete understanding of our financial performance, competitive position, prospects for future capital investment and debt reduction. Management also believes that investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share and Adjusted EBITDA to assess operating performance and that such measures may highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying on financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

In calculating adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share, management excludes the following items from the reported GAAP measure: 1) intangible asset amortization, 2) restructuring charges, 3) certain legal settlements and accruals, 4) retirement and other severance expenses, 5) redemption premium on Series A Preferred Stock, 6) additional stock compensation expense related to the adoption of our executive retiree long-term incentive program, 7) certain adjustments related to the Company's unconsolidated joint venture, and 8) the write-off of debt financing costs. Management defines Adjusted EBITDA as adjusted net income excluding depreciation, amortization, interest and provision for income taxes. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is used by investors to analyze operating performance and evaluate the Company's ability to incur and service debt, as well as its capacity for making capital expenditures in the future.

Management provides non-GAAP financial measures for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of the Company's GAAP consolidated financial statements. Readers should consider these measures in addition to, but not instead of or superior to, the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, and undue reliance should not be placed on these non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

The following tables provide a reconciliation for the three months ended May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2025 between the non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Measures to the most comparable measures, calculated in accordance with GAAP (in thousands, except per share data):

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