AZZ (AZZ) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes
by Sarita Garza · The Markets DailyA number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for AZZ (NYSE: AZZ):
- 7/13/2026 – AZZ had its price target raised by B. Riley Financial, Inc. from $169.00 to $170.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 7/12/2026 – AZZ was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
- 7/10/2026 – AZZ had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $138.00 to $144.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
- 7/9/2026 – AZZ was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b+)” to “buy (b)”.
AZZ Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 9th will be paid a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from AZZ’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 9th. AZZ’s payout ratio is presently 14.63%.
AZZ Inc, incorporated in 1956 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of galvanizing and metal finishing solutions alongside electrical equipment and services. The company supports a diverse range of industries—such as energy, infrastructure, heavy equipment and general industrial markets—by delivering corrosion protection and high-performance electrical solutions designed for demanding environments.
AZZ operates two primary business segments. The Global Coatings & Services segment offers hot-dip galvanizing, metal finishing, painting, powder coating and related value-added services to steel fabricators and original equipment manufacturers.