Executive Summary
In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, AZZ Inc achieved record revenue of $413.2 million, representing a 5.7% increase year-over-year. The Metal Coatings segment exhibited robust performance with an EBITDA margin of 30.9%, while the infrastructure-related Precoat Metals also contributed positively with a notable EBITDA margin of 20.2%. The company reported a significant increase in adjusted net income of $44 million, up 31.9% from the prior year. Operational effectiveness, driven by leadership in both segments and improvements in zinc productivity, contributed to strong organic growth and profitability. Management highlights the importance of careful capital deployment and a strong balance sheet as they navigate the evolving market landscape, focusing on investments for growth, reducing debt, and returning value to shareholders through dividends.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 177.66% | YoY:38.85%
QoQ: -342.11% | YoY:-238.00%
Key Insights
**Revenue:** $413.2 million, up 5.7% YoY, up 12.72% QoQ
**Gross Profit:** $102.67 million, gross margin at 24.8%
**Operating Income:** $69.74 million, operating margin increased to 16.9%
**Net Income:** $39.6 million, a YoY increase of 38.9%, QoQ increase of 177.7%
**Adjusted EPS:** $1.46, represents an increase from $1.14 in prior year
**Adjusted EBITDA:** $94.1 million, margin rose to 22.8%...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $413.2 million, up 5.7% YoY, up 12.72% QoQ
Gross Profit: $102.67 million, gross margin at 24.8%
Operating Income: $69.74 million, operating margin increased to 16.9%
Net Income: $39.6 million, a YoY increase of 38.9%, QoQ increase of 177.7%
Adjusted EPS: $1.46, represents an increase from $1.14 in prior year
Adjusted EBITDA: $94.1 million, margin rose to 22.8%
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
413.21M |
5.71% |
12.72% |
Gross Profit |
102.67M |
5.82% |
26.68% |
Operating Income |
69.75M |
6.49% |
65.00% |
Net Income |
39.60M |
38.85% |
177.66% |
EPS |
-1.38 |
-238.00% |
-342.11% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
16.9%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$2.69
freeCashFlowPerShare
$1.67
dividendPayoutRatio
19.9%
Management Commentary
Market Conditions: Management reports strong activity in construction and public works, with potential project spending tracking above pre-pandemic levels.
Segment Performance: A noted growth in Metal Coating margin due to operational efficiencies; Metal Coatings EBITDA margin up to 30.9%, exceeding guidance.
Leadership Commentary: CEO Tom Ferguson stated, "We remain focused on our operational and financial objectives... Our teams are striving hard to take market share and drive volumes."
Growth Initiatives: The new aluminum coil coating facility will enhance AZZ’s capability to meet shifting industry demands, with expected completion by early 2025.
"We benefited from strength in a number of our end markets, including construction, bridge and highway, transmission and distribution and renewables."
— Tom Ferguson
"The timing was right... to avoid further annual increases... We've fully redeemed and retired the mezzanine financing associated with the acquisition of Precoat Metals."
— Tom Ferguson
Forward Guidance
Management has reiterated their fiscal 2025 sales guidance of $1.525 billion to $1.625 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA targeted between $310 million and $360 million. The adjusted EPS projection remains between $4.50 and $5, signaling confidence despite market volatility. Key indicators to watch include public sector spending trends and interest rate impacts on private investments.