AZZ Inc reported a solid QQ3 2026, with revenue of $425.7 million, up 5.5% year over year and 2.0% quarter over quarter. The company posted an operating margin of 16.3% and an EBITDA margin of 16.3%, resulting in a net income of $41.1 million and EPS of $1.37 (diluted $1.36). Despite a QoQ swing in net income driven by a substantial positive swing in other income in Q2 (which contributed to higher QoQ net income in that prior quarter), AZZ demonstrated resilient profitability amid modest top-line growth. Free cash flow was strong at $61.2 million, supported by cash from operations of $79.7 million and capital expenditures of $18.5 million, underscoring the company’s ability to translate earnings into cash generation. Balance-sheet metrics show a conservative leverage posture (net debt to EBITDA ≈ 0.45x) with ample liquidity (current ratio ~1.66x, quick ratio ~1.21x). Management commentary (where available) emphasized continued emphasis on core galvanizing and finishing capabilities, and the company’s cash generation framework provides a foundation for strategic initiatives and shareholder returns. Absent detailed forward guidance in the data provided, AZZ remains well-positioned to capitalize on infrastructure and industrial activity, while monitoring cyclicality and input cost dynamics affecting the end markets.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
425.75M
QoQ: 2.03% | YoY: 5.47%
Gross Profit
Increasing
101.94M
23.94% margin
QoQ: 0.64% | YoY: 4.26%
Operating Income
Increasing
69.48M
QoQ: 1.49% | YoY: 18.70%
Net Income
Increasing
41.08M
QoQ: -54.03% | YoY: 22.24%
EPS
Increasing
1.37
QoQ: -53.87% | YoY: 22.32%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $425.746M; YoY +5.47%, QoQ +2.03%
Gross Profit: $101.941M; Gross Margin 23.94%; YoY +4.26%, QoQ +0.64%
Operating Income: $69.479M; Operating Margin 16.32%; YoY +18.70%, QoQ +1.49%
Net Income: $41.075M; Net Margin 9.65%; YoY +22.24%, QoQ -54.03%
EPS: $1.37; Diluted $1.36; YoY +22.32%, QoQ -53.87%
EBITDA: $69.479M; EBITDA Margin 16.3%
Cash Flow from Operations: $79.703M; Free Cash Flow: $61.156M; CapEx: $18.548M; FCF Margin ~14.4%
Dividends Paid: -$6.002M; Common Stock Issued: +$4.598M; Other Financing Activities: -$55.711M; Net Change in Cash: -$0.274M; Cash at End: $0.623M
Balance Sheet Highlights: Total Assets $2.231B; Total Liabilities $0.912B; Total Stockholders’ Equity $1.320B
Liquidity & Leverage: Current Assets $400.764M; Current Liabilities $242.019M; Current Ratio ~1.66x; Quick Ratio ~1.21x; Total Debt $31.863M; Net Debt $31.240M; Net Debt/EBITDA ~0.45x
Shareholder Metrics: Weighted Avg Shares Out 29.963M; Diluted 30.198M
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
425.75M
5.47%
2.03%
Gross Profit
101.94M
4.26%
0.64%
Operating Income
69.48M
18.70%
1.49%
Net Income
41.08M
22.24%
-54.03%
EPS
1.37
22.32%
-53.87%
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