Group 1 - Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) has a Zacks Rank 1 and a 30% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year's earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Blue Bird has a PEG ratio of 0.43 compared to the industry average of 0.79 and possesses a Growth Score of A [1] - AZZ Inc. (AZZ) also holds a Zacks Rank 1 with a nearly 5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - AZZ has a PEG ratio of 1.16 compared to the industry average of 1.46 and possesses a Growth Score of B [1] - Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) carries a Zacks Rank 1 with a 13.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Hasbro has a PEG ratio of 0.94 compared to the industry average of 2.49 and possesses a Growth Score of A [2]

The Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry is poised for growth on the back of improving supply-chain conditions. Despite a slowdown in manufacturing activities, strength across prominent end markets should help the industry stay afloat.The growing adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes bodes well for the industry participants. A surge in e-commerce activities is also likely to foster growth of the industry. Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) , Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS ...

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Crawford as Chief Financial Officer. In conjunction with Mr. Crawford's appointment, Mr. Philip Schlom will remain with the Company in a consulting role to ensure the smooth transition of all his job responsibilities to Mr. Crawford.Mr. Crawford earned his Master of Business Administratio ...

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that David Nark, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations will participate in the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference and 14th Annual East Coast IDEAS Conference. The Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference will be held on June 4-5, 2024, at The InterContinental Boston, in Boston, Massachu ...

Core Viewpoint - Analyst recommendations, particularly the Average Brokerage Recommendation (ABR) for AZZ, suggest a strong buy sentiment, but reliance solely on these recommendations may not be prudent due to potential biases from brokerage firms [1][2]. Group 1: Average Brokerage Recommendation (ABR) - AZZ has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.50, indicating a position between Strong Buy and Buy, with 75% of the recommendations being Strong Buy from four brokerage firms [1]. - The ABR is calculated based on actual recommendations from brokerage firms, but studies indicate limited success in guiding investors towards stocks with the best price increase potential [2]. Group 2: Zacks Rank - Zacks Rank categorizes stocks into five groups, with AZZ currently holding a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), reflecting a 0.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year to $4.85 [3][7]. - The Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements, making it a more reliable indicator compared to ABR [5]. Group 3: Differences Between ABR and Zacks Rank - ABR is based solely on brokerage recommendations and may not be up-to-date, while Zacks Rank reflects timely earnings estimate revisions, providing a more current view of potential price movements [4][6]. - The Zacks Rank maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns, unlike ABR, which may exhibit a bias due to the vested interests of brokerage firms [5].

Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 29:Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) : This play and entertainment company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.3% over the last 60 days.Hasbro has a PEG ratio of 0.97 compared with 1.16 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) : This custom-engineered equipment and systems company carries ...

AZZ (AZZ) closed at $85 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.47% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.03%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.56%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.59%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the electrical equipment maker had gained 16.4% over the past month. This has outpaced the Industrial Products sector's gain of 1.13% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.19% in that time.The investment community will be paying close attent ...

The Industrial Products group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is AZZ (AZZ) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Industrial Products peers, we might be able to answer that question.AZZ is one of 222 companies in the Industrial Products group. The Industrial Products group currently sits at #2 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the ...

Group 1: Strategic Education (STRA) - Strategic Education provides a range of post-secondary education and academic programs in the United States [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 7.1% over the last 60 days [1] - Strategic Education has a PEG ratio of 1.24, compared to 1.80 for the industry [1] - The company possesses a Growth Score of A [1] Group 2: The ODP Corporation (ODP) - The ODP Corporation provides business services, products, and digital workplace technology solutions to various businesses [2] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 5.6% over the last 60 days [2] - ODP has a PEG ratio of 0.49, compared to 0.95 for the industry [2] - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [2] Group 3: AZZ (AZZ) - AZZ is a global provider of metal coating services, welding solutions, and specialty electrical equipment [2] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 5.5% over the last 60 days [2] - AZZ has a PEG ratio of 1.13, compared to 1.54 for the industry [2] - The company possesses a Growth Score of B [2]

The most recent trading session ended with AZZ (AZZ) standing at $76.55, reflecting a -1.19% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.02% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.21%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.29%.The electrical equipment maker's shares have seen a decrease of 0.65% over the last month, not keeping up with the Industrial Products sector's loss of 0.15% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.29%.The investment community will be paying close at ...