AZZ Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Results

Core Insights - AZZ Inc. reported record quarterly sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, leading to an increase in guidance for the fiscal year [1][4][9] Financial Performance - Total sales reached $422.0 million, a 2.1% increase compared to the prior year [4][11] - Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.78, reflecting a 21.9% increase year-over-year [4][11] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA grew to $106.4 million, representing 25.2% of sales, up from $94.1 million or 22.8% of sales in the prior year [4][11] Segment Performance - Metal Coatings segment sales were $187.2 million, up 6.0% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.9%, an increase of 200 basis points [6][11] - Precoat Metals segment sales were $234.7 million, down 0.8% from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.7%, an increase of 50 basis points [7][11] Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company generated $314.8 million in cash from operations, including $273.2 million from the sale of the Electrical Products Group [5][8] - Debt was reduced by $285.4 million, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 1.7x [5][11] Dividend and Share Repurchase - The quarterly cash dividend was increased from $0.17 to $0.20 per share [5][11] - The company has $53.2 million remaining under its $100 million share repurchase program [8] Financial Outlook - The fiscal year 2026 guidance reflects confidence in strategic execution and operational resilience, with an anticipated effective tax rate of 25% [9][11]