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AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday after ending on a mixed note on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher.
President Donald Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46305321/copper-price-surges-trump-tariffs-stocks-july-2025">50% tariff on copper imports</a> and confirmed the &#8220;reciprocal&#8221; tariffs, paused in April, will resume on Aug. 1, stating, &#8220;no extensions will be granted&#8221; to countries without finalized deals by that date. 
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.41% and the two-year bond was at 3.90%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 95.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.18%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.08%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.17% at $621.37, while the QQQ advanced 0.16% to $553.24, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Energy and materials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing Tuesday&#8217;s session higher, while most other sectors on the S&amp;P 500 ended negatively.
Consumer staples, utilities, and financial stocks notably recorded the biggest losses.
U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Tuesday.
Shares of ProKidney Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROK#NASDAQ">PROK</a>) jumped an impressive 515% on Tuesday. This surge followed the company&#8217;s announcement of statistically and clinically significant topline results from its Phase 2 REGEN-007 trial, which evaluated Rilparencel in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
On the economic data front, the US Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index saw a 1.6% month-over-month increase for June, a rebound after a 1.4% decline in May. Meanwhile, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped to 98.6 in June from 98.8 in May, slightly below market estimates of 98.7.
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<td>0.029%</td>
<td>20,418.46</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
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<td>6,225.52</td>
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<td>-0.37%</td>
<td>44,240.76</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Jeffrey Buchbinder, the chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, forecasted modest gains for equities in its mid-year outlook.
&#8220;AI-driven capex remains a key tailwind, but tariff-related earnings pressure and elevated valuations may cap upside. Pullbacks should be viewed as selective buying opportunities,&#8221; he said.
LPL's year-end S&amp;P 500 target range was set at 6,000 to 6,100 points, based on $275 in 2026 EPS.
Meanwhile, the senior economist at WisdomTree, Jeremy Siegel, said that &#8220;Equity markets found encouragement, not because employment showed strength, but because it did not show further deterioration.&#8221;
Talking about AI, he said, &#8220;Companies able to leverage AI for productivity gains—particularly in financials and traditional industries—are poised to outperform.&#8221;
Siegel also stated that he will be closely watching for a potential shift in market leadership. &#8220;July has opened strongly for smaller caps, but I believe the stage is set for a longer-lasting rotation.&#8221;
&#8220;If users begin to invest in cost-saving technologies under the pressure of higher tariffs or wage costs, value could finally have its day,&#8221; he added.
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Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>The wholesale inventories data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Minutes of the Fed&#8217;s May FOMC meeting will be released by 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Entero Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTO#NASDAQ">ENTO</a>) surged 57.84% after regaining Nasdaq compliance following its annual meeting.</li>
<li>Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLDI#NYSE">CLDI</a>) zoomed 50.57% after it announced the development of a precision genetic medicine platform for cancer treatment. Its innovative approach focuses on using engineered viruses to deliver genetic medicines that can target both primary tumors and metastatic sites.</li>
<li>Sobr Safe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) climbed 42.73% after the company announced it had been granted European patent number EP4171362.</li>
<li>Birks Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BG#NYSE">BG</a>) gained 21.10% after completing the acquisition of the Watch and Jewellery Business of European Boutique and related debt financing amendments.</li>
<li>Sharplink Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) advanced 14.06% after the company announced that it acquired an additional 7,689 ETH for the week of June 28 through July 4.</li>
<li>GameSquare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAME#NASDAQ">GAME</a>) was 1.95% higher after a $100 million Ethereum investment announced on Tuesday spurred a 58% rally.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) rose 2.01% in premarket on Wednesday as analysts expect it to report earnings of $1.58 per share on revenue of $434.79 million after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) advanced 4.72% as it is expected to report earnings after market close. Analysts estimate earnings of 4 cents per share on revenue of $232.87 million.</li>
<li>Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TZUP#NASDAQ">TZUP</a>) dropped 6.09% after reporting upbeat earnings for the third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2025 earnings guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast.</li>
<li>Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) plummeted 20.11% after posting weaker-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. Aehr Test Systems reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.09 million, missing analyst estimates of $14.82 million.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.51% to hover around $68.68 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.37% to hover around $3,289.34 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.06% at the 97.5760 level.
Asian markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday, except South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 indices. Meanwhile, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices fell. European markets were higher in early trade.
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• Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TH#NASDAQ">TH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $24.30 million. 
• Theratechnologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THTX#NASDAQ">THTX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $24.30 million. 
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• Bassett Furniture Indus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSET#NASDAQ">BSET</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $82.03 million. 
• Methode Electronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $292.27 million. 
• Pure Cycle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCYO#NASDAQ">PCYO</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.60 per share on revenue of $435.91 million. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points during the session following a series of letters from the White House to major trading partners, outlining sweeping new tariffs.
Shares of ProKidney Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROK#NASDAQ">PROK</a>) jumped 515% on Tuesday after the company reported statistically and clinically significant topline results from its Phase 2 REGEN-007 trial evaluating Rilparencel in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
On the economic data front, the US Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased 1.6% month-over-month for June, following a 1.4% decline in May. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell to 98.6 in June from 98.8 in May and compared to market estimates of 98.7.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer staples, utilities and financial stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, energy and materials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by 166 points to 44,240.76 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.07% to 6,225.52, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.03% to 20,418.46 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Theratechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THTX#NASDAQ">THTX</a>), AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) and Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 74.3, the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 75.2.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Theratechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THTX#NASDAQ">THTX</a>) to post a quarterly loss of 1 cent per share on revenue of $17.55 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Theratechnologies shares fell 1% to close at $3.14 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2025 earnings guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast. Penguin Solutions shares dipped 8.6% to $19.36 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.58 per share on revenue of $434.79 million for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings after the markets close. AZZ shares gained 0.7% to $99.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Aehr Test Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) posted weaker-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. Aehr Test Systems reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.09 million, missing analyst estimates of $14.82 million, according to estimates from Benzinga Pro. Aehr Test Systems shares dipped 22.5% to $11.75 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 4 cents per share on revenue of $232.87 million. Methode Electronics shares gained 1.7% to $10.57 in after-hours trading.</li>
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AZZ, Aehr Test Systems And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-07-09. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect AZZ to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.60.
The market awaits AZZ's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.00, leading to a 3.14% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at AZZ's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2025</th>
<th>Q3 2025</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>1.32</td>
<td>1.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>1.39</td>
<td>1.37</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-5.0%</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751983221_0_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking AZZ's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of AZZ were trading at $98.83 as of July 07. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 30.3%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on AZZ</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on AZZ.
Analysts have provided AZZ with 2 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $101.0, suggesting a potential 2.2% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Resideo Technologies, Griffon and MasterBrand, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Resideo Technologies, with an average 1-year price target of $19.0, suggesting a potential 80.78% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Griffon, with an average 1-year price target of $100.0, suggesting a potential 1.18% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for MasterBrand, with an average 1-year price target of $15.5, suggesting a potential 84.32% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Resideo Technologies, Griffon and MasterBrand are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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</thead>
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<td>AZZ</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-4.01%</td>
<td>$78.72M</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Resideo Technologies</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>19.11%</td>
<td>$511M</td>
<td>-0.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Griffon</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-9.09%</td>
<td>$252.21M</td>
<td>25.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MasterBrand</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>3.48%</td>
<td>$202.20M</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
AZZ is at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit, while it is in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>About AZZ</h3>
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>AZZ: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: AZZ's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.01%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: AZZ's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.74%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): AZZ's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.95%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): AZZ's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.9%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: AZZ's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.84, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZZ/earnings">To track all earnings releases for AZZ visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Examining the Future: AZZ's Earnings Outlook

AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZZ/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, July 9</a>.
Analysts expect the Fort Worth, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.60 per share, up from $1.46 per share in the year-ago period. AZZ projects to report quarterly revenue of $435.91 million, compared to $413.21 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On July 1, AZZ announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the assets of Canton Galvanizing, LLC.
AZZ shares gained 2.4% to close at $96.74 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/azz/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $101 on June 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Roth MKM analyst Gerry Sweeney initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $108 on Feb. 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $99 to $111 on Feb. 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Laurence Alexander maintained a Buy and raised the price target from $105 to $110 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners initiated coverage on the stock with a Peer Perform rating on July 31, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%</li>
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Considering buying AZZstock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Analyst Ratings

AZZ Gears Up For Q1 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Strategic Acquisition Expands AZZ's Metal Coatings Capabilities in the Midwest
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the assets of Canton Galvanizing, LLC ("Canton"), a privately held hot-dip galvanizing company based in Canton, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AZZ expects the acquisition will be accretive to earnings within the first year of operation. AZZ will operate the new facility under the name AZZ Galvanizing – Canton East LLC further extending AZZ's ability to support customers in the Midwest region of the United States. The new galvanizing facility will be integrated into AZZ's existing network of hot-dip galvanizing plants, increasing its total galvanizing network to 42 sites in North America.

AZZ To Acquire All Assets Of Canton Galvanizing; Terms Not Disclosed

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a first quarter cash dividend in the amount of $0.20 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock.&nbsp;The dividend is payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 10, 2025.

Dividends

AZZ Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 17.6% From $0.17 To $0.20 Per Share

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 7.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.1%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $100 of AZZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,969.39 today based on a price of $87.49 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750450511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In AZZ 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

AZZ's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 755 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AZZ Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749492025_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AZZ has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AZZ's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AZZ's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.85%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About AZZ?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky downgraded the rating for Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from Buy to Hold. Tesla shares closed at $295.14 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tsla/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro downgraded the rating for General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $68 to $58. General Mills shares closed at $54.76 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gis/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen downgraded Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) from Buy to Neutral but raised the price target from $205 to $215. Interactive Brokers shares closed at $211.83 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ibkr/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgraded AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintained the price target of $101. AZZ shares closed at $94.44 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/azz/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Sidoti &amp; Co. analyst John Franzreb downgrades AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintains the price target from $101 to $101.

Sidoti & Co. Downgrades AZZ to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $101

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.68%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.71 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $1000 of AZZ stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,855.84 today based on a price of $90.57 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748619044_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In AZZ 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.16%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $100 of AZZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,384.10 today based on a price of $90.00 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746826227_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Thomas E Ferguson, President and CEO at AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), reported an insider sell on May 6, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000008947/000000894725000092//Archives/edgar/data/8947/000000894725000092/0000008947-25-000092-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday outlined that Ferguson executed a sale of 18,851 shares of AZZ with a total value of $1,694,893.
The latest market snapshot at Wednesday morning reveals AZZ shares up by 0.23%, trading at $90.0.
<h3>All You Need to Know About AZZ</h3>
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>AZZ: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining AZZ's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.01% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 22.37%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): AZZ's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.68.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, AZZ adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: AZZ's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 50.16 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
</li>
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 1.67 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for AZZ's stock in relation to sales performance.
</li>
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 10.66 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Thomas E Ferguson Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $1.69M In AZZ Stock

Thomas E Ferguson, President and CEO at AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>), disclosed an insider sell on May 2, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: Ferguson's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000008947/000000894725000090//Archives/edgar/data/8947/000000894725000090/0000008947-25-000090-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday unveiled the sale of 26,889 shares of AZZ. The total transaction value is $2,309,173.
In the Friday's morning session, AZZ's shares are currently trading at $89.0, experiencing a up of 2.44%.
<h3>Delving into AZZ's Background</h3>
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of Metal Coatings, Precoat Metals, and Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
<h3>Key Indicators: AZZ's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Challenges: AZZ's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 28 February, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.01%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 22.37%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
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Earnings per Share (EPS): AZZ's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.68.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.84.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
<ul>
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: AZZ's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.54 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 1.62 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 10.4, AZZ presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Unloading: Thomas E Ferguson Sells $2.31M Worth Of AZZ Shares

AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.88% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.92%. Currently, AZZ has a market capitalization of $2.57 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AZZ: If an investor had bought $1000 of AZZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $22,594.59 today based on a price of $86.00 for AZZ at the time of writing.
<h3>AZZ's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745937911_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

AZZ's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 812 thousand shares sold short, which is 4.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AZZ Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745935228_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AZZ has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AZZ's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AZZ's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About AZZ?

U.S. stock futures rebounded on Tuesday following Monday&#8217;s selloff. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44910907/top-fed-voices-defend-powell-slam-trumps-attack-on-central-bank-independence">attacked</a> Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday via a Truth Social post. He called him &#8220;Mr. Too Late,&#8221; and urged the Fed Chair to cut rates preemptively.
This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44914873/walgreens-to-pay-up-to-350m-for-illegal-opioid-prescriptions-doj-says">triggered a market selloff</a>, raising concerns about the central bank&#8217;s independence and Trump&#8217;s interference with the monetary policy.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.40%, and the two-year bond was at 3.79%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;</a>s projections show markets pricing an 89.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 1.06% to $519.32, while the QQQ declined 1.11% to $437.92, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology sectors pulled the U.S. stocks down on Monday.
Shares of&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;fell around 5.8%, while&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;lost about 4.5% on Monday.&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;shares dipped around 5% during the session.
Comerica Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) fell despite&nbsp;reporting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Monday.
After Monday&#8217;s close, the Nasdaq 100 was down 19.86% from its all-time high of 22,222.61 points. The S&amp;P 500 index was 16.09% lower than its previous record of 6,147.43 points, and the Dow Jones was 18.09% below its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-2.55%</td>
<td>15,870.90</td>
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<td>-2.36%</td>
<td>5,158.20</td>
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<td>-2.48%</td>
<td>38,170.41</td>
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<td>-2.14%</td>
<td>1,840.32</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist Jeremy Siegel stated in his weekly WisdomTree note that &#8220;Markets show signs of tension.&#8221;
According to him, tariffs may drive a temporary bump in spending as firms and households rush to front-load purchases, but that demand is borrowed from future quarters. That's not sustainable; it's a warning sign. And once the real price increases filter through to consumer goods, public sentiment will shift quickly.
&#8220;Earnings are starting to reflect this uncertainty, though much of Wall Street's consensus remains stale, still anchored in pre-tariff forecasts. CEOs should be updating their models now to reflect multiple trade scenarios, especially those most exposed to China or to consumer imports.&#8221;
Siegel also highlighted that Powell will be blamed for any issues arising from Trump&#8217;s policy decisions.
&#8220;I expect Trump to increasingly blame the ‘too slow Powell' for any downsides that materialize from Trump's policies. Powell may be technically secure in his position, but that doesn't mean he's insulated from blame.&#8221;
Lastly, he advised that &#8220;For income, I continue to favor dividend-paying equities and international exposure over long-duration bonds.&#8221;
Fundstrat&#8217;s Tom Lee urged Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44915795/tom-lee-urges-bessent-and-lutnick-to-put-points-on-the-board-for-a-positive-policy-shock-to-the-stock-market">deliver swift trade deals</a>, aiming for a positive market &#8220;policy shock.&#8221;
Echoing Charles Gasparino&#8217;s call for the White House to &#8220;put points on the board,&#8221; which is a sales jargon for quick action during a slump, Lee stated that the market is sending this same message to Bessent, Lutnick, and the Trump&#8217;s trade team.
"They got to cut some deals and let the world know, and they have to do so soon because this could get even uglier," Gasparino's post added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is true &#x1f447; White House needs to put &quot;points on the board&quot; &#8211; this would be a positive &quot;policy shock&quot; <a href="https://t.co/XE4B6oVUi1">https://t.co/XE4B6oVUi1</a>
&mdash; Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) <a href="https://twitter.com/fundstrat/status/1914421616471380033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
<ul>
<li>Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 9:30 a.m., Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari will speak at 2:00 p.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) rose 0.75% in premarket on Tuesday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share on revenue of $33.24 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) was 0.06% below the flatline as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.76 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was up 0.66% as it is expected to report earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 41 cents per share on revenue of $21.35 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) declined 4.66% after posting weaker-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter on Monday. The company reiterated its FY26 EPS forecast of $5.50-$6.10 on revenue of $1.625 billion-$1.725 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Calix Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) jumped 13.14% after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issuing strong second-quarter guidance. The company also announced an authorized increase to its stock repurchase program.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) advanced 0.97% after committing $60 million to advance cloud-based insurance innovation and compliance in Japan.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) jumped 2%, while Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) was 1.28% higher after the former launched AI-ready commodities data integrated with MSFT&#8217;s 365 Copilot.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Atkore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>) climbed 5.08% after reporting preliminary second-quarter results, maintaining its full-year outlook.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLI#NYSE">SLI</a>) surged 45% after its South West Arkansas Project received special designation as a priority transparency critical mineral project from the Trump Administration.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.68% to hover around $63.46 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.92% to hover around $3,455.17 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,499.92 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.07% at the 98.3450 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index advanced, while Japan's Nikkei 225, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended lower. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $33.24 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Verizon shares gained 0.1% to $42.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) posted weaker-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter on Monday. The company reiterated its FY26 EPS forecast of $5.50-$6.10 on revenue of $1.625 billion-$1.725 billion. AZZ shares dipped 7.6% to $71.75 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting 3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.76 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. 3M shares fell 0.9% to $125.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Calix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NASDAQ">CALX</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued strong second-quarter guidance. The company also announced an authorized increase to its stock repurchase program. Calix shares jumped 14.9% to $38.20 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 41 cents per share on revenue of $21.35 billion after the closing bell. Tesla shares gained 0.1% to $227.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
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