AZZ Inc. has approved a new $100 million share repurchase program, adding to the $100 million authorization it issued in November 2020. The program will be executed through open‑market purchases, private transactions, or other permissible methods under U.S. securities law, and the timing of buybacks will be guided by market conditions and the company’s share price, which was trading around $124.97 on the day of the announcement.
The decision follows a strong Q3 FY2026 earnings report that highlighted robust sales of $425.7 million, a 5.5% year‑over‑year increase, and net income of $41.1 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $1.52, beating the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. The company’s adjusted EBITDA reached $91.2 million, and its net leverage ratio stood at 1.6×, reflecting a $35 million reduction in debt during the quarter.
AZZ’s balance sheet remains solid, with net debt at $567 million and a strong cash position that supports ongoing capital returns. The new program is intended to offset the dilutive effect of equity grants to employees, a recurring driver of share dilution for the company. As of November 30, 2025, the prior $100 million authorization still had $33.2 million of capacity available, and the company had approximately 30 million shares outstanding.
Management emphasized that the repurchase program signals confidence in the company’s operations and balance‑sheet strength. President and CEO Tom Ferguson noted that “share repurchases at the current valuation are a good use of capital” and that the program underscores the firm’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value while pursuing strategic growth initiatives.
The company’s FY2026 guidance remains unchanged, with sales projected between $1.625 billion and $1.7 billion, adjusted EBITDA between $360 million and $380 million, and adjusted diluted EPS between $5.90 and $6.20. The guidance reflects continued confidence in demand for the company’s core metal‑coating and precoat‑metal services, particularly in infrastructure projects that drove a 15.7% sales increase in the Metal Coatings segment.
Overall, the new share repurchase program represents a significant capital‑allocation decision that aligns with AZZ’s long‑term strategy of disciplined M&A, dividend payments, and shareholder returns, reinforcing management’s confidence in the company’s financial health and growth prospects.
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