AZZ (AZZ) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

AZZ closed at $132.75, down 3.15%, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.48% loss. The stock has declined 9.44% over the past month, lagging its Industrial Products sector. However, earnings projections show growth with EPS expected at $1.8 (up 16.13% YoY) and revenue at $458.04 million (up 9.77% YoY). AZZ holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 19.78, trading at a discount to its industry average.