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AZZ

AZZ Inc.

AZZ

Industrials · Specialty Business Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$136.71

Fairly valued · -6% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.70%

Annual Dividend

$0.80

Payout Ratio

12%

5-Yr Growth

1.7%

Ex-Date

Oct 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AZZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ Inc. (AZZ) has a forward dividend yield of 0.70%, based on an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and a share price of $136.71.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (96 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • AZZ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • AZZ's next ex-dividend date is Oct 19, 2026, with payment on Nov 5, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ pays out 12% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AZZ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ's 0.70% yield is 42% below its five-year average yield of 1.20%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AZZ is $128.43 per share, 6% below the $136.71 share price, so AZZ screens as fairly valued.
  • AZZ Inc. (AZZ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AZZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AZZ

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ Inc. (AZZ) yields 0.70% ($0.80 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (96/100).

Is AZZ a good dividend stock?

Yes

AZZ Inc. (AZZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.70% ($0.80/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (12%)
  • 158% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.70%
Payout Ratio
12%
Annual Dividend
$0.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 19, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.13
Market Cap
$4.1B
P/E Ratio
20.8
5-Yr Total Return
158%
52-Week Range
$94.61 – $162.20
Dividend Safety
A · 96/100
Ever Cut?
No
AZZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AZZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AZZ a good dividend stock?

Yes. AZZ Inc. (AZZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.70% ($0.80/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is AZZ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AZZ's fair value is about $128.43 versus a $136.71 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-6% vs. fair value).

Is AZZ's dividend safe?

AZZ has a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AZZ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AZZ is about $128.43 per share, about 6% below the current $136.71 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AZZ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AZZ screens as "yes" and fairly valued. AZZ Inc. (AZZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.70% ($0.80/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AZZ cut its dividend?

AZZ earns a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AZZ pay a dividend?

Yes. AZZ Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.70%.

What is AZZ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ's forward dividend yield is 0.70%, based on a $0.80 annual dividend and a $136.71 share price.

What is AZZ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ pays $0.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is AZZ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ's payout ratio is 12% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AZZ grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, AZZ has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next AZZ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for AZZ is Oct 19, 2026.

AZZ Dividend News

AZZ
IncreaseAZZ·Aug 25, 2026

AZZ Raises Quarterly Dividend 20.0% to $0.24

AZZ's quarterly dividend rises to $0.24, backed by a 12% earnings payout ratio and 0.70% forward yield after strong first-quarter sales growth.

Income Calculator

At $0.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$20.00
Annual$80.00
Monthly avg$6.67

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