EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME – Free Report) had its price objective hoisted by DA Davidson from $800.00 to $900.00 in a report released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the construction company’s stock.
Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on EMCOR Group from $713.00 to $808.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of EMCOR Group from $713.00 to $754.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of EMCOR Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Zacks Research lowered shares of EMCOR Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EMCOR Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $731.33.
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EMCOR Group Stock Down 2.8%
EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The construction company reported $7.19 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.68 by $0.51. EMCOR Group had a net margin of 7.49% and a return on equity of 35.89%. The company had revenue of $4.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.28 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $6.32 EPS. EMCOR Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.7% on a year-over-year basis. EMCOR Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 27.250-29.250 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that EMCOR Group will post 20.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
EMCOR Group declared that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, December 18th that permits the company to repurchase $500.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the construction company to reacquire up to 1.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
EMCOR Group Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 14th were given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This is an increase from EMCOR Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, January 14th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. EMCOR Group’s dividend payout ratio is 5.67%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On EMCOR Group
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EME. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in EMCOR Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Main Street Group LTD raised its stake in shares of EMCOR Group by 110.0% during the third quarter. Main Street Group LTD now owns 42 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 22 shares in the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of EMCOR Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EMCOR Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new stake in shares of EMCOR Group in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. 92.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about EMCOR Group
Here are the key news stories impacting EMCOR Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped estimates — EPS $7.19 vs. $6.68 consensus and revenue $4.51B vs. $4.28B; revenue rose 19.7% year‑over‑year and margins/ROE remain strong. This is the main fundamental positive underpinning the stock today. EME Q4 Earnings Beat
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades/target raises — DA Davidson raised its target to $900 (buy) and Robert W. Baird lifted its target to $808 (outperform), signaling continued bullish analyst sentiment and sizable upside from current levels. Analyst Target Raises
- Positive Sentiment: Secular growth tailwind — industry pieces highlight EMCOR as a beneficiary of AI/data‑center buildouts (power, cooling, infrastructure), which supports multi‑year demand expectations. AI Data Center Tailwind
- Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance provided — EPS guidance of $27.25–$29.25 and revenue guidance $17.8B–$18.5B (company release). Range roughly brackets consensus, so the update is not a clear surprise but will shift focus to execution against the midpoint. Company Press Release
- Neutral Sentiment: Full disclosure materials available — investors can review the slide deck and earnings‑call transcript for detail on backlog, margins and segment trends. Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Stock sold off intraday/premarket despite the beat — some traders took profits after recent gains and the stock’s elevated valuation, which pressured the price even with strong results. Market Reaction
- Negative Sentiment: High valuation and recent run‑up increase sensitivity — EME’s premium multiple and proximity to 12‑month highs make the stock vulnerable to profit‑taking and any guidance nuance. No external link
About EMCOR Group
EMCOR Group, Inc is a provider of mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services to commercial, institutional and industrial clients. The company delivers a broad range of services that include design-build and traditional construction of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; ongoing facilities maintenance and operations; and specialized industrial services for sectors such as manufacturing, data centers, healthcare and utilities.
EMCOR’s service offerings encompass HVAC, plumbing, electrical installation and maintenance, fire protection, building automation and controls, commissioning, testing and balancing, and energy management solutions.
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