ABM Industries Q2 EPS Estimate Increased by Zacks Research

ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for ABM Industries in a note issued to investors on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings of $0.92 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.91. The consensus estimate for ABM Industries’ current full-year earnings is $3.71 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for ABM Industries’ Q3 2026 earnings at $0.96 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.20 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.05 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.08 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.23 EPS and Q1 2028 earnings at $1.02 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on ABM. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of ABM Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 13th. Maxim Group upgraded shares of ABM Industries from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 target price for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Robert W. Baird cut their price target on shares of ABM Industries from $52.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of ABM Industries from $47.00 to $45.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of ABM Industries from $51.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $46.25.

ABM Industries Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE ABM opened at $38.71 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.24 and a beta of 0.74. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $42.89 and its 200 day moving average is $43.71. ABM Industries has a 52 week low of $36.96 and a 52 week high of $52.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 1.50 and a current ratio of 1.50.

ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 10th. The business services provider reported $0.83 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.87 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $2.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.19 billion. ABM Industries had a return on equity of 11.77% and a net margin of 1.78%.ABM Industries’s revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.87 EPS. ABM Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.850-4.150 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ABM Industries

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ABM. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in ABM Industries by 590.9% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 608 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 520 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp boosted its position in ABM Industries by 141.4% in the fourth quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 886 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 519 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP boosted its position in ABM Industries by 667.0% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 882 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 767 shares in the last quarter. Covestor Ltd grew its stake in shares of ABM Industries by 89.1% during the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,055 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 497 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of ABM Industries during the fourth quarter worth $46,000. 91.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other ABM Industries news, COO Rene Jacobsen sold 31,034 shares of ABM Industries stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.12, for a total value of $1,369,220.08. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 51,714 shares in the company, valued at $2,281,621.68. The trade was a 37.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

ABM Industries Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be paid a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 2nd. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. ABM Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 45.67%.

ABM Industries News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ABM Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ABM was included in a Benzinga roundup of industrials delivering high dividend yields — that visibility can boost demand from income-oriented investors seeking yield and stability. Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Industrials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research posted several small upward revisions to near-term quarters (examples include Q2 2026: $0.91→$0.92, Q4 2026: $1.19→$1.20, Q2 2027: $1.03→$1.05 and Q1 2028: $1.01→$1.02) — these marginal raises can support sentiment that recent operational momentum remains intact. MarketBeat: Zacks estimate updates for ABM
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ published quarter-by-quarter model now lays out multiple quarterly forecasts through Q1 2028 (useful for modeling cash flow and dividend coverage) — this detail helps investors refine valuation but is incremental news rather than a catalyst by itself. MarketBeat: Zacks quarter-by-quarter estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed some EPS estimates (FY2026 from $3.95→$3.91 and FY2027 from $4.38→$4.37) and cut a few quarterly forecasts (e.g., Q3 2026 and Q3 2027) — those downward adjustments, while modest, could weigh on expectations for margin expansion and valuation if other firms follow suit. MarketBeat: Zacks estimate reductions for ABM

About ABM Industries

ABM Industries Incorporated is a leading provider of integrated facility services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to support the operation, maintenance and enhancement of commercial properties. The company’s core services include janitorial and custodial maintenance, HVAC and mechanical systems support, electrical and lighting solutions, and energy optimization. Additional offerings span parking management, security services, landscaping, and specialized support such as technical solutions and sustainability consulting.

Serving a diverse range of markets, ABM caters to clients in commercial real estate, aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, education, government entities, and technology campuses.