** Hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions provider AZZ Inc's shares AZZ.N fall 4.4% to $101.30 in aftermarket trading

** AZZ misses Q2 profit and sales estimates as its larger Precoat Metals' segment experienced weaker demand in several end markets; including building construction, HVAC, and appliance

** Posts adj. EPS of $1.55 vs analysts' estimate of $1.57, according to data compiled by LSEG

** Q2 total sales of $417.3 mln also came below Wall Street estimate of $426.2 mln

** Co reiterates forecast for FY 2026 adj. EPS ranging $5.75 to $6.25, and annual sales between $1.625 bln and $1.725 bln

** As of Wednesday's close, stock had risen 29.3% YTD

(Reporting by Aatreyee Dasgupta)

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