Amrize (AMRZ) Acquires PB Materials to Expand Texas Operations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Market Expansion: Amrize has announced the acquisition of PB Materials Holdings, which will add 26 operational sites to its network, significantly expanding its footprint across Texas and the Southern region to meet the surging demand from infrastructure and commercial investments.
- Financial Impact: The transaction is expected to be both EPS and cash accretive by 2026, indicating that the acquisition will provide substantial financial returns and enhance the company's competitive position in the market.
- Strategic Timing: This acquisition comes at a time of heightened demand for infrastructure, energy projects, and data center construction, allowing Amrize to better capitalize on market opportunities and improve service capabilities through the integration of PB Materials' existing network.
- Transaction Timeline: The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, but this timeline reflects the company's confidence in future growth prospects.
Analyst Views on AMRZ
Wall Street analysts forecast AMRZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AMRZ is 59.94 USD with a low forecast of 52.44 USD and a high forecast of 70.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 54.820
Low
52.44
Averages
59.94
High
70.00
Current: 54.820
Low
52.44
Averages
59.94
High
70.00
About AMRZ
Amrize Ltd delivers advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop. The Company serves customers across infrastructure, commercial and residential markets and from new build to repair and refurbishment in North America. With over 1,000 sites and a distribution network, it delivers for customers in every U.S. state and Canadian province. Its two businesses, Building Materials and Building Envelope, offer advanced branded solutions to cover construction needs from foundation to rooftop. Its Building Materials business includes cement, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt. Its cement brands include OneCem, ECOPlanet Cements, and MaxCem. Its concrete brands include ECOPact, DYNAMax, and Ductal. Its Building Envelope business includes commercial roofing, residential roofing, weatherization, adhesives and sealants, and insulation. Its commercial roofing brands are Elevate, Duro-Last, GenFlex, and Gaco. Its insulation brands include Enverge, OX Engineered Products, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
