AZZ Incorporated AZZ posted earnings per share (EPS) of 43 cents in second-quarter fiscal 2019 (ended Aug 31, 2018), which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 45 cents by 4.44%. Nevertheless, the bottom line improved 13.1% year over year.Total RevenuesIn the quarter under review, the company delivered revenues of $222.8 million, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $231 million by 3.5%.The top line increased 13.5% from $196.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenues in the Energy and Metal Coatings segments increased 9.5% and 17.4% on a year-over-year basis, respectively.AZZ Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise AZZ Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | AZZ Inc. QuoteBacklogs & BookingBookings in second-quarter fiscal 2019 were $253.9 million and the book-to-revenue ratio was at 1.13.At the end of second-quarter fiscal 2019, the company’s total backlog was $ 336 million, up 12% from $300.1 million in the year-ago quarter. Of the existing backlog, 54% will be delivered outside the United States.Quarterly HighlightsTotal operating income in the quarter inched down 1.6% to $17.1 million from the year-ago quarter’s figure.Selling, general and administrative expenses came in at $29.7 million, up 12.8% from $26.4 million in the prior-year quarter.Interest expenses increased 17% to $3.9 million from $3.4 million in the prior-year quarter.Financial HighlightsCash and cash equivalents as of Aug 31, 2018 was of $9.2 million compared with $20.8 million as of Feb 28, 2018.Long-term debt was $295.7 million as of Aug 31, 2018 compared with $286.6 million as of Feb 28, 2018.Net cash provided by continuing operations activities at the end of first six months of 2018 was $17.5 million, up from $2.8 million at the end of first six months of 2017.GuidanceThe company revised fiscal 2019 EPS guidance in the range to $1.90-$2.25 from $1.75- $2.25. Also, it raised sales guidance to the range to $930-$970 million from to $900-$960 million.Zacks RankAZZ currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Upcoming Manufacturing Electronics ReleasesEaton Corp. ETN is expected to release third-quarter 2018 results on Oct 30, 2018. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 earnings moved up 2.7% to $5.36 in the past 90 days.A. O. Smith Corp. AOS is expected to release third-quarter 2018 results on Oct 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 earnings inched up 0.4% to $2.61 in the past 90 days.Emerson Electric Co. EMR is expected to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Nov 6. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 earnings inched up 0.9% to $3.21 in the past 90 days.Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.It's not the one you think.See This Ticker Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AZZ Inc. (AZZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Emerson Electric Co. (EMR): Free Stock Analysis Report A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS): Free Stock Analysis Report Eaton Corporation, PLC (ETN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research