Why EMCOR Group, Inc.’s (EME) Stock Is Up 16.21%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
August 21, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate EMCOR Group, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • EMCOR Group, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for EME from analysts
  • EME’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)

Before we jump into EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical construction and facilities, building, and industrial services in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers design, integration, installation, startup, operation, and maintenance services related to power transmission, distribution, and generation systems; energy solutions; premises electrical and lighting systems; process instrumentation; low-voltage systems; voice and data communications systems; roadway and transit lighting, signaling, and fiber optic lines; computerized traffic control systems, and signal and communication equipment; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and geothermal solutions; clean-room process ventilation systems; fire protection and suppression systems; plumbing, process, and piping systems; control and filtration systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; central plant heating and cooling systems; crane and rigging; millwright; and steel fabrication, erection, and welding services. The company also provides site-based operations and maintenance; facility management and maintenance; energy retrofit; military base operations support; indoor air quality; floor care and janitorial; landscaping, lot sweeping, and snow removal; vendor management and call center; installation and support for building systems; program development, management, and maintenance for energy systems; technical consulting and diagnostic; infrastructure and building projects; modification and retrofit projects; and reception, security, and catering services. In addition, it offers refinery turnaround planning and engineering; welding; overhaul and maintenance; technical; instrumentation, controls, and electrical; electrical panel design, fabrication, and installation; on-site repair and maintenance; and renewable energy services, as well as design, manufacturing, repair, and hydro blast cleaning services. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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EMCOR Group, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of August 21, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock price was $776.620.

EMCOR Group, Inc. is down 1.37% from its previous closing price of $787.390.

During the last market session, EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock traded between $775.530 and $794.270. Currently, there are approximately 44.42 million shares outstanding for EMCOR Group, Inc..

EMCOR Group, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 24.2, which is low compared to the Construction & Engineering industry median of 34.6. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

EMCOR Group, Inc. Stock Price History

EMCOR Group, Inc.’s (EME) price is currently down 2.61% so far this month.

During the month of August, EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $864.830 and a low of $775.050.

Over the last year, EMCOR Group, Inc. has hit prices as high as $951.960 and as low as $564.920. Year to date, EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock is up 26.94%.

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What Caused EMCOR Group, Inc. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of August 21, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock and 1 analyst who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate EMCOR Group, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on EMCOR Group, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

EMCOR Group, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of EMCOR Group, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of August 21, 2026, EMCOR Group, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -0.21%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 50 and is considered to be Average.

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EMCOR Group, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of August 21, 2026, EMCOR Group, Inc.’s stock price is $776.620, which is down 1.37% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like EMCOR Group, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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