Gulf Island Fabrication (GIFI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading fabricator of complex structures and systems for the offshore energy sector. Founded in 1956 along the U.S. Gulf Coast, the company operates as an integrated provider of engineering, procurement, construction and installation services. Publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol GIFI, Gulf Island has established a reputation for delivering modular topsides, hulls, jackets and living quarters for oil and gas producers and service companies.

Gulf Island Fabrication’s core activities encompass heavy fabrication and modular construction of offshore platforms and support vessels, as well as marine transportation and installation services. Its fabrication yards in St. Rose and Houma, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas, are equipped with load-out facilities, blasting and coating shops, and advanced welding stations. Leveraging in-house engineering and project management teams, the company provides turnkey solutions ranging from structural modules and living quarters to subsea manifolds and oil storage units.

Primarily serving the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Island has expanded its geographic reach to address energy markets in West Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. The marine division operates specialized lift boats and transportation vessels capable of installing jackets, topsides and subsea structures in deepwater environments. Through strategic partnerships with vessel operators and port authorities, the company enhances its ability to execute large-scale offshore and nearshore projects efficiently, safely and on schedule.

Under the leadership of CEO Bryan Hanson and a management team drawn from across the oilfield and marine construction industries, Gulf Island Fabrication emphasizes safety, quality and technical innovation. The company maintains rigorous industry certifications and adheres to stringent environmental and regulatory standards. In addition to traditional oil and gas applications, Gulf Island continues to explore opportunities in renewable energy and emerging subsea technologies, positioning itself as a versatile contractor supporting the evolving needs of the global energy sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.97 to $7.19
• 50-Day Range: $6.07 to $7.19
• 52-Week Range: $5.12 to $7.59
• Volume: 14,656 shs
• Average Volume: 46,372 shs
• Market Capitalization: $116.62 million
• P/E Ratio: 9.72
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Gulf Island Fabrication Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gulf Island Fabrication scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 210th out of 267 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Gulf Island Fabrication.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gulf Island Fabrication is 9.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gulf Island Fabrication is 9.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 64.27.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gulf Island Fabrication has a P/B Ratio of 1.26. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.57% of the float of Gulf Island Fabrication has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gulf Island Fabrication has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gulf Island Fabrication has recently increased by 4.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Gulf Island Fabrication does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Gulf Island Fabrication does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.57% of the float of Gulf Island Fabrication has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gulf Island Fabrication has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gulf Island Fabrication has recently increased by 4.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.27

News Sentiment

Gulf Island Fabrication has a news sentiment score of 1.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.75 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Gulf Island Fabrication this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gulf Island Fabrication insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

20.10% of the stock of Gulf Island Fabrication is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

46.40% of the stock of Gulf Island Fabrication is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GIFI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GIFI shares performed this year?

Gulf Island Fabrication's stock was trading at $6.81 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GIFI shares have increased by 5.6% and is now trading at $7.19.

How were Gulf Island Fabrication's earnings last quarter?

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFI) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The oil and gas company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.15. The oil and gas company earned $40.27 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $36.50 million. Gulf Island Fabrication had a net margin of 7.87% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.50%.
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How do I buy shares of Gulf Island Fabrication?

Shares of GIFI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Gulf Island Fabrication own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Gulf Island Fabrication investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Jabil (JBL), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL FLD MCH&EQP
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GIFI
• CIK: 1031623
• Web: www.gulfisland.com
• Phone: (713) 714-6100
• Fax: 713-714-6130
• Employees: 960
• Year Founded: 1985

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.74
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.72
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $14.74 million
• Net Margins: 7.87%
• Pretax Margin: 7.84%
• Return on Equity: 13.50%
• Return on Assets: 9.21%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.18
• Current Ratio: 4.90
• Quick Ratio: 4.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $159.20 million
• Price / Sales: 0.73
• Cash Flow: $1.22 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.88
• Book Value: $5.69 per share
• Price / Book: 1.26

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,220,000
• Free Float: 12,963,000
• Market Cap: $116.62 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.22