Jim Cramer on IES Holdings: “I Think That Stock’s a Buy”

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IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:IESC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently talked about. Answering a caller’s query about the stock during the lightning round, Mad Money’s host said:

“I gotta tell you, there is a stock I want to own. Jeffrey Gendell is the CEO. He is one of the best in the business. I really like him as a person, too. I think that stock’s a buy, and you are so smart to bring it to our viewers. I really appreciate it.”

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IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:IESC) provides electrical, technology, and infrastructure services across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The company covers everything from communications systems and HVAC work to motor repair, power distribution products, and renewable-energy installations. During the lightning round of September 15 episode, a caller inquired about the stock and Cramer responded:

“I know that electrical contractor, that again, is going higher because it is data center. Do you see the pattern, everybody?”

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