Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts give Armstrong World Industries a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from 10 firms (5 buy, 4 hold, 1 strong buy) with an average 12‑month price target of $211.86.
• AWI missed quarterly EPS ($1.69 vs. $1.82 expected) while revenue rose 7.1% YoY to $409.9M; the company set FY2026 guidance of 8.15–8.45 EPS (analysts forecast 8.32), and shares trade at $166.37 within a 12‑month range of $148.25–$206.08.
• Armstrong announced a quarterly dividend of $0.339 (annualized $1.36), implying a yield of 0.8% and a dividend payout ratio of 19.29%.

Shares of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the ten ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $211.8571.

Several brokerages have recently commented on AWI. Evercore set a $200.00 price objective on Armstrong World Industries in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Bank of America reduced their target price on Armstrong World Industries from $216.00 to $210.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on Armstrong World Industries from $200.00 to $195.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th.

Armstrong World Industries Stock Performance

Shares of AWI opened at $166.37 on Thursday. Armstrong World Industries has a 12 month low of $148.25 and a 12 month high of $206.08. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $170.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $183.96. The company has a current ratio of 1.54, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The firm has a market cap of $7.10 billion, a PE ratio of 23.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.21.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The construction company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.82 by ($0.13). Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 18.59% and a return on equity of 36.71%. The business had revenue of $409.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $409.46 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.66 EPS. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.150-8.450 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Armstrong World Industries will post 8.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Armstrong World Industries Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 26th. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th will be paid a $0.339 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 11th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Armstrong World Industries's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.29%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AWI. Accurate Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. Accurate Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,490 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $299,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 77.0% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 131 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the last quarter. MQS Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 4.4% during the 1st quarter. MQS Management LLC now owns 1,474 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $243,000 after buying an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. Archer Investment Corp raised its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 8.5% during the 3rd quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 868 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $170,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC raised its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 1,700 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $325,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.93% of the company's stock.

Armstrong World Industries Company Profile

Armstrong World Industries, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of commercial ceiling and wall solutions. The company offers a diverse portfolio of acoustical, decorative and specialty ceiling systems designed to enhance interior environments in offices, healthcare facilities, schools, retail outlets and other non-residential settings. Through its focus on performance, aesthetics and sustainability, Armstrong World Industries addresses both functional and design requirements for architects, contractors and building owners.

Armstrong's product range includes mineral fiber, fiberglass, wood wool, metal and stone wool ceiling panels, as well as suspension and grid systems.

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