Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Armstrong World Industries set FY2026 EPS guidance of $8.15–$8.45 (consensus $8.31) and revenue guidance of $1.7B–$1.8B (consensus $1.8B), slightly below street revenue expectations.
• The company missed last quarter's EPS (reported $1.69 vs. $1.82 consensus) but analysts still hold a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $210 and an expected FY2026 EPS of about $8.36.
• Armstrong announced a quarterly dividend of $0.339 per share (annualized $1.36, ~0.8% yield), with an ex-dividend and record date of May 11 and a payment on May 26.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 8.150-8.450 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 8.310. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.7 billion-$1.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion.

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

NYSE:AWI opened at $177.76 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $173.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $185.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 1.32. Armstrong World Industries has a 12-month low of $136.98 and a 12-month high of $206.08.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results 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 return on equity of 37.80% and a net margin of 19.05%.Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.150-8.450 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Armstrong World Industries will post 8.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Armstrong World Industries Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 26th. Investors of record on Monday, May 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.339 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 11th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Armstrong World Industries's payout ratio is presently 19.21%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on AWI. Bank of America decreased their target price on Armstrong World Industries from $216.00 to $210.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 20th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "hold" rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report on Monday, April 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $210.00.

Institutional Trading of Armstrong World Industries

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC increased its position in Armstrong World Industries by 426.5% during the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 179 shares of the construction company's stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 145 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at about $46,000. Greenline Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the 4th quarter valued at about $81,000. US Bancorp DE boosted its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 18.4% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 509 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $100,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Quadrant Capital Group LLC bought a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at about $109,000. 98.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Armstrong World Industries

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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