Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) Shares

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in shares of Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) on June 17th, 2025, along with other transactions involving stocks like Amazon and Autoliv.
• Armstrong World Industries reported strong financials, with a net margin of 18.95% and a year-over-year revenue increase of 16.3%, surpassing analyst expectations for earnings per share.
• The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.308 per share and has set its fiscal year 2025 earnings guidance between $7.150 and $7.300 EPS.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. NYSE: AWI. In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Armstrong World Industries stock on June 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Autoliv NYSE: ALV on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. NYSE: AJG on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SAP NYSE: SAP on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of XPO NYSE: XPO on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sanofi NASDAQ: SNY on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Waters NYSE: WAT on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive NYSE: GPI on 7/22/2025.

Armstrong World Industries Stock Performance

Shares of AWI traded up $3.7640 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $197.3040. 299,564 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 484,062. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a current ratio of 1.61. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $173.88 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $156.12. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a 1 year low of $118.14 and a 1 year high of $198.54. The stock has a market cap of $8.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.19, a P/E/G ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.43.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $2.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.75 by $0.34. The company had revenue of $424.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $404.05 million. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 18.95% and a return on equity of 39.80%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.62 earnings per share. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2025 guidance at 7.150-7.300 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Armstrong World Industries, Inc. will post 6.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 7th were issued a dividend of $0.308 per share. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 7th. Armstrong World Industries's payout ratio is presently 18.20%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on AWI. Evercore ISI boosted their target price on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $157.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock an "in-line" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $162.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 15th. UBS Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $178.00 price target (up from $158.00) on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Armstrong World Industries from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report on Tuesday, June 24th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $200.00 target price on the stock. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $177.13.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Wealth Alliance LLC grew its position in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 2.5% during the 2nd quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC now owns 2,339 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $380,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 5.7% in the 1st quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,570 shares of the construction company's stock worth $221,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC increased its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 5,234 shares of the construction company's stock worth $740,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 3.4% in the 1st quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,027 shares of the construction company's stock worth $426,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Yousif Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 16,398 shares of the construction company's stock worth $2,664,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. 98.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

Armstrong World Industries Company Profile

Armstrong World Industries, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas. It operates through Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments. The company offers mineral fiber, fiberglass wool, metal, wood, felt, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum; ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems; ceilings, walls, and facades for use in commercial settings; and manufactures ceiling suspension system (grid) products.