Live Oak Investment Partners Takes Position in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. $AWI

Key Points

• Institutional interest remains high: Live Oak Investment Partners initiated an approximately $1.31 million position in Armstrong World Industries, while hedge funds and other institutions collectively own 98.93% of the company.
• Operating results exceeded expectations: Armstrong reported quarterly EPS of $2.36 versus the $2.25 consensus estimate, with revenue rising 11.2% year over year to $472 million. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $213.
• Shareholder returns are expanding: The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.339 per share and authorized an $800 million share-repurchase program covering up to 12.3% of outstanding shares.

Live Oak Investment Partners purchased a new position in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 8,181 shares of the construction company's stock, valued at approximately $1,312,000.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter worth about $827,239,000. Capital International Investors increased its position in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 2,321,993 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $443,736,000 after purchasing an additional 23,133 shares during the last quarter. Bank of Montreal Can lifted its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 18,679.7% in the 4th quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,279,086 shares of the construction company's stock worth $244,433,000 after purchasing an additional 1,272,275 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 6.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,015,154 shares of the construction company's stock worth $194,027,000 after purchasing an additional 61,647 shares during the period. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 7.8% in the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 961,185 shares of the construction company's stock worth $183,682,000 after buying an additional 69,849 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.93% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on AWI shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Armstrong World Industries from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. UBS Group reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $203.00 price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore set a $200.00 price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "hold" rating and set a $190.00 price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $213.00.

Armstrong World Industries Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of Armstrong World Industries stock opened at $178.66 on Thursday. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $150.28 and a fifty-two week high of $206.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a current ratio of 1.52. The company has a market capitalization of $7.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.47, a P/E/G ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a fifty day moving average of $165.25 and a 200 day moving average of $169.24.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The construction company reported $2.36 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.25 by $0.11. Armstrong World Industries had a return on equity of 37.35% and a net margin of 18.60%.The business had revenue of $472.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $461.67 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.09 earnings per share. The business's quarterly revenue was up 11.2% on a year-over-year basis. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.300-8.500 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Armstrong World Industries, Inc. will post 8.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 5th were given a dividend of $0.339 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 5th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Armstrong World Industries's dividend payout ratio is currently 18.63%.

Armstrong World Industries announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, July 21st that authorizes the company to repurchase $800.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the construction company to purchase up to 12.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Armstrong World Industries News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Armstrong World Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks increased its estimates for third-quarter 2026 EPS to $2.36 from $2.30, fourth-quarter 2026 EPS to $1.97 from $1.96, and first-quarter 2027 EPS to $2.18 from $2.16. Armstrong World Industries analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Forecasts for the second and third quarters of 2027 also rose, with EPS estimates increasing to $2.51 from $2.42 and $2.49 from $2.43, respectively. The fourth-quarter 2027 estimate increased to $2.19 from $2.15.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks lifted its full-year 2027 EPS forecast to $9.38 from $9.16 and its full-year 2028 forecast to $10.12 from $9.91. It also raised first-quarter 2028 EPS to $2.40 from $2.37 and second-quarter 2028 EPS to $2.67 from $2.57.
• Neutral Sentiment: The current-year analyst consensus remains $8.39 per share, while Zacks’ revisions primarily affect future periods. Investors will look for confirmation in upcoming results and guidance.

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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