Zacks Research Issues Positive Forecast for AWI Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its Q2 2026 earnings per share estimate for Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) from $1.87 to $2.20, reflecting a positive outlook for the company.
• Armstrong World Industries reported a revenue increase of 16.3% year-over-year, achieving $424.60 million and surpassing analysts' consensus estimates for the quarter.
• Several analysts have given Armstrong World Industries a Moderate Buy average rating, with price targets reaching as high as $200.00 from different investment firms.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for Armstrong World Industries in a research report issued on Tuesday, August 12th. Zacks Research analyst S. Mukherjee now forecasts that the construction company will earn $2.20 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.87. The consensus estimate for Armstrong World Industries' current full-year earnings is $6.18 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Armstrong World Industries' Q4 2026 earnings at $1.85 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $8.13 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also recently weighed in on AWI. Loop Capital set a $190.00 price target on Armstrong World Industries and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. UBS Group reiterated a "neutral" rating and set a $178.00 price target (up from $158.00) on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Bank of America upped their price target on Armstrong World Industries from $162.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 15th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Armstrong World Industries from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, July 26th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Tuesday, June 24th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $200.00 price target on the stock. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $177.13.

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

Shares of AWI traded up $0.7180 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $194.5780. 87,324 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 323,779. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $170.55 and a 200-day moving average of $154.94. Armstrong World Industries has a one year low of $118.14 and a one year high of $197.04. The firm has a market cap of $8.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.76, a PEG ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 1.61 and a quick ratio of 1.11.

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

Institutional Trading of Armstrong World Industries

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Armstrong World Industries by 100.0% in the first quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 280 shares of the construction company's stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter worth $46,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its stake in Armstrong World Industries by 652.3% in the first quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 331 shares of the construction company's stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 287 shares during the period. Finally, MAI Capital Management purchased a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter worth $47,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.93% of the company's stock.

Armstrong World Industries Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 7th will be paid a $0.308 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 7th. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Armstrong World Industries's dividend payout ratio is currently 18.20%.

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.