Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for AWI Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has lowered its earnings estimate for Armstrong World Industries (AWI) for Q1 2026 from $1.85 to $1.84 per share, maintaining a "Hold" rating.
• The company recently announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.339 per share, up from $0.31, reflecting a 0.7% yield.
• Analysts have varying ratings on the stock, with the consensus rating categorized as "Moderate Buy"** and a target price of $202.25.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report issued on Tuesday, October 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $1.84 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.85. Zacks Research has a "Hold" rating on the stock. 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' FY2026 earnings at $8.12 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.68 EPS.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 6th. The construction company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Armstrong World Industries had a return on equity of 39.80% and a net margin of 18.95%.The company had revenue of $325.00 million during the quarter.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Bank of America boosted their price target on Armstrong World Industries from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Vertical Research started coverage on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Monday. They issued a "buy" rating and a $238.00 price target for the company. Evercore ISI increased their price target on Armstrong World Industries from $157.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock an "in-line" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Armstrong World Industries from $195.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, September 12th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a "neutral" rating and set a $178.00 target price (up from $158.00) on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $202.25.

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

Shares of AWI opened at $201.04 on Thursday. Armstrong World Industries has a fifty-two week low of $122.37 and a fifty-two week high of $205.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.70 billion, a PE ratio of 29.74, a PEG ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.45. The company's 50-day moving average is $196.42 and its 200-day moving average is $170.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 1.61 and a quick ratio of 1.11.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. MAI Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the second quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its position in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 4,860.0% during the third quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 248 shares of the construction company's stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares during the period. 98.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Armstrong World Industries Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, November 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.339 per share. This is a boost from Armstrong World Industries's previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 6th. Armstrong World Industries's 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.

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