Albany International (AIN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Albany International Corporation is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company that traces its roots back to 1895, when it was founded as the Albany Felt Company. Over more than a century, the firm has evolved from a producer of felts for papermaking into a diversified industrial technology provider. Today, Albany International operates two principal business segments—Engineered Composites and Engineered Textile Technologies—serving markets that demand high-performance materials and precision manufacturing.

The Engineered Composites segment specializes in the design and production of composite structures and components for the aerospace and defense industries. Utilizing carbon fiber, resin transfer molding (RTM) processes and proprietary tooling technologies, Albany International supplies fan cases, fan blades, nacelles and other critical parts to major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This segment leverages advanced simulation, digital integration and materials expertise to meet stringent weight, strength and durability requirements in both commercial and military applications.

Under the Engineered Textile Technologies segment, Albany International develops and manufactures industrial fabrics, press felts, dryer fabrics and filter media for the pulp, paper and nonwoven industries. The company’s textile solutions enhance production efficiency, energy conservation and product quality at paper mills and nonwovens plants worldwide. By offering on-site services, process audits and tailored maintenance programs, this segment helps customers optimize their operations and extend the life of key assets.

Headquartered in Albany, New York, the company maintains production facilities and technical centers across North America, Europe and Asia, reflecting its commitment to global customer support and supply chain resilience. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Scott C. Salmirs, Albany International continues to invest in research and development, digital technologies and sustainable manufacturing practices. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on innovation, the company aims to address emerging challenges in lightweight materials, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $72.04 to $73.00
• 50-Day Range: $62.32 to $72.23
• 52-Week Range: $57.71 to $95.47
• Volume: 150,568 shs
• Average Volume: 227,688 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.18 billion
• P/E Ratio: 29.13
• Dividend Yield: 1.50%
• Price Target: $79.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Albany International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Albany International scored higher than 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 115th out of 181 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Albany International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Albany International has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.34%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Albany International are expected to grow by 17.34% in the coming year, from $3.23 to $3.79 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Albany International is 29.13, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Albany International is 29.13, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.01.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Albany International has a PEG Ratio of 1.66. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Albany International has a P/B Ratio of 2.37. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.14% of the float of Albany International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Albany International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Albany International has recently decreased by 3.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Albany International pays a meaningful dividend of 1.50%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Albany International has been increasing its dividend for 7 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Albany International is 43.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Albany International will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.50% next year. This indicates that Albany International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.14% of the float of Albany International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Albany International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Albany International has recently decreased by 3.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.60

News Sentiment

Albany International has a news sentiment score of 0.60. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Albany International this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Albany International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Albany International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.76% of the stock of Albany International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.37% of the stock of Albany International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AIN shares performed this year?

Albany International's stock was trading at $79.97 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AIN shares have decreased by 9.7% and is now trading at $72.23.

How were Albany International's earnings last quarter?

Albany International Corporation (NYSE:AIN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The textile maker reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.15. The firm's revenue was down 7.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Albany International's major shareholders?

Albany International's top institutional shareholders include Central Pacific Bank Trust Division (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert Alan Hansen, Gunnar Kleveland, Joseph M Gaug and Robert D Starr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Albany International?

Shares of AIN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Albany International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Albany International investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/7 Dividend: 3/21/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/7 Dividend: 3/21/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/07/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 7/8 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/8 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: TEXTILE - PRDUCTS
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AIN
• CIK: 819793
• Web: www.albint.com
• Phone: (603) 330-5850
• Fax: 603-994-3835
• Employees: 5,400
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $79.00
• High Stock Price Target: $92.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $65.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +9.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.48
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.13
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.36
• P/E Growth: 1.66
• Net Income: $87.62 million
• Net Margins: 6.44%
• Pretax Margin: 8.46%
• Return on Equity: 9.79%
• Return on Assets: 5.47%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.46
• Current Ratio: 3.70
• Quick Ratio: 2.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.23 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.77
• Cash Flow: $6.08 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.88
• Book Value: $30.54 per share
• Price / Book: 2.37

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,200,000
• Free Float: 29,970,000
• Market Cap: $2.18 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.31