About Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI)

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells ceiling systems primarily for use in the construction and renovation of residential and commercial buildings worldwide. It principally offers mineral fiber, fiberglass wool, and metal ceiling systems. The company produces suspended mineral fiber and soft fiber ceiling systems; suspension system (grid) and ceiling component products; and acoustical ceiling, wall, and structural solutions. It sells its commercial ceiling materials and accessories to resale distributors and ceiling system contractors; residential ceiling products to wholesalers and retailers, such as large home centers; and architectural specialties products to resale distributors and ceiling systems contractors. The company was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Plastics products, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryBuilding Products
SectorConstruction
SymbolNYSE:AWI
CUSIP04247X10
Phone717-397-0611
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.95%
Current Ratio2.40%
Quick Ratio2.20%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.54
Forward P/E Ratio15.51
P/E Growth0.92
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$893.60 million
Price / Sales3.33
Cash Flow$4.7945 per share
Price / Cash11.68
Book Value$7.93 per share
Price / Book7.06
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.02
Net Income$154.80 million
Net Margins12.77%
Return on Equity41.95%
Return on Assets7.84%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,900
Outstanding Shares53,100,000
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong World Industries' stock symbol?
Armstrong World Industries trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AWI."
How will Armstrong World Industries' stock buyback program work?
Armstrong World Industries declared that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Tuesday, October 31st 2017, which permits the company to buyback $250,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Armstrong World Industries' earnings last quarter?
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February, 26th. The construction company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.16. The construction company had revenue of $214.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $263.06 million. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 12.77% and a return on equity of 41.95%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.41 EPS. View Armstrong World Industries' Earnings History.
When is Armstrong World Industries' next earnings date?
What guidance has Armstrong World Industries issued on next quarter's earnings?
Armstrong World Industries issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.53-3.75 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.34. The company issued revenue guidance of $935-955 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.09 billion.
What price target have analysts set for AWI?
10 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Armstrong World Industries' shares. Their predictions range from $53.00 to $67.00. On average, they anticipate Armstrong World Industries' share price to reach $61.5714 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Armstrong World Industries.
Who are some of Armstrong World Industries' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Armstrong World Industries include AptarGroup (ATR), Pigeon (PGENY), Entegris (ENTG), Tupperware Brands (TUP), Essentra (FLRAF), Myers Industries (MYE), Armstrong Flooring (AFI), Fuling Global (FORK), Deswell Industries (DSWL), Ourpets (OPCO), Trailblazer Resources (TBLZ), Forward Industries (FORD) and FLASR (FLSR).
Who are Armstrong World Industries' key executives?
Armstrong World Industries' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Victor D. Grizzle, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Brian L. MacNeal, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Mark A. Hershey, Chief Compliance Officer, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 48)
- Ms. Ellen R. Romano, Sr. VP of HR (Age 56)
- Mr. David S. Cookson, Sr. VP of Americas (Age 60)
Has Armstrong World Industries been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about AWI stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Armstrong World Industries earned a coverage optimism score of 0.20 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the construction company an impact score of 46.33 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are Armstrong World Industries' major shareholders?
Armstrong World Industries' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include
VA PARTNERS I, LLC
(12.90%). Company insiders that own Armstrong World Industries stock include Ellen R Romano, Roy W Templin and Stephen F Mcnamara. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Armstrong World Industries.
How do I buy shares of Armstrong World Industries?
Shares of AWI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Armstrong World Industries' stock price today?
One share of AWI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $56.00.
How big of a company is Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries has a market capitalization of $2.96 billion and generates $893.60 million in revenue each year. The construction company earns $154.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.02 on an earnings per share basis. Armstrong World Industries employs 3,900 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries' mailing address is 2500 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER PA, 17603. The construction company can be reached via phone at 717-397-0611 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Armstrong World Industries (AWI)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Armstrong World Industries and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe AWI will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe AWI will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Armstrong World Industries in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $61.5714, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 9.95%. The high price target for AWI is $67.00 and the low price target for AWI is $53.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Buy | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.20 | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.44 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 3 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 5 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 4 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 5 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $61.5714 | $57.1250 | $55.4286 | $48.00 |
Price Target Upside: | 9.95% upside | 6.58% downside | 10.81% downside | 10.95% downside |
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Consensus Price Target History

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/23/2016 forward)
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Dividend Information
Armstrong World Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.00%. Armstrong World Industries pays out 0.00% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Dividend Yield: | 0.00% |
Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 0.00% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 0.00% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 0.00% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE AWI) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.70%
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE AWI) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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11/22/2017 | Ellen R Romano | SVP | Sell | 33,087 | $54.68 | $1,809,197.16 | 14,769 | |
11/2/2016 | Roy W Templin | Director | Buy | 2,670 | $37.16 | $99,217.20 | 4,816 | |
8/15/2016 | Stephen F Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 2,274 | $45.00 | $102,330.00 | 5,242 | |
8/18/2015 | Stephen F Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $60.15 | $120,300.00 | | |
5/27/2015 | World Industries In Armstrong | Major Shareholder | Sell | 1,541,940 | $56.03 | $86,394,898.20 | | |
2/24/2015 | World Industries In Armstrong | Major Shareholder | Sell | 2,739,944 | $55.40 | $151,792,897.60 | | |
8/12/2014 | Stephen F Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 4,881 | $53.65 | $261,865.65 | | |
7/31/2014 | Holdings L.P. Valueact | Major Shareholder | Buy | 1,000,000 | $49.11 | $49,110,000.00 | | |
7/14/2014 | Stephen F Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $54.54 | $272,700.00 | | |
5/12/2014 | Stephen Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $53.15 | $265,750.00 | 1,627 | |
3/10/2014 | Stephen Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 3,992 | $55.76 | $222,593.92 | 1,627 | |
3/10/2014 | Tpg Advisors Vi, Inc. | Insider | Sell | 2,054,977 | $53.80 | $110,557,762.60 | | |
3/10/2014 | World Industries In Armstrong | major shareholder | Sell | 1,845,023 | $53.80 | $99,262,237.40 | 9,533,118 | |
1/13/2014 | Stephen Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 3,991 | $60.59 | $241,814.69 | 906 | |
1/3/2014 | Donald Maier | VP | Sell | 100,522 | $58.00 | $5,830,276.00 | 11,745 | |
11/13/2013 | World Industries In Armstrong | major shareholder | Sell | 3,631,735 | $50.67 | $184,020,012.45 | 11,378,141 | |
9/13/2013 | Tpg Advisors Vi, Inc. | major shareholder | Sell | 2,744,425 | $51.41 | $141,090,889.25 | | |
5/17/2013 | Stephen F Mcnamara | VP | Sell | 2,010 | $53.30 | $107,133.00 | | |
5/10/2013 | Thomas Michael Kane | VP | Sell | 11,398 | $52.14 | $594,291.72 | | |
11/14/2012 | World Industries In Armstrong | Major Shareholder | Sell | 4,016,409 | $48.96 | $196,643,384.64 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE AWI) News Headlines
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 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Monday www.americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 7:14 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries To Report First Quarter 2018 Results April 30 finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 5:00 PM |
 | Head-To-Head Review: AptarGroup (ATR) vs. Armstrong World Industries (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 11:10 PM |
 | Brokerages Expect Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $231.83 Million www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 2:12 AM |
 | Contrasting Armstrong World Industries (AWI) & Tupperware Brands (TUP) www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 3:10 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.83 Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 11:13 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Downgraded by BidaskClub www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 2:21 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 1:35 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Downgraded by ValuEngine to "Hold" www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 2:30 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Upgraded to B at TheStreet www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 11:48 AM |
 | Deutsche Bank Raises Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Price Target to $53.00 www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 9:59 AM |
 | Reviewing AptarGroup (ATR) and Armstrong World Industries (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 9:19 PM |
 | BidaskClub Downgrades Armstrong World Industries (AWI) to Sell www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 10:30 PM |
 | NCI Building (NCS) CFO to Retire, Search on for Replacement finance.yahoo.com - April 5 at 11:13 AM |
 | Was Armstrong World Industries Inc’s (NYSE:AWI) Earnings Growth Better Than The Industry’s? finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 3:33 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Upgraded by Goldman Sachs to "Neutral" www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 12:49 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $231.83 Million www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 5:50 AM |
 | $0.83 Earnings Per Share Expected for Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) This Quarter www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 1:12 AM |
 | Armstrong World to lay off 126 in St. Helens www.bizjournals.com - March 27 at 9:31 AM |
 | Analyzing Watsco (WSO.B) & Armstrong World Industries (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 12:26 PM |
 | Is It Time To Buy Armstrong World Industries Inc (NYSE:AWI) Based Off Its PE Ratio? finance.yahoo.com - March 23 at 4:49 PM |
 | Critical Comparison: Rayonier (RYN) & Armstrong World Industries (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 10:40 AM |
 | Contrasting Armstrong Flooring (AFI) and Armstrong World Industries (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 10:38 AM |
 | How Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 10:08 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 1:40 AM |
 | Aegion (AEGN) Set for Improved 2018 Despite Cost Headwinds finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 4:38 PM |
 | Head to Head Contrast: Armstrong World Industries (AWI) versus Its Rivals www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 8:06 AM |
 | Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Armstrong World Industries (AWI) to "Buy" www.americanbankingnews.com - March 13 at 9:08 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 1:44 PM |
 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lowers Armstrong World Industries (AWI) to Underweight www.americanbankingnews.com - March 7 at 10:50 PM |
 | Armstrong World Poised to Gain From Rising AUV, Tax Reform www.zacks.com - March 6 at 9:00 AM |
 | Wired News – TopBuild Purchased USI for $475 Million in Cash finance.yahoo.com - March 6 at 9:00 AM |
 | First Trust Advisors LP Acquires 61,351 Shares of Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 7:58 AM |
 | 35,959 Shares in Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) Acquired by Emory University www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 2:59 PM |
 | California Public Employees Retirement System Has $8.64 Million Position in Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 5:16 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Earns Hold Rating from Stephens www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 6:44 PM |
 | Hudson Bay Capital Management LP Acquires Shares of 45,091 Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 12:03 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries Inc Forecasted to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.87 Per Share (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 8:10 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.84 Per Share, Jefferies Group Forecasts www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 8:10 AM |
 | London Co. of Virginia Sells 192,218 Shares of Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 3:14 PM |
 | Quadrature Capital Ltd Takes $1.34 Million Position in Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 1:02 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 2017 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Slides seekingalpha.com - February 27 at 9:08 AM |
 | Armstrong World (AWI) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Up Y/Y finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 9:08 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries' (AWI) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at SunTrust Banks www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 12:40 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.16 EPS www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 11:18 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Updates FY18 Earnings Guidance www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 9:32 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results finance.yahoo.com - February 26 at 9:00 AM |
 | Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) Shares Bought by Sei Investments Co. www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 7:48 AM |
 | Head-To-Head Review: Armstrong World Industries (AWI) & Smart Sand (SND) www.americanbankingnews.com - February 23 at 11:12 PM |
 | Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Monday www.americanbankingnews.com - February 19 at 3:46 AM |
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