Research Analysts Set Expectations for AWI Q3 Earnings

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for Armstrong World Industries in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $2.30 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $2.28. The consensus estimate for Armstrong World Industries’ current full-year earnings is $8.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Armstrong World Industries’ Q1 2027 earnings at $2.16 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.42 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.43 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $9.16 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.37 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $9.91 EPS.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The construction company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.82 by ($0.13). Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 18.59% and a return on equity of 36.71%. The business had revenue of $409.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $409.46 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.66 EPS. Armstrong World Industries’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.150-8.450 EPS.

AWI has been the subject of several other research reports. Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $216.00 to $210.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Evercore set a $200.00 price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $200.00 to $195.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Monday, April 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Armstrong World Industries currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $211.86.

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

AWI stock opened at $157.95 on Thursday. Armstrong World Industries has a 52 week low of $149.06 and a 52 week high of $206.08. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $169.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $182.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 1.21.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 77.0% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 131 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 57 shares during the last quarter. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 124.1% in the 4th quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 177 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. Institutional investors own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 26th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 11th will be issued a $0.339 dividend. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 11th. Armstrong World Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.15%.

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.