What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for AWI FY2025 Earnings?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research upped their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Armstrong World Industries in a research report issued on Tuesday, November 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the construction company will earn $7.48 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $7.24. 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’ Q4 2025 earnings at $1.68 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.24 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.28 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.92 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.14 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.33 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $2.37 EPS.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 6th. The construction company reported $1.36 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $325.00 million during the quarter. Armstrong World Industries had a return on equity of 38.97% and a net margin of 19.08%.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $195.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 12th. Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Evercore ISI upped their price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $157.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Armstrong World Industries from $210.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Armstrong World Industries has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $207.50.

Armstrong World Industries Stock Performance

Armstrong World Industries stock opened at $188.51 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The stock has a market cap of $8.13 billion, a PE ratio of 26.97, a P/E/G ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.41. Armstrong World Industries has a 12-month low of $122.37 and a 12-month high of $206.08. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $195.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $177.69.

Armstrong World Industries Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, November 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 6th will be given a $0.339 dividend. This is an increase from Armstrong World Industries’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 6th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. Armstrong World Industries’s dividend payout ratio is currently 19.31%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AWI. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Armstrong World Industries in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 70.0% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 221 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 91 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the second quarter worth about $46,000. Finally, MAI Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter worth approximately $47,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

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.