Zacks Research Brokers Increase Earnings Estimates for AWI

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) – Zacks Research increased their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Armstrong World Industries in a report issued on Tuesday, November 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the construction company will post earnings of $1.87 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.84. Zacks Research currently 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 $8.31 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.98 EPS.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last announced 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 38.97% and a net margin of 19.08%.The company had revenue of $325.00 million for the quarter.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Loop Capital set a $190.00 price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Armstrong World Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 2nd. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $195.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, September 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Armstrong World Industries currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $207.50.

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

Shares of Armstrong World Industries stock traded down $3.08 on Thursday, hitting $185.43. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 35,241 shares, compared to its average volume of 321,245. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $195.67 and a 200-day moving average price of $177.77. Armstrong World Industries has a 1 year low of $122.37 and a 1 year high of $206.08. The company has a market capitalization of $8.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a current ratio of 1.52.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter worth $32,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the third quarter worth $35,000. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in Armstrong World Industries by 70.0% during the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 221 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in Armstrong World Industries during the 2nd quarter valued at $46,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

Armstrong World Industries Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, November 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 6th will be issued a $0.339 dividend. This is an increase 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 dividend payout ratio is presently 19.31%.

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.