Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) updated its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.650-0.750 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.710. The company issued revenue guidance of $325.0 million-$335.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $332.4 million.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on AIN shares. Zacks Research upgraded Albany International from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Albany International from $61.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on Albany International from $64.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Wall Street Zen raised Albany International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, October 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Albany International from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $67.67.

Albany International Stock Performance

Shares of AIN stock opened at $65.06 on Friday. Albany International has a one year low of $41.15 and a one year high of $77.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 1.89 and a current ratio of 2.24. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $60.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $61.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.17.

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The textile maker reported $1.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $349.54 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $326.12 million. Albany International had a net margin of 6.73% and a return on equity of 14.48%. Albany International’s revenue for the quarter was up 33.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.71 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Albany International will post 3.36 EPS for the current year.

Albany International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st were paid a dividend of $0.28 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Albany International’s dividend payout ratio is currently -64.37%.

Trending Headlines about Albany International

Here are the key news stories impacting Albany International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Albany International reported earnings of $1.68 per share, above consensus estimates of approximately $1.48–$1.50, while revenue reached $349.54 million versus estimates of $326.12 million. Revenue increased 33.7% year over year, and EPS more than doubled from $0.71 in the prior-year quarter. Albany International Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Engineered Composites led the quarter. Management highlighted strong execution and the favorable completion of a strategic review involving its Amelia Earhart Drive facility in less than a year. This may improve operational focus and reinforces the importance of the composites segment to Albany’s growth outlook. Albany International Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-screening recognition adds a sentiment boost. Zacks added AIN to its Rank #1, or “Strong Buy,” lists for overall stocks, value stocks and income stocks. These rankings could attract additional attention, although they are less significant than the earnings results. New Strong Buy Stocks for October 29th
• Positive Sentiment: Aerospace-composites exposure remains a strategic opportunity. Albany Engineered Composites joined Hexcel and other partners in developing next-generation bobsled cowlings, highlighting the company’s advanced-materials capabilities and aerospace-related ecosystem. Utah Advanced Composite Manufacturers Partnership

About Albany International

Albany International Corporation is an advanced materials and engineered products company serving the paper, aerospace and defense industries. Founded in 1895, the company develops and manufactures specialized textiles, composite materials and related process technologies for industrial applications.

Albany International operates through two primary businesses. Its Machine Clothing segment produces engineered fabrics and process belts used in paper manufacturing, including forming fabrics, press felts, dryer fabrics and other products that support papermaking efficiency and quality.