Zacks Research Brokers Boost Earnings Estimates for AWI

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Armstrong World Industries in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the construction company will post earnings of $2.36 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.30. The consensus estimate for Armstrong World Industries’ current full-year earnings is $8.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Armstrong World Industries’ Q4 2026 earnings at $1.97 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.18 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.51 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.49 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.19 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $9.38 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.40 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.67 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $10.12 EPS.

AWI has been the subject of several other reports. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $190.00 target price on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Evercore set a $200.00 price target on Armstrong World Industries in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $203.00 price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Armstrong World Industries from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $213.00.

Armstrong World Industries Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of AWI opened at $177.68 on Wednesday. Armstrong World Industries has a 52 week low of $150.28 and a 52 week high of $206.08. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.34, a PEG ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a current ratio of 1.52. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $164.72 and a 200-day moving average of $169.28.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The construction company reported $2.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.25 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $472.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $461.67 million. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 18.60% and a return on equity of 37.35%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.09 earnings per share. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.300-8.500 EPS.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 5th will be given a $0.339 dividend. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 5th. Armstrong World Industries’s dividend payout ratio is presently 18.63%.

Armstrong World Industries announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, July 21st that authorizes the company to buyback $800.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the construction company to reacquire up to 12.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the 2nd quarter valued at $827,239,000. Bank of Montreal Can boosted its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 18,679.7% in the 4th quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,279,086 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $244,433,000 after buying an additional 1,272,275 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in Armstrong World Industries during the fourth quarter valued at about $107,716,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in Armstrong World Industries by 33,007.3% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 473,104 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $90,410,000 after buying an additional 471,675 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in Armstrong World Industries during the second quarter worth about $74,556,000. Institutional investors own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

More Armstrong World Industries News

Here are the key news stories impacting Armstrong World Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its EPS forecasts across multiple future periods, including Q3 2026 to $2.36 from $2.30, Q2 2027 to $2.51 from $2.42, and Q3 2027 to $2.49 from $2.43.
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year estimates were also increased: FY2027 EPS rose to $9.38 from $9.16, while FY2028 EPS increased to $10.12 from $9.91. Smaller upward revisions were made to Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028 and Q2 2028 forecasts.
• Positive Sentiment: The revisions indicate that Zacks sees stronger-than-previously-expected earnings momentum over the next several years. The current-year consensus remains $8.39 per share, while the company’s FY2026 guidance is $8.30–$8.50 EPS.
• Neutral Sentiment: The estimate increases are relatively modest and apply primarily to future periods, so they may have limited immediate impact unless other analysts follow with similar upgrades.

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.