Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Forecast for AWI Earnings

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report issued on Tuesday, March 11th. Zacks Research analyst S. Mukherjee now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $1.61 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.56. 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’ Q2 2025 earnings at $1.71 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.95 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.66 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.94 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.72 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.98 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.85 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.37 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.96 EPS.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 25th. The construction company reported $1.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.37 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $367.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $364.98 million. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 17.95% and a return on equity of 40.67%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.22 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on AWI. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $162.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 27th. StockNews.com lowered shares of Armstrong World Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, March 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $163.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 28th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $150.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 26th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $153.33.

Armstrong World Industries Trading Down 1.2 %

Shares of Armstrong World Industries stock opened at $139.79 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $148.71 and a 200 day simple moving average of $143.94. Armstrong World Industries has a 12-month low of $110.68 and a 12-month high of $164.40.

Armstrong World Industries Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 6th will be paid a $0.308 dividend. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.88%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 6th. Armstrong World Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 20.40%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AWI. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $338,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in Armstrong World Industries during the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,326,000. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. raised its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. now owns 1,198,801 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $169,427,000 after buying an additional 19,787 shares during the period. Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Armstrong World Industries by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC now owns 43,677 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $6,173,000 after buying an additional 293 shares during the period. Finally, PharVision Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $223,000. Institutional investors own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

About Armstrong World Industries

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.