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Albany International
(NYSE:AIN)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$80.00
▲(37.36% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
The score is held back most by weakened financial performance (recent losses and margin compression, with softer free-cash-flow trend). Offsetting factors include constructive technical momentum (price above major moving averages) and a generally positive earnings-call outlook led by Engineered Composites growth and improving profitability, while valuation remains mixed due to the negative P/E despite a modest dividend.
Positive Factors
Engineered Composites growth
Sustained double‑digit topline growth and an ~80% YoY jump in segment EBITDA reflect structurally improving unit economics in aerospace composites. Program ramps (LEAP, 787, CH‑53K) and new contracts increase recurring production content and scalability tied to multi‑year aircraft build rates.
Negative Factors
Profitability deterioration
A switch from healthy historical margins to a negative net margin signals structural pressure on pricing, mix or cost base. Sustained unprofitability erodes retained earnings, reduces reinvestment capacity, pressures return on equity, and makes the company more sensitive to downturns in its end markets.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Engineered Composites growth
Sustained double‑digit topline growth and an ~80% YoY jump in segment EBITDA reflect structurally improving unit economics in aerospace composites. Program ramps (LEAP, 787, CH‑53K) and new contracts increase recurring production content and scalability tied to multi‑year aircraft build rates.
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Albany International Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
Shows how much profit each of Albany’s business units generates after operating costs. Comparing operating income across Machine Clothing and Advanced Materials reveals which segment drives overall profitability, how well management controls costs, and how exposed the company is to end‑market cycles, pricing pressure, or one‑time items.
Shows how much profit each of Albany’s business units generates after operating costs. Comparing operating income across Machine Clothing and Advanced Materials reveals which segment drives overall profitability, how well management controls costs, and how exposed the company is to end‑market cycles, pricing pressure, or one‑time items.
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The FlyAlbany International (AIN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.78B
Dividend Yield1.82%
Average Volume (3M)510.01K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth-0.06%
EPS Growth-181.65%
CountryUS
Employees5,700
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.73
Shares Outstanding28,400,000
10 Day Avg. Volume382,553
30 Day Avg. Volume510,012
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)2.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.27
P/FCF Ratio18.14
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.00Price Target Upside4.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.29B
Albany International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Albany International Corp., along with its various subsidiaries, specializes in the realm of textile and advanced materials processing. The company's operations are distinctly divided into two primary segments: Machine Clothing (MC) and Albany Eng...
How the Company Makes Money
Albany International makes money mainly by manufacturing and selling engineered products through two primary revenue streams. (1) Machine Clothing: The company sells consumable, application-specific machine clothing (including forming, press, and ...
Albany International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 04, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 26, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a generally positive operating and financial momentum driven by Engineered Composites: record segment revenue, substantial YoY improvement in segment adjusted EBITDA, consolidated revenue growth (5.8%), margin expansion and an adjusted EPS beat. These positives are tempered by short-term operational issues in Machine Clothing (equipment failure and expected full-year slight revenue decline), inventory-driven negative free cash flow this quarter, higher debt/interest expense, and some regional demand weakness and tooling timing delays. Management portrays the negatives as manageable and largely timing- or recoverable-related while emphasizing disciplined execution, strategic partnerships and long-term growth opportunities in aerospace and defense.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Quarterly revenue of $329.5M, up 5.8% year-over-year, driven primarily by higher activity in Engineered Composites.
Negative Updates
Machine Clothing Equipment Failure and Downtime
Machine Clothing revenue of $178.7M modestly below expectations due to additional downtime from a failed machine in North America; management is relocating and reassembling a replacement machine (arrived on site) with completion expected by year-end; lost volume described as modest but concrete impact on the quarter.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Quarterly revenue of $329.5M, up 5.8% year-over-year, driven primarily by higher activity in Engineered Composites.
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Company Guidance
Albany guided Q3 consolidated revenue of $320–$330 million, adjusted EPS of $0.60–$0.70 and an effective tax rate of ~31.5%, while noting full‑year Machine Clothing revenue is now expected to be slightly down versus 2025 and Engineered Composites is expected to grow year‑over‑year with delayed tooling benefiting the back half of 2026. For context, Q2 results that underpin the outlook were: revenue $329.5M (+5.8% YoY), Machine Clothing $178.7M, Engineered Composites $150.8M (+16% from $130.5M), adjusted EBITDA $57.8M (17.6% margin) with Machine Clothing EBITDA $50M (28% margin) and Engineered Composites EBITDA $20M (13.3% vs $11.1M/8.5% prior year); gross profit $107.9M (32.7%), operating income $32.1M (9.8%), interest expense $6.1M, free cash flow use of $14.5M (vs. +$17.8M prior year), CapEx $11.9M, R&D $11.7M, cash $77.3M, total debt $450.7M (net debt ≈ $373.3M) and approximately $427M of available capital.Albany International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
32
Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.22B | 1.18B | 1.23B | 1.15B | 1.03B | 929.24M |
| Gross Profit | 257.62M | 243.92M | 401.78M | 423.72M | 389.78M | 378.39M |
| EBITDA | 37.58M | 52.16M | 223.00M | 257.36M | 218.86M | 257.58M |
| Net Income | -51.19M | -57.34M | 87.62M | 111.12M | 95.76M | 118.48M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.71B | 1.72B | 1.65B | 1.84B | 1.64B | 1.56B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 77.35M | 112.35M | 115.28M | 173.42M | 291.78M | 302.04M |
| Total Debt | 450.67M | 455.66M | 387.20M | 514.86M | 495.12M | 380.85M |
| Total Liabilities | 959.28M | 986.61M | 699.75M | 867.69M | 774.71M | 678.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 745.69M | 726.21M | 943.54M | 961.37M | 863.05M | 873.97M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 58.91M | 82.64M | 138.19M | 64.50M | 31.87M | 163.78M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 120.63M | 152.47M | 218.44M | 148.06M | 128.21M | 217.47M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -60.50M | -68.26M | -80.18M | -217.90M | -96.35M | -53.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -90.74M | -96.05M | -183.83M | -52.64M | -23.65M | -99.64M |
Albany International Technical Analysis
Negative
58.24
Price Trends
71.10
Negative
64.02
Negative
58.62
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.47
Positive
27.80
Positive
16.32
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AIN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 58.24 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 71.61, below the 50-day MA of 71.10, and below the 200-day MA of 58.62, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.47 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 27.80 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.32 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AIN.
Albany International Risk Analysis
Albany International disclosed 39 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Albany International reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Albany International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $1.50B | 11.75 | 7.12% | 0.86% | -7.78% | -32.92% | |
65 Neutral | $224.51M | 22.61 | 4.28% | 4.54% | 1.07% | 27.61% | |
62 Neutral | $1.78B | -35.27 | -6.96% | 2.13% | -0.06% | -181.65% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
55 Neutral | $133.64M | -3.17 | -16.70% | ― | -10.95% | 80.36% | |
54 Neutral | $118.73M | -5.52 | -15.54% | 1.11% | 8.82% | 29.91% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
AIN
Albany International
61.01
0.86
1.43%
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LAKE
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12.05
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SGC
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12.89
1.60
14.20%
UFI
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6.92
2.49
56.21%
Albany International Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Albany International Shareholders Approve Board, Auditor, Compensation
Positive
May 19, 2026
At Albany International’s annual meeting of stockholders on May 15, 2026, shareholders voted on the election of eight directors, ratification of the company’s independent auditor, and approval of executive compensation. All eight nomin...
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