Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI)
NYSE:AWI
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AWI Stock Chart & Stats
$179.52
$0.73(0.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$179.52
$0.73(0.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$149.06 - $206.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.51K
Average Volume (3M)465.35K
Market Cap
$6.68B
Enterprise Value$7.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$79.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$569.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.05
Shares Outstanding42,678,837
10 Day Avg. Volume466,197
30 Day Avg. Volume465,350
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.60
Price to Book (P/B)9.25
Price to Sales (P/S)5.14
P/FCF Ratio33.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$206.25Price Target Upside14.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)8.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.77B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability & ScaleConsistently high gross (~40%) and net (~19%) margins alongside multi-year revenue growth (from ~$1.11B to $1.65B TTM) indicate durable earnings power. This margin profile supports reinvestment, dividends and buybacks and cushions cyclicality in commercial construction over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Strengthened Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging to very low TTM leverage (~0.11x) and equity growth materially reduce financial risk and increase strategic optionality. Low leverage supports sustained capital returns, M&A flexibility and resilience to construction cycles across the next several quarters.
Product Innovation & Project WinsEarly commercial traction for energy‑saving ceilings, data‑center solutions and other platforms, plus strong order intake and airport project wins, expand higher‑value specification penetration. These innovations and backlog visibility support durable higher‑margin Architectural Specialties growth.
Bears Say
Input Cost InflationPersistent raw material, energy and freight inflation (noted as mid‑single digits) affects a large share of COGS and can structurally compress margins if pricing pass‑through lags. Over several quarters, sustained cost pressure could limit margin expansion and raise working‑capital needs.
Architectural Specialties Integration DragAcquisitions and integration costs have temporarily diluted AS margins and EBITDA. If integration takes longer or incremental costs persist, expected high‑margin lift from specialty assets may be delayed, increasing execution risk to projected segment profitability over the next several quarters.
Weakened FCF MomentumAbsolute FCF remains healthy, yet a sharp negative TTM FCF growth trend and sub‑100% cash conversion (≈69–72% of net income) highlight timing and working‑capital sensitivity. Continued volatility could constrain discretionary returns or M&A pacing if not reversed within a few quarters.
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AWI FAQ
What was Armstrong World Industries Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Armstrong World Industries Inc lowest stock price was $149.06 and its highest was $206.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Armstrong World Industries Inc’s market cap?
Armstrong World Industries Inc’s market cap is $6.68B.
When is Armstrong World Industries Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Armstrong World Industries Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Armstrong World Industries Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Armstrong World Industries Inc released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.806 by -$0.116.
Is Armstrong World Industries Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Armstrong World Industries Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Armstrong World Industries Inc pay dividends?
Armstrong World Industries Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.339 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.66%. See more information on Armstrong World Industries Inc dividends here
What is Armstrong World Industries Inc’s EPS estimate?
Armstrong World Industries Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.26.
How many shares outstanding does Armstrong World Industries Inc have?
Armstrong World Industries Inc has 42,678,837 shares outstanding.
What happened to Armstrong World Industries Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Armstrong World Industries Inc reported an EPS of $1.69 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.806. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.455%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Armstrong World Industries Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AWI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$206.25 (14.89% Upside)
$206.25 (14.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AWI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 406.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
34.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Armstrong World Industries Inc
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of diverse ceiling systems, primarily catering to the construction and renovation needs of residential and commercial properties across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through two main divisions: Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties. AWI's extensive product portfolio includes suspended ceilings made from mineral fiber, soft fiber, fiberglass wool, and metal, as well as ceiling and wall solutions crafted from wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt. They also provide crucial ceiling components such as perimeters, trims, and grid systems for drywall installations, in addition to commercial-grade ceilings and walls, acoustical control products, exterior facades, and room partitions. AWI sells its commercial ceiling and architectural specialty products to resale distributors and professional ceiling system contractors, while its residential offerings are distributed via wholesalers and prominent retailers, including large home improvement centers. The company was founded in 1891 and maintains its headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
AWI Company Deck
AWI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a positive underlying operational and commercial momentum: solid top-line growth (7% total sales), strong AUV and EBITDA margin performance in Mineral Fiber, meaningful traction on new product initiatives (TempLock, data center solutions, Canopy, ProjectWorks), robust order intake (especially transportation/airports), and disciplined capital returns (dividends and $60M buybacks) with reaffirmed guidance and an EPS raise. Headwinds were present—notably a near-term decline in AS adjusted EBITDA driven by a $2M nonrecurring tariff reconciliation, acquisition integration costs, higher input and freight costs, and temporary SG&A investments—which compressed consolidated adjusted EBITDA expansion in the quarter. Management characterized most negatives as temporary or mitigable and expects sequential margin improvement in Q2 and stronger second-half performance, so the positives materially outweigh the transitory negatives.View all AWI earnings summariesAWI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$206.25
▲(14.89% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.53% Insiders
30.25% Mutual Funds
29.40% Other Institutional Investors
12.82% Public Companies and
Individual Investors