Zacks Research Has Optimistic Outlook of AWI Q1 Earnings

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Armstrong World Industries in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, March 11th. Zacks Research analyst S. Mukherjee now forecasts that the construction company will post earnings per share of $1.61 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate 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 - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 25th. The construction company reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $367.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $364.98 million. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 17.95% and a return on equity of 40.67%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 17.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.22 earnings per share.

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

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Armstrong World Industries Stock Up 0.9 %

AWI traded up $1.26 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $141.50. 424,823 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 268,702. The company has a market cap of $6.15 billion, a PE ratio of 24.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.25. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $148.59 and its 200-day simple moving average is $144.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.64 and a quick ratio of 1.11. Armstrong World Industries has a one year low of $110.68 and a one year high of $164.40.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed 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. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 6th. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.87%. Armstrong World Industries's payout ratio is 20.40%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the fourth quarter worth $316,000. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the fourth quarter worth $338,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the fourth quarter worth $2,326,000. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. boosted its stake in Armstrong World Industries by 1.7% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Armstrong World Industries by 0.7% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.93% of the company's stock.

Armstrong World Industries Company Profile

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.