NYSE:AWI Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → 1970’s computer coder Issues Shocking AI Warning (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free AWI Stock Alerts $116.92 +0.64 (+0.55%) (As of 12:51 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$116.00▼$117.1550-Day Range$113.81▼$124.8552-Week Range$62.03▼$125.56Volume66,701 shsAverage Volume361,047 shsMarket Capitalization$5.12 billionP/E Ratio21.98Dividend Yield0.96%Price Target$110.17 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Armstrong World Industries alerts: Email Address Armstrong World Industries MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.9% Downside$110.17 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.08% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.04Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.16Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.39%From $5.89 to $6.62 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.13 out of 5 starsConstruction Sector27th out of 102 stocksPlastics Products, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 10 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingArmstrong World Industries has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageArmstrong World Industries has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Armstrong World Industries' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.08% of the float of Armstrong World Industries has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverArmstrong World Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Armstrong World Industries has recently decreased by 31.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldArmstrong World Industries has a dividend yield of 0.97%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthArmstrong World Industries has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Armstrong World Industries is 21.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Armstrong World Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.92% next year. This indicates that Armstrong World Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Armstrong World Industries' dividend. Previous Next 1.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreArmstrong World Industries has received a -4.61% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Armstrong World Industries in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Precast wall slabs", "Sheet-metal wall slabs", and "Mineral wool ceiling panels" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Armstrong World Industries is -3.04. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentArmstrong World Industries has a news sentiment score of 1.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Armstrong World Industries this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Armstrong World Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Armstrong World Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.09% of the stock of Armstrong World Industries is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.93% of the stock of Armstrong World Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Armstrong World Industries' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Armstrong World Industries are expected to grow by 12.39% in the coming year, from $5.89 to $6.62 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Armstrong World Industries is 22.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.22.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Armstrong World Industries is 22.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 25.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioArmstrong World Industries has a PEG Ratio of 1.74. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioArmstrong World Industries has a P/B Ratio of 8.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Armstrong World Industries' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceProof that the Musk/Bezos rivalry is about to hit a new levelElon Musk Humiliated Since Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk first met in 2004 — they've been involved in a bitter feud… from rockets, to electric vehicles to who's the world richest person…for going on two decades these two have been at each others throats…Go here now for full story. About Armstrong World Industries Stock (NYSE:AWI)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. It serves commercial and residential construction markets, as well as renovation of existing buildings sectors. The company sells its products to resale distributors, ceiling system contractors, wholesalers, and retailers comprising large home centers. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Read More AWI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AWI Stock News HeadlinesMay 8, 2024 | msn.comArmstrong World Industries Projects Growth: Q1 Results and Recent Acquisition Fuel Optimism Amid Economic UncertaintyMay 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comArmstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.28 on May 23rdMay 9, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)1970’s computer coder Issues Shocking AI WarningLouis Navellier has spent four decades building a billion-dollar empire on the back of big data and technology… Now he's stepping forward with a shocking warning about how AI will soon impact the wealth of everyday Americans.May 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries (AWI) Rose 27% on Strong Quarterly ResultsMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBe Sure To Check Out Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) Before It Goes Ex-DividendMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their PredictionsMay 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comArmstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) PT Raised to $122.00May 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comArmstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) PT Raised to $119.00 at Evercore ISIMay 9, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)1970’s computer coder Issues Shocking AI WarningLouis Navellier has spent four decades building a billion-dollar empire on the back of big data and technology… Now he's stepping forward with a shocking warning about how AI will soon impact the wealth of everyday Americans.May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Avis Budget (CAR), Armstrong World (AWI) and 3M (MMM)May 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPeeling Back The Layers: Exploring Armstrong World Indus Through Analyst InsightsMay 1, 2024 | msn.comArmstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust ...April 30, 2024 | seekingalpha.comArmstrong World Industries, Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 30, 2024 | msn.comArmstrong World beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; raises FY24 outlookApril 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comArmstrong World Q1 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates; Lifts Annual Outlook Above View - UpdateApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI) Surpasses Analyst Expectations with Strong Q1 2024 PerformanceApril 30, 2024 | businesswire.comArmstrong World Industries Reports Record-Setting First-Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comArmstrong World Industries is about to announce its earnings — here's what Wall Street expectsApril 29, 2024 | msn.comArmstrong World Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 29, 2024 | marketwatch.comArmstrong World Buy Architectural Resins Maker 3form for $95 MillionApril 29, 2024 | businesswire.comArmstrong World Industries Expands Architectural Specialties Portfolio with Acquisition of Architectural Resin Leader 3form, LLCApril 24, 2024 | businesswire.comArmstrong World Industries Announces Quarterly DividendApril 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI)April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World Industries' (NYSE:AWI) one-year total shareholder returns outpace the underlying earnings growthApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArmstrong World (AWI) Surges 64.3% in 6 Months: Here's WhySee More Headlines Receive AWI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Armstrong World Industries and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/14 Dividend2/28/2024Dividend Payable3/14/2024Last Earnings4/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/23 Dividend5/08/2024Today5/09/2024Dividend Payable5/23/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConstruction Industry Plastics products, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryBuilding Products Current SymbolNYSE:AWI CUSIP04247X10 CIK7431 Webwww.armstrongceilings.com Phone(717) 397-0611Fax717-396-6133Employees3,100Year Founded1860Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$110.17 High Stock Price Target$132.00 Low Stock Price Target$73.00 Potential Upside/Downside-5.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.32 Trailing P/E Ratio21.85 Forward P/E Ratio19.73 P/E Growth1.74Net Income$223.80 million Net Margins18.03% Pretax Margin23.99% Return on Equity41.81% Return on Assets14.60% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.93 Current Ratio1.79 Quick Ratio1.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.31 billion Price / Sales3.88 Cash Flow$7.44 per share Price / Cash Flow15.62 Book Value$13.40 per share Price / Book8.67Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares43,758,000Free Float43,281,000Market Cap$5.09 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.12 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Christopher P. Calzaretta (Age 47)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $961.57kMs. Monica Maheshwari (Age 54)Senior Vice President of Human Resources Ms. Helen Sahi LEED GAVice President of SustainabilityKey CompetitorsAZEKNYSE:AZEKBoise CascadeNYSE:BCCLouisiana-PacificNYSE:LPXKB HomeNYSE:KBHTHOR IndustriesNYSE:THOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsState Board of Administration of Florida Retirement SystemSold 11,567 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.127%BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A.Sold 8,896 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.288%Bleakley Financial Group LLCBought 645 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.013%Inspire Investing LLCSold 1,041 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.007%Qsemble Capital Management LPBought 2,759 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.006%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AWI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Armstrong World Industries stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Armstrong World Industries in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AWI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AWI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View AWI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Armstrong World Industries' stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Armstrong World Industries' shares. Their AWI share price targets range from $73.00 to $132.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $110.17 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.9%. View analysts price targets for AWI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AWI shares performed in 2024? Armstrong World Industries' stock was trading at $98.32 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AWI shares have increased by 19.1% and is now trading at $117.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Armstrong World Industries? Armstrong World Industries saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 468,800 shares, a drop of 31.5% from the March 31st total of 684,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 374,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. Currently, 1.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Armstrong World Industries' Short Interest. When is Armstrong World Industries' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024. View our AWI earnings forecast. How were Armstrong World Industries' earnings last quarter? Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 30th. The construction company reported $1.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.23 by $0.15. The construction company had revenue of $326.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $319.44 million. Armstrong World Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.81% and a net margin of 18.03%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.12 EPS. How often does Armstrong World Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Armstrong World Industries? Armstrong World Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 8th. Read our dividend analysis for AWI. Is Armstrong World Industries a good dividend stock? Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.97%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 21.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AWI will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.92% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AWI. What ETFs hold Armstrong World Industries' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF (PSCI), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG), Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF (HAPS), Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO), First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund (FXR), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) and iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT). What guidance has Armstrong World Industries issued on next quarter's earnings? Armstrong World Industries issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.80-$6.05 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.76. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.395-$1.435 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.35 billion. What is Victor Grizzle's approval rating as Armstrong World Industries' CEO? 50 employees have rated Armstrong World Industries Chief Executive Officer Victor Grizzle on Glassdoor.com. Victor Grizzle has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Armstrong World Industries own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Armstrong World Industries investors own include Carnival Co. & (CCL), Armstrong Flooring (AFI), Coty (COTY), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Coca-Cola (KO), L Brands (LB) and Altria Group (MO). Who are Armstrong World Industries' major shareholders? Armstrong World Industries' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.72%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (0.63%), Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.52%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.52%), BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. (0.29%) and Swiss National Bank (0.20%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles M Chiappone, Ellen R Romano, Mark A Hershey and Victor Grizzle. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Armstrong World Industries? Shares of AWI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Armstrong World Industries have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Armstrong World Industries: AWI Licensing Company, Architectural Components Group Inc, Arktura LLC, Armstrong Cork Finance LLC, Armstrong Ventures Inc, Armstrong World Industries (Delaware) LLC, MRK Industries Inc, Moz Designs, Plasterform, Steel Ceilings Inc, and Turf Design.Read More This page (NYSE:AWI) was last updated on 5/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThis 1 Biotech Stock has been shocking the marketsHuge Alerts1970’s computer coder Issues Shocking AI WarningInvestorPlaceThe 2024 Gold Rush: Unleashing Market PotentialPriority GoldHe Is Giving Away BitcoinCrypto Swap ProfitsDems have chosen Biden replacement?Paradigm PressGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold Safe ExchangeThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmithTrump Asset Seizure Threat Alert: Could Your Savings Be Next?American Hartford Gold Group Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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