What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for AWI FY2025 Earnings?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Armstrong World Industries in a report released on Tuesday, November 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $7.48 for the year, up from their previous forecast of $7.24. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. 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’ Q4 2025 earnings at $1.68 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.24 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.28 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.92 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.14 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.33 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $2.37 EPS.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on AWI. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Armstrong World Industries from $210.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $178.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Vertical Research started coverage on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Monday, October 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a $238.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Evercore ISI increased their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $157.00 to $182.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Armstrong World Industries presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $207.50.

Armstrong World Industries Stock Performance

Shares of AWI opened at $188.71 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a current ratio of 1.52. Armstrong World Industries has a 52-week low of $122.37 and a 52-week high of $206.08. The firm has a market cap of $8.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.00, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.41. The business’s fifty day moving average is $195.67 and its 200-day moving average is $177.77.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 6th. The construction company reported $1.36 EPS for the quarter. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 19.08% and a return on equity of 38.97%. The business had revenue of $325.00 million during the quarter.

Armstrong World Industries Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, November 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 6th will be paid a $0.339 dividend. This is a positive change from Armstrong World Industries’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 6th. Armstrong World Industries’s payout ratio is presently 19.31%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Armstrong World Industries during the first quarter worth about $2,508,000. Versor Investments LP bought a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $596,000. Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $289,000. Andina Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the 1st quarter worth approximately $455,000. Finally, Amundi lifted its stake in Armstrong World Industries by 55.1% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 35,227 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $4,757,000 after purchasing an additional 12,514 shares during the last quarter. 98.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.