Armstrong World Industries, Inc. $AWI Holdings Lowered by Cwm LLC

Cwm LLC decreased its stake in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) by 9.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 32,667 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 3,481 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC owned 0.08% of Armstrong World Industries worth $6,243,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Alps Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 1,317.0% in the third quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. now owns 36,418 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $7,138,000 after acquiring an additional 33,848 shares in the last quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board lifted its position in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 10.8% in the 3rd quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 208,870 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $40,941,000 after acquiring an additional 20,280 shares in the last quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $2,055,000. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake in Armstrong World Industries by 66.4% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 235,018 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $46,066,000 after purchasing an additional 93,770 shares during the period. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in Armstrong World Industries in the 4th quarter worth approximately $84,143,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

Armstrong World Industries Stock Performance

Shares of AWI opened at $180.29 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $7.72 billion, a PE ratio of 25.46, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.46. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $175.44 and its 200 day moving average price is $185.69. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a 52 week low of $128.65 and a 52 week high of $206.08.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The construction company reported $1.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.67 by ($0.06). Armstrong World Industries had a return on equity of 37.80% and a net margin of 19.05%.The company had revenue of $388.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $400.87 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.50 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.050-8.350 EPS. Research analysts expect that Armstrong World Industries, Inc. will post 8.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Armstrong World Industries Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 5th were paid a $0.339 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 5th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Armstrong World Industries’s payout ratio is 19.21%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on AWI. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Bank of America lowered their price target on Armstrong World Industries from $216.00 to $210.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Armstrong World Industries has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $210.00.

Armstrong World Industries Company Profile

Armstrong World Industries, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of commercial ceiling and wall solutions. The company offers a diverse portfolio of acoustical, decorative and specialty ceiling systems designed to enhance interior environments in offices, healthcare facilities, schools, retail outlets and other non-residential settings. Through its focus on performance, aesthetics and sustainability, Armstrong World Industries addresses both functional and design requirements for architects, contractors and building owners.

Armstrong’s product range includes mineral fiber, fiberglass, wood wool, metal and stone wool ceiling panels, as well as suspension and grid systems.