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AIN Stock Forecast: Albany International Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$61
+1.00% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Albany International Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $61 — +0.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 18 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
57 / 100
Median analyst target
$61
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$329.5M+5.8% y/y
Operating income$40.1M
Net income$17.7M
Free cash flow−$14.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.5%
1M
−2.9%
YTD
+21.3%
1Y
+7.4%
From 52W high
−20.2%
From 52W low
+49.3%
$41
$76
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AIN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Albany International Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 18 Sept 2026
57 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
94
Revisions
82
Issuance
77
Volatility
62
Momentum
40
Size
37
Quality
34
Value
31
Growth
21

Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (21): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AIN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AIN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AINHigh $75Median $61Low $61

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
0 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $61Median $61High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +0.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$64 → $75
12 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$55 → $61
12 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
16 Jan 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
7 Nov 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
15 Oct 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
1 Aug 2025Truist SecuritiesDowngradeHold—
31 July 2025BairdDowngradeNeutral—
2 June 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
16 May 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
2 May 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
17 Apr 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
25 Mar 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
28 Feb 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
28 Feb 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
15 Jan 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
14 Jan 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
15 Nov 2024B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
1 Nov 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 Oct 2024JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AIN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

AIN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Albany International Corp. returned +7.4% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AINS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AIN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+37.5%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Albany International Corp. (AIN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.2×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
34.9×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.8%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
89.6%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.7%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.2%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−6.1%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.9%

Higher than 41% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Albany International Corp. (AIN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Albany International Corp. has a market value of $1.7B and an enterprise value of $2.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 5.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$50.5M, a −4.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.74.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $58.5M.

  • Albany International Corp. spent $65.6M on share buybacks and $31.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 28.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.2×; forward P/E: 19.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.85%, paying out 53% of earnings.

  • Albany International Corp. employs 5,700 people — $215K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AIN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTextile Manufacturing
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AINAlbany International Corp.$1.7B
57
UFIUnifi, Inc.$122.5M
72
CPRICapri Holdings Ltd.*$1.7B
47
LINDLindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.*$1.8B
76
ACVAACV Auctions, Inc.*$1.8B
56
KSSKohl's Corp.*$1.9B
90
BRSLBrightstar Lottery Plc*$1.9B
46

* Nearest Consumer Cyclical names by size — few textile manufacturing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Albany International Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AIN news & analysis

Albany Engineered Composites Secures Contract Extension on Boeing 787 Components

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026positive

Albany Engineered Composites, a segment of Albany International Corp., announced it reached an agreement with Boeing to continue manufacturing roughly 300 unique composite fuselage frames for the 787 Dreamliner, including forward sections 41 and 43 and aft section 47.

Why it matters — This contract extension secures continued work on a major Boeing program, reinforcing a key revenue stream for Albany International's Engineered Composites segment.

Albany International Retains Salt Lake Site After CH-53K Deal, Raises Q3 EPS Outlook

MarketBeat · 3 Sept 2026positive

Albany International completed its strategic review and will retain its Amelia Earhart Drive structures assembly facility in Salt Lake City after reaching an amended agreement with Sikorsky on the CH-53K program. The company also raised its Q3 earnings-per-share outlook.

Why it matters — AIN watchers would care because retaining the Salt Lake City facility and raising the Q3 EPS outlook signal resolution of a key strategic decision and improved near-term financial expectations.

Albany International Corp. (AIN) Discusses Outcome of Strategic Review and Amended CH-53K Contract for Structures Assembly Business Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Albany International Corp. discussed the outcome of its strategic review and an amended CH-53K contract for its Structures Assembly business during a transcribed call. The discussion covered the results of the strategic review and updates to the CH-53K contract terms.

Why it matters — AIN watchers would care because the strategic review outcome and amended CH-53K contract directly affect the future direction and value of the company's Structures Assembly business segment.

Albany International Announces Successful Completion of its Strategic Review and Schedules Investors Call

Business Wire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Albany International completed its strategic review of its Salt Lake City, Utah facility, deciding to retain the facility after securing new business wins, a renegotiated Boeing 787 contract for one-piece composite fuselage frames, and new contract terms with Sikorsky on the CH-53K program. The company has scheduled an investor call to discuss the outcome.

Why it matters — AIN watchers will care because the company is ending its strategic review and keeping the facility, driven by new and renegotiated contracts with major aerospace customers.

Albany International CFO Willard Station to Take Medical Leave of Absence

Business Wire · 31 Aug 2026neutral

Albany International Corp. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Willard Station is taking a medical leave of absence. The Board of Directors appointed Sean Valashinas, the Company's Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, as acting CFO effective immediately.

Why it matters — AIN watchers would care because a key executive is temporarily stepping away from the CFO role, though the company has named an acting CFO to ensure continuity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AIN stock

What is the AIN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Albany International Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $61, with estimates ranging from $61 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AIN stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Albany International Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Albany International Corp. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 18 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AIN?

As at 18 Sept 2026, Albany International Corp. ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (94 of 100).

Will AIN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +0.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Albany International Corp. 57 out of 100 as at 18 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AIN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Albany International Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AIN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $61 to $75 over the next 12 months.

How has AIN stock performed over the past year?

Albany International Corp. returned +7.4% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Albany International Corp. do?

Albany International Corp. Class A is a specialty industrial company focused on advanced textiles and engineered materials.

What is the latest news on AIN?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 3 Sept 2026): "Albany Engineered Composites Secures Contract Extension on Boeing 787 Components". Albany Engineered Composites, a segment of Albany International Corp., announced it reached an agreement with Boeing to continue manufacturing roughly 300 unique composite fuselage frames for the 787 Dreamliner, including forward sections 41 and 43 and aft section 47.

Company

About Albany International Corp.

Albany International Corp. Class A is a specialty industrial company focused on advanced textiles and engineered materials. Albany International Corp. designs and manufactures machine clothing products, including custom fabrics, forming, pressing, and drying belts used in paper, tissue, nonwovens, and related industrial production processes. It also develops Albany Engineered Composites, a business that supplies high-performance composite components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications, serving both commercial and military customers. The company operates across multiple regions and supports manufacturing environments that require durable, application-specific materials and precision engineering. Albany International Corp. plays an important role in industrial processing and aerospace supply chains through products that improve production efficiency, support critical equipment performance, and meet demanding technical specifications.

CEO Mr. Gunnar Kleveland · 5,700 employees · United States · https://www.albint.com