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

Last close, 22 Oct 2026
$63
−2.49% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Albany International Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $67 — +5.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 70 of 100 as at 21 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
70/ 100
Median analyst target
$67
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
+4.4%
1M
+5.2%
YTD
+26.8%
1Y
+12.8%
From 52W high
−16.5%
From 52W low
+56.1%
$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 21 Oct 2026
70/ 100

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

Revisions
96
Accruals
95
Issuance
77
Volatility
69
Momentum
62
Size
36
Quality
34
Value
32
Growth
22

Revisions (96): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Growth (22): 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$80Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AINHigh $75Median $67Low $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 $67High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$61 → $67
9 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
3 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$64 → $75
3 Sept 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
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—

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

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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 22 Oct 2026, Albany International Corp. returned +12.8% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AINS&P 500

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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
+31.7%
Analysts raising
0
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
1.5×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / book
2.5×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
36.7×

Cheaper than 6% 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 39% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.6%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.7%

Higher than 77% 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 $1.8B and an enterprise value of $2.2B.

  • 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: 20.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.73%, 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 22 Oct 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.$1.8B70
UFIUnifi, Inc.$101.2M66
DRVNDriven Brands Holdings, Inc.*$1.9B75
ACVAACV Auctions, Inc.*$1.8B—
CPRICapri Holdings Ltd.*$1.8B56
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.*$1.9B52
UAAUnder Armour, Inc.*$1.9B37

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

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News

Latest AIN news & analysis

Albany Engineered Composites Expands Hypersonic, Solid Rocket Motor and Space Manufacturing Capabilities With Dedicated AEC Advanced Programs Business and Rochester Facility

Business Wire · 22 Oct 2026positive

Albany Engineered Composites announced expanded hypersonic, solid rocket motor and space capabilities through its wholly owned subsidiary, AEC Advanced Programs, and a Rochester, New Hampshire facility. The subsidiary was established in 2021 to develop carbon-carbon manufacturing capabilities for high-temperature, extreme-environment applications.

Why it matters — The announcement describes an expansion of Albany International's advanced composites manufacturing capabilities in aerospace and space-related applications.

Can Albany International (AIN) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says Albany International shares have started gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, citing solid earnings estimate revisions.

Why it matters — AIN watchers may note the positive earnings-estimate revisions highlighted as a factor behind the shares’ recent movement.

Albany International (AIN) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Oct 2026negative

Zacks Investment Research says Albany International does not have the combination of two key ingredients it considers conducive to a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The item previews key expectations ahead of next week’s release.

Why it matters — AIN watchers may find the assessment relevant when reviewing expectations for the company’s upcoming earnings report.

Albany International to Host Investor Day on December 15, 2026

Business Wire · 19 Oct 2026neutral

Albany International announced it will host an Investor Day in New York City on December 15, 2026, with presentations from its executive leadership team. Management plans to discuss strategic priorities, the business outlook, and its long-term value creation strategy.

Why it matters — AIN watchers may follow the event for management updates on the company's priorities, outlook, and long-term strategy.

Albany International Schedules Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Business Wire · 14 Oct 2026neutral

Albany International said it will release third-quarter 2026 results after market close on October 28, 2026, and host a webcast discussion at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 29.

Why it matters — AIN watchers can note the scheduled release and webcast dates to follow the company's quarterly results and management discussion.

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 $67, 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. 70 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AIN?

As at 21 Oct 2026, Albany International Corp. ranks 70 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 Revisions (96 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 +5.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Albany International Corp. 70 out of 100 as at 21 Oct 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 +12.8% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 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, 22 Oct 2026): "Albany Engineered Composites Expands Hypersonic, Solid Rocket Motor and Space Manufacturing Capabilities With Dedicated AEC Advanced Programs Business and Rochester Facility". Albany Engineered Composites announced expanded hypersonic, solid rocket motor and space capabilities through its wholly owned subsidiary, AEC Advanced Programs, and a Rochester, New Hampshire facility. The subsidiary was established in 2021 to develop carbon-carbon manufacturing capabilities for high-temperature, extreme-environment applications.

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