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AWI Stock Forecast: Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$163
−0.75% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Armstrong World Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $212 — +29.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$6.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
58 / 100
Median analyst target
$212
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$472.0M+11.2% y/y
Operating income$101.3M
Net income$96.7M
Free cash flow$69.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.7%
1M
+2.0%
YTD
−14.0%
1Y
−17.2%
From 52W high
−19.2%
From 52W low
+8.1%
$151
$202
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AWI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Armstrong World Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
58 / 100

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

Quality
98
Volatility
95
Issuance
69
Revisions
69
Momentum
49
Growth
40
Accruals
34
Value
34
Size
18

Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Value (34): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AWI, 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
$140$160$180$200$220$240Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AWIHigh $230Median $212Low $190

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 says10 analysts
7 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $190Median $212High $230

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Sept 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$215
25 Aug 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy$215
29 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform—
29 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform$203 → $200
29 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$200 → $195
20 Apr 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
13 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
25 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
29 Oct 2025JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
29 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 Oct 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
12 Sept 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
30 July 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
30 July 2025Loop CapitalMaintainsHold—
30 July 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
30 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
24 June 2025JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
15 May 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
30 Apr 2025B of A 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.

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. AWI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

AWI 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 14 Oct 2026, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. returned −17.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AWI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AWIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AWI 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
+1.5%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) 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
22.4×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.1×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / book
7.8×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.5×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.2%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
10.1%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Gross margin
41.3%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.6%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Net margin
18.6%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
36.6%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.6%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.8%

Higher than 69% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a market value of $6.9B and an enterprise value of $7.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 11.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $315.3M, a 18.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.30.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $246.7M, after $111.1M of capital spending.

  • Armstrong World Industries, Inc. spent $93.7M on share buybacks and $58.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 42.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.4×; forward P/E: 17.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.83%, paying out 18% of earnings.

  • Armstrong World Industries, Inc. employs 4,000 people — $424K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AWI vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBuilding Products & Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AWIArmstrong World Industries, Inc.$6.9B
58
AAONAAON, Inc.$6.6B
35
SPXCSPX Technologies, Inc.$8.4B
65
BLDRBuilders FirstSource, Inc.$5.6B
42
OCOwens Corning$9.1B
54
WMSAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.$9.8B
45
LPXLouisiana-Pacific Corp.$4.7B
22

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News

Latest AWI news & analysis

Armstrong World Industries Schedules Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Business Wire · 6 Oct 2026neutral

Armstrong World Industries will release its third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss them. A live webcast and accompanying presentation will be available.

Why it matters — AWI watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company's quarterly results and discussion.

Armstrong World Industries Foundation Awards More Than $600,000 in 2026 Better Building Grants

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Armstrong World Industries Foundation awarded more than $600,000 in 2026 Better Building Grants to 10 nonprofit organizations to support building renovations, facility improvements, and essential community services. The grants were announced during the inaugural Armstrong World Industries Community Impact Celebration held September 10 at Armstrong's Lancaster campus.

Why it matters — The foundation's philanthropic activity reflects positively on Armstrong World Industries' community engagement and corporate social responsibility profile.

Armstrong World Industries Makes Ceiling Tiles. Its Stock Is Anything but Boring.

Barrons · 17 Sept 2026positive

Armstrong World Industries' stock has been affected by concerns about tighter spending in the construction sector, but the report says those worries are overblown, portraying the company as anything but boring despite its traditional ceiling-tile business. The item suggests that market concerns about construction spending hitting Armstrong are overstated.

Why it matters — AWI watchers would care because the report indicates investor fears about construction-sector spending pressure on the company may be exaggerated.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Up 1.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Armstrong World Industries reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 1.9% since that report. The item speculates on whether the company can continue this momentum.

Why it matters — The piece examines recent post-earnings stock performance and what may lie ahead for AWI, giving investors insight into the company's near-term trajectory.

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers was published, noting companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — AWI watchers would be interested as Armstrong World Industries may be included among the companies reviewed for dividend changes or ex-dividend dates.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AWI stock

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

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Armstrong World Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $212, with estimates ranging from $190 to $230. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AWI stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AWI?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. ranks 58 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 Quality (98 of 100).

Will AWI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +29.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AWI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Armstrong World Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AWI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $190 to $230 over the next 12 months.

How has AWI stock performed over the past year?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. returned -17.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Armstrong World Industries, Inc. do?

Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a building products company that designs, manufactures, and sells ceiling and wall solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential spaces.

What is the latest news on AWI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 6 Oct 2026): "Armstrong World Industries Schedules Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". Armstrong World Industries will release its third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss them. A live webcast and accompanying presentation will be available.

Company

About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a building products company that designs, manufactures, and sells ceiling and wall solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential spaces. The company’s portfolio includes mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal, wood, felt, resin, and glass-reinforced gypsum products, along with suspension systems and related architectural components. Its offerings are used in new construction and renovation projects across offices, education, healthcare, retail, transportation, and other indoor environments where acoustics, aesthetics, and functionality are important. Armstrong World Industries Inc. also provides specialty wall and exterior architectural solutions, giving it a broad role in interior design and building performance markets. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on serving contractors, distributors, architects, and building owners through a range of branded product lines and application-focused solutions.

CEO Mr. Mark A. Hershey J.D. · 4,000 employees · United States · https://www.armstrong.com