Victory Capital Management Inc. Has $16.05 Million Position in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. $AWI

Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) by 17.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 81,866 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,449 shares during the quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. owned approximately 0.19% of Armstrong World Industries worth $16,047,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AWI. Alps Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 1,317.0% during the 3rd 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 during the period. Public Sector Pension Investment Board grew its stake in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 10.8% during the third quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 208,870 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $40,941,000 after buying an additional 20,280 shares during the last quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group increased its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 3.3% during the second quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 177,232 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $28,790,000 after buying an additional 5,730 shares in the last quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. increased its holdings in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 121.3% during the second quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. now owns 737,000 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $119,718,000 after buying an additional 404,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Calamos Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at $2,055,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on AWI. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $211.43.

Trending Headlines about Armstrong World Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Armstrong World Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks lifted several medium‑ and long‑term forecasts — including FY2026 to $8.33, FY2027 to $9.01 and a FY2028 view of $9.77 — and raised multiple quarterly estimates (notably Q2 2026 to $2.35 and parts of 2027). These upside revisions support stronger multi‑year earnings momentum and help justify the stock’s positive direction. MarketBeat AWI
• Neutral Sentiment: The Zacks report is mixed at the quarter level — some small downgrades offset by raises — leaving the consensus for the current full year broadly unchanged. That mixed signal suggests market reaction may hinge on upcoming quarterly results and guidance rather than a clear analyst consensus swing. MarketBeat AWI
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose 42.4% in February to ~985,077 shares (≈2.3% of shares outstanding), with a short‑interest ratio of ~1.3 days. That increase signals growing bearish positioning or hedging and could add downward pressure if fundamentals disappoint — or raise volatility if shorts cover aggressively. MarketBeat AWI

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AWI opened at $166.83 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.46. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a 52 week low of $122.37 and a 52 week high of $206.08. The firm has a market cap of $7.15 billion, a PE ratio of 23.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.33. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $188.91 and its 200-day moving average is $191.13.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The construction company reported $1.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.67 by ($0.06). The company had revenue of $388.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $400.87 million. Armstrong World Industries had a return on equity of 37.80% and a net margin of 19.05%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.50 earnings per share. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.050-8.350 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Armstrong World Industries, Inc. will post 6.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 5th will be given a dividend of $0.339 per share. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 5th. Armstrong World Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.21%.

Armstrong World Industries 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.