JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Alliance Laundry (NYSE:ALH) Stock Price

Alliance Laundry (NYSE:ALH) had its price target cut by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $32.00 to $31.00 in a report issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 29.29% from the company’s previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Alliance Laundry from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 26th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Alliance Laundry from $31.00 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 12th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of Alliance Laundry from $30.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 17th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Alliance Laundry from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on shares of Alliance Laundry from $34.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Alliance Laundry has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $29.20.

Alliance Laundry Trading Down 4.4%

ALH stock traded down $1.09 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $23.98. The stock had a trading volume of 128,930 shares, compared to its average volume of 971,736. The firm has a market cap of $4.77 billion and a PE ratio of 26.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.35, a current ratio of 1.43 and a quick ratio of 1.14. Alliance Laundry has a 12-month low of $18.64 and a 12-month high of $28.23. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $21.75 and its 200 day moving average price is $23.51.

Alliance Laundry (NYSE:ALH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 10th. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.06. Alliance Laundry had a return on equity of 81.92% and a net margin of 10.08%. The company had revenue of $460.92 million for the quarter. On average, equities research analysts predict that Alliance Laundry will post 1.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, COO Gommaar Vleugels sold 75,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.05, for a total value of $1,578,750.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 374,563 shares in the company, valued at $7,884,551.15. This trade represents a 16.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 7.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Alliance Laundry

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. USS Investment Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Alliance Laundry in the third quarter worth $563,000. Voya Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Alliance Laundry by 43.8% during the 3rd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 12,370 shares of the company’s stock valued at $263,000 after acquiring an additional 3,769 shares in the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in Alliance Laundry by 37.4% during the 3rd quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 13,817 shares of the company’s stock worth $294,000 after purchasing an additional 3,764 shares during the period. Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new stake in Alliance Laundry during the 3rd quarter worth $1,706,000. Finally, Royce & Associates LP purchased a new stake in Alliance Laundry during the 3rd quarter worth $211,000.

Top Alliance Laundry Stories

Investors following ALH have been watching these stories:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 2026 adjusted earnings were $0.38 per share, above the $0.32 consensus and up from $0.28 a year earlier. Revenue was $460.92 million. Article: Alliance Laundry Holdings Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s full-year outlook indicates roughly 10% adjusted EBITDA growth and maintains a 6%–7% revenue growth outlook. The company expects FY 2026 revenue of about $1.8 billion, in line with consensus. Article: Alliance Laundry Signals 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its price target from $34 to $30, tempering the analyst’s valuation outlook. Baird nevertheless kept its “outperform” rating; the new target still implies potential upside from the quoted $24.04 share price. Article: Robert W. Baird Stock Recommendations

Alliance Laundry Company Profile

Alliance Laundry Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells commercial laundry equipment. Its products include washers, dryers and related laundry systems for laundromats and customers in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, multifamily housing and other institutional markets. The company serves customers worldwide through brands including Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, Primus and IPSO. Its offerings include equipment for self-service and on-premises laundry operations, along with related parts and services.