Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Releases Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.650-0.750 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.710. The company issued revenue guidance of $325.0 million-$335.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $332.4 million.

Albany International Price Performance

NYSE AIN traded up $0.87 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $65.83. The company had a trading volume of 17,800 shares, compared to its average volume of 270,271. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $60.44 and a 200 day simple moving average of $61.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 1.89 and a current ratio of 2.24. Albany International has a 52 week low of $41.15 and a 52 week high of $77.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.30, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.17.

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The textile maker reported $1.68 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48 by $0.20. The business had revenue of $349.54 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $326.12 million. Albany International had a net margin of 6.73% and a return on equity of 14.48%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 33.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.71 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that Albany International will post 3.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Albany International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st were paid a dividend of $0.28 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. Albany International’s payout ratio is currently -64.37%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Albany International from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Albany International from $64.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Albany International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, October 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Albany International from $61.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Albany International from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $67.67.

Trending Headlines about Albany International

Here are the key news stories impacting Albany International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results exceeded expectations: Albany International reported adjusted earnings of $1.68 per share, above the $1.48-$1.50 analyst consensus, while revenue reached $349.54 million versus expectations of approximately $326 million. Revenue increased 33.7% year over year, and earnings rose sharply from $0.71 per share in the prior-year quarter. Albany International Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved: Zacks Research upgraded AIN from “Hold” to “Strong Buy,” adding to the stock’s positive momentum. Albany International was also included in Zacks’ Strong Buy value and income-stock lists. Zacks upgrade coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Engineered Composites remains a growth driver: Management highlighted strong performance from the Engineered Composites segment and the favorable completion of the strategic review of its Amelia Earhart Drive facility, potentially improving operational focus. Albany International 2026 Q3 results presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: New aerospace partnership: Albany Engineered Composites joined Hexcel, Nammo Composite Solutions and other partners to develop next-generation bobsled cowlings. The agreement highlights Albany’s advanced-materials capabilities but is unlikely to have an immediate material financial impact. Utah advanced composite manufacturers partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Fourth-quarter outlook is modestly cautious: Albany International forecast EPS of $0.65-$0.75 and revenue of $325 million-$335 million. The midpoint of both ranges is slightly below consensus estimates of $0.71 per share and $332.4 million in revenue, potentially tempering the otherwise favorable earnings reaction. Albany International revises fourth-quarter guidance

Albany International Company Profile

Albany International Corporation is an advanced materials and engineered products company serving the paper, aerospace and defense industries. Founded in 1895, the company develops and manufactures specialized textiles, composite materials and related process technologies for industrial applications.

Albany International operates through two primary businesses. Its Machine Clothing segment produces engineered fabrics and process belts used in paper manufacturing, including forming fabrics, press felts, dryer fabrics and other products that support papermaking efficiency and quality.