Oct 27, 6:00 AM ET
Armstrong World Industries reported record third-quarter 2026 net sales of $475.8 million, up 11.9%, and diluted EPS of $2.17, up 9.6%. Operating margin was flat at 27.6%, while adjusted EBITDA margin fell 30 basis points to 34.5% amid input cost inflation and tariffs. The company updated its 2026 outlook, now guiding to net sales of $1,788 million to $1,803 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $8.30 to $8.40.
- Q3 2026 net sales $475.8 million vs. $425.2 million in Q3 2025, up 11.9%
- Diluted EPS $2.17 vs. $1.98, up 9.6%; adjusted diluted EPS $2.26 vs. $2.05, up 10.2%
- Adjusted EBITDA $164 million, up 11.0%; adjusted EBITDA margin 34.5% vs. 34.7%
- 2026 guidance: net sales $1,788 million to $1,803 million; adjusted diluted EPS $8.30 to $8.40
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Oct 21, 4:35 PM ET
Armstrong World Industries declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.373 per share, a 10% increase from the prior quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable November 19, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 5, 2026, and the company describes it as its eighth consecutive annual increase since the dividend program began in 2018.
- Quarterly cash dividend raised 10% to $0.373 per share
- Payable November 19, 2026 to holders of record as of November 5, 2026
- Filing describes it as the eighth consecutive annual dividend increase since the program started in 2018
- Future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board, depending on financial position, results and cash flow
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Oct 7, 4:15 PM ET
Armstrong World Industries said Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jill A. Crager intends to retire effective December 31, 2026, after 28 years with the company. The company will begin identifying a successor, and Crager plans to stay engaged and help with the transition until she retires.
- Jill A. Crager notified the company on October 5, 2026 of her intent to retire.
- Retirement is effective December 31, 2026, after 28 years of service.
- The company will start a search process for her successor.
- Crager will remain involved in leading sales and marketing and assist with the transition until retirement.
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Jul 28, 6:00 AM ET
Armstrong World Industries reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $472.0 million, up 11.2%, with diluted earnings per share of $2.26, up 12.4%. The company raised the midpoints of its 2026 guidance across key metrics and increased its share repurchase authorization by $800 million, which runs through December 2029.
- Net sales were $472.0 million versus $424.6 million a year earlier; operating income was $133.8 million, up 8.6%.
- Diluted EPS was $2.26 versus $2.01; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.36 versus $2.09, up 12.9%.
- 2026 guidance: net sales of $1,770 million to $1,800 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $8.30 to $8.50.
- On July 21, 2026, the board added $800 million to the buyback program; $398 million remained as of June 30, 2026, and the program now runs through December 2029.
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