Armstrong World Industries Q1 net sales rise 17%, diluted EPS up 16%; guidance kept
Armstrong World Industries reported first-quarter 2025 net sales of $382.7 million, up 17.3% from $326.3 million a year earlier, and diluted net earnings per share of $1.58, up 16.2% from $1.36. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, but CFO Chris Calzaretta said it expects a softer market environment in the second half of 2025.
Key points
- Net sales $382.7 million vs. $326.3 million; Architectural Specialties sales rose 58.7%, helped by the 2024 acquisitions of 3form and Zahner
- Diluted net earnings per share $1.58 vs. $1.36; adjusted diluted EPS $1.66 vs. $1.38, up 20.3%
- 2025 guidance maintained, including adjusted diluted EPS of $6.85 to $7.15 and net sales of $1,570 million to $1,610 million
- Repurchased shares for $22 million in the first quarter; $640 million remained under the authorization as of March 31, 2025
The filing
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