Armstrong Q2 net sales rise 11.2%, raises 2026 guidance midpoints and adds $800 million buyback
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.
Key points
- 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.
The filing
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