Every material Form 8-K Armstrong World Industries filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
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
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
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.
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.
Armstrong World Industries reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $409.9 million, up 7.1%, but operating income fell 4.4% to $94.2 million and diluted earnings per share fell 1.9% to $1.55. The company raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.15 to $8.45 and reaffirmed its net sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow guidance.
Net sales rose to $409.9 million from $382.7 million; operating income fell to $94.2 million from $98.5 million.
Diluted EPS was $1.55 versus $1.58; adjusted diluted EPS rose 1.8% to $1.69.
2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $8.15 to $8.45, up 10% to 14% from 2025's $7.41; other guidance reaffirmed.
Architectural Specialties operating income fell 37.2% to $9.3 million, with a $2 million tariff adjustment and $3 million in Eventscape acquisition costs cited.
Armstrong World Industries reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with full-year net sales of $1.6 billion, up 12%, and diluted net earnings per share of $7.08, up 17.6%. The company issued 2026 guidance calling for net sales of $1,745 million to $1,785 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $8.05 to $8.35.
Q4 2025 net sales were $388 million, up 5.6%; diluted EPS was $1.51, up 6.3%
Full-year 2025 net sales were $1,620.8 million, up 12.1%; operating income rose 15.1% to $430.9 million
2026 guidance: adjusted diluted EPS of $8.05 to $8.35, up 9% to 13%, and adjusted free cash flow of $375 million to $395 million
Company repurchased $129 million of stock in 2025 and had $533 million remaining under its authorization as of December 31, 2025
Armstrong World Industries disclosed that its General Counsel, Austin K. So, has agreed to separate from the company effective April 1, 2026, as part of a broader board and management transition. The filing also references previously announced appointments of a new Executive Chair and a new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective the same date.
Separation agreement with Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Austin K. So finalized January 27, 2026; effective April 1, 2026
Separation is part of a broader board and management transition also effective April 1, 2026
No changes to Mr. So's compensatory arrangements; benefits governed by a Severance Agreement dated February 1, 2022 and applicable equity award agreements
Armstrong World Industries announced that President and CEO Victor Grizzle will become Executive Chair and Mark Hershey, its current Chief Operating Officer, will succeed him as President and CEO, both effective April 1, 2026. The filing also sets new pay terms for both executives, with Hershey's salary rising to $850,000 and Grizzle's falling to $700,000, which shareholders may follow in future proxy and filing disclosures.
Victor Grizzle moves from President and CEO to Executive Chair; Mark Hershey becomes President and CEO effective April 1, 2026
Hershey's annual salary rises to $850,000; Grizzle's falls to $700,000, both effective April 1, 2026
Roy Templin, current Board Chair, becomes lead independent director; expected to be reappointed Chair effective January 1, 2027
The Board expands to nine members with Hershey's addition; Hershey's initial term expires at the June 11, 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting
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