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Armstrong World Industries Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Dividend

Published: Jul 21, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • Armstrong World Industries Inc. (NYSE: AWI) announced an additional $800 million authorization to repurchase shares under its existing share repurchase program, increasing the total authorized amount under the program to $2.5 billion and extending the program through Dec. 31, 2029.
  • The Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.339 per share of common stock to shareholders on record as of the close of business on Aug. 5, 2026, with the dividend to be paid on August 19, 2025.
  • AWI is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions, with $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025 and approximately 4,000 employees.
  • Armstrong World Industries may purchase shares of its common stock at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate, subject to market and business conditions, regulatory requirements and other factors.
  • The declaration and payment of future dividends and capital allocations will be at the discretion of the Board and dependent upon financial position, results of operations and cash flow.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
AWI Rating
55.5
WEAK HOLD

Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? 9.7% 25% 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (9.7%) - Weak growth
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 11.0% 25% 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (11.0%) - Modest outlook
Target Price Upside ? 33.1% 20% 85.0 ptsLarge Upside (33.1%) - Target: $201.50 vs Current: $151.43
Gross Margin % ? 40.3% 15% 60.0 ptsSolid (40.3%) - Decent margins
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -26.5% 15% 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-26.5%) - Good entry zone
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About AWI

Industrials Building Products & Equipment 4,000 employees Lancaster, PA, United States
  • Armstrong World Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas.
  • It operates through Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments.
  • The company offers mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal, wood, felt, architectural resin and glass, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum; and ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems.
  • It also designs, produces, and sources specialty ceilings, walls, and other interior and exterior architectural applications primarily for use in commercial settings; and manufactures ceiling suspension system (grid) products.
  • It serves commercial and residential construction markets, as well as renovation of existing buildings sectors.
  • The company sells its products to resale distributors, ceiling system contractors, wholesalers, and retailers comprising large home centers.
  • Armstrong World Industries, Inc. was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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