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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. reports developments tied to its Americas business in interior and exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. Company updates commonly address results in Mineral Fiber ceiling systems, Architectural Specialties project activity, average unit value, manufacturing costs, selling investments and operating leverage.
Recurring AWI news also includes quarterly dividends and other capital-allocation actions, conference-call schedules, leadership and legal-function changes, and portfolio expansion through completed acquisitions such as Eventscape. The company’s updates often connect commercial building demand with its mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal and custom architectural products, including ceiling suspension systems associated with the WAVE joint venture.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) appointed Jennifer Kozak as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team, effective September 9, 2026. The company describes this role as central to supporting its long-term growth strategy and employee experience.
Kozak joins from Enviri (NYSE:NVRI), where she was Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, leading global HR and communications for approximately 12,000 employees and supporting a business transformation. She brings over 25 years of global HR experience across industrial, chemical, water technologies and steel sectors and holds an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor’s degree from Temple University.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE: AWI) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $472.0 million, up 11.2% year over year, with Mineral Fiber sales up 7.9% and Architectural Specialties up 16.6%. Operating income rose 8.6% to $133.8 million, and net earnings increased 10.1% to $96.7 million. Diluted EPS grew 12.4% to $2.26, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 12.9% to $2.36. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.5% to $166 million, though the adjusted EBITDA margin declined 110 bps to 35.2%.
The company raised 2026 guidance, now expecting net sales of $1.77–$1.80 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $605–$620 million, adjusted EPS of $8.30–$8.50, and adjusted free cash flow of $380–$395 million. The board also expanded share repurchase authorization by $800 million and extended it through December 2029, increasing total authorization since inception to $2.5 billion.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) announced that its Board approved an additional $800 million authorization for its existing share repurchase program, raising the total authorized amount to $2.5 billion and extending the program through December 31, 2029.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.339 per share, payable on August 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2026. According to Armstrong World Industries, repurchases may be executed via open market, block or privately negotiated transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans, but the company is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount and may suspend or discontinue the program or adjust future dividends at the Board’s discretion based on financial and operational conditions.
McNICHOLS, a major North American distributor and fabricator of specialty metals and fiberglass products, appointed Mateus Panosso as President effective July 8, 2026. The decision is described as an important step in the company’s partnership with One Equity Partners, which invested in McNICHOLS in October 2025.
Panosso previously led company-owned distribution at Wilsonart and held strategy and corporate development leadership roles at Armstrong World Industries. Earlier, he worked in strategy, business development, and P&L roles at DuPont, co-founded an import/export company, and began his career at Accenture. He holds degrees from Miami University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) will release its second-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET.
A live webcast, presentation, and replay will be accessible via the company’s Investor Relations page at Armstrong.com.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) released its sixth annual 2026 Sustainability Report, covering 2025 progress across three pillars: Healthy and Circular Products, Healthy Planet, and Thriving People and Communities.
Highlights include enhanced Templok energy-saving ceiling tiles, advanced wastewater processing, renewable energy and carbon efforts, and alignment with GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB and UN Global Compact standards.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) announced that President & CEO Mark Hershey and SVP & CFO Chris Calzaretta will host investor meetings at the Bank of America Securities Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference in New York on May 12, 2026.
An updated Investor Presentation is available in the Events & Presentations section of the company’s Investor Relations website.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $409.9M, up 7.1% versus prior year. GAAP operating income was $94.2M (down 4.4%) and diluted EPS was $1.55 (down 1.9%). Adjusted EBITDA was $130M (up 0.8%).
The company reaffirmed full‑year Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance and raised Adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.15–$8.45 (+10% to +14%). Q1 share repurchases totaled $60M, with $473M remaining under the program.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.339 per share. The dividend is payable on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2026. Future dividends remain at the Board's discretion and depend on financial position, results of operations, and cash flow.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) will release first-quarter 2026 results before market open on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 and host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and presentation will be available on the company Investor Relations page.
Telephone participants must register in advance to receive personal dial-in details; a replay will be posted on the Investor Relations page after the call.