Armstrong World Industries raises dividend 10% to $0.373

The increase is AWI's eighth consecutive annual dividend increase since its dividend program began in 2018.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) announced that its board declared a quarterly cash dividend increased 10% to $0.373 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on November 19, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 5, 2026. Future dividends and capital allocations remain at the board’s discretion and depend, among other things, on the company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flow.

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• Minor pointQuarterly dividend increased 10% to $0.373 per share.

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8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly cash dividend: $0.373 per share Dividend increase: 10% Payment date: November 19, 2026 +2 more

5 metrics

Quarterly cash dividend $0.373 per share Declared for common stock

Dividend increase 10% Increase in the quarterly cash dividend

Payment date November 19, 2026 Quarterly cash dividend

Record date November 5, 2026 Stockholders of record at close of business

Consecutive annual dividend increases 8 Since the dividend program began in 2018

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, adjusted free cash flow

3 terms

quarterly cash dividend financial

"declared a quarterly cash dividend"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

stockholders of record financial

"to stockholders of record as of the close of business"

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

adjusted free cash flow financial

"generate adjusted free cash flow growth"

Adjusted free cash flow is the amount of money a company generates from its operations after accounting for essential expenses and investments, like maintaining or upgrading equipment. It shows how much cash is truly available to grow the business, pay debts, or return to shareholders, helping investors see the company's financial health more clearly.

FAQ

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What is AWI's quarterly dividend after the increase?

AWI's quarterly cash dividend is $0.373 per share, a 10% increase.

When will AWI pay its quarterly dividend, and who qualifies?

The dividend will be paid on November 19, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 5, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2026

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania		1-2116		23-0366390
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2500 Columbia Avenue P.O. Box 3001 Lancaster, Pennsylvania				17603
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 397-0611

NA

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		AWI		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events

On October 21, 2026, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.373 per share of outstanding common stock payable on November 19, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 5, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

No. 99.1   No. 104 Press Release of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. dated October 21, 2026   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:		/s/ Jessica M. Cicali
		Jessica M. Cicali
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary

Date: October 21, 2026

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Exhibit 99.1

Armstrong World Industries Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend

LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 – Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.373 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on Nov. 19, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 5, 2026.

"This announcement marks the eighth consecutive annual increase since the inception of our dividend program in 2018 and reflects the Board of Directors' continued confidence in our growth strategy and ability to consistently generate adjusted free cash flow growth," said AWI Senior Vice President and CFO Chris Calzaretta. "With a healthy balance sheet and a track record of strong adjusted free cash flow generation, we remain committed to returning cash to shareholders as a key pillar of our balanced approach to capital allocation."

The declaration and payment of future dividends and capital allocations will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon, among other things, the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flow.

About Armstrong

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (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. For more than 165 years, Armstrong has delivered products and capabilities that enable architects, designers and contractors to transform building design and construction with elevated aesthetics, acoustics and sustainable attributes. With $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, AWI has approximately 4,000 employees and a manufacturing network of 24 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture.

Contact Investors & Media: Theresa Womble, VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

tlwomble@armstrong.com or (717) 396-6354

Investors: Morgan Leitzel, Manager, Investor Relations

mcleitzel@armstrong.com or (717) 396-2240

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 9.8 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 25.9 KB