Armstrong World Industries (AWI)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $171.24 | Market Cap: $7.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Building Products

Armstrong World Industries (AWI)


Market Price (11/3/2026): $171.24
Market Cap: $7.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Building Products

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Resource Management, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Green Building Materials, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -2.9%

Key risks
AWI key risks include [1] significant financial dependence on the performance of its Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) joint venture and [2] geographic revenue concentration in the United States.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Resource Management, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Green Building Materials, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -2.9%
5 Key risks
AWI key risks include [1] significant financial dependence on the performance of its Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) joint venture and [2] geographic revenue concentration in the United States.

AWI in ETFs

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ITOT0.01%
IWB0.01%
IJR0.40%
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IJT0.85%
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NUSC0.52%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) stock has remained largely at the same level since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Results and Revised Outlook.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) reported mixed results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2026, which contributed to the stock's relatively stable movement despite an initial post-earnings dip. The company announced record net sales of $475.8 million, representing a 11.9% year-over-year increase and surpassing analyst expectations of $472.62 million. However, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.26 fell short of the $2.39 consensus forecast by 5.4%. Furthermore, management adjusted its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance, trimming the upper end to a range of $8.30-$8.40 from the previous $8.30-$8.50, signaling potential challenges to profitability.

2. Persistent Inflationary Headwinds.

A significant factor contributing to the tempered stock performance was the ongoing and accelerating inflationary pressures impacting AWI's operations. The company experienced a surge in freight costs, increasing approximately 20%, and raw material inflation reached levels not seen since mid-2022. These cost increases led to a $10 million rise in manufacturing costs during fiscal Q3 2026. Despite strong operational execution, these elevated input costs weighed on profit margins and influenced the downward revision of the full-year profitability outlook, creating a headwind against positive sales growth.

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Updated on 11/1/2026

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) stock has remained largely at the same level since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Results and Revised Outlook.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) reported mixed results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2026, which contributed to the stock's relatively stable movement despite an initial post-earnings dip. The company announced record net sales of $475.8 million, representing a 11.9% year-over-year increase and surpassing analyst expectations of $472.62 million. However, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.26 fell short of the $2.39 consensus forecast by 5.4%. Furthermore, management adjusted its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance, trimming the upper end to a range of $8.30-$8.40 from the previous $8.30-$8.50, signaling potential challenges to profitability.

2. Persistent Inflationary Headwinds.

A significant factor contributing to the tempered stock performance was the ongoing and accelerating inflationary pressures impacting AWI's operations. The company experienced a surge in freight costs, increasing approximately 20%, and raw material inflation reached levels not seen since mid-2022. These cost increases led to a $10 million rise in manufacturing costs during fiscal Q3 2026. Despite strong operational execution, these elevated input costs weighed on profit margins and influenced the downward revision of the full-year profitability outlook, creating a headwind against positive sales growth.

3. Robust Performance in Key Segments and Strategic Capital Allocation.

Offsetting some of the negative sentiment from the earnings miss and cost pressures was the strong underlying performance of AWI's key business segments and its proactive capital allocation strategies. The Architectural Specialties segment demonstrated exceptional growth, with net sales surging 22% to $183.7 million and achieving a record 16% organic growth rate in the quarter. The Mineral Fiber segment also showed resilience, recording its third consecutive quarter of volume growth and a 6.6% increase in sales. Overall, adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $164 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin remaining strong at 34.5% despite inflation. Additionally, the company announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend and authorized an $800 million share buyback program, reinforcing investor confidence through direct returns to shareholders and signaling management's positive long-term outlook.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.9% change in AWI stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -4.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)174.34171.10-1.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6951,7463.0%
Net Income Margin (%)18.6%18.4%-1.2%
P/E Multiple23.522.4-4.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)42421.0%
Cumulative Contribution-1.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AWI-1.9% 
Market (SPY)0.7%15.2%
Sector (XLI)-5.6%42.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 0.8% change in AWI stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 5.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)430202611022026Change
Stock Price ($)169.72171.100.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6481,7465.9%
Net Income Margin (%)18.6%18.4%-1.1%
P/E Multiple23.722.4-5.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)43421.7%
Cumulative Contribution0.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AWI0.8% 
Market (SPY)4.9%22.9%
Sector (XLI)-2.6%45.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.5% change in AWI stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -16.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202511022026Change
Stock Price ($)188.97171.10-9.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6001,7469.1%
Net Income Margin (%)19.1%18.4%-3.7%
P/E Multiple26.722.4-16.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)43422.6%
Cumulative Contribution-9.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AWI-9.5% 
Market (SPY)11.2%31.9%
Sector (XLI)10.4%47.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 131.4% change in AWI stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 54.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202311022026Change
Stock Price ($)73.93171.10131.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2871,74635.6%
Net Income Margin (%)17.5%18.4%4.8%
P/E Multiple14.622.454.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)44425.7%
Cumulative Contribution131.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AWI131.4% 
Market (SPY)86.0%49.1%
Sector (XLI)79.4%59.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
AWI Return57%-40%45%45%36%-10%143%
Peers Return11%-31%14%-12%-48%34%-46%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
AWI Win Rate83%25%58%67%75%45% 
Peers Win Rate52%37%45%43%38%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%36% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
AWI Max Drawdown-15%-41%-24%-13%-18%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-28%-48%-32%-37%-56%-34% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: COTY, WDFC, NWL, ENR, HELE. See AWI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventAWIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-17.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven31 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-11.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven10 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-22.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven155 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven607 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven401 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven53 days105 days

Compare to COTY, WDFC, NWL, ENR, HELE

In The Past

Armstrong World Industries's stock fell -17.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 20.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventAWIS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-22.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven155 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven607 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven401 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven53 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-39.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven64.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven594 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-37.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven575 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-22.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.1%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven74 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-34.3%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.2%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven118 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-74.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven286.4%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven218 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-29.7%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven819 days47 days

Compare to COTY, WDFC, NWL, ENR, HELE

In The Past

Armstrong World Industries's stock fell -17.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 20.5% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Armstrong World Industries (AWI)

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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a prominent company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of various ceiling systems. These systems are integral to the construction and renovation of both residential and commercial buildings across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through two main segments: Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties.

AWI's extensive product portfolio includes a wide array of ceiling and wall systems made from diverse materials such as suspended mineral fiber, soft fiber, fiberglass wool, metal, wood, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt. Additionally, the company produces essential ceiling component products like perimeters, trims, and grid products that support drywall ceiling systems. Its offerings also extend to acoustical controls, facades, and partitions for commercial applications.

The company serves distinct customer groups based on its product lines. Commercial ceiling and architectural specialties products are distributed to resale distributors and ceiling system contractors. For residential ceiling products, AWI sells to wholesalers and retailers, including large home centers, making its products accessible for home renovation and building projects.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Armstrong World Industries (AWI):

  • The Sherwin-Williams of ceilings: Just as Sherwin-Williams specializes in paints and coatings for interior and exterior surfaces, Armstrong World Industries is a leading manufacturer focused on ceiling and wall systems.
  • The Kohler of ceilings and wall systems: Similar to how Kohler is a well-known manufacturer of specialized plumbing fixtures for homes and commercial buildings, Armstrong World Industries specializes in producing essential and decorative ceiling and wall systems.

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  • Mineral Fiber Ceiling Systems: These systems include suspended mineral fiber and soft fiber, primarily for construction and renovation.
  • Fiberglass Wool Ceiling Systems: Ceilings made with fiberglass wool, known for their acoustical and thermal properties.
  • Metal Ceiling Systems: Durable ceiling solutions crafted from metal, often used for their aesthetic and performance characteristics.
  • Architectural Specialty Ceiling and Wall Systems: Diverse systems made from materials like wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt for specialized design and functional needs.
  • Ceiling Component Products: Essential components such as perimeters, trims, and grid systems that support various ceiling installations.
  • Acoustical Controls: Products specifically designed to manage sound and improve acoustics within interior spaces.

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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) primarily sells its products to other companies (B2B) rather than directly to individuals. The provided background description does not list specific names of customer companies. However, it identifies the following categories of businesses as AWI's major customers:

  • Resale distributors: These entities purchase commercial ceiling and architectural specialties products from AWI for further sale.
  • Ceiling system contractors: These professionals acquire AWI's commercial ceiling and architectural specialties products for direct use in their construction and renovation projects.
  • Wholesalers: These businesses buy residential ceiling products from AWI for distribution to various retail outlets or other commercial clients.
  • Retailers, such as large home centers: These businesses sell AWI's residential ceiling products directly to end-consumers. While specific company names are not provided in the background, this category includes large chains.

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Victor D. Grizzle, President & Chief Executive Officer

Victor D. Grizzle has served as president and chief executive officer of Armstrong World Industries since March 2016. He joined the company in January 2011 as executive vice president. Prior to joining AWI, Mr. Grizzle served from 2005 to 2010 as president of Global Structures, Coatings and Tubing for Valmont Industries. He also previously served as president of the commercial power division of EaglePicher Corporation. Early in his career, he spent 16 years at General Electric in various operational roles across Asia, Europe, and North America. Mr. Grizzle is also a member of the board of directors of Franklin Electric.

Christopher J. Calzaretta, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Christopher J. Calzaretta was appointed chief financial officer of Armstrong World Industries in 2022. He joined the company in 2018 as vice president of Finance, Americas. Mr. Calzaretta brings over 20 years of finance and public accounting experience to his role. Prior to AWI, he spent 10 years at E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company in finance and accounting roles of increasing responsibility. He also held various accounting and financial reporting roles at FMC Corporation, American Meter Company, and Delta Airlines, and began his career in public accounting at Ernst and Young.

Mark A. Hershey, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Mark A. Hershey has served as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer since April 2025. He will succeed Vic Grizzle as President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Hershey joined Armstrong in 2011 as general counsel and secretary, and has subsequently served as chief compliance officer and head of the company's sustainability efforts. He played a lead role in the separation of the company's flooring business in 2016 and the divestitures of AWI's European and Pacific Rim businesses in 2019. He has been instrumental in all 14 acquisitions that have transformed the company's Architectural Specialties segment since 2016.

Austin So, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Head of Government Relations & Chief Sustainability Officer

Austin So joined Armstrong World Industries as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary in 2022. His position expanded in 2025 to include head of Government Relations, and he also directs the strategy and execution of AWI's sustainability and compliance programs. Mr. So brings over 20 years of broad legal experience from both corporate and private practice.

Jim Burge, Controller

Jim Burge is Controller and Vice President of Armstrong World Industries, having joined the company in 2015. Prior to assuming his current position in 2021, he held several finance roles of increasing responsibility, including controller for Armstrong Ceilings and Walls, external reporting and consolidations manager, and external reporting manager. Before joining Armstrong, Mr. Burge worked in auditing, controller, and financial reporting roles with Fulton Financial Corporation, York International, and the public accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP.

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Here are the key risks to Armstrong World Industries (AWI):

Key Risks to Armstrong World Industries (AWI)

The primary risks to Armstrong World Industries (AWI) include:

  1. Softer Commercial Construction and Renovation Market Conditions: A significant risk to AWI is a projected softer market environment in the commercial construction and renovation sectors, which could negatively impact sales volumes and pricing power. Prolonged weakness in these areas could limit the company's volume growth and affect its financial performance.
  2. Volatile Material Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions: Armstrong World Industries faces potential headwinds from volatile material costs. Fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials like steel, copper, and aluminum, driven by factors such as tariffs, inflation, and energy costs, can squeeze profit margins. Additionally, broader supply chain dynamics pose a risk to the company's growth trajectory.
  3. Cybersecurity Threats: Cybersecurity is identified as a key risk management category within Armstrong World Industries' enterprise risk management program. Cybersecurity threats pose significant challenges to the company's operational stability and could impact its business.

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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) participates in significant addressable markets within the North American ceiling systems and architectural specialties sectors.

For its Architectural Specialties segment, which includes interior applications such as metal, wood, felt, glass-reinforced gypsum, and translucent ceiling and wall systems, the total addressable market (TAM) was approximately $1.5 billion in 2023. When including exterior metal solutions, this market expands to over $2.5 billion.

The broader North America ceiling tiles market, encompassing many of AWI's products, was estimated at approximately $2.74 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to about $6.14 billion by 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2025 to 2033. The U.S. plays a dominant role within this region, holding an 82.75% revenue share in 2024. Mineral wool products, a key offering from AWI, constituted 42.6% of the North American ceiling tiles market by revenue in 2024. The non-residential sector accounted for the largest share, at 91.0%, in 2024.

Within the North America metal ceilings market, which is a component of AWI's offerings, a CAGR of 4.2% is projected from 2024 to 2031. The U.S. metal ceilings market alone is forecast to reach $706.5 million by 2031.

Additionally, Armstrong World Industries is involved in the acoustic solutions market. The North America acoustic panel market accounts for approximately 30% of the global market. The U.S. acoustic panel industry was valued at $2.2 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2026 to 2035. The global acoustic panel market, which includes products relevant to AWI's acoustical controls, was valued at $14.33 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $27 billion by 2034.

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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. Market-Driven Product Innovation and New Product Launches: AWI consistently invests in research and development to launch new products, particularly those focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and solutions for specialized sectors like data centers. Recent examples include the expansion of its Templok® Energy Saving Ceilings portfolio and the introduction of Ultima® Low Embodied Carbon ceiling panels, designed to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. This approach is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and meeting evolving customer needs in the building materials market.
  2. Expansion of Architectural Specialties Segment through Strategic Acquisitions and Organic Growth: The company is actively expanding its high-value Architectural Specialties segment through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Key acquisitions in 2024 included 3form, LLC, Zahner, and BOK Modern, LLC, with Eventscape and Parallel Architectural Products acquired in 2025 and 2026 respectively. These moves bolster AWI's offerings in custom architectural projects and specialty wall solutions, diversifying revenue streams and capitalizing on emerging opportunities within the building materials sector.
  3. Pricing and Average Unit Value (AUV) Growth in the Mineral Fiber Segment: AWI has a proven ability to achieve average unit value (AUV) growth in its Mineral Fiber segment, driven by favorable pricing and product mix. This consistent AUV growth is expected to continue to more than offset input cost inflation and contribute significantly to overall revenue expansion.
  4. Digital Initiatives and Enhanced Customer Engagement: The company is investing in digital advancements and platforms, such as ProjectWorks, to improve customer experience and streamline project execution. These digital tools enhance engagement with designers and architects, contributing to growth objectives by improving efficiency and market penetration.
  5. Focus on Sustainability and Energy-Efficient Solutions: AWI's commitment to sustainability is a core element of its growth strategy. This includes its ceiling recycling program and the introduction of energy-saving and low-carbon products. This focus aligns with increasing market demand and regulatory requirements for environmentally conscious building materials and energy efficiency, positioning Armstrong to benefit from trends in building decarbonization.

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Share Repurchases

  • Armstrong World Industries repurchased approximately $605.73 million of its common stock from Q1 2021 to Q4 2025.
  • The company repurchased $50 million of shares in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • As of December 31, 2025, $533 million remained authorized under the existing share repurchase program, which extends through the end of 2026.

Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding has generally decreased over the past few years, indicating no significant share issuances.

Outbound Investments

  • The company made strategic acquisitions in 2024, including 3form and Zahner.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2025, Armstrong World Industries acquired Parallel Architectural Products and announced the acquisition of Eventscape.
  • Armstrong World Industries has made a strategic equity investment in Overcast Innovations.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were $109.4 million, following $82.8 million in 2024, $83.8 million in 2023, $74.8 million in 2022, and $79.8 million in 2021.
  • A $26 million increase in capital expenditures in 2025 was primarily focused on enhancing manufacturing productivity, expanding capabilities at a Mineral Fiber facility to support the TEMPLOK energy-saving ceiling offering, and advancing IT and digital initiatives.
  • Capital expenditures in Q4 2025 were $47.8 million.

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Peer Outperformance in Building Products

AWI has outperformed 74% of its 31 Building Products peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are TT and WTS. Building Products ranks 9th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Building Products constituents that AWI has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
40%
of 35 industry peers · -9.5% return
3Y
88%
of 33 industry peers · 116.9% return
5Y
74%
of 31 industry peers · 66.4% return
Building Products peers with revenue growth within 4pp of AWI's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
AWI Armstrong World Industries 10.7% 22.4x -9.5%116.9%66.4% —
TT Trane Technologies 10.3% 28.9x -7.0%95.4%140.5% +74pp
WTS Watts Water Technologies 10.5% 31.0x 31.3%90.9%88.8% +22pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Building Products is AWI's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 29 -8.2%92.7%152.3% STRL 1265% · FIX 1201% · AGX 751%
Marine Transportation 5 47.3%44.2%146.6% MATX 183% · KEX 151%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.0%61.2%102.0% ALSN 260% · WAB 224% · CAT 221%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -12.4%62.8%70.6% ATI 975% · FTAI 967% · HWM 604%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 20.9%40.4%58.3% DXPE 413% · AIT 222% · URI 216%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 6.2%55.1%36.5% CRS 888% · MLI 337% · SYM 271%
Rail Transportation 7 33.9%56.1%34.2% CSX 55% · UNP 43% · NSC 34%
Diversified Support Services 32 21.0%43.3%33.6% CXW 240% · OPLN 169% · CACI 137%
Building Products ← 32 -6.2%13.0%24.0% GFF 368% · TT 141% · JCI 118%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 33.6%10.8%9.9% R 273% · XPO 263% · ARCB 27%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -6.2%74.9%5.4% POWL 1808% · VRT 796% · BE 511%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 14.6%-0.6%-5.4% CSW 104% · CSL 81% · DD 67%
Office Services & Supplies 9 25.6%20.4%-11.2% PBI 174% · TILE 165% · HNI 55%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -16.4%0.3%-14.2% EXLS 64% · BR 13% · G -13%
Research & Consulting Services 13 4.9%-10.7%-19.3% HURN 270% · FCN 31% · BAH 11%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 12.4%-5.6%-21.0% DE 101% · TTC 22% · AGCO 6%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -54.3%16.3%-27.6% BCO 67%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -33.0%23.7%-29.1% GEO 228% · CLH 153% · RSG 95%
Passenger Airlines 11 1.0%52.5%-29.7% LTM 2790% · UAL 128% · DAL 115%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -24.7%-8.8%-39.0% FDX 86% · EXPD 74% · CHRW 53%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 21.2%-9.1%-42.3% ADP 48% · FA 28% · PAYX 9%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -18.8%39.7%-63.3% UBER 56% · LYFT -63% · CAR -67%
Airport Services 4 -53.4%-61.7%-86.5% JOBY -51%
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Financials

AWICOTYWDFCNWLENRHELEMedian
NameArmstron.Coty WD-40 Newell B.EnergizerHelen Of. 
Mkt Price171.243.46227.705.8824.2030.1927.20
Mkt Cap7.23.03.12.51.70.72.8
Rev LTM1,7465,8076887,3132,9891,8262,407
Op Inc LTM335282109613323172303
FCF LTM2183489853151147149
FCF 3Y Avg20633290131192129161
CFO LTM332538105254218180236
CFO 3Y Avg30054895368277163289

Growth & Margins

AWICOTYWDFCNWLENRHELEMedian
NameArmstron.Coty WD-40 Newell B.EnergizerHelen Of. 
Rev Chg LTM9.1%-1.5%11.0%0.8%2.2%0.3%1.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.7%1.7%8.6%-4.2%0.6%-3.1%1.1%
Rev Chg Q11.9%1.3%8.1%3.7%1.2%2.1%2.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.0%0.3%2.0%0.9%0.3%0.5%0.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM7.9%-46.8%5.0%37.1%-27.7%6.5%5.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg11.7%-15.8%6.7%23.6%-4.3%-10.0%1.2%
Op Mgn LTM19.2%4.9%15.8%8.4%10.8%9.4%10.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.1%7.8%16.3%6.8%12.9%10.4%11.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-1.0%-1.6%0.2%-3.9%0.6%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM19.0%9.3%15.3%3.5%7.3%9.8%9.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg18.9%9.2%15.0%4.9%9.5%8.7%9.3%
FCF/Rev LTM12.5%6.0%14.2%0.7%5.0%8.1%7.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg13.0%5.6%14.2%1.7%6.6%6.9%6.7%

Valuation

AWICOTYWDFCNWLENRHELEMedian
NameArmstron.Coty WD-40 Newell B.EnergizerHelen Of. 
Mkt Cap7.23.03.12.51.70.72.8
P/S4.10.54.40.30.60.40.5
P/Op Inc21.510.828.04.15.14.18.0
P/EBIT15.9-7.428.0104.36.026.721.3
P/E22.5-5.037.1-7.820.3-7.17.7
P/CFO21.75.729.19.97.63.98.7
Total Yield5.3%-19.4%4.5%-7.7%10.1%-14.1%-1.6%
Dividend Yield0.8%0.3%1.8%5.0%5.1%0.0%1.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.9%9.2%3.1%4.2%10.3%15.0%6.7%
D/E0.11.10.02.12.11.01.1
Net D/E0.11.00.02.02.01.01.0

Returns

AWICOTYWDFCNWLENRHELEMedian
NameArmstron.Coty WD-40 Newell B.EnergizerHelen Of. 
1M Rtn5.0%30.1%12.7%8.9%9.5%12.9%11.1%
3M Rtn-4.4%24.0%0.7%-6.5%16.1%4.0%2.3%
6M Rtn5.1%43.0%12.5%31.6%29.2%28.9%29.1%
12M Rtn-9.4%-12.8%19.5%84.8%10.9%62.1%15.2%
3Y Rtn117.0%-64.7%9.0%-1.5%-16.6%-70.6%-9.1%
1M Excs Rtn7.3%32.4%15.1%11.2%11.8%15.2%13.4%
3M Excs Rtn-3.8%21.4%-0.5%-0.5%16.2%9.4%4.5%
6M Excs Rtn0.3%38.3%7.8%26.9%24.5%24.2%24.3%
12M Excs Rtn-20.3%-22.4%9.3%22.7%0.4%47.4%4.9%
3Y Excs Rtn57.7%-144.9%-68.9%-89.0%-94.3%-151.6%-91.6%

FDA Approved Drugs Data

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Post-Approval Fwd Returns
FDA
App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
ANDA217953  IPRATROPIUM BROMIDEipratropium bromideaerosol, metered2232026-18.0%-7.0%-10.7%-10.7%-10.7%
ANDA212447  ALBUTEROL SULFATEalbuterol sulfateaerosol, metered52120245.8%34.1%36.8%38.9%51.6%
NDA205920  PRIMATENE MISTepinephrineaerosol, metered11072018-3.3%24.5%34.6%-11.5%162.8%
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FDA
App #
Brand
Name
Generic
Name
Dosage
Form
FDA
Approval
3M
Rtn
6M
Rtn
1Y
Rtn
2Y
Rtn
Total
Rtn
ANDA217953  IPRATROPIUM BROMIDEipratropium bromideaerosol, metered2232026-18.0%-7.0%-10.7%-10.7%-10.7%
ANDA212447  ALBUTEROL SULFATEalbuterol sulfateaerosol, metered52120245.8%34.1%36.8%38.9%51.6%
NDA205920  PRIMATENE MISTepinephrineaerosol, metered11072018-3.3%24.5%34.6%-11.5%162.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Mineral Fiber1,031986932887818
Architectural Specialties590460363346288
Unallocated Corporate00000
Total1,6211,4461,2951,2331,107


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Mineral Fiber362322286261261
Architectural Specialties725541224
Unallocated Corporate-3-4-3-4-5
Total431374324279260


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Mineral Fiber1,0961,0641,0921,0971,134
Architectural Specialties613602421388366
Unallocated Corporate216177159203210
Total1,9251,8431,6721,6871,710


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$171.10 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.2 
First Trading Date10/18/2006 
Distance from 52W High-15.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$165.98$168.92
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA3.1%1.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility25.7%28.2%
Downside Capture36.7274.00
Upside Capture-2.0552.53
Correlation (S&P 500)5.3%32.1%
AWI Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.640.190.430.570.710.85
Up Beta-4.500.681.360.610.900.88
Down Beta0.30-0.12-0.060.510.780.88
Up Capture-61%9%18%49%39%69%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days13233265126400
Down Capture-102%38%51%68%82%90%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days8193160124349

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AWI
AWI-9.8%28.2%-0.38-
Sector ETF (XLI)10.7%17.3%0.4247.8%
Equity (SPY)11.6%12.8%0.5731.8%
Gold (GLD)-2.3%28.6%-0.0915.7%
Commodities (DBC)43.1%20.9%1.60-28.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5040.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.8%43.6%-0.6610.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AWI
AWI12.1%26.8%0.41-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.7%17.6%0.5064.7%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.1%0.5258.5%
Gold (GLD)16.5%19.0%0.698.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%19.6%0.312.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0555.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%51.6%0.2623.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AWI
AWI16.7%30.1%0.57-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.1%0.5864.7%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7259.6%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.5%0.573.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.8%18.1%0.3416.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2255.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.7%66.3%1.0116.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-0.7%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity42.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/30/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/27/2026-5.7%  
7/28/20268.1%8.6%9.0%
4/28/2026-4.5%-7.9%-9.9%
2/24/2026-9.6%-10.8%-13.9%
10/28/2025-4.5%-5.0%-6.2%
7/29/20259.4%12.3%17.2%
4/29/20254.6%8.1%12.2%
2/25/20255.2%4.4%0.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131313
# Negative121111
Median Positive4.6%8.1%12.2%
Median Negative-4.3%-6.7%-6.2%
Max Positive11.8%16.5%22.5%
Max Negative-9.6%-10.8%-14.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/27/2026-5.7%  
7/28/20268.1%8.6%9.0%
4/28/2026-4.5%-7.9%-9.9%
2/24/2026-9.6%-10.8%-13.9%
10/28/2025-4.5%-5.0%-6.2%
7/29/20259.4%12.3%17.2%
4/29/20254.6%8.1%12.2%
2/25/20255.2%4.4%0.4%
10/29/20242.0%4.2%18.2%
7/30/20241.1%-7.5%-4.4%
4/30/2024-3.3%-1.7%-3.1%
2/20/202411.8%16.5%18.0%
10/24/20237.1%8.5%21.1%
7/25/20232.5%1.6%-3.1%
4/25/2023-6.5%-7.0%-10.1%
2/21/2023-4.1%-1.5%-14.4%
10/25/2022-3.1%-5.1%-3.8%
7/26/20221.0%8.2%7.2%
4/26/2022-6.0%-5.8%-13.0%
2/22/2022-2.6%-6.7%-0.8%
10/26/2021-0.1%6.5%12.2%
7/27/20210.7%1.4%0.8%
4/27/20210.4%4.6%2.9%
2/23/20219.1%12.8%15.5%
10/27/2020-3.2%-7.3%22.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131313
# Negative121111
Median Positive4.6%8.1%12.2%
Median Negative-4.3%-6.7%-6.2%
Max Positive11.8%16.5%22.5%
Max Negative-9.6%-10.8%-14.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/27/202610-Q
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/24/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202304/25/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/27/202610-Q
06/30/202607/28/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/24/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202304/25/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202210/25/202210-Q
06/30/202207/26/202210-Q
03/31/202204/26/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202110/26/202110-Q
06/30/202107/27/202110-Q
03/31/202104/27/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202010/27/202010-Q
06/30/202007/28/202010-Q
03/31/202004/27/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/28/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/27/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net EarningsReported335.00 Mil337.50 Mil340.00 Mil   
2026 Net cash provided by operating activitiesReported354.00 Mil360.50 Mil367.00 Mil   
2026 Net SalesReported1.79 Bil1.80 Bil1.80 Bil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 1.78 Bil for 2026
2026 Net Sales GrowthReported10.0%10.5%11.0%   
2026 Operating IncomeReported472.00 Mil475.50 Mil479.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported602.00 Mil607.00 Mil612.00 Mil-0.9% LoweredGuidance: 612.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA GrowthReported8.0%9.0%10.0%   
2026 Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per ShareReported8.38.358.4-0.6% LoweredGuidance: 8.4 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Share GrowthReported12.0%12.5%13.0%   
2026 Diluted Net Earnings Per ShareReported7.897.947.99   
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported100.00 Mil102.50 Mil105.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported380.00 Mil385.00 Mil390.00 Mil-0.6% LoweredGuidance: 387.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow GrowthReported10.0%11.5%13.0%   


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net SalesReported1.77 Bil1.78 Bil1.80 Bil1.1% RaisedGuidance: 1.76 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported605.00 Mil612.50 Mil620.00 Mil0.4% RaisedGuidance: 610.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported8.38.48.51.2% RaisedGuidance: 8.3 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported380.00 Mil387.50 Mil395.00 Mil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 385.00 Mil for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net SalesReported1.75 Bil1.76 Bil1.78 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.76 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported600.00 Mil610.00 Mil620.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 610.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per ShareReported8.158.38.451.2% RaisedGuidance: 8.2 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported375.00 Mil385.00 Mil395.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 385.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/24/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net salesReported1.75 Bil1.76 Bil1.78 Bil8.2% Higher NewActual: 1.63 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported600.00 Mil610.00 Mil620.00 Mil9.3% Higher NewActual: 558.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted diluted net earnings per shareReported8.058.28.359.3% Higher NewActual: 7.5 for 2025
2026 Adjusted free cash flowReported375.00 Mil385.00 Mil395.00 Mil11.0% Higher NewActual: 347.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 9/10/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Templin, Roy W DirectBuy3022026173.9157599,9983,382,723Form
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Form
1Templin, Roy W DirectBuy3022026173.9157599,9983,382,723Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 3, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Southernsun Asset Management, LLC$27.7 Mil4.0%31Hold13F
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$82.1 Mil2.8%31ADD +16.5%13F
Harvey Partners, LLC$32.3 Mil2.6%45ADD +14.3%13F
Egerton Capital (UK) LLP$73.8 Mil0.8%24New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Egerton Capital (UK) LLP$73.8 Mil0.8%24New13F
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$82.1 Mil2.8%31ADD +16.5%13F
Harvey Partners, LLC$32.3 Mil2.6%45ADD +14.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
SurgoCap Partners LP$72.0 Mil2.0%17Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Gates Capital Management, Inc.$82.1 Mil2.8%31ADD +16.5%13F
Egerton Capital (UK) LLP$73.8 Mil0.8%24New13F
Harvey Partners, LLC$32.3 Mil2.6%45ADD +14.3%13F
Southernsun Asset Management, LLC$27.7 Mil4.0%31Hold13F
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