Rep. Lisa C. McClain Buys Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) Stock

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently bought shares of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI). In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Armstrong World Industries stock on June 11th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924” account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SAP (NYSE:SAP) on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of XPO (NYSE:XPO) on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Waters (NYSE:WAT) on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) on 7/22/2025.

Armstrong World Industries Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AWI traded up $3.7640 during trading on Friday, reaching $197.3040. 299,564 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 484,062. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.54 billion, a PE ratio of 29.19, a PEG ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 1.43. The company’s 50 day moving average is $173.88 and its two-hundred day moving average is $156.14. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a 52 week low of $118.14 and a 52 week high of $198.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59.

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $2.09 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.75 by $0.34. The company had revenue of $424.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $404.05 million. Armstrong World Industries had a net margin of 18.95% and a return on equity of 39.80%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.62 EPS. Armstrong World Industries has set its FY 2025 guidance at 7.150-7.300 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Armstrong World Industries, Inc. will post 6.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Armstrong World Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 7th were issued a $0.308 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 7th. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Armstrong World Industries’s payout ratio is currently 18.20%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Armstrong World Industries

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AWI. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Armstrong World Industries during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Armstrong World Industries by 100.0% during the first quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 280 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries during the second quarter worth about $46,000. MAI Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB increased its position in Armstrong World Industries by 652.3% during the 1st quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 331 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 287 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AWI has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Loop Capital set a $190.00 price objective on Armstrong World Industries and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $178.00 price target (up from $158.00) on shares of Armstrong World Industries in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $162.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 15th. Truist Financial set a $195.00 target price on shares of Armstrong World Industries and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Evercore ISI upped their price target on shares of Armstrong World Industries from $157.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $177.13.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

Armstrong World Industries Company Profile

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 wool, metal, wood, felt, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum; ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems; ceilings, walls, and facades for use in commercial settings; and manufactures ceiling suspension system (grid) products.