Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Zacks reports.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on shares of Albany International from $64.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Wall Street Zen raised Albany International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, October 11th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Albany International from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Albany International from $61.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $67.67.

Albany International Trading Up 4.1%

Shares of Albany International stock opened at $65.06 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.85 billion, a PE ratio of 21.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.17. Albany International has a 52 week low of $41.15 and a 52 week high of $77.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $60.44 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $61.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 1.89 and a current ratio of 2.24.

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The textile maker reported $1.68 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48 by $0.20. Albany International had a return on equity of 14.48% and a net margin of 6.73%. The company had revenue of $349.54 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $326.12 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.71 earnings per share. Albany International’s revenue for the quarter was up 33.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Albany International will post 3.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Albany International

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Nykredit A S bought a new stake in shares of Albany International during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new position in shares of Albany International during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its stake in Albany International by 95.1% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 474 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the last quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Albany International by 62.6% during the third quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 691 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 266 shares during the period. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Albany International by 25.5% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,222 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $73,000 after purchasing an additional 248 shares during the period. 97.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Albany International

Here are the key news stories impacting Albany International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Albany International reported earnings of $1.68 per share, above consensus estimates of approximately $1.48–$1.50, while revenue reached $349.54 million versus estimates of $326.12 million. Revenue increased 33.7% year over year, and EPS more than doubled from $0.71 in the prior-year quarter. Albany International Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Engineered Composites led the quarter. Management highlighted strong execution and the favorable completion of a strategic review involving its Amelia Earhart Drive facility in less than a year. This may improve operational focus and reinforces the importance of the composites segment to Albany’s growth outlook. Albany International Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst-screening recognition adds a sentiment boost. Zacks added AIN to its Rank #1, or “Strong Buy,” lists for overall stocks, value stocks and income stocks. These rankings could attract additional attention, although they are less significant than the earnings results. New Strong Buy Stocks for October 29th
• Positive Sentiment: Aerospace-composites exposure remains a strategic opportunity. Albany Engineered Composites joined Hexcel and other partners in developing next-generation bobsled cowlings, highlighting the company’s advanced-materials capabilities and aerospace-related ecosystem. Utah Advanced Composite Manufacturers Partnership

About Albany International

Albany International Corporation is an advanced materials and engineered products company serving the paper, aerospace and defense industries. Founded in 1895, the company develops and manufactures specialized textiles, composite materials and related process technologies for industrial applications.

Albany International operates through two primary businesses. Its Machine Clothing segment produces engineered fabrics and process belts used in paper manufacturing, including forming fabrics, press felts, dryer fabrics and other products that support papermaking efficiency and quality.