Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) announced its earnings results on Tuesday. The textile maker reported $0.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.01, Briefing.com reports. The company had revenue of $321.21 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $292.32 million. Albany International had a negative net margin of 4.66% and a positive return on equity of 8.98%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. Albany International updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.500-0.600 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Albany International’s conference call:

• Reported Q4 revenue of $321.2 million (up 12% YoY) and Adjusted EBITDA $57.3 million (17.8% margin), with Engineered Composites driving the quarter’s outperformance.
• Machine Clothing sales declined mid‑single digits due to weakness in China, and a January equipment failure will reduce Q1 EPS by $0.10–$0.15, though management expects to recover lost volume over the year.
• Engineered Composites revenue rose to $143.7 million from $98.8 million as LEAP, missile programs, and F‑35 ramps continued; company expects continued volume growth and normalized mid‑to‑low‑teens segment margins.
• The company has initiated a strategic review of the Amelia Earhart (Salt Lake City) facility, retained Guggenheim, and reports interest from private‑equity and strategic buyers, with outcomes to be announced during the review process.
• Albany generated roughly $81 million of free cash flow in 2025, invested in growth and R&D, and returned about $218 million to shareholders (including repurchasing ~10% of shares), maintaining strong liquidity and capital‑return posture.

Albany International Price Performance

Shares of Albany International stock opened at $54.94 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $55.60 and its 200 day moving average price is $55.35. Albany International has a twelve month low of $41.15 and a twelve month high of $80.71. The company has a current ratio of 2.34, a quick ratio of 1.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.58 billion, a P/E ratio of -28.32, a PEG ratio of 2.33 and a beta of 1.21.

Albany International Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 16th were given a $0.28 dividend. This is an increase from Albany International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 16th. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Albany International’s dividend payout ratio is -57.73%.

Key Stories Impacting Albany International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and EPS beat: Albany reported $321.2M in revenue (up 12% YoY) and $0.65 EPS, modestly topping consensus — the top-line beat supports near-term growth credibility. Albany (NYSE:AIN) Exceeds Q4 CY2025 Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Composites segment driving momentum: Management emphasized strength in engineered composites on the earnings call, a higher-margin growth area that underpins medium-term revenue potential. Albany International Earnings Call: Composites Drive Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic review of structures assembly: The company is conducting a strategic review of its structures assembly business and has engaged an advisor — this could unlock value if a sale or restructuring improves margins/returns. Albany International Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Call transcript / slide materials available: Management commentary and the slide deck provide more detail on segment trends and cost actions — useful for model updates but not a direct catalyst by itself. Albany International Corp. (AIN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Weaker Q1 2026 guidance: Albany set Q1 EPS at $0.50–$0.60 (consensus ~ $0.67) and revenue $275M–$285M (vs. consensus ~$283.6M) — the below-consensus outlook is the primary negative catalyst and explains downward pressure on the shares. Albany International Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results

Analyst Ratings Changes

AIN has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Zacks Research lowered Albany International from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Truist Financial set a $55.00 price objective on Albany International in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Albany International in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Albany International from $45.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $61.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Albany International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AIN. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Albany International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $10,323,000. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in Albany International by 5.4% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 113,792 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $5,769,000 after buying an additional 5,802 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Albany International in the fourth quarter worth $2,887,000. Voloridge Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Albany International by 40.9% in the 4th quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 229,477 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $11,634,000 after acquiring an additional 66,569 shares during the period. Finally, Quadrature Capital Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Albany International in the 4th quarter valued at $499,000. 97.37% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Albany International

Albany International Corp. is a global advanced materials company specializing in engineered textiles and composites. Its business is organized into two primary segments: Process Media and Engineered Composites. The Process Media segment designs, manufactures and services press, forming and drying fabrics used in the production of paper and packaging materials, helping paper manufacturers improve efficiency, quality and sustainability. The Engineered Composites segment produces lightweight composite structures and components for aerospace and industrial applications, serving commercial and military aircraft programs as well as industrial markets that require high-performance, durable materials.

In the Process Media segment, Albany’s products include forming fabrics, press felts and dryer fabrics engineered to withstand extreme moisture and temperature conditions.