Albany International (AIN) Stock Overview
Engages in the machine clothing and engineered composites businesses in the United States, Switzerland, France, Brazil, China, Mexico, Germany, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$76.25 |
| 52 Week High | US$77.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$41.15 |
| Beta | 1.18 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.052% |
| 3 Month Change | 31.42% |
| 1 Year Change | 6.75% |
| 3 Year Change | -21.30% |
| 5 Year Change | -10.95% |
| Change since IPO | 404.72% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 21
Albany International Is Flying Too High (Downgrade)
Summary Albany International Corp. has surged 33.5% since April, far outpacing the S&P 500, but valuation has become stretched. AIN's Q1 revenue grew to $311.3 million, driven by strong AEC segment performance, yet profitability metrics declined across most measures. Management and analysts expect Q2 revenue of $335–$345 million and adjusted EPS of $0.70–$0.80, but current multiples remain high versus peers. I downgrade AIN to a soft 'Sell' due to elevated valuation, despite near-term growth prospects and analyst optimism. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 07
AIN: Strategic Review Progress Will Leave Shares Vulnerable To Rerating
Albany International’s updated analyst price target of $51, down from a prior fair value estimate of $55, reflects analysts’ view that recent steps to derisk the business and conduct a strategic review are constructive, but that there is still significant work ahead before these efforts are fully reflected in the stock. What’s in the News for Albany International Albany International was added to the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, signaling inclusion in a broader set of small and mid cap benchmarks (source: Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jun 23
AIN: Recycling Push And Risk Review Will Limit Future Return Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Albany International stock to $61, up $6 from $55, citing management's efforts to reduce business risk through a formal review process and key hires with strong track records. What’s in the News for Albany International Albany International reported continued progress with Cyclezyme AB on enzyme-based recycling of polyester and polyamide industrial textiles.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 21
Albany International Is Flying Too High (Downgrade)
Summary Albany International Corp. has surged 33.5% since April, far outpacing the S&P 500, but valuation has become stretched. AIN's Q1 revenue grew to $311.3 million, driven by strong AEC segment performance, yet profitability metrics declined across most measures. Management and analysts expect Q2 revenue of $335–$345 million and adjusted EPS of $0.70–$0.80, but current multiples remain high versus peers. I downgrade AIN to a soft 'Sell' due to elevated valuation, despite near-term growth prospects and analyst optimism. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 07
AIN: Strategic Review Progress Will Leave Shares Vulnerable To Rerating
Albany International’s updated analyst price target of $51, down from a prior fair value estimate of $55, reflects analysts’ view that recent steps to derisk the business and conduct a strategic review are constructive, but that there is still significant work ahead before these efforts are fully reflected in the stock. What’s in the News for Albany International Albany International was added to the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, signaling inclusion in a broader set of small and mid cap benchmarks (source: Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jun 23
AIN: Recycling Push And Risk Review Will Limit Future Return Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Albany International stock to $61, up $6 from $55, citing management's efforts to reduce business risk through a formal review process and key hires with strong track records. What’s in the News for Albany International Albany International reported continued progress with Cyclezyme AB on enzyme-based recycling of polyester and polyamide industrial textiles.
Narrative Update • Jun 06
AIN: Future Returns Will Lag Strong Q1 As Profitability Assumptions Reset
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Albany International to $56.67 from $56.25, citing updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins, and future P/E that feed into their valuation framework. What's in the News Albany International reported first quarter revenue growth of 7.8% year on year, with revenue 10.8% above analysts' estimates, according to recent earnings coverage.Narrative Update • May 23
AIN: Buybacks And 2026 Revenue Outlook Will Support Measured Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target on Albany International steady at $64.00, reflecting largely unchanged fair value assumptions along with small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News Guidance for the first quarter of 2026 sets consolidated revenue expectations in a range of $275 million to $285 million, providing a view of near term demand assumptions for the business (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 06
AIN: Buybacks And Revenue Outlook Will Support Measured Returns Over Time
Analysts have maintained their $64.00 price target for Albany International, citing updated assumptions that combine a higher revenue growth outlook with a slightly lower profit margin and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Albany International reported unaudited consolidated impairment results for the first quarter of 2026, with impairment of property, plant and equipment of $127,000 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 21
AIN: Future Returns Will Reflect Completed Buybacks And Slightly Lower Discount Rate
Analysts have kept their $56.25 price target for Albany International broadly unchanged. They cited only very small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations in their updated models.Narrative Update • Apr 06
AIN: Buybacks And Margin Outlook Will Support Returns As Sentiment Improves
Analysts have raised their price target on Albany International by $2 to reflect updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a revised future P/E estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Albany International points to a more constructive tone, with the latest work from JPMorgan and other bullish analysts feeding into the modestly higher price target and refreshed assumptions on growth, margins, and valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 23
AIN: Future Returns Will Reflect Updated Discount Rate And Forward P/E Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their price target on Albany International by $2 to $56.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates and forward P/E. They are keeping fair value broadly in line with prior estimates.Narrative Update • Mar 08
AIN: Future Returns Will Reflect Updated Margins And Modestly Higher P/E Assumptions
Narrative Update Analysts nudged their price target on Albany International higher by $1 to $56.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue trends, profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan lifted its price target on Albany International by $2, pointing to updated work on discount rates, long term revenue assumptions, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 22
AIN: Updated Profitability Assumptions Will Support Balanced Returns And Dividend Stability
Analysts nudged their price target on Albany International higher by $2 to $55.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long-term profitability, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target of $55.25 as better aligned with their updated discount rate assumptions, which lift the present value they assign to Albany International's future cash flows.Narrative Update • Feb 08
AIN: Revised Profitability Outlook Will Support Balanced Returns And Dividend Policy
Analysts have nudged their price target on Albany International higher by US$2 to US$55.25, citing refreshed assumptions around discount rates and long term profitability. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised US$55.25 price target as better aligned with their refreshed view of Albany International's long term profitability, suggesting the prior target may have been too conservative.Narrative Update • Jan 25
AIN: Updated Fair Value Work Will Support Balanced Returns And Capital Returns Policy
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Albany International higher by about US$1.75 to US$55.25, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margin assumptions and forward P/E. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan lifted its price target on Albany International to US$55.25, with the change tied to refreshed views on fair value, the discount rate, revenue trends, profit margin assumptions and forward P/E.Narrative Update • Jan 11
AIN: Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Returns Despite Business Review Uncertainty
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Albany International from $79.00 to $64.00, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, margins, and the appropriate discount rate for the shares. What's in the News Albany International declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share on its Class A common stock, payable on January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 22
AIN: Share Repurchases And Dividend Policy Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Albany International to reflect incremental refinements in the discount rate and long-term earnings assumptions, resulting in a slightly updated valuation while maintaining a fair value estimate of $53.50 per share. What's in the News Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share on Class A common stock, payable January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2025 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 08
AIN: Share Repurchases And Dividend Policy Are Expected To Support Future Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Albany International to reflect a slightly lower implied discount rate and a marginal improvement in long term profit margin expectations, while keeping fair value essentially unchanged at approximately $53.50 per share. What's in the News Albany International declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share on its Class A Common Stock, payable January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2025 (Key Developments) The company reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased 809,911 shares for $50 million, bringing total repurchases under the February 26, 2025 authorization to 2,322,592 shares, or 7.69 percent of shares outstanding, for $156.56 million (Key Developments) As part of an ongoing strategic review of its Structures business, Albany International withdrew its full year guidance and plans to reintroduce full year 2026 guidance with fourth quarter results, citing the wide range and timing of potential outcomes (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at approximately $53.50 per share, indicating no material shift in the overall valuation outcome.Analysis Article • Dec 08
Albany International's (NYSE:AIN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Albany International Corp.'s ( NYSE:AIN ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Narrative Update • Nov 24
AIN: Share Repurchases And Upcoming Guidance Are Expected To Fuel Future Upside
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Albany International downward from $59.25 to $53.50. This change reflects updated expectations for revenue growth and competitive market dynamics.Narrative Update • Nov 08
AIN: Higher Margins And New Guidance Are Expected To Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have lowered their price target for Albany International from $64.50 to $59.25. They cited higher profit margin expectations and projected revenue growth as positive factors, but also noted a higher discount rate and a reduced future price-to-earnings ratio in their updated assessment.Analysis Article • Sep 25
Be Wary Of Albany International (NYSE:AIN) And Its Returns On Capital
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Narrative Update • Aug 22
E-commerce Demand And Engineered Composites Will Secure Long-Term Stability
The reduction in Albany International's consensus price target reflects deterioration in net profit margin, with fair value revised down from $69.00 to $64.50. What's in the News Willard Station appointed Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding interim CFO JC Chetnani; brings experience from McKesson and Boeing.Analysis Article • Aug 02
Earnings Miss: Albany International Corp. Missed EPS By 59% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
There's been a major selloff in Albany International Corp. ( NYSE:AIN ) shares in the week since it released its...Analysis Article • Jul 12
We Think Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Albany International Corp.'s (NYSE:AIN) P/E
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • May 17
Calculating The Fair Value Of Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Albany International is US$74.61 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) Not Flying Under The Radar
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Albany International's (NYSE:AIN) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Albany International Corp. ( NYSE:AIN ). While the...Analysis Article • Feb 20
What Does Albany International Corp.'s (NYSE:AIN) Share Price Indicate?
While Albany International Corp. ( NYSE:AIN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Feb 04
Are Investors Undervaluing Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) By 21%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Albany International is US$100 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Seeking Alpha • Dec 18
Albany International: A Defense Stock Set To Outperform Airbus And Boeing
Summary Albany International Corp. (AIN) is poised for significant growth, with a target share price of $125.54, offering a 52.9% upside due to its monopoly in fan cases and blades for the CFM LEAP engine. The aerospace industry is set for a rebound, with Fitch Ratings projecting a 30% growth in commercial aircraft deliveries by 2025, benefiting Albany's exclusive contracts with Airbus and Boeing. Albany's diversified business model, with strong revenue from U.S. defense contracts and a solid balance sheet, positions it well for future growth despite supply chain risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 12
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.27
Albany International Corp. ( NYSE:AIN ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 8th of...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Nov 20
There's Reason For Concern Over Albany International Corp.'s (NYSE:AIN) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26x Albany International Corp. ( NYSE:AIN ) may be sending bearish signals...Analysis Article • Oct 21
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN)?
While Albany International Corp. ( NYSE:AIN ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share...Shareholder Returns
| AIN | US Machinery | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.4% | 3.8% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | 6.7% | 35.8% | 15.3% |
Return vs Industry: AIN underperformed the US Machinery industry which returned 35.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AIN underperformed the US Market which returned 15.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AIN volatility | |
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| AIN Average Weekly Movement | 4.6% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: AIN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AIN's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 5,700 | Gunnar Kleveland | www.albint.com |
Albany International Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the machine clothing and engineered composites businesses in the United States, Switzerland, France, Brazil, China, Mexico, Germany, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Machine Clothing (MC) and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC). The MC segment designs, manufactures, and markets paper machine clothing for use in the manufacturing of papers, paperboard, tissues, towels, pulps, building products, tannery, and textiles, as well as nonwovens, fiber cement, and several other industrial applications.
Albany International Corp. Fundamentals Summary
| AIN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.16b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$59.42m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.21b |
1.8x
P/S Ratio-36.4x
P/E RatioIs AIN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AIN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.21b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$957.89m |
| Gross Profit | US$247.48m |
| Other Expenses | US$306.90m |
| Earnings | -US$59.42m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 04, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.10 |
| Gross Margin | 20.53% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 64.8% |
How did AIN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.5%
Current Dividend Yield-54%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/28 22:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Albany International Corp. is covered by 12 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Ronald Epstein | BofA Global Research |
| Jason Ursaner | CJS Securities, Inc. |