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Albany International (AIN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Albany International (AIN) reported revenue of $329M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.8%, net earnings $17.7M (5.4% of revenue).
Albany International, Q2 2026: revenue $329M (+6% year over year), operating margin 9.8%, net earnings $17.7M, operating cash flow −$2.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $329M | +6% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $108M | +8% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $32.1M | +27% | +44% |
| Net earnings | $17.7M | +15% | +90% |
| Operating cash flow | −$2.7M | -147% | -108% |
What changed
Revenue was $329.5M in Q2 2026, up 6% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Machine Clothing was the largest line at 54% of revenue. Other AEC added $12.9M year over year (up 15%), 71% of the total change. Machine Clothing declined 1%.
Gross margin was 32.7%, up 1.4 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $32.1M, a 9.8% margin (up 2.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 55% reached operating profit, above the 7% margin then. Operating expenses grew 1% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+18%). Net earnings were $17.4M, up 90% year over year. The effective tax rate was 32.0%.
Operating cash flow was −$2.7M. Non-cash charges added back $17.0M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $37.4M. Capital expenditures of $11.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$14.5M.
Questions
What was Albany International's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Albany International (AIN) reported revenue of $329M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Albany International profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $32.1M (9.8% of revenue) and net earnings $17.7M.