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Albany International (AIN) Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025 (year over year)
Albany International's revenue rose $88.1M (+34%) from $261M in Q3 2025 to $350M in Q3 2026. The biggest changes: Albany Engineered Composites +$93.3M (+108%); Machine Clothing −$5.1M (-3%). Operating margin 17.0% against -44.6% (+61.6 pts).
Albany International, Q3 2026: revenue $350M (+34% year over year), operating margin 17.0%, net earnings $41.9M, operating cash flow $48.6M. The chart draws each line against Q3 2025, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 17.0% | -44.6% | +61.6 pts |
| Net margin | 12.0% | -37.3% | +49.3 pts |
| Free cash flow margin | 10.4% | 9.8% | +0.6 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other AEC | $127M | $41.6M | $85.0M | +204% |
| ASC | $53.1M | $44.9M | $8.2M | +18% |
| Albany Engineered Composites | $180M | $86.5M | $93.3M | +108% |
| Machine Clothing | $170M | $175M | −$5.1M | -3% |
| Revenue | $350M | $261M | $88.1M | +34% |
| Cost of revenue | $209M | $311M | −$102M | -33% |
| Operating profit | $59.4M | −$117M | $176M | — |
| Pre-tax earnings | $55.8M | −$122M | $178M | — |
| Other expense, net | $3.6M | $5.5M | −$1.9M | -35% |
| SG&A | $61.5M | $51.9M | $9.6M | +18% |
| Other operating costs | $19.5M | $14.7M | $4.8M | +33% |
| Net earnings | $41.9M | −$97.6M | $140M | — |
| Income tax | $13.9M | −$24.4M | $38.3M | — |
| Depreciation & amortization | $30.9M | $22.4M | $8.5M | +38% |
| Working capital & other | $24.2M | −$119M | $143M | — |
| Operating cash flow | $48.6M | $43.9M | $4.7M | +11% |
| Free cash flow (company-reported) | $36.5M | $25.7M | $10.8M | +42% |
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | $12.1M | $18.0M | −$5.9M | -33% |
| Purchased software | $43K | $245K | −$202K | -82% |
Questions
How much did Albany International's revenue grow year over year in Q3 2026?
Albany International's revenue rose $88.1M (+34%) from $261M in Q3 2025 to $350M in Q3 2026.
What drove Albany International's revenue change in Q3 2026?
Albany Engineered Composites +$93.3M (+108%); Machine Clothing −$5.1M (-3%).