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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 28, 2026
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) reported revenue of $472M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +15% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 28.3%, net earnings $96.7M (20.5% of revenue).
Armstrong World Industries, Q2 2026: revenue $472M (+11% year over year), operating margin 28.3%, net earnings $96.7M, operating cash flow $93.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $472M | +15% | +11% |
| Gross profit | $195M | +26% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $134M | +42% | +9% |
| Net earnings | $96.7M | +45% | +10% |
| Operating cash flow | $93.8M | +192% | +15% |
| Free cash flow | $69.8M | +385% | +13% |
What changed
Revenue was $472.0M in Q2 2026, up 11% year over year and up 15% from the previous quarter. Mineral Fiber was the largest line at 61% of revenue. Architectural Specialties added $26.2M year over year (up 17%), 55% of the total change.
Gross margin was 41.3%, down 0.1 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $133.8M, a 28.3% margin (down 0.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 22% reached operating profit, below the 29% margin then. Operating expenses grew 16% against revenue growth of 11%. Net earnings were $96.7M, up 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.8%.
Operating cash flow was $93.8M (up 15% year over year), 97% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $30.2M of depreciation and amortization and $6.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $39.1M. Capital expenditures of $24.0M left free cash flow of $69.8M.
Questions
What was Armstrong World Industries' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) reported revenue of $472M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +15% from the quarter before.
Was Armstrong World Industries profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $134M (28.3% of revenue) and net earnings $96.7M.