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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) reported revenue of $476M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 27.6%, net earnings $91.9M (19.3% of revenue).
Armstrong World Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $476M (+12% year over year), operating margin 27.6%, net earnings $91.9M, operating cash flow $96.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $476M | +0.8% | +12% |
| Gross profit | $191M | -2% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $131M | -2% | +12% |
| Net earnings | $91.9M | -5% | +6% |
| Operating cash flow | $96.2M | +3% | -22% |
| Free cash flow | $71.5M | +2% | -29% |
What changed
Revenue was $475.8M in Q3 2026, up 12% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Mineral Fiber was the largest line at 61% of revenue. Architectural Specialties added $32.5M year over year (up 21%), 64% of the total change.
Gross margin was 40.1%, down 1.9 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $131.2M, a 27.6% margin (unchanged year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 28% reached operating profit, above the 28% margin then. Operating expenses fell 3% while revenue rose 12%. Net earnings were $91.9M, up 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.1%.
Operating cash flow was $96.2M (down 22% year over year), 105% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $32.2M of depreciation and amortization and $4.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $32.5M. Capital expenditures of $24.7M left free cash flow of $71.5M.
Questions
What was Armstrong World Industries' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) reported revenue of $476M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +12% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before.
Was Armstrong World Industries profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $131M (27.6% of revenue) and net earnings $91.9M.