Albany International Corp. (AIN) Stock Price & Analysis
Albany International Corp. (AIN) closed at USD 63.38 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.49% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 65; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 63.21–64.53 on volume of 236,569 shares. Market capitalization is $1.80B, with a 52-week range of USD 41.15–77 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (AIN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.22B, net income -$51.2M (-4.2% margin), free cash flow $59.2M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AIN (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 67.67 (range 61–75).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +7.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -16.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 1.48, revenue estimate $326M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AIN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $929M | $1.03B | $1.15B | $1.23B | $1.18B | $1.22B |
| Gross profit | $378M | $390M | $424M | $402M | $244M | — |
| Operating income | $178M | $181M | $168M | $131M | -$36.1M | -$29.1M |
| Net income | $118M | $95.8M | $111M | $87.6M | -$57.3M | -$51.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.65 | $3.04 | $3.55 | $2.80 | -$1.94 | — |
| Free cash flow | $165M | $34.5M | $64.5M | $138M | $82.6M | $59.2M |
| Gross margin | 40.7% | 37.7% | 36.9% | 32.6% | 20.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 19.2% | 17.5% | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.1% | -2.4% |
| Net margin | 12.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 7.1% | -4.8% | -4.2% |
| Revenue growth | +3.2% | +11.4% | +10.9% | +7.2% | -3.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $302M | $292M | $173M | $115M | $112M | — |
| Total debt | $350M | $439M | $457M | $319M | $456M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (AIN)
P/S 1.5x · EV/EBITDA 43.5x · EV/Sales 1.8x · P/FCF 30.4x · P/B 2.4x · FCF yield 3.29% · Earnings yield -2.85% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.76% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.65% · Net debt $373M · EV $2.17B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 28.6x, Dec 2023 27.6x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AIN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold AIN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.03% | $20.3M | Added +32.9% |
Analysts (AIN)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 67.67 (low 61, high 75).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $61 → $67 |
| 2026-09-03 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $64 → $75 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AIN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +7.0% | -16.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +7.1% | -3.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.6% | 33.1% |
| Max drawdown | -31.5% (Oct 2025→Nov 2025) | -58.9% (Jan 2023→Nov 2025) |
AIN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.48 | $0.66 | +126.1% | $326.1M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.70 | $0.69 | +2.4% | $333.1M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.61 | $2.74 | +31.7% | $1.30B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.19 | $3.11 | +2.5% | $1.38B | 3 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 63.38 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.49% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 65 |
| Open | USD 64.16 |
| Day Range | USD 63.21 – 64.53 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 41.15 – 77 |
| Volume | 236,569 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.80B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AIN)
Nexqual's technical model rates AIN "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.18 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 60.44) |
| MACD | 0.67 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AIN)
Wall Street analysts rate AIN "Hold" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 67.67 (range USD 61–75), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 67.67 |
| High Target | USD 75 |
| Low Target | USD 61 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (AIN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.48 |
| Revenue Estimate | $326.12M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.82 vs est 0.74 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.6 vs est 0.53 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.65 vs est 0.7 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.71 vs est 0.73 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AIN)
| Total Revenue | $1.22B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.80% |
| Gross Margin | +21.08% |
| Operating Margin | +11.72% |
| Profit Margin | -4.18% |
| ROE | -6.13% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.6 |
| Current Ratio | 2.24 |
| Total Cash | $77.35M |
| Total Debt | $450.67M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $59.16M (4.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AIN)
Nexqual rates Albany International Corp.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 21%, operating 12% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $77M cash and investments vs $451M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $59M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 4.8% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -6%, ROA -0.6% |
Ownership (AIN)
| Insider Ownership | +0.69% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +108.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.37M |
| Float | 28.22M |
| Short % of Float | +5.10% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (AIN)
Albany International Corp. is led by Gunnar Kleveland, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Gunnar Kleveland |
|---|---|
| President of Machine Clothing | Merle Stein |
| Executive VP & CFO (Leave of Absence) | Willard C. Station |
| President of Albany Engineered Composites | Christopher Stone |
| VP, Controller, Acting CFO & Acting Principal Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer | Sean C. Valashinas |
Major Backers & Investors (AIN)
Notable institutional backers of Albany International Corp. include Earnest Partners LLC, American Century Companies Inc, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Earnest Partners LLC | 8.54% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.55% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 3.64% |
| Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC | 2.97% |
| SEI Investments Co | 2.65% |
| MFS SERIES TRUST XIII-MFS New Discovery Value Fund | 1.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.68% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.88% |
| State Street | 4.04% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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