NYSE$AWI
Armstrong World Industries Inc. · Q2 2023 earnings
Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Armstrong's second quarter demonstrated resilience with double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth and margin expansion, driven by both Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments.
Armstrong World Industries reported a 1% increase in net sales, a 22% increase in operating income, and a 10% increase in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023. The company saw margin expansion in both the Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments, with positive contributions from both.
- Net sales increased by 1% compared to the prior-year quarter, driven by strong average unit value (AUV) performance.
- Operating income rose by 22% with a 440 basis point margin expansion, and diluted net earnings per share increased by 21% compared to the prior-year quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% with a 260 basis point margin expansion, and adjusted diluted net earnings per share increased by 7% compared to the prior-year quarter.
- The company acquired BOK Modern, a design leader in metal architectural solutions, complementing its existing metal portfolio.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Armstrong · Revenue · Quarterly
$325M
Revenue by segment
Armstrong · $283M total across 2 segments · Q1 2022
- Mineral Fiber$203M—71.9%
- Architectural Specialties$79.4M—28.1%
Forward guidance
Armstrong World Industries updated its full year 2023 outlook to reflect confidence in delivering solid sales, earnings and cash flow growth.
Tailwinds
- Net sales are expected to be between $1,265 million and $1,305 million, representing a 3% to 6% growth.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $400 million and $420 million, indicating a 4% to 9% increase.
- Adjusted diluted net earnings per share are anticipated to be between $4.85 and $5.05, reflecting a 2% to 7% growth.
- Adjusted free cash flow is forecasted to be between $240 million and $250 million, showing a 9% to 13% increase.
- Strong execution at plants drove manufacturing productivity and operational efficiencies.
Headwinds
- Challenging market conditions persist.
- The company is navigating softer market conditions.
- Lower volumes in Mineral Fiber segment due to softer market demand.
- Increase in selling expenses.
- Increase in manufacturing costs
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023
-1.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.4%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
27 / 64 earnings
Positive
+14.7%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-14.3%
Q2 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4.5% | -5.2% | -9.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -7.4% | -10.0% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -4.6% | -6.0% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.9% | +6.5% | +19.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.2% | +5.4% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.2% | +2.4% | +16.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.5% | -3.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.0% | -2.7% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +13.3% | +16.4% | +18.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.0% | +5.7% | +20.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.2% | +3.0% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.2% | -5.9% | -13.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.5% | -1.8% | -16.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.5% | -5.4% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.4% | +8.0% | +9.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -6.9% | -8.9% | -11.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.2% | -5.7% | -4.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.3% | +3.8% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.8% | +2.5% | -1.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.5% | +3.1% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +13.7% | +10.2% | +16.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -8.9% | -7.8% | +19.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | -13.3% | -12.7% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.0% | -2.8% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.8% | -5.9% | -26.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -8.9% | -8.1% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.9% | -3.6% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.2% | +1.7% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.7% | +1.1% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.5% | +15.3% | +15.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.3% | +3.7% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.0% | +2.3% | +9.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.8% | -2.7% | -9.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.6% | -4.1% | +11.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +9.8% | +6.7% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.0% | -1.9% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +14.7% | +18.8% | +13.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.5% | -7.5% | +4.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | +3.7% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -10.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -14.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -14.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -14.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -10.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -10.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -10.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -8.0% | — | — |
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