NYSE$AWI
Armstrong World Industries Inc. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Armstrong's Q4 2020 earnings decreased due to lower sales volume and higher SG&A costs, but the company advanced its strategic initiatives and completed three acquisitions.
Armstrong World Industries reported a 3% decrease in net sales and a 29% decrease in operating income compared to the prior year quarter. Despite these challenges, the company invested in digital tools and initiatives, launched new products, and completed three acquisitions, including Arktura. The company delivered over $200 million in free cash flow.
- Net sales decreased by 3% compared to the prior year quarter.
- Operating income decreased by 29% compared to the prior year quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19% compared to the prior year quarter.
- Arktura, LLC was acquired during the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Armstrong · Revenue · Quarterly
$239M
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 expects sequential improvements in end markets and anticipates sales growth of 10% to 13% in 2021, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 9% to 13% and a free cash flow margin of 19%.
Tailwinds
- Expect sequential improvements in our end markets as market conditions improve
- Vaccinations allow businesses to return to more normal operations
- Growth initiatives including Healthy Spaces
- Growth initiatives including kanopi
- Year-on-year benefit of our 2020 acquisitions
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 Q4 2020
-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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