Albany International stock fell 2.30 percent as analysts cut rating

Published on 10/06/2026 at 11:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Albany International stock was last at USD 59.48 on October 5, 2026, with a 52-week span of USD 41.15 to USD 77.00. Q2 revenue rose 5.8 percent year over year.

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Albany International stock (ISIN US0123481089) was last at USD 59.48 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, down 2.30 percent from the prior close. The latest analyst action came from Wall Street Zen, which cut its rating from Buy to Hold, according to MarketBeat on October 3, 2026.

Rating pressure meets earnings strength

The downgrade contrasts with Albany International's latest quarterly performance. For the second quarter of 2026, diluted EPS was USD 0.82 versus the USD 0.74 consensus, a USD 0.08 beat, while revenue reached USD 329.48 million, according to MarketBeat.

Revenue still trailed the USD 340.10 million estimate, but it increased 5.8 percent from the comparable quarter. The result was mixed rather than one-sided: earnings exceeded expectations, while sales missed the analyst estimate.

Higher aerospace earnings guidance

Albany also raised its adjusted EPS outlook for the third quarter of 2026 to USD 1.40-1.50 from USD 0.60-0.70. The updated outlook followed the decision to retain its Salt Lake City facility after new defense business, a renegotiated Boeing 787 agreement and amended Sikorsky CH-53K contract terms, as reported by Airframer on September 1, 2026.

The company kept its third-quarter consolidated revenue outlook at USD 320 million-330 million. Management also said the amended CH-53K arrangement is expected to generate positive cash flow beginning in 2027, giving the higher EPS range a specific aerospace program link.

Consensus target stays near the share price

MarketBeat reports a Reduce consensus from five covering brokerages, consisting of four Hold ratings and one Sell rating, with an average 12-month target of USD 61.00. The target is USD 1.52 above the October 5 price, or 2.6 percent above it.

The stock's market value was USD 1.7 billion on October 5, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 41.15 to USD 77.00, placing the latest price well below the yearly high even as quarterly EPS and forward guidance provide measurable support.

Albany International stock remains below its yearly high

Trading volume reached 351,209 shares on October 5, 2026, while the stock traded between USD 59.12 and USD 61.98 during the session. Albany International is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker AIN, according to Albany International.