Shares of Armstrong World Industries have seen a significant increase after the company reported higher-than-expected earnings and sales, leading to a raise in its full-year guidance. This positive news has resulted in a 10% surge in stock prices.
Raised Guidance and Improved Performance
Armstrong World Industries, a manufacturer of wall and ceiling building materials, has revised its annual adjusted earnings outlook from $4.85 to $5.05 a share to a more optimistic range of $5.05 to $5.15 a share. The company also projects a 4% to 5% growth in sales for the year, compared to the previous guidance of 3% to 6% growth.
Impressive Third Quarter Results
In the third quarter, Armstrong World Industries recorded a profit of $69.5 million, or $1.56 a share, compared to $57.5 million, or $1.25 a share, in the same period last year. After adjusting for one-time items, the company reported earnings of $1.60 a share. This surpassed the expectations of analysts surveyed by FactSet, who had predicted earnings of $1.31 a share.
The company's quarterly sales also saw a significant increase, rising to $347.3 million from $325 million in the previous year. These results exceeded analyst forecasts, which had predicted sales of $330.4 million, according to FactSet data.
Conclusion
Armstrong World Industries continues to demonstrate strong performance, with higher earnings and sales than anticipated. The upward revision of their full-year guidance reflects the company's optimism for future growth.
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