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Armstrong World Industries Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary29 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record Q2 2025 sales of $424.6M, up 16% year-over-year, with strong growth in both Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments, driven by organic gains and acquisitions.

  • Operating income rose 30% to $123.2M and net earnings increased 33% to $87.8M; adjusted EBITDA grew 23% and adjusted EPS rose 29%.

  • Recent acquisitions (3form, Zahner) contributed significantly to Architectural Specialties segment growth and exceeded expectations.

  • Strong adjusted free cash flow generation supported all capital allocation priorities and shareholder returns.

  • Focused execution on cost control, productivity, and customer service drove results despite market uncertainty.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 net sales: $424.6M (+16.3% YoY); operating income: $123.2M (+29.7% YoY); net earnings: $87.8M (+33.2% YoY).

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $154M (36.3% margin, +200bps YoY); adjusted diluted EPS: $2.09 (+29% YoY); adjusted free cash flow: $88M (+42% YoY).

  • Year-to-date net sales: $807.3M (+16.8% YoY); operating income: $221.7M (+22.4% YoY); net earnings: $156.9M (+24.7% YoY).

  • Gross margin improved to 41.4% in Q2 2025 from 40.9% in Q2 2024, driven by favorable pricing and productivity.

  • Paid $14M in dividends and repurchased $30M in shares in Q2; $610M remains under repurchase authorization.

Outlook and guidance

  • Raised full-year 2025 guidance: net sales $1,600M–$1,630M (11–13% growth), adjusted EBITDA $545M–$560M (12–15% growth), adjusted EPS $7.15–$7.30 (13–16% growth), adjusted free cash flow $330M–$345M (11–16% growth).

  • Expect softening Mineral Fiber volume in H2 but AUV growth >6%; Architectural Specialties net sales to grow >25% with >19% adjusted EBITDA margin.

  • Announced price increases for Mineral Fiber products effective Q3 2025; further pricing actions possible.

  • Tariffs and macroeconomic factors remain modest headwinds but are being mitigated.

  • Expect normalized full-year cash tax rate of ~22–24% due to new tax legislation.

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Armstrong World Industries Inc is a manufacturer of commercial and residential ceiling and wall solutions. The company produces mineral fiber, fiberglass, and metal ceiling systems used in construction, renovation, and interior design applications. Its products are sold through distributors, retailers, and directly to contractors and architects. Armstrong World Industries Inc is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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