Albany International Corp. Class A (AIN)

Albany International's stock price has fluctuated over the past six months. As of May 1, 2026, the share price was $58.27, an 8.72% decline from May 5, 2025. In late April 2026, the company reported mixed first-quarter 2026 results, with net revenue increasing to $311.3 million. However, net income and diluted EPS decreased, and adjusted EBITDA declined. For Q2 2026, Albany International projected consolidated revenue between $335 million and $345 million and adjusted EPS of $0.70 to $0.80.

The demand for Albany International's products exhibits some seasonality, particularly within its Machine Clothing segment. The company expects modest sequential improvement in Machine Clothing volume in the second quarter, following typical first-quarter seasonality. The Engineered Composites segment is expected to see continued growth, while the Machine Clothing segment has faced challenges such as softness in Asian markets and unplanned equipment downtime.

Albany International Corp. specializes in advanced textiles and materials processing. It operates through two segments: Machine Clothing (MC) and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC). The Machine Clothing segment produces custom-designed belts for various industrial applications. The Albany Engineered Composites segment designs and manufactures advanced composite structures for the aerospace industries. The company is included in the S&P 600 and Russell 2000 stock indices.

Albany International has a global presence with 25 facilities in 12 countries. Its facilities are located across North America, Europe, and Asia. Machine Clothing textiles are produced in Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, South Korea, and several European nations, as well as multiple locations in the United States. Composites are manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah; Boerne, Texas; and Commercy, France. The company also maintains research centers in Sélestat, France, and Halmstad, Sweden. In October 2025, Albany International relocated its corporate headquarters from Rochester, New Hampshire, to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Albany International's brand reputation has been positively impacted by its Albany Engineered Composites segment being named one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today in April 2026. Additionally, Albany Engineered Composites secured a new contract with Pratt & Whitney for composite engine components through 2036.

Albany International's stock ownership is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 58.61% of the company's stock is owned by institutional investors, 0.74% by insiders, and 40.65% by public companies and individual investors. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Earnest Partners Llc, American Century Companies Inc, State Street Corp, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, Bank Of America Corp /de/, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Llc, Sei Investments Co, and Geode Capital Management, Llc.