Armstrong World Industries Inc 8-K, filed Oct 21, 2026
Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI)
About this 8-K
Armstrong World Industries Inc filed this 8-K on October 21, 2026.
Armstrong World Industries’ Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.373 per share, payable Nov. 19, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 5, 2026. AI summary
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On October 21, 2026, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.373 per share of outstanding common stock payable on November 19, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 5, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. dated October 21, 2026
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: October 21, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Armstrong World Industries Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend
LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 – Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.373 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on Nov. 19, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 5, 2026.
"This announcement marks the eighth consecutive annual increase since the inception of our dividend program in 2018 and reflects the Board of Directors' continued confidence in our growth strategy and ability to consistently generate adjusted free cash flow growth," said AWI Senior Vice President and CFO Chris Calzaretta. "With a healthy balance sheet and a track record of strong adjusted free cash flow generation, we remain committed to returning cash to shareholders as a key pillar of our balanced approach to capital allocation."
The declaration and payment of future dividends and capital allocations will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon, among other things, the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flow.
About Armstrong
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. For more than 165 years, Armstrong has delivered products and capabilities that enable architects, designers and contractors to transform building design and construction with elevated aesthetics, acoustics and sustainable attributes. With $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, AWI has approximately 4,000 employees and a manufacturing network of 24 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture.
Contact
Investors & Media: Theresa Womble, VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
tlwomble@armstrong.com or (717) 396-6354
Investors: Morgan Leitzel, Manager, Investor Relations
mcleitzel@armstrong.com or (717) 396-2240