Albany International (AIN) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Albany International reported quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share, and down from $0.89 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of -21.92% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $311.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.47%, but down from $331.99 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Albany International has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates just once [2] Stock Performance - Albany International shares have lost about 10.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.84 on revenues of $301.84 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.19 on revenues of $1.2 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Albany International was unfavorable ahead of the earnings release, which may impact future stock movements [6][5] Industry Context - The Textile - Products industry, to which Albany International belongs, is currently in the bottom 12% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Another company in the same industry, Unifi, is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.67 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of -204.6% [9]