Albany International(US:AIN) ZACKS·2025-11-06 22:01Core Viewpoint - Albany International (AIN) reported a significant decline in revenue and earnings for the quarter ended September 2025, indicating potential challenges in its financial performance [1]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $261.43 million, down 12.4% year-over-year, and below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $297.89 million, resulting in a surprise of -12.24% [1]. - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.71, compared to $0.80 a year ago, reflecting a decrease in profitability [1]. - The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.43%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.70 [1]. Segment Performance - Revenue from Albany Engineered Composites was $86.48 million, significantly below the two-analyst average estimate of $122.85 million, marking a year-over-year decline of 25% [4]. - Revenue from Machine Clothing was $174.95 million, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of $175.04 million, with a year-over-year change of -4.4% [4]. - Operating income for Machine Clothing was reported at $43.1 million, compared to the estimated $48.88 million by two analysts [4]. Stock Performance - Albany International's shares have returned -3.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change, indicating underperformance relative to the broader market [3]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), suggesting potential further underperformance in the near term [3].