# Armstrong World Industries Lifts Full-Year Revenue Growth Guidance to 10-11% After 12% Q3 Sales Rise

> Armstrong World Industries raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance to 10-11% after a 12% Q3 net sales increase.

- Published: 2026-11-07T18:07:38+00:00
- Section: Earnings & Results
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-07/armstrong-world-industries-raises-revenue-guidance
- Source: [The Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com/earnings/takeaways/2026/11/07/armstrong-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors/)

## Key takeaways

- Armstrong World Industries raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to a range of 10% to 11%.
- Architectural Specialties posted 16% organic sales growth, the highest quarterly organic growth rate on record.
- Mineral Fiber segment adjusted EBITDA margin reached 44% as input cost inflation hit its fastest rate since 2022.

[Armstrong World Industries](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006eyq/armstrong-world-industries) raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to a range of 10% to 11% after reporting a 12% net sales increase for the third quarter of 2026, [The Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com/earnings/takeaways/2026/11/07/armstrong-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors/) reported. The ceiling and wall solutions manufacturer disclosed the figures on its October 27, 2026 earnings call.

## Armstrong's Architectural Specialties and Pricing Moves

Architectural Specialties, the segment covering custom ceiling and wall designs, produced 16% organic sales growth. "We are pleased with an organic growth rate of 16% in the quarter, which represents the highest quarterly organic growth rate on record," Chief Financial Officer Chris Calzaretta said.

Input cost inflation accelerated to its fastest rate since 2022, driven by higher freight and raw material prices. Management enacted off-cycle price increases to protect adjusted EBITDA, expanding Mineral Fiber segment margins to 44%. "In the face of the highest input cost inflation we've experienced since 2022, Mineral Fiber delivered a 44% adjusted EBITDA margin and expanded margin year over year," Chief Executive Officer Mark Hershey said.

Sales of ceiling products and structural grid systems in the data center vertical surpassed management's initial target for the entire year. "Through the third quarter, both our ceiling and DYNAMAX structural grid data center sales have exceeded our full-year revenue plans," Hershey said.

## Armstrong's 2026 Guidance and Manufacturing Footprint

Armstrong World Industries is a 160-year-old North American manufacturer of ceiling and wall solutions, producing mineral fiber, metal, wood, felt, and resin products for commercial and residential construction, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records show full-year 2025 net sales of approximately $1.6 billion, up 12% year-over-year, and management's full-year 2026 guidance of $1.745-$1.785 billion, representing 8-10% net sales growth. The company operates 24 manufacturing facilities plus 7 WAVE joint venture facilities across its North American network.

## Armstrong's Leadership and Acquisition History

In April 2026, CEO Victor Grizzle transitioned to Executive Chairman while COO Mark Hershey succeeded as President and CEO, alongside the appointment of Jessica M. Cicali as SVP, General Counsel & Secretary and the departure of Austin K. So, according to the same records. In February 2026, Armstrong acquired Eventscape, Inc., a New York City and Toronto-based design and fabrication firm with approximately $30 million in 2025 revenue and 150 employees, adding complex architectural feature capabilities in metal, wood, resin, glass, and integrated lighting. In September 2025, the company acquired Geometrik Manufacturing in Kelowna, British Columbia, adding wood acoustical ceiling and wall system capabilities and a Canadian manufacturing footprint.

## Armstrong's Fourth-Quarter Outlook

Commercial building construction remains muted across broader markets, while project bidding stays steady. "While on-the-ground sentiment and bidding activity remain stable, we are working closely with our customers, particularly our commercial distribution partners, to monitor for signs of project delays and capture opportunities as they emerge," Hershey said. "We move forward into the fourth quarter and look ahead to 2027 with confidence, focused on delivering profitable growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders."

## Companies in this story

- [Armstrong World Industries company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006eyq/armstrong-world-industries) · website: https://www.armstrong.com

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