AIN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AIN - Albany International Corp Class A
$62.72
-1.16 (-1.82%)
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5d:
-0.48%
30d:
-16.44%
90d:
+2.53%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: AIN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: AIN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$122.34
Based on 14.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$75.96
17.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 20.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AIN is currently trading at $62.72, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $64.19 to $75.74. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.8) is in line with its historical norms (20.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.5% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 98.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $58.71, while resistance sits at $66.47.
Market Sentiment: AIN scores 98/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $58.71, while resistance sits at $66.47.
Market Sentiment: AIN scores 98/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$64.19 -
$75.74
Company Quality Score
74/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
85.7%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (98/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($62.00)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 15% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$64.19 -
$75.74
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$58.71
Resistance Level
$66.47
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 18, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.77
Wall Street Target
$62.00
(-1.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
98.8%
Profit Margin
-4.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
19.8 vs 20.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$62.41
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$62.09
(-1%)
3-Year Target
$61.78
(-2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 20→20)
$62.80
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 24.3%)
$122.39
(+95%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.8, Growth: 24.3%)
$120.35
(+92%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.8, Growth: 24.3%)
$102.30
(+63%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 19.8 to 20.1
Stabilization Target:
$63.75
(+1.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+1.6%
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Technical Signals Check
Is AIN showing a specific setup today?
Insider Activity (6 Months)
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Net
NEUTRAL
