AIN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AIN - Albany International Corp Class A
$74.51
0.39 (0.53%)
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5d:
-1.3%
30d:
+0.12%
90d:
+28.38%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: AIN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 6.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: AIN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 6.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$94.43
Based on 8.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$58.63
Trading above historical range
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 20.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AIN is currently trading at $74.51, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $73.09 to $75.57. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 23.9) compared to its historical average (20.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIN is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $72.74. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $58.67. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIN is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $72.74. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $58.67. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$73.09 -
$75.57
Company Quality Score
48/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.2%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 21.3% above Wall St target ($58.67)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 6.1% growth with 7.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$73.09 -
$75.57
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$72.74
Resistance Level
$77.00
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
23.95
Wall Street Target
$58.67
(-21.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-3.6%
Profit Margin
-4.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.1% premium
PE vs Historical
24.0 vs 20.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$79.06
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$83.88
(+13%)
3-Year Target
$88.99
(+19%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 24→20)
PE COMPRESSION
$74.32
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 23.9, Growth: 13.5%)
$108.89
(+46%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 13.5%)
$94.26
(+27%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 13.5%)
$80.12
(+8%)
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