AIN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AIN - Albany International Corp Class A
$55.98
-0.75 (-1.32%)
▼
5d:
-1.04%
30d:
+6.95%
90d:
-1.06%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Earnings: Feb 25, 2026
21d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: AIN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.5% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: AIN shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.5% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$76.09
Based on 7.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$47.24
Trading above fair value
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 17.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AIN is currently trading at $55.98, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $53.28 to $57.86. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.1) is in line with its historical norms (17.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIN is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $54.60. 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 (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AIN is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $54.60. 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 (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$53.28 -
$57.86
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
50th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
70.8%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 50th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($55.25)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.5% growth with -12.4% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$53.28 -
$57.86
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.13
(5.6%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$54.61
Resistance Level
$58.69
Current Trend
Sideways
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.12
Wall Street Target
$55.25
(-2.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-12.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-61.1%
Profit Margin
-4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.5% premium
PE vs Historical
19.1 vs 17.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$58.15
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$59.60
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$61.09
(+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→18)
PE COMPRESSION
$56.89
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: 11.2%)
$91.04
(+61%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.1, Growth: 11.2%)
$78.04
(+38%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.2, Growth: 11.2%)
$66.33
(+17%)
Last updated: February 03, 2026 1:31 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
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NEUTRAL
