Albany International Reports Third-Quarter 2025 Results
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) today reported operating results for its third quarter of 2025, which ended September 30, 2025.
Gunnar Kleveland, Albany International’s President and Chief Executive Officer said, “As announced last week, we are continuing the transformation of Albany International and have initiated a strategic review of our structures assembly business and its associated production site in Salt Lake City, including a potential sale of all or part of the site. Alongside this effort we took decisive action to de-risk our program assumptions which marks an important first step in resolving the issue. While some near-term uncertainty remains, our remaining Aerospace portfolio is becoming more strategically aligned with our priorities to secure growth and new business where we have a distinct competitive advantage that leverages our differentiated advanced technologies and delivers greater returns.”
"In the third quarter, our underlying performance was resilient despite a challenging backdrop of program specific and macroeconomic factors. Kleveland continued, "We delivered adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.3% through operational discipline, coupled with strong free cash flow of $26 million."
Kleveland concluded, “At the same time, we are investing for growth while returning significant capital to shareholders. Over the past twelve months, we have deployed $67.9 million in capital expenditures and $46.6 million in research and development, advancing both footprint optimization and next-generation technologies and capabilities. We have also returned more than $200 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, including the repurchase of roughly 8% of our shares outstanding. These actions underscore both our confidence in Albany’s long-term prospects and our commitment to disciplined capital allocation.”
Consolidated Summary
The Company’s revenues were $261.4 million in the third quarter of 2025, including $46.0 million revenue impact related to the loss reserve and program adjustments on the Company’s CH-53K program, compared to $298.4 million in the same period of 2024. Charges related to the CH-53K program were $13.3 million in the prior year. Excluding these charges, third quarter revenue reflects softer sales volume in certain Machine Clothing end markets, particularly in Asia, partially offset by higher volume in the Company’s Engineered Composites segment driven by the LEAP program.
The Company reported a GAAP net loss of $97.8 million, or $3.37 per diluted share, compared to net income of $18.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2024. Prior year net income included a tax benefit of $7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported adjusted net income of $20.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025, compared to adjusted net income of $35.2 million, or $1.12 per diluted share in Q3 2024. In both periods, the impact of the CH-53K program adjustments are excluded.
Segment Summary
Machine Clothing
Segment revenues were $175.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $183.0 million in the prior-year period, a decline of 4.4%. Lower year-over-year revenue primarily stemmed from further weakening in Asian paper markets, particularly in China, where consumption levels declined even further from the second quarter resulting in reduced demand for paper machine fabrics. While all other regions remain stable, our business remains focused on its quality customer base to provide best-in-class solutions and service, and where possible adjusting our global capacity to best optimize lead times and manufacturing cost. Comparisons to prior year are also impacted by certain intentional and strategic business exits, as well as some favorable impact of the US dollar weakening vs. the Euro.
Segment profitability remained resilient, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.0%, compared to 33.2% in the third quarter of 2024. The margin decline is primarily impacted by lower volumes in Asia, partially offset by the benefits of ongoing footprint optimization initiatives. We continue to execute our plan of rationalizing production across our network of facilities.
Engineered Composites
Engineered Composites revenues were $86.5 million, compared to $115.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, with the decrease entirely resulting from the previously announced loss reserve and program adjustments on the CH-53K program that unfavorably affected third quarter GAAP revenue by $46.0 million. For year-over-year comparison, excluding the effect of CH-53K program impacts, revenue increased to $132.5 million, from $128.7 million, mainly due to higher revenue on the LEAP program.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 9.6%, and for year-over-year comparison excluding the effect of the CH-53K program charges compared to 10.3% in the third quarter of 2024. The Company announced that it has initiated a strategic review of its structures assembly business, CH-53k program and its production site including the potential sale of all or part of the site. In addition, the business is closing out its contract with Gulfstream by year-end that further reduces future exposure. All of the Company’s other remaining programs are performing well.
Consolidated Results
Consolidated gross profit (loss) for the third quarter of 2025 was $(49.9) million, compared to gross profit of $90.4 million reported in the third quarter of 2024. For year over year comparison excluding the effect of CH-53K program charges, gross margin declined to 31.7% from 33.3% in the prior-year period, mainly reflecting the higher contribution margin impact of lower shipments in the Machine Clothing segment.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $56.2 million, compared to $66.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 after excluding the effect of CH-53K program charges. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.3%, compared to 21.5% in the prior year.
Interest expense, net was $5.9 million, compared to $2.4 million in the third quarter of 2024. Other income and expense, net was net favorable $0.3 million, compared to a net charge of $3.3 million in the prior year.
The company reported a loss before taxes of $122.1 million, compared to pre-tax income of $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2024. The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2025 was 20.0%, compared to 6.6% in 2024.
The GAAP net loss attributable to the Company was $97.8 million, or $3.37 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income attributable to the company of $18.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Prior year net income included a tax benefit of $7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the Company reported net income of $20.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $35.2 million or $1.12 per diluted share. In both periods, the impact of the CH-53K program adjustments are excluded.
For a full reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, please refer to the tables and Basis of Presentation included in this release.
End Markets and Business Updates
The Machine Clothing segment delivered mixed performance by region. In North America, shipments improved sequentially, though order intake remained soft due to ongoing packaging and corrugator mill closures driven by industry consolidation, partially offset by continued stability in the tissue market. In Europe, the market recovery continues but showing signs of flattening during the quarter. Asian markets remain at a low level of overall demand, driven largely by over-capacity, however tissue continues to represent a source of regional strength with planned new investments.
In Engineered Composites, the Company announced a strategic review of its structures assembly business and its related production site, along with the close-out of the Gulfstream program. Both of these actions substantially derisk the portfolio going forward. All remaining programs are performing well with solid execution across defense and commercial aerospace platforms. In commercial programs, LEAP continued to recover with higher year-over-year sales as OEM production levels continue to ramp into 2026. In defense end markets, the business remains well positioned on its work content for F-35, in addition to the JASSM and LRASM missile programs, while continuing to invest and develop its capabilities to serve both conventional missiles and an emerging hypersonic missile market. The business continues to support the growth of BETA Technologies through its electric aircraft certification and growth ramp in the advanced air mobility market. New business pursuits remain rich across commercial aircraft and engine, space, defense and advanced air mobility markets and focused on our differentiated competitive advantages.
Capital Allocation Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Albany generated free cash flow of $25.7 million in the quarter, compared to $31.2 million in the prior-year period.
The Company continued to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Albany repurchased $50.5 million of its common stock during the quarter and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share. At quarter end, approximately $93.4 million remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization.
Capital expenditures were $18.3 million, compared to $15.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, and included facility optimization and customer program investments. Research and development expenses totaled $11.5 million, compared to $10.8 million in the third quarter of 2024, consistent with the Company’s commitment to advancing proprietary technologies and supporting long-term growth in both Machine Clothing and Engineered Composites.
Albany ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $108.3 million and total debt of $480.6 million, resulting in a net debt position of $372.3 million. The Company maintains significant financial flexibility and liquidity to support ongoing investment initiatives while continuing to return capital to shareholders.
Outlook and Guidance
As a result of the ongoing strategic review of the Structures business, the Company is withdrawing its full-year guidance. The potential range and timing of outcomes from the process make it difficult to provide a full-year outlook that would meaningfully represent the range of expected outcomes.
The Company intends to reintroduce full-year 2026 guidance when it reports fourth-quarter results.
Third-Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call / Webcast
The Company will host a webcast to discuss third quarter 2025 results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to listen to the live webcast via the Company’s Investor Relations website at investors.albint.com.
Interested parties may access dial-in information for the call by registering via web link https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/hjax9xup.
The Company will also make available on its IR Homepage supplementary presentation materials that will be referenced during its conference call.
An archive of the webcast will be available for replay on the website at approximately noon Eastern Time on November 6, 2025.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net revenues
$
261,434
$
298,386
$
861,607
$
943,710
Cost of goods sold
311,372
208,002
717,552
632,257
Gross profit/(loss)
(49,938
)
90,384
144,055
311,453
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
51,905
52,097
164,219
162,447
Technical and research expenses
11,467
10,844
35,915
35,369
Restructuring expenses, net
3,197
2,272
9,895
6,584
Operating income/(loss)
(116,507
)
25,171
(65,974
)
107,053
Interest expense/(income), net
5,897
2,411
14,702
8,680
Other expense/(income), net
(347
)
3,257
4,170
5,932
Income (loss) before income taxes
(122,057
)
19,503
(84,846
)
92,441
Income tax expense/(benefit)
(24,419
)
1,282
(13,889
)
22,131
Net income/(loss)
(97,638
)
18,221
(70,957
)
70,310
Net income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest
122
192
265
366
Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company
$
(97,760
)
$
18,029
$
(71,222
)
$
69,944
Earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Basic
$
(3.37
)
$
0.58
$
(2.38
)
$
2.24
Earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Diluted
$
(3.37
)
$
0.57
$
(2.38
)
$
2.23
Shares of the Company used in computing earnings per share:
Basic
29,012
31,251
29,914
31,234
Diluted
29,012
31,367
29,914
31,333
Dividends declared per Class A share
$
0.27
$
0.26
$
0.81
$
0.78
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
108,310
$
115,283
Accounts receivable, net
258,503
246,688
Contract assets, net
140,259
166,557
Inventories
159,664
145,845
Income taxes prepaid and receivable
33,037
19,187
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
40,758
37,132
Total current assets
$
740,531
$
730,692
Property, plant and equipment, net
573,233
563,431
Intangibles, net
36,098
38,127
Goodwill
184,291
176,261
Deferred income taxes
57,236
28,757
Other assets
110,205
111,428
Total assets
$
1,701,594
$
1,648,696
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable
$
85,994
$
66,095
Accrued liabilities
222,434
141,904
Income taxes payable
7,964
18,367
Total current liabilities
316,392
226,366
Long-term debt
480,631
318,531
Other noncurrent liabilities
140,764
138,830
Deferred taxes and other liabilities
18,800
16,022
Total liabilities
956,587
699,749
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 40,989,106 issued in 2025 and 40,917,539 in 2024
41
41
Additional paid in capital
460,294
452,933
Retained earnings
970,435
1,065,763
Accumulated items of other comprehensive income:
Translation adjustments
(123,189
)
(181,555
)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustments
(17,372
)
(14,328
)
Derivative valuation adjustment
(737
)
(106
)
Treasury stock (Class A), at cost; 12,325,515 shares in 2025 and 9,844,746 in 2024
(550,174
)
(379,210
)
Total shareholders' equity
739,298
943,538
Noncontrolling interest
5,709
5,409
Total equity
745,007
948,947
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
1,701,594
$
1,648,696
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income/(loss)
$
(70,957
)
$
70,310
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
61,577
61,813
Amortization
3,903
5,190
Change in deferred taxes and other liabilities
(21,864
)
(7,552
)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
(390
)
1,425
Non-cash interest expense
777
769
Contract loss provision
139,665
—
Compensation and benefits paid or payable in Class A Common Stock
9,882
4,438
Provision/(recovery) for credit losses from uncollected receivables and contract assets
553
40
Foreign currency remeasurement loss/(gain) on intercompany loans
7,587
2,263
Fair value adjustment on foreign currency contracts
—
1,105
Gain on sale of assets
(1,566
)
(515
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided/(used) cash:
Accounts receivable
2,152
17,980
Contract assets
(7,952
)
(15,194
)
Inventories
(5,105
)
5,918
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(3,286
)
2,768
Income taxes prepaid and receivable
(13,825
)
2,602
Accounts payable
18,684
7,316
Accrued liabilities
(22,887
)
(8,320
)
Income taxes payable
(13,022
)
(11,995
)
Other noncurrent liabilities
(4,307
)
(17
)
Other, net
(847
)
(359
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
78,772
139,985
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(47,559
)
(61,985
)
Purchased software
(1,250
)
(101
)
Proceeds received from sale of assets
3,243
1,033
Net cash used in investing activities
(45,566
)
(61,053
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings
231,999
48,106
Repayment of borrowings
(82,044
)
(142,691
)
Purchase of Treasury shares
(170,964
)
—
Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance
(2,521
)
(2,832
)
Dividends paid
(24,738
)
(24,356
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(48,268
)
(121,773
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
8,089
(3,357
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(6,973
)
(46,198
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
115,283
173,420
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
108,310
$
127,222
The following table presents the reconciliation of Net revenues to net revenues excluding the effect of changes in currency translation rates, a non-GAAP measure:
(in thousands, except percentages)
Net revenues as
reported, Q3
2025
(Decrease)/
increase due to
changes in
currency translation
rates
Q3 2025
revenues on
same basis as
Q3 2024
currency
translation rates
Net revenues
as reported,
Q3 2024
% Change
compared to Q3
2024, excluding
currency rate
effects
Machine Clothing
$
174,950
$
(2,595
)
$
172,355
$
183,033
(5.8)%
Albany Engineered Composites
86,484
(422
)
86,062
115,353
(25.4)%
Consolidated total
$
261,434
$
(3,017
)
$
258,417
$
298,386
(13.4)%
(in thousands, except percentages)
Net revenues as
reported, YTD
2025
(Decrease)/
increase due to
changes in
currency
translation rates
YTD 2025
revenues on
same basis as
2024 currency
translation rates
Net revenues
as reported,
YTD 2024
% Change
compared to 2024,
excluding currency
rate effects
Machine Clothing
$
530,573
$
(3,104
)
$
527,469
$
561,828
(6.1)%
Albany Engineered Composites
331,034
(859
)
330,175
381,882
(13.5)%
Consolidated total
$
861,607
$
(3,963
)
$
857,644
$
943,710
(9.1)%
The following table presents Gross profit and Gross profit margin:
(in thousands, except percentages)
Gross profit,
Q3 2025
Gross profit margin,
Q3 2025
Gross profit,
Q3 2024
Gross profit margin,
Q3 2024
Machine Clothing
$
82,070
46.9%
$
88,921
48.6%
Albany Engineered Composites
(132,008
)
(152.6)%
1,463
1.3%
Consolidated total
$
(49,938
)
(19.1)%
$
90,384
30.3%
(in thousands, except percentages)
Gross profit,
YTD 2025
Gross profit margin,
YTD 2025
Gross profit,
YTD 2024
Gross profit margin,
YTD 2024
Machine Clothing
$
245,731
46.3%
$
262,449
46.7%
Albany Engineered Composites
(101,676
)
(30.7)%
49,004
12.8%
Consolidated total
$
144,055
16.7%
$
311,453
33.0%
Reconciliations of Net revenue to adjusted net revenue (non-GAAP); Gross profit/(loss) to adjusted gross profit/(loss) (non-GAAP); and Net income/(loss) (GAAP) to Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) for the current-year and comparable prior-year periods have been calculated as follows.
Prior year amounts have been recast to adjust for the impact of CH-53K for comparability.
Three months ended September 30, 2025
(in thousands)
Machine Clothing
Albany Engineered
Composites
Corporate expenses
and other
Total
Company
Net revenues (GAAP)
$
174,950
$
86,484
$
—
$
261,434
CH-53K revenue impact
—
46,007
—
46,007
Adjusted net revenues (non-GAAP)
$
174,950
$
132,491
$
—
$
307,441
Gross profit/(loss) (GAAP)
$
82,070
$
(132,008
)
$
—
$
(49,938
)
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
147,269
—
147,269
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) (non-GAAP)
$
82,070
$
15,261
$
—
$
97,331
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) margin (non-GAAP)
46.9
%
11.5
%
—
%
31.7
%
Net income/(loss) (GAAP)
$
43,103
$
(148,012
)
$
7,271
$
(97,638
)
Interest expense/(income), net
—
—
5,897
5,897
Income tax expense
—
—
(24,419
)
(24,419
)
Depreciation and amortization expense
8,604
13,479
355
22,438
EBITDA (non-GAAP)
51,707
(134,533
)
(10,896
)
(93,722
)
Restructuring costs and other
1,960
113
1,124
3,197
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
147,269
—
147,269
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
541
92
(1,054
)
(421
)
Other transition expenses
—
—
—
—
Pre-tax loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
2
(160
)
—
(158
)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
$
54,210
$
12,781
$
(10,826
)
$
56,165
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted net revenues)
31.0
%
9.6
%
—
18.3
%
Three months ended September 30, 2024
(in thousands)
Machine Clothing
Albany Engineered
Composites
Corporate expenses
and other
Total
Company
Net revenues (GAAP)
$
183,033
$
115,353
$
—
$
298,386
CH-53K revenue impact
—
13,311
—
13,311
Adjusted net revenues (non-GAAP)
$
183,033
$
128,664
$
—
$
311,697
Gross profit/(loss) (GAAP)
$
88,921
$
1,463
$
—
$
90,384
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
13,311
—
13,311
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) (non-GAAP)
$
88,921
$
14,774
$
—
$
103,695
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) margin (non-GAAP)
48.6
%
11.5
%
—
%
33.3
%
Net income/(loss) (GAAP)
$
47,624
$
(14,296
)
$
(15,106
)
$
18,222
Interest expense/(income), net
—
—
2,411
2,411
Income tax expense
—
—
1,282
1,282
Depreciation and amortization expense
8,429
13,596
285
22,310
EBITDA (non-GAAP)
56,053
(700
)
(11,128
)
44,225
Restructuring costs and other
2,976
34
31
3,041
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
13,311
—
13,311
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
1,435
(348
)
1,793
2,880
Other transition expenses
—
993
(509
)
484
Strategic/integration costs
410
—
2,559
2,969
Pre-tax (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(41
)
(8
)
—
(49
)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
$
60,833
$
13,282
$
(7,254
)
$
66,861
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted net revenues) (non-GAAP)
33.2
%
10.3
%
—
21.5
%
Nine months ended September 30, 2025
(in thousands)
Machine Clothing
Albany Engineered
Composites
Corporate expenses
and other
Total
Company
Net revenues (GAAP)
$
530,573
$
331,034
$
—
$
861,607
CH-53K revenue impact
—
54,308
—
54,308
Adjusted net revenues (non-GAAP)
$
530,573
$
385,342
$
—
$
915,915
Gross profit/(loss) (GAAP)
$
245,731
$
(101,676
)
$
—
$
144,055
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
157,553
—
157,553
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) (non-GAAP)
$
245,731
$
55,877
$
—
$
301,608
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) margin (non-GAAP)
46.3
%
14.5
%
—
%
32.9
%
Net income/(loss) (GAAP)
$
119,236
$
(149,070
)
$
(41,123
)
$
(70,957
)
Interest expense/(income), net
—
—
14,702
14,702
Income tax expense
—
—
(13,889
)
(13,889
)
Depreciation and amortization expense
24,283
40,229
968
65,480
EBITDA (non-GAAP)
143,519
(108,841
)
(39,342
)
(4,664
)
Restructuring costs and other
5,011
1,801
206
7,018
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
157,553
—
157,553
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
5,700
(52
)
7,454
13,102
Other transition expenses
—
(412
)
—
(412
)
Strategic/integration costs
182
—
616
798
Pre-tax (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
122
(459
)
—
(337
)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
$
154,534
$
49,590
$
(31,066
)
$
173,058
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted net revenues) (non-GAAP)
29.1
%
12.9
%
—
18.9
%
Nine months ended September 30, 2024
(in thousands)
Machine Clothing
Albany Engineered
Composites
Corporate expenses
and other
Total
Company
Net revenues (GAAP)
$
561,828
$
381,882
$
—
$
943,710
CH-53K revenue impact
—
13,311
—
13,311
Adjusted net revenues (non-GAAP)
$
561,828
$
395,193
$
—
$
957,021
Gross profit/(loss) (GAAP)
$
262,449
$
49,004
$
—
$
311,453
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
13,311
—
13,311
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) (non-GAAP)
$
262,449
$
62,315
$
—
$
324,764
Adjusted gross profit/(loss) margin (non-GAAP)
46.7
%
15.8
%
—
%
33.9
%
Net income/(loss) (GAAP)
$
141,705
$
(3,692
)
$
(67,703
)
$
70,310
Interest expense/(income), net
—
—
8,680
8,680
Income tax expense
—
—
22,131
22,131
Depreciation and amortization expense
25,438
40,700
865
67,003
EBITDA (non-GAAP)
167,143
37,008
(36,027
)
168,124
Restructuring costs and other
4,581
3,144
146
7,871
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
—
13,311
—
13,311
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
(1,247
)
(110
)
636
(721
)
Other transition expenses
—
993
984
1,977
Strategic/integration costs
1,468
182
3,409
5,059
Pre-tax (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
(110
)
(193
)
—
(303
)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
$
171,835
$
54,335
$
(30,852
)
$
195,318
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted net revenues) (non-GAAP)
30.6
%
13.7
%
—
20.4
%
A reconciliation from Net income/(loss) (GAAP) to Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the current-year and comparable prior-year periods has been calculated as follows:
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net income/(loss) (GAAP)
$
(97,760
)
$
18,029
(71,222
)
69,944
Restructuring costs and other
2,558
2,696
5,610
6,360
Foreign Currency Reval (gains)/losses
(337
)
1,880
10,953
(459
)
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
116,107
10,095
129,887
10,435
Strategic/Integration Costs
—
2,170
667
3,686
Other transitions costs
—
363
(344
)
1,534
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)
20,568
35,233
75,551
91,500
Per share impact of the adjustments to earnings per share are as follows:
Three months ended September 30, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Pre tax
Amounts
Tax
Effect
After tax
Effect
Per share
Effect
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
$
147,269
$
31,162
$
116,107
$
4.00
Restructuring costs and other
3,197
639.4
2,558
0.09
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
(421
)
(84.2
)
(337
)
(0.01
)
Three months ended September 30, 2024
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Pre tax
Amounts
Tax
Effect
After tax
Effect
Per share
Effect
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
$
13,311
$
3,216
$
10,095
$
0.32
Restructuring costs and other
3,041
345
2,696
0.09
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
2,880
1,000
1,880
0.06
Other transition expenses
484
121
363
0.01
Strategic/integration costs
2,969
799
2,170
0.07
Nine months ended September 30, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Pre tax
Amounts
Tax
Effect
After tax
Effect
Per share
Effect
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
$
157,553
$
27,666
$
129,887
$
4.34
Restructuring costs and other
7,018
1,408
5,610
0.19
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
13,102
2,149
10,953
0.37
Other transition expenses
(412
)
(68
)
(344
)
(0.01
)
Strategic/integration costs
798
131
667
0.02
Nine months ended September 30, 2024
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Pre tax
Amounts
Tax
Effect
After tax
Effect
Per share
Effect
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
$
13,311
$
2,876
$
10,435
$
0.33
Restructuring costs and other
7,871
1,511
6,360
0.20
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
(721
)
(262
)
(459
)
(0.01
)
Other transition expenses
1,977
443
1,534
0.05
Strategic/integration costs
5,059
1,373
3,686
0.12
The following table provides a reconciliation of Earnings per share attributable to the Company shareholders - Diluted (GAAP) to Adjusted earnings per share attributable to the Company shareholders - Diluted (non-GAAP):
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
Per share amounts (Diluted)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Basic (GAAP)
$
(3.37
)
$
0.58
$
(2.38
)
$
2.24
Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans
—
(0.01
)
—
(0.01
)
Earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Diluted (GAAP)
$
(3.37
)
$
0.57
$
(2.38
)
$
2.23
Adjustments, after tax:
CH-53K loss contract reserve and program adjustments
4.00
0.32
4.34
0.33
Restructuring costs and other
0.09
0.09
0.19
0.20
Foreign currency revaluation (gains)/losses
(0.01
)
0.06
0.37
(0.01
)
Other transition expenses
—
0.01
(0.01
)
0.05
Strategic/integration costs
—
0.07
0.02
0.12
Adjusted earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Diluted (non-GAAP)
$
0.71
$
1.12
$
2.53
$
2.92
The calculations of net debt are as follows:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
September 30, 2024
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
—
$
—
$
555
Long-term debt
480,631
318,531
361,639
Total debt
480,631
318,531
362,194
Cash and cash equivalents
108,310
115,283
127,222
Net debt (non-GAAP)
$
372,321
$
203,248
$
234,972
Free cash flow is defined as GAAP "Net cash provided by operating activities" in a period less "Purchases of property, plant and equipment" and "Purchased software" in the same period. Management believes free cash flow provides an important perspective on our ability to generate cash from our business operations and, as such, that it is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Management uses free cash flow internally to assess overall liquidity. The following table illustrates the calculation of free cash flow:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
43,939
$
46,617
$
78,772
$
139,985
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(18,033
)
(15,369
)
(47,559
)
(61,985
)
Purchased software
(245
)
(61
)
(1,250
)
(101
)
Free cash flow
$
25,661
$
31,187
$
29,963
$
77,899
About Albany International Corp.
Albany International is a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities, with two core businesses.
Albany International is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, operates 30 facilities in 13 countries, employs approximately 5,400 people worldwide, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol AIN). Additional information about the Company and its products and services can be found at www.albint.com.
Basis of Presentation
Certain amounts in prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Non-GAAP Measures
This release, including the conference call commentary associated with this release, contains certain non-GAAP measures, that should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Such non-GAAP measures include net revenues and percent change in net revenues, excluding the impact of currency translation effects; adjusted net revenues; Adjusted Gross profit/(loss); Adjusted Operating income/(loss);EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin; Net debt; Net leverage ratio; Adjusted Net Income; and Adjusted Diluted earnings per share (or Adjusted EPS). Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional useful information to investors regarding the Company’s operational performance.
Presenting Net revenues and change in Net revenues, after currency effects are excluded, provides management and investors insight into underlying revenues trends. Net revenues, or percent changes in net revenues, excluding currency rate effects, are calculated by converting amounts reported in local currencies into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of a prior period. These current year revenues converted at prior year rates are then compared to the U.S. dollar amount as reported in the prior period.
Adjusted Net Revenue (calculated as net revenues excluding adjustments to revenues from certain existing customer contracts which are deemed unique and highly unusual), is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The company defines Adjusted Net Revenues excluding adjustments to revenues related to certain existing contracts that are not reflective of the Company’s ongoing or expected future operational performance due to their review of strategic alternatives for its structures assembly business, which could include a potential sale of that portion of the business. Such excluded adjustments do not consist of items that are considered normal or recurring in the course of continued business operations.
Adjusted Gross Profit/(Loss) (calculated as gross profit/(loss) excluding adjustments to profitability from certain existing customer contracts which are deemed unique and highly unusual), is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The company defines Adjusted Gross Profit/(Loss) excluding adjustments to profitability of certain existing contracts that are not reflective of the Company’s ongoing or expected future operational performance due to their review of strategic alternatives for its structures assembly business, which could include a potential sale of that portion of the business. Such excluded adjustments do not consist of items that are considered normal or recurring in the course of continued business operations. Adjusted Gross margin represents Adjusted Gross Profit/(Loss) expressed as a percentage of adjusted net revenues.
EBITDA (calculated as net income excluding interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization), Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS are performance measures that relate to the Company’s continuing operations. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding costs or benefits that are not reflective of the Company’s ongoing or expected future operational performance. Such excluded costs or benefits do not consist of normal, recurring cash items necessary to generate revenues or operate our business. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of net revenues.
Adjusted Net Income (calculated as net income excluding adjustments to profitability from certain existing customer contracts which are deemed unique and highly unusual), is a supplemental measure of our performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The company defines Adjusted Net Income excluding adjustments to profitability of certain existing contracts that are not reflective of the Company’s ongoing or expected future operational performance due to their review of strategic alternatives for its structures assembly business, which could include a potential sale of that portion of the business. Such excluded adjustments to profitability to future contracts do not consist of items that are considered normal or recurring in the course of continued business operations.
The Company defines Adjusted EPS as diluted earnings per share (GAAP), adjusted by the after tax per share amount of costs or benefits not reflective of the Company’s ongoing or expected future operational performance. The income tax effects are calculated using the applicable statutory income tax rate of the jurisdictions where such costs or benefits were incurred or the effective tax rate applicable to total company results.
The Company’s Adjusted Net Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Net debt aids investors in understanding the Company’s debt position if all available cash were applied to pay down indebtedness.
We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements, estimates, guidance or projections that constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “will,” “should,” “look for,” “guidance,” “guide,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Because forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this release or in the webcast include, without limitation, statements about macroeconomic conditions, including inflationary cost pressures, as well as global events, which include but are not limited to geopolitical events; paper-industry trends and conditions during 2025 and in future years; expectations in 2025 and in future periods of revenues, Adjusted Net Revenues, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA (both in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues), Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, income, gross profit, gross margin, cash flows and other financial items in each of the Company’s businesses, and for the Company as a whole; the timing and impact of production and development programs in the Company’s AEC business segment and the revenues growth potential of key AEC programs, as well as AEC as a whole; the amount and timing of capital expenditures, future tax rates and cash paid for taxes, depreciation and amortization; future debt and net debt levels and debt covenant ratios; and changes in currency rates and their impact on future revaluation gains and losses. Furthermore, a change in any one or more of the foregoing factors could have a material effect on the Company’s financial results in any period. Such statements are based on current expectations, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Statements expressing management’s assessments of the growth potential of its businesses, or referring to earlier assessments of such potential, are not intended as forecasts of actual future growth, and should not be relied on as such. While management believes such assessments to have a reasonable basis, such assessments are, by their nature, inherently uncertain. This release and earlier releases set forth a number of assumptions regarding these assessments, including historical results, independent forecasts regarding the markets in which these businesses operate, and the timing and magnitude of orders for our customers’ products. Historical growth rates are no guarantee of future growth, and such independent forecasts and assumptions could prove materially incorrect in some cases.