Empowering Shareholders with Growth: Armstrong World Indus Enhances Performance and Reports Rising Profits
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Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) announces a dividend payout of $0.28 per share with an annualized yield of 1.08%, ex-dividend date on February 28, 2024. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend per share from $0.81 in 2020 to $1.04 in 2023 and an increase in earnings per share from $4.03 to $5.18 over the same period. This indicates a strong financial health and commitment to rewarding shareholders. Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:JCI) has the highest annualized dividend yield at 2.38% among industry peers.
March 14, 2024 | 3:05 pm
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Johnson Controls Intl has the highest annualized dividend yield at 2.38% among industry peers.
While the mention of JCI's dividend yield positions it strongly among its peers, the article's focus on AWI limits the direct impact of this news on JCI's short term stock price.
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Armstrong World Industries announces a dividend payout of $0.28 per share, showing a positive trend in dividends and earnings per share from 2020 to 2023.
The increase in dividends and earnings per share from 2020 to 2023 indicates a strong financial health and a commitment to rewarding shareholders, likely leading to a positive short term impact on AWI's stock price.
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IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100