AIN
Albany International Corp. Industrials - Aerospace Composites Investor Relations →
Albany International Corp. (AIN) closed at $58.27 as of 2026-05-01, trading 24.9% below its 200-week moving average of $77.61. This places AIN in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -28.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.82 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1965 weeks of data, AIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AIN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.5%.
With a market cap of $1652 million, AIN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.7%. Return on equity stands at -6.8%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AIN would have grown to $678, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. AIN has returned 5.9% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 36.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AIN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AIN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying AIN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.1% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +7.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 52% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +24.4% vs +16.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AIN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AIN has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +5.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Dec 1988 | 3 | 2.3% | +27.1% | +613.0% |
| Mar 1990 | Apr 1990 | 3 | 3.8% | -10.4% | +535.2% |
| Apr 1990 | May 1990 | 4 | 3.1% | -13.0% | +544.9% |
| Jun 1990 | May 1991 | 51 | 43.1% | +4.3% | +549.9% |
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 6 | 10.1% | -11.8% | +551.4% |
| Jun 1992 | Mar 1993 | 41 | 25.9% | +10.4% | +566.3% |
| Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 | 1 | 0.9% | +31.1% | +434.7% |
| Aug 1996 | Aug 1996 | 1 | 0.1% | +44.0% | +407.6% |
| Jul 1998 | Apr 1999 | 37 | 21.5% | -9.6% | +333.4% |
| Jul 1999 | Feb 2001 | 86 | 47.5% | -29.9% | +315.2% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 6 | 6.0% | +65.8% | +388.8% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 4 | 17.4% | +35.1% | +471.8% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 2.1% | +82.5% | +371.7% |
| Nov 2006 | Dec 2006 | 2 | 2.1% | +16.6% | +156.9% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 4.8% | -60.0% | +137.0% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 3 | 2.1% | -74.4% | +134.1% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 0.7% | -73.4% | +134.2% |
| May 2008 | Dec 2010 | 135 | 84.0% | -67.0% | +136.2% |
| Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | +5.7% | +220.5% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | +7.2% | +226.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 14.3% | N/A | +258.2% |
| May 2012 | Jul 2012 | 10 | 6.2% | +83.0% | +293.7% |
| Sep 2015 | Oct 2015 | 4 | 5.0% | +42.7% | +129.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 35 | 38.6% | +98.0% | +43.2% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 0.0% | -18.2% | -28.0% |
| Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 | 1 | 1.7% | -11.2% | -27.2% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 1 | 1.1% | -25.3% | -29.1% |
| Sep 2024 | Ongoing | 83+ | 44.6% | Ongoing | -23.0% |
| Average | 19 | — | +5.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AIN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Albany International Corp. (AIN) is trading 24.9% below its 200-week moving average of $77.61. The current price is $58.27.
What is AIN's 200-week moving average price?
Albany International Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $77.61 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AIN drops below its 200-week moving average?
AIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is AIN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AIN as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 52. Free cash flow yield is 0.7%. Return on equity is -6.8%. Price-to-book is 2.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AIN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in AIN would have grown to $678, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 5.9% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. AIN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AIN pay a dividend?
Yes. Albany International Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 193.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01