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AIN

Albany International Corp.

AIN

Consumer Cyclical · Textile Manufacturing · Stock · quarterly payer

$60.76

Overvalued · -24% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.84%

Annual Dividend

$1.12

Payout Ratio

53%

5-Yr Growth

7.2%

Ex-Date

Sep 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AIN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Albany International Corp. (AIN) has a forward dividend yield of 1.84%, based on an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and a share price of $60.76.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (88 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Albany International Corp. (AIN) has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • AIN last cut its regular dividend in 2002.
  • AIN's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.28 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN pays out 53% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AIN's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN's 1.84% yield is 53% above its five-year average yield of 1.21%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AIN is $46.27 per share, 24% below the $60.76 share price, so AIN screens as overvalued.
  • Albany International Corp. (AIN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Albany International Corp. (AIN) has raised its regular dividend 24 times and cut it 0 times across the 135 payments on record since 1989. Its most recent change was a 3.7% increase to $0.280 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AIN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AIN

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Albany International Corp. (AIN) yields 1.84% ($1.12 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (88/100) and has 8 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is AIN a good dividend stock?

Yes

Albany International Corp. (AIN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.84% ($1.12/yr), with 8 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (53%)
  • Strong 7.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2002
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.84%
Payout Ratio
53%
Annual Dividend
$1.12
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 1, 2026
Years of Growth
8
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.17
Market Cap
$1.7B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-25%
52-Week Range
$41.15 – $77.00
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2002)

AIN dividend raises and cuts

Albany International Corp. (AIN) has raised its regular dividend 24 times and cut it 0 times across the 135 payments on record since 1989. Its most recent change was a 3.7% increase to $0.280 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 16, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 16, 2025Raise$0.270 → $0.280+3.7%
Dec 17, 2024Raise$0.260 → $0.270+3.8%
Dec 18, 2023Raise$0.250 → $0.260+4.0%
Dec 23, 2022Raise$0.210 → $0.250+19.0%
Dec 27, 2021Raise$0.200 → $0.210+5.0%
Dec 21, 2020Raise$0.190 → $0.200+5.3%
Dec 20, 2019Raise$0.180 → $0.190+5.6%
Dec 24, 2018Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Jun 3, 2015Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Jun 4, 2014Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Jun 5, 2013Raise$0.140 → $0.150+7.1%
Jun 5, 2012Raise$0.130 → $0.140+7.7%
Show all 24 changes since 1989
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 3, 2011Raise$0.120 → $0.130+8.3%
Jun 4, 2008Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Jun 5, 2007Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Jun 5, 2006Raise$0.0900 → $0.100+11.1%
Sep 6, 2005Raise$0.0800 → $0.0900+12.5%
Sep 1, 2004Raise$0.0700 → $0.0800+14.3%
Sep 3, 2003Raise$0.0550 → $0.0700+27.3%
Dec 4, 2002Raise$0.0500 → $0.0550+10.0%
Feb 19, 1997Raise$0.0952 → $0.0999+5.0%
May 26, 1995Raise$0.0837 → $0.0952+13.6%
May 27, 1994Raise$0.0828 → $0.0837+1.1%
Dec 4, 1989Raise$0.0714 → $0.0828+16.0%
AIN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AIN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AIN a good dividend stock?

Yes. Albany International Corp. (AIN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.84% ($1.12/yr), with 8 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is AIN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AIN's fair value is about $46.27 versus a $60.76 share price — so it looks overvalued (-24% vs. fair value).

Is AIN's dividend safe?

AIN has a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 8-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2002, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AIN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AIN is about $46.27 per share, about 24% below the current $60.76 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AIN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AIN screens as "yes" and overvalued. Albany International Corp. (AIN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.84% ($1.12/yr), with 8 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AIN cut its dividend?

AIN earns a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2002). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AIN pay a dividend?

Yes. Albany International Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.12 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.84%.

What is AIN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN's forward dividend yield is 1.84%, based on a $1.12 annual dividend and a $60.76 share price.

What is AIN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN pays $1.12 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is AIN's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN's payout ratio is 53% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AIN grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.

When is the next AIN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AIN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.28 per share.