
Albany International Corp.
AINConsumer Cyclical · Textile Manufacturing · Stock · quarterly payer
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?
YesAlbany 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-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Raise | $0.270 → $0.280 | +3.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Raise | $0.260 → $0.270 | +3.8% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.260 | +4.0% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Raise | $0.210 → $0.250 | +19.0% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.210 | +5.0% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Raise | $0.190 → $0.200 | +5.3% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Raise | $0.180 → $0.190 | +5.6% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Raise | $0.170 → $0.180 | +5.9% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.170 | +6.3% |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.160 | +6.7% |
| Jun 5, 2013 | Raise | $0.140 → $0.150 | +7.1% |
| Jun 5, 2012 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.140 | +7.7% |
Show all 24 changes since 1989
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2011 | Raise | $0.120 → $0.130 | +8.3% |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Raise | $0.110 → $0.120 | +9.1% |
| Jun 5, 2007 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.110 | +10.0% |
| Jun 5, 2006 | Raise | $0.0900 → $0.100 | +11.1% |
| Sep 6, 2005 | Raise | $0.0800 → $0.0900 | +12.5% |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Raise | $0.0700 → $0.0800 | +14.3% |
| Sep 3, 2003 | Raise | $0.0550 → $0.0700 | +27.3% |
| Dec 4, 2002 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0550 | +10.0% |
| Feb 19, 1997 | Raise | $0.0952 → $0.0999 | +5.0% |
| May 26, 1995 | Raise | $0.0837 → $0.0952 | +13.6% |
| May 27, 1994 | Raise | $0.0828 → $0.0837 | +1.1% |
| Dec 4, 1989 | Raise | $0.0714 → $0.0828 | +16.0% |
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.
AIN Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+27%
3 Years
-29%
5 Years
-25%
52-Week Range
$41.15 – $77.00
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is AIN worth?
Overvaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Albany International Corp. is $46.27 per share, versus a market price of $60.76. That implies 24% of downside.
Fair Value
$46.27
Current Price
$60.76
Downside
-24%
Margin of Safety
-31%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 11.7% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 10.2% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, -$1.79 EPS, $1.12 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
AIN Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full AIN dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | $0.2800 | regular |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | $0.2700 | regular |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.2700 | regular |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.2700 | regular |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | $0.2700 | regular |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | $0.2600 | regular |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $0.2600 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | $0.2600 | regular |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | $0.2600 | regular |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | $0.2500 | regular |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | $0.2500 | regular |
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