Armstrong World retreats after trimming annual profit outlook
** Shares of architectural solutions firm Armstrong World Industries AWI.N fall 6.5% to $154.1 premarket
** Co slashes the upper end of FY26 adj. EPS forecast to $8.3 to $8.4, from prior forecast of $8.3 to $8.5
** Posts Q3 adj. EPS of $2.26, below analysts' estimates of $2.39, according to data compiled by LSEG
** Rising inflationary pressures and timing-related mix headwinds in its mineral fiber sales impacted results, CEO said
** Eight of 12 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 4 "hold"; median PT is $205.50
** As of last close, stock down 13.8% YTD