Schonfeld Strategic Advisors 13F: Adds $8.8M to AIN Stake

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors Increases Stake in Albany International Corp.

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors expanded its investment in Albany International Corp. NYSE:AIN, raising its position during the reporting period. According to the latest Form 13F filing with the SEC, the fund added 116,653 shares to bring its total holdings to 252,133 shares. That stake carried an estimated value of $18.99 million at the close of the period. Because 13F filings look backward at past quarters, this snapshot reflects holdings as of that date and might not match the fund's current position today.

Changes in the Position

The fund previously held 135,480 shares of the textile manufacturing company. With the recent purchase of 116,653 shares, Schonfeld increased its stake by 86.1%. This transaction follows a pattern of active portfolio adjustments by the quantitative hedge fund, which frequently shifts positions across various market sectors.

Albany International Stock Performance

Albany International shares recently traded at $75.31, sitting near the upper end of its 52-week range of $41.15 to $77.00. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $65.08 and its 200-day moving average of $60.42. The company carries a forward P/E ratio of 18.71 based on its forward earnings outlook. Investors should note that 13F reports only show long stock positions and omit short sales or derivatives.

Dividend Profile

The company distributes an annual dividend of $1.12 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 1.85%. Its dividend payout ratio stands at 53.23%, meaning roughly half of earnings go toward shareholder payouts.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts follow the company with mixed views. On September 3, 2026, Baird maintained its neutral rating on the stock while raising its price target from $64.00 to $75.00. Later, on October 9, 2026, JP Morgan also maintained a neutral rating, lifting its price target from $61.00 to $67.00. The stock currently holds a consensus analyst rating with a mean price target of $65.67 across three analyst opinions.

Inside Albany International Corp.

Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Albany International operates as a maker of machine clothing for paper and industrial processing, alongside engineered composite components for aerospace and defense markets. The company employs roughly 5,700 people and runs manufacturing facilities across multiple international regions.

What's Ahead for Albany International Corp.

Institutional investors and market participants will monitor upcoming filings to see if Schonfeld maintains this expanded footprint. The company's next scheduled earnings report is slated for November 4, 2026, which will provide fresh details on financial performance and segment revenues.