Arq, Inc. (ARQ) Stock Price & Analysis
Arq, Inc. (ARQ) closed at USD 1.86 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 3.89% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 1.93; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 1.83–1.89 on volume of 276,306 shares. Market capitalization is $81.01M, with a 52-week range of USD 1.54–7.14 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (ARQ)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 4.03 (range 3.1–6).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -73.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -71.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.04, revenue estimate $35.1M.
Analysts (ARQ)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 4.03 (low 3.1, high 6).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ARQ)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -73.1% | -71.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -73.2% | -22.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 97.4% | 77.0% |
| Max drawdown | -76.6% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -82.7% (Nov 2021→Jun 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 1.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.89% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 1.93 |
| Open | USD 1.89 |
| Day Range | USD 1.83 – 1.89 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.54 – 7.14 |
| Volume | 276,306 shares |
| Market Cap | $81.01M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (ARQ)
Nexqual's technical model rates ARQ "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.73 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.11) |
| MACD | -0.05 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ARQ)
Wall Street analysts rate ARQ "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 4.03 (range USD 3.1–6), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 4.03 |
| High Target | USD 6 |
| Low Target | USD 3.1 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (ARQ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.04 |
| Revenue Estimate | $35.05M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.01 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.02 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.11 vs est -0.05 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.01 vs est 0.02 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ARQ)
| Total Revenue | $123.44M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.50% |
| Gross Margin | +33.09% |
| Operating Margin | +0.74% |
| Profit Margin | -42.19% |
| ROE | -27.05% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 |
| Current Ratio | 1.03 |
| Total Cash | $906,000 |
| Total Debt | $38.06M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ARQ)
Nexqual rates Arq, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 33%, operating 1% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $906K cash vs $38M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$113K (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -27%, ROA -1.9% |
Ownership (ARQ)
| Insider Ownership | +25.95% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +36.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 43.67M |
| Float | 32.58M |
| Short % of Float | +1.40% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (ARQ)
Arq, Inc. is led by Robert E. Rasmus (age 68), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Robert E. Rasmus (age 68) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, Principal Financial Officer & CFO | Shimon Steinmetz (age 47) |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Thad Ratliff |
| Chief Technology Officer | Joseph M. Wong (age 64) |
| Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Jeanette McQueeney |
Major Backers & Investors (ARQ)
Notable institutional backers of Arq, Inc. include Royce & Associates LP, AQR Capital Management, LLC, ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Opportunity Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royce & Associates LP | 4.27% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 4.15% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Opportunity Fund | 2.08% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 2.02% |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC | 1.8% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.37% |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 1.17% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 6.99% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.53% |
| BlackRock | 1.42% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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