Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) Stock Price & Analysis
Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) closed at USD 10.19 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 2.21% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.97; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 9.96–10.2 on volume of 1,254,894 shares. Market capitalization is $1.12B, with a 52-week range of USD 7.41–15.09 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
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Key facts (ECVT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $869M, net income -$61.3M (-7.1% margin), free cash flow $72.2M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $113K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($113K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filing, $250K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 15.17 (range 13–17).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +22.8% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y -12.8% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.21, revenue estimate $292M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (ECVT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $611M | $820M | $585M | $598M | $724M | $869M |
| Gross profit | $177M | $225M | $166M | $163M | $158M | — |
| Operating income | $54.6M | $104M | $89.6M | $85.1M | $64.9M | $82.0M |
| Net income | -$140M | $73.7M | $71.2M | -$6.7M | -$71.1M | -$61.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$1.02 | $0.55 | $0.60 | -$0.06 | -$0.61 | — |
| Free cash flow | $69.9M | $128M | $78.6M | $94.3M | $69.9M | $72.2M |
| Gross margin | 28.9% | 27.4% | 28.5% | 27.3% | 21.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 8.9% | 12.7% | 15.3% | 14.2% | 9.0% | 9.4% |
| Net margin | -22.9% | 9.0% | 12.2% | -1.1% | -9.8% | -7.1% |
| Revenue growth | +23.2% | +34.2% | -28.7% | +2.3% | +20.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $141M | $111M | $88.4M | $131M | $197M | — |
| Total debt | $882M | $875M | $868M | $861M | $393M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (ECVT)
P/S 1.3x · EV/EBITDA 11.1x · EV/Sales 1.8x · P/FCF 15.4x · P/B 1.9x · FCF yield 6.47% · Earnings yield -5.50% · Buyback yield (TTM) 5.50% · Net debt $405M · EV $1.52B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2023 16.4x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ECVT)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Lorance Sarah | Director | 8,450 | $113K | 13.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ECVT)
1 purchase, $250K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Humble Patti A. | Director | 24,875 | $250K | 10.05 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
Analysts (ECVT)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 15.17 (low 13, high 17).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Freedom Capital Markets | Maintained | Buy | $15 |
| 2026-08-06 | BWS Financial | Maintained | Buy | $16 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ECVT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +22.8% | -12.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +22.9% | -2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.5% | 40.7% |
| Max drawdown | -34.6% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -57.0% (Nov 2021→Mar 2025) |
ECVT earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.21 | $0.19 | Beat +10.5% | -9.2% |
| May 5, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.11 | $0.05 | Beat +120.0% | +4.0% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.15 | Beat +86.7% | -0.4% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.19 | $0.13 | Beat +46.2% | +2.3% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +0.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +10.5% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -16.2% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — | +19.6% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
ECVT recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8-K | Director or executive officer change, or pay arrangement “Amendment and Restatement of Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies LLC Severance Plan On October 22, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Ecovyst Inc. (the "Company") approved a Second Amended and Restated Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies LLC Severance Plan, effective as of October 22, 2026 (the "Severance Plan"). The Severance Plan amends and restates the Amended and Restated Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies LLC Severance Plan effective as of January 1, 2022 (the "Prior Plan"). Eligible employees of…” |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 8-K | Director or executive officer change, or pay arrangement; Regulation FD disclosure “On August 21, 2026, the Board of Directors of Ecovyst Inc. (the "Company") appointed Laurie Bergman as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective as of August 24, 2026 (the "Transition Date"), succeeding Michael Feehan, who had served as the Company's Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since August 2021. Feehan Transition Agreement It is expected that Mr. Feehan will continue as an employee of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Ecovyst Catalyst…” |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Schedule 13G | Vanguard Portfolio Management: 5.7% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP: 6.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
ECVT revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin sulfuric acid | $137.5M | 55.0% | +85.0% |
| Regenerated sulfuric acid and treatment services | $103.1M | 41.2% | +11.1% |
| Catalyst activation and sulfur dioxide & derivatives | $9.4M | 3.7% | +4.6% |
| Total revenue | $250.0M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
ECVT suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Technip Energies | “For instance, effective on December 31, 2025, we completed the sale of our Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment, which includes the Zeolyst Joint Venture, to Technip Energies N.V. for a purchase price of $556.0 million, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the agreement.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026.
ECVT customer concentration
In the period ended Dec 31, 2025, a single direct customer accounted for 12.3% of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Feb 27, 2026. The company does not name it.
ECVT company outlook (results filed Aug 5, 2026)
- “As anticipated, high refinery utilization and positive alkylate economics contributed to increased volume of regenerated sulfuric acid, while virgin sulfuric acid volume increased double digits, reflecting positive demand fundamentals and the contribution from the Waggaman sulfuric acid plant we acquired in May 2025.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
ECVT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.21 | $0.22 | -2.0% | $291.8M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.16 | $0.14 | +9.7% | $279.1M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.69 | $0.66 | +4.5% | $1.05B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.87 | $0.92 | -5.4% | $1.07B | 6 |
ECVT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±15.7% (±$1.60) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±7.9% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 23 | 78.6% | ±15.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 51 | 51.3% | ±15.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 142 | 46.0% | ±22.3% |
30-day implied volatility 44% vs 23% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.08. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 10.19 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.21% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.97 |
| Open | USD 10.01 |
| Day Range | USD 9.96 – 10.2 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.41 – 15.09 |
| Volume | 1,254,894 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.12B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ECVT)
Nexqual's technical model rates ECVT "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.98 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 10.17) |
| MACD | -0.08 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ECVT)
Wall Street analysts rate ECVT "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15.17 (range USD 13–17), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 15.17 |
| High Target | USD 17 |
| Low Target | USD 13 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (ECVT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.21 |
| Revenue Estimate | $291.82M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.21 vs est 0.19 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.15 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ECVT)
| Total Revenue | $869.25M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +42.00% |
| Gross Margin | +21.29% |
| Operating Margin | +8.82% |
| Profit Margin | -7.06% |
| ROE | +4.04% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.93 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Cash | $89.67M |
| Total Debt | $546.44M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $72.21M (8.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ECVT)
Nexqual rates Ecovyst Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 21%, operating 9% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $88M cash and investments vs $493M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $72M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -10%, ROA -4.3% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (ECVT)
| Insider Ownership | +1.88% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | 109.47M |
| Float | 99.15M |
| Short % of Float | +5.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Leadership (ECVT)
Ecovyst Inc. is led by Kurt J. Bitting, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Kurt J. Bitting |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Laurie A. Bergman |
| Vice President of Operations | Paul B. Hoelzer |
| Director of Investor Relations | H. Gene Shiels |
| Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Strategy | Wendy Graham |
Major Backers & Investors (ECVT)
Notable institutional backers of Ecovyst Inc. include Rubric Capital Management LP, FMR, LLC, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Rubric Capital Management LP | 7.5% |
| FMR, LLC | 4.87% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 4.69% |
| Brown Advisory Inc. | 4.14% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.17% |
| Fidelity | 2.88% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 9.98% |
| BlackRock | 9.74% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.02% |
| Geode Capital | 2.88% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
From Ecovyst Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We are a leading provider of sulfuric acid recycling ("regeneration services") and end-to-end logistics to North American refineries to support the production of alkylate, a high value gasoline blending component required for meeting gasoline specifications and producing premium grade fuel.
- Our end-to-end regeneration services offering takes the spent acid from the refinery, through our network of plants and transportation systems, and recycles the sulfuric acid into high strength fresh sulfuric acid for reuse in the alkylation process.
- We are the largest North American recycler of sulfuric acid and one of the largest consumers of refinery sulfur by-products, enabling them to be converted for use in other applications.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We may be liable for damages based on product liability claims brought against us or our customers for costs associated with recalls of our or our customers' products.
- We operate in industries in which we and/or our customers are subject to federal, state, local, international and transnational laws and regulations. Such laws and regulations are numerous and sometimes conflicting, and any future changes to such laws and regulations could adversely affect our business.
- We could be subject to damages based on claims brought against us by our customers or lose customers as a result of the failure of our products to meet certain quality specifications.
- We may be subject to future changes in tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities that may adversely affect our results of operations.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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