Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) Stock Price & Analysis
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) closed at USD 30.77 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.38% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 31.2; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 30.65–31.72 on volume of 296,312 shares. Market capitalization is $414.06M, with a 52-week range of USD 22.55–50.34 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (IPI)
- Valuation: P/E 15.7x (avg 32.7x at the last 1 fiscal year-ends).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold IPI (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 36.5 (range 29–44).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -36.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.26, revenue estimate $51.0M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (IPI)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | — | $279M | $255M | $298M | — |
| Gross profit | $55.8M | $141M | $36.8M | $29.1M | $54.8M | — |
| Operating income | $32.3M | $95.4M | -$44.0M | -$19.9M | $10.7M | $9.7M |
| Net income | $250M | $72.2M | -$35.7M | -$213M | $11.2M | $26.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | $18.66 | $5.37 | -$2.80 | -$16.53 | $0.85 | — |
| Free cash flow | $59.3M | $20.1M | -$21.8M | $33.8M | $25.5M | $29.7M |
| Gross margin | — | — | 13.2% | 11.4% | 18.4% | — |
| Operating margin | — | — | -15.8% | -7.8% | 3.6% | — |
| Net margin | — | — | -12.8% | -83.6% | 3.7% | — |
| Revenue growth | — | — | — | -8.7% | +17.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $36.5M | $18.5M | $4.1M | $41.3M | $83.5M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (IPI)
P/E 15.7x · P/FCF 13.9x · P/B 0.8x · FCF yield 7.17% · Earnings yield 6.35%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 32.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (IPI)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold IPI. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $10.6M | Added +113.9% |
Analysts (IPI)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 36.5 (low 29, high 44).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | UBS | Target raised | Sell | $26 → $29 |
| 2026-07-25 | Freedom Broker | Initiated | Buy | $45 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IPI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.6% | -36.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.7% | -8.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 53.8% | 57.8% |
| Max drawdown | -37.0% (Mar 2026→Oct 2026) | -83.7% (Apr 2022→Nov 2023) |
IPI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.26 | $0.00 | +7931.9% | $51.0M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.65 | $0.26 | +154.2% | $77.7M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.08 | $1.25 | +66.3% | $269.5M | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.38 | $0.54 | +153.8% | $257.3M | 3 |
IPI options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±12.6% (±$3.88) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 55.7% | ±12.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 53.5% | ±16.9% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 51.7% | ±26.3% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 51.6% | ±33.3% |
30-day implied volatility 55.8% vs 33.9% 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 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 30.77 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.38% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.2 |
| Open | USD 30.92 |
| Day Range | USD 30.65 – 31.72 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 22.55 – 50.34 |
| Volume | 296,312 shares |
| Market Cap | $414.06M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (IPI)
Nexqual's technical model rates IPI "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 26.03 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 36.03) |
| MACD | -1.3 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (IPI)
Wall Street analysts rate IPI "Hold" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 36.5 (range USD 29–44), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 36.5 |
| High Target | USD 44 |
| Low Target | USD 29 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 2 |
Earnings (IPI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.26 |
| Revenue Estimate | $51.05M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.56 vs est 0.38 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.62 vs est 0.48 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.33 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.18 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IPI)
| Total Revenue | $241.58M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.50% |
| Gross Margin | +27.83% |
| Operating Margin | +2.52% |
| Profit Margin | +10.89% |
| ROE | +3.13% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 |
| Current Ratio | 6.33 |
| Total Cash | $184.99M |
| Total Debt | $3.24M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $25.54M (8.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IPI)
Nexqual rates Intrepid Potash, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +16% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 28%, operating 3% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $185M cash vs $3M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $26M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 3%, ROA 2.1% |
Ownership (IPI)
| Insider Ownership | +19.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +63.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.46M |
| Float | 10.63M |
| Short % of Float | +2.34% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (IPI)
Intrepid Potash, Inc. is led by Kevin S. Crutchfield, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Kevin S. Crutchfield |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Jason Tremblay |
| Vice President of Operations | Richard C. Kim |
| Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Zachry Adams |
Major Backers & Investors (IPI)
Notable institutional backers of Intrepid Potash, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.9% |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 2.4% |
| Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, LLC | 2.21% |
| Gate City Capital Management, LLC | 1.82% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 1.67% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.59% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.74% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.82% |
| Geode Capital | 2.07% |
| State Street | 1.8% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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