Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) Stock Price & Analysis
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) closed at USD 6.83 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.29% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.99; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 6.77–7.02 on volume of 668,225 shares. Market capitalization is $462.01M, with a 52-week range of USD 5.38–11.85 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (RYAM)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $1.47B, net income -$140M (-9.5% margin) (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 14 (range 13–15).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -8.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -8.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 0.04, revenue estimate $389M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (RYAM)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.41B | $1.72B | $1.64B | $1.63B | $1.47B | $1.47B |
| Gross profit | $74.7M | $123M | $88.2M | $166M | $119M | — |
| Operating income | -$10.4M | $26.1M | -$65.3M | $39.5M | $4.1M | -$51.1M |
| Net income | $66.4M | -$14.9M | -$102M | -$38.7M | -$421M | -$140M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.05 | -$0.23 | -$1.57 | -$0.59 | -$6.33 | — |
| Free cash flow | $138M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gross margin | 5.3% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 10.2% | 8.1% | — |
| Operating margin | -0.7% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.4% | 0.3% | -3.5% |
| Net margin | 4.7% | -0.9% | -6.2% | -2.4% | -28.7% | -9.5% |
| Revenue growth | +4.7% | +22.0% | -4.3% | -0.8% | -10.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $253M | $152M | $75.8M | $125M | $75.4M | — |
| Total debt | $929M | $853M | $777M | $730M | $779M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (RYAM)
P/S 0.3x · EV/EBITDA 13.7x · EV/Sales 0.8x · P/B 2.4x · Earnings yield -30.29% · Net debt $718M · EV $1.18B
Analysts (RYAM)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 14 (low 13, high 15).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $14 → $13 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RYAM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -8.2% | -8.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -8.2% | -1.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 67.9% | 69.6% |
| Max drawdown | -42.2% (Mar 2026→Oct 2026) | -71.3% (Dec 2022→Oct 2023) |
RYAM analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.04 | $0.08 | -50.0% | $389.4M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.08 | $0.07 | +6.7% | $379.0M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.06 | $-1.06 | +0.0% | $1.46B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.18 | $1.16 | +2.2% | $1.50B | 2 |
RYAM options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±19.4% (±$1.33) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 84.8% | ±19.4% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 68.7% | ±22.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 61.2% | ±23.8% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 67.2% | ±30.7% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 82.3% | ±49.0% |
30-day implied volatility 81.8% vs 46.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.83 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.29% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.99 |
| Open | USD 6.88 |
| Day Range | USD 6.77 – 7.02 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.38 – 11.85 |
| Volume | 668,225 shares |
| Market Cap | $462.01M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RYAM)
Nexqual's technical model rates RYAM "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 34.42 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 8.01) |
| MACD | -0.34 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RYAM)
Wall Street analysts rate RYAM "Strong Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 14 (range USD 13–15), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 14 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 13 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (RYAM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.04 |
| Revenue Estimate | $389.37M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.28 vs est -0.24 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -1.12 vs est -0.64 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.27 vs est -0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.07 vs est -0.07 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RYAM)
| Total Revenue | $1.47B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.60% |
| Gross Margin | +5.90% |
| Operating Margin | +1.95% |
| Profit Margin | -9.55% |
| ROE | -49.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.74 |
| Current Ratio | 1.37 |
| Total Cash | $57.01M |
| Total Debt | $774.77M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RYAM)
Nexqual rates Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -10% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 6%, operating 2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $57M cash and investments vs $775M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $24M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -50%, ROA 0.2% |
Ownership (RYAM)
| Insider Ownership | +5.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +78.42% |
| Shares Outstanding | 67.64M |
| Float | 54.39M |
| Short % of Float | +7.62% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (RYAM)
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. is led by Daniel M. Krawczyk, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Daniel M. Krawczyk |
|---|---|
| CFO & Senior VP of Finance | Marcus J. Moeltner |
| Vice President of Manufacturing Operations | Michael D. Osborne |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Daniel Bradley |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | Robert M. Sommers |
Major Backers & Investors (RYAM)
Notable institutional backers of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. include Condire Management, LP, AIP, LLC, Maple Rock Capital Partners, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Condire Management, LP | 9.4% |
| AIP, LLC | 5.03% |
| Maple Rock Capital Partners, Inc. | 4.81% |
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 2.51% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 2.43% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.31% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.04% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.88% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.27% |
| Geode Capital | 2.44% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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