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Ascent Industries (ACNT)
NASDAQ:ACNT
ACNT Stock Chart & Stats
$14.30
>-$0.01(-0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.30
>-$0.01(-0.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.05 - $17.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume27.05K
Average Volume (3M)83.67K
Market Cap
$162.76M
Enterprise Value$85.19M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$57.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta>-0.01
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
Shares Outstanding9,364,814
10 Day Avg. Volume78,101
30 Day Avg. Volume83,666
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)2.08
P/FCF Ratio-17.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.52
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-101.65
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet Strength / Lower LeverageMaterial debt reduction and a debt-to-equity near 0.15 provide durable financial flexibility. The stronger balance sheet reduces near-term solvency risk, supports working capital and strategic actions (buybacks, capex, M&A), and buys time for operational recovery without immediate refinancing pressure.
High-quality Pipeline Conversion & Customer CommitmentsA near-50% conversion of a multi-million dollar project pipeline signals credible demand and commercial execution. Durable contract conversions improve revenue visibility, support backlog-driven production planning, and increase the likelihood that sequential gains become sustainable once volume and pricing persist.
Operational Improvement And Margin RecoveryMeaningful gross-margin expansion and a shift to positive adjusted EBITDA reflect structural operating-leverage gains from pricing, cost actions and ERP-led efficiency. If sustained, improved margins can make the business profitable at lower revenue levels and enhance free-cash-flow prospects over time.
Bears Say
Sharp Multi-year Revenue DeclineA large year-over-year revenue decline erodes scale, weakens pricing power, and makes fixed-cost absorption harder. Persistent top-line contraction reduces margin sustainability and increases execution risk; recovery will require consistent order wins and higher conversion to reverse structural declines.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowA swing to negative operating and free cash flow indicates the business currently consumes cash to run operations, limiting reinvestment and increasing reliance on the balance sheet. Even with a cash buffer, sustained negative FCF pressures capital allocation and raises funding risk if profitability does not normalize.
Elevated SG&A And Earnings VolatilityRising SG&A during a revenue downturn reduces operating leverage and delays breakeven. Combined with historical swings between profit and loss across cycles, this raises execution risk and lowers earnings visibility, making sustained margin improvement dependent on disciplined cost control and stable demand.
Ascent Industries News
ACNT FAQ
What was Ascent Industries’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ascent Industries lowest stock price was $11.05 and its highest was $17.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Ascent Industries’s market cap?
Ascent Industries’s market cap is $162.76M.
When is Ascent Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ascent Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Ascent Industries’s earnings last quarter?
Ascent Industries released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.107 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.107.
Is Ascent Industries overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ascent Industries’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ascent Industries pay dividends?
Ascent Industries pays a Annually dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Ascent Industries dividends here
What is Ascent Industries’s EPS estimate?
Ascent Industries’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ascent Industries have?
Ascent Industries has 9,364,814 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ascent Industries’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ascent Industries reported an EPS of -$0.107 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ascent Industries?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACNT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ascent Industries Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACNT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-19.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ascent Industries
Ascent Industries (ACNT) is a diversified company operating primarily in the manufacturing and technology sectors. The company specializes in producing advanced materials and components for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Ascent Industries offers a range of products such as high-performance composites, precision-engineered parts, and smart technology solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and product performance.
ACNT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call was generally positive, with significant sequential growth in revenue and improvements in gross margin. The company successfully implemented a new ERP system and achieved a high rate of customer conversion. While there was a year-over-year revenue decline and increased SG&A expenses, the company's strong cash position and strategic focus suggest ongoing momentum.View all ACNT earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
7.60% Insiders
10.59% Mutual Funds
17.68% Other Institutional Investors
54.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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