Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN)
NYSE:ASPN
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Aspen Aerogels
(NYSE:ASPN)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$6.50
▲(86.78% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
ASPN scores slightly below average primarily due to weak and volatile profitability (TTM losses and low margins) despite improved TTM cash generation and manageable leverage. Technicals are supportive with strong price momentum, but overbought readings add near-term risk. The latest earnings call adds some support via sequential-growth guidance and strong liquidity, though operational disruption and continued negative EBITDA temper the outlook.
Positive Factors
Strong liquidity and cash generation
A liquid balance sheet with $175.6M in cash, positive Q1 cash generation and covenant headroom provides a durable cushion to fund restart costs, scheduled debt payments, low ongoing CapEx (<$10M), and investments to scale operations. This reduces near‑term refinancing risk and supports multi‑quarter execution on growth targets without relying on short-term capital markets.
Negative Factors
Weak and volatile profitability
Trailing profitability is inconsistent: a brief profitable 2024 gave way to a return to sizable losses and very weak TTM gross margins. Persistent low gross margins and negative net margins impair the firm’s ability to self‑fund growth and mean sustained margin improvement is required to reach structural EBITDA breakeven and justify long‑term capital allocation.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong liquidity and cash generation
A liquid balance sheet with $175.6M in cash, positive Q1 cash generation and covenant headroom provides a durable cushion to fund restart costs, scheduled debt payments, low ongoing CapEx (<$10M), and investments to scale operations. This reduces near‑term refinancing risk and supports multi‑quarter execution on growth targets without relying on short-term capital markets.
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Aspen Aerogels Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
Highlights revenue contributions from different business areas, providing insight into which segments drive growth and profitability, and how the company balances its portfolio.
Highlights revenue contributions from different business areas, providing insight into which segments drive growth and profitability, and how the company balances its portfolio.
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Market Cap
$530.42M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.88M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.89
Revenue Growth-47.30%
EPS Growth61.05%
CountryUS
Employees554
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.36
Shares Outstanding82,877,460
10 Day Avg. Volume1,786,284
30 Day Avg. Volume1,878,816
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.99
Price to Sales (P/S)0.86
P/FCF Ratio-51.11
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-9.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.92Price Target Upside70.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$193.74M
Aspen Aerogels Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells aerogel insulation products primarily for use in the energy infrastructure and building materials markets in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. The company of...
How the Company Makes Money
Aspen Aerogels makes money primarily by selling aerogel-based thermal insulation products to customers, generating revenue from product shipments under customer purchase orders and supply agreements. A key revenue stream is industrial insulation, ...
Aspen Aerogels Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call balanced material near-term operational challenges (an April plant explosion, related elevated costs, supply-chain and regional disruptions, and negative adjusted EBITDA guidance for Q2) with meaningful positives: a strong cash position bolstered by a $37.6M GM claim, improved quarter-over-quarter profitability metrics (GAAP loss and adjusted EBITDA), robust demand signals and multi-faceted growth drivers in Energy & Industrial (subsea, LNG, maintenance), significant momentum in European thermal barriers (>3x YoY), and explicit guidance for sequential revenue growth with targets (20% EI growth in 2026, Q2 revenue range $40M–$48M). Given the mix of short-term operational headwinds and credible near- to medium-term growth and liquidity strengths, the overall tone is cautious but constructive.Positive Updates
Q1 Revenue and Segment Mix
Total Q1 2026 revenue of $37.9M, comprised of $21.6M Energy & Industrial and $16.3M Thermal Barrier. Company reiterates expectation of sequential revenue growth each quarter through 2026.
Negative Updates
East Providence Plant Explosion and Operational Disruption
April 8 explosion in a high-temperature oven caused localized plant damage and temporary cessation of operations at East Providence. Staged restart expected to begin in May subject to safety and regulatory reviews; full capability restoration will take time.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Q1 Revenue and Segment Mix
Total Q1 2026 revenue of $37.9M, comprised of $21.6M Energy & Industrial and $16.3M Thermal Barrier. Company reiterates expectation of sequential revenue growth each quarter through 2026.
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Company Guidance
The company guided to sequential revenue growth through 2026, with Q2 revenue expected between $40.0M and $48.0M (up roughly 5%–28% quarter‑over‑quarter from Q1’s $37.9M, which included $21.6M Energy & Industrial and $16.3M thermal barrier), and Q2 adjusted EBITDA of negative $10M to negative $4M (Q1 adjusted EBITDA was negative $12.7M and GAAP net loss was $23.7M). Management reiterated a target of ~20% Energy & Industrial growth in 2026 and the ambition to scale that segment into a $200M high‑margin business, with EU thermal barrier revenue expected to be ~$10M–$15M in 2026; they also expect EBITDA breakeven at roughly $50M of quarterly revenue and have reduced breakeven from $330M (2024) to $200M (2026) and to $175M by end of 2027. Liquidity guidance included Q1 cash of $175.6M (up from $158.6M), $37.6M GM claim proceeds recognized ratably through 2027 ( $3.5M booked in Q1, ~$4.9M/quarter thereafter), an $86M term‑loan balance with covenant headroom (cash ≥ 100% of term loan), full‑year CapEx < $10M, scheduled debt payments of ~ $26M, and the expectation that Q2 cash outflows could be $20M–$30M (including ~ $12M of CapEx and scheduled debt payments) while they manage elevated near‑term costs from the East Providence disruption.Aspen Aerogels Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 230.26M | 271.10M | 452.70M | 238.72M | 180.36M | 121.62M |
| Gross Profit | 27.46M | 46.00M | 182.90M | 56.92M | 4.98M | 9.94M |
| EBITDA | -52.82M | 5.72B | 51.46M | -22.31M | -68.41M | -27.43M |
| Net Income | -111.99M | -389.55M | 13.38M | -45.81M | -82.74M | -37.09M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 410.48M | 406.68M | 895.14M | 703.05M | 643.42M | 182.95M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 175.58M | 156.86M | 220.88M | 139.72M | 281.33M | 76.56M |
| Total Debt | 128.82M | 143.71M | 197.38M | 138.77M | 119.40M | 15.24M |
| Total Liabilities | 196.98M | 171.16M | 280.44M | 214.99M | 195.98M | 54.55M |
| Stockholders Equity | 213.50M | 235.52M | 614.71M | 488.06M | 447.44M | 128.41M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 35.57M | -4.58M | -40.71M | -218.07M | -272.37M | -32.41M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 61.38M | 32.87M | 45.55M | -42.61M | -94.40M | -18.63M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -25.82M | -37.45M | -86.26M | -175.46M | -177.97M | -13.78M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -52.42M | -58.13M | 122.02M | 75.48M | 478.37M | 92.47M |
Aspen Aerogels Technical Analysis
Positive
3.48
Price Trends
4.19
Positive
3.79
Positive
4.74
Positive
Market Momentum
0.62
Negative
74.55
Negative
86.96
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ASPN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3.48 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.27, below the 50-day MA of 4.19, and below the 200-day MA of 4.74, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.62 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.55 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.96 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ASPN.
Aspen Aerogels Risk Analysis
Aspen Aerogels disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Aspen Aerogels reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Aspen Aerogels Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $249.30M | 14.60 | 20.37% | ― | 33.17% | 87.28% | |
70 Neutral | $820.09M | 14.99 | 10.79% | 2.77% | 3.21% | -34.89% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
52 Neutral | $530.42M | -4.73 | -42.12% | ― | -47.30% | 61.05% | |
52 Neutral | $854.83M | -3.52 | -30.23% | 2.12% | 28.35% | -939.66% | |
47 Neutral | $404.61M | -101.41 | -0.65% | ― | 1.38% | -111.51% | |
46 Neutral | $1.15B | 128.43 | 0.94% | ― | -4.66% | -201.96% |
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Aspen Aerogels Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Aspen Aerogels Resumes Plant Operations After Safety Incident
Positive
May 18, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Aspen Aerogels’ board named Chief Financial Officer Grant Thoele as principal accounting officer, consolidating its top finance and accounting roles and raising his base salary to $425,000 effective April 1, 2026, while keep...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Aspen Aerogels Details Q1 Results and Plant Explosion
Negative
May 7, 2026
Aspen Aerogels reported that first-quarter 2026 revenue fell to $37.9 million from $78.7 million a year earlier, as thermal barrier sales dropped sharply due to changes in regulatory frameworks and incentive programs, while energy industrial reven...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Aspen Aerogels Shuts Rhode Island Plant After Explosion
Negative
Apr 21, 2026
Aspen Aerogels reported that an explosion at its East Providence, Rhode Island manufacturing facility on April 8, 2026 damaged part of the production area and forced a temporary shutdown of operations. The incident, which preliminary findings link...
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