Ecovyst Inc (ECVT)
NYSE:ECVT
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ECVT Stock Chart & Stats
$13.78
-$0.13(-1.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.78
-$0.13(-1.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.39 - $15.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume149.66K
Average Volume (3M)1.83M
Market Cap
$1.40B
Enterprise Value$1.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$43.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding109,453,480
10 Day Avg. Volume2,068,426
30 Day Avg. Volume1,829,247
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.86
Price to Sales (P/S)1.55
P/FCF Ratio16.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.57
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside16.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$957.91M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for operations, working capital cycles, buybacks and M&A. Reliable cash conversion reduces refinancing risk and supports execution of strategic initiatives even with intermittent GAAP losses.
Material Leverage ReductionA substantially de‑risked balance sheet lowers financial strain and interest sensitivity, improving resilience to commodity and demand shocks. Low leverage gives management flexibility to invest, return capital, or deploy M&A while preserving liquidity over the medium term.
Accretive M&A Broadens PortfolioCalabrian adds sulfur derivatives and new end markets (mining, water treatment, pharma, food), diversifying revenue mix and strengthening industrial footprint. If synergies are realized, the deal can raise recurring EBITDA and reduce cyclicality across end markets over time.
Bears Say
Persistent Net Losses And Volatile EarningsOngoing TTM net losses and negative ROE indicate inconsistent bottom-line profitability despite healthy operating margins. This weakens long-term returns to shareholders, risks equity erosion if prolonged, and makes outcomes dependent on sustained operating and pricing improvements.
Sulfur Cost Spikes Cause Pass-through And Margin PressureVolatile upstream sulfur prices create timing mismatches and compress reported gross margins even when EBITDA dollars are preserved. Recurring commodity pass‑throughs increase earnings variability, complicate margin sustainability and hinder comparability across reporting periods.
Acquisition Raises Leverage And Cash InterestFunding the Calabrian deal materially increases pro forma leverage and interest expense, reducing financial flexibility and raising fixed costs. If synergies or integration underperform, higher leverage could pressure free cash flow and limit future capital allocation options.
Ecovyst News
ECVT FAQ
What was Ecovyst Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecovyst Inc lowest stock price was $7.38 and its highest was $15.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecovyst Inc’s market cap?
Ecovyst Inc’s market cap is $1.40B.
When is Ecovyst Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecovyst Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Ecovyst Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ecovyst Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.054 by $0.056.
Is Ecovyst Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ecovyst Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ecovyst Inc pay dividends?
Ecovyst Inc pays a Notavailable dividend of $3.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Ecovyst Inc dividends here
What is Ecovyst Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ecovyst Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Ecovyst Inc have?
Ecovyst Inc has 109,453,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecovyst Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecovyst Inc reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.054. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.32%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecovyst Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ECVT
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Ecovyst Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.00 (16.11% Upside)
$16.00 (16.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
ECVT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
61.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-10.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-30.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecovyst Inc
Ecovyst Inc. provides specialty catalysts and services in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies. The Ecoservices segment offers sulfuric acid recycling services for production of alkylate for refineries; and virgin sulfuric acid for mining, water treatment, and industrial applications. The Catalyst Technologies segment provides customized catalyst products and process solutions to producers and licensors of polyethylene and methyl methacrylate. Its catalyst supports the production of plastics used in packaging films, bottles, containers, and other molded applications. This segment also provides zeolite-based emission control catalysts, which enable the removal of nitrogen oxides from diesel engine emissions, as well as sulfur dioxide from fuels during the refining process. The company was formerly known as PQ Group Holdings Inc. and changed its name to Ecovyst Inc. in August 2021. Ecovyst Inc. was founded in 1831 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
ECVT Company Deck
ECVT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong operational and financial momentum: substantial y/y revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, robust liquidity, active capital returns via $36 million of share repurchases, and a strategic acquisition (Calabrian) that expands the product portfolio and geographic reach. Offsetting these positives are macro-driven challenges—historic sulfur cost spikes that create sales pass-through and margin percentage pressure, elevated manufacturing/transportation/turnaround costs, some quarter-to-quarter volume timing headwinds for virgin sulfuric acid, and modest near-term free cash flow due to seasonality and working-capital timing. Management tightened guidance while raising the sales range to reflect sulfur pass-through and signaled moderate additional interest expense to finance the acquisition. On balance, the operational gains, balance sheet flexibility, and strategic M&A progress outweigh the near-term cost and timing headwinds.View all ECVT earnings summariesECVT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.00
▲(16.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.29% Insiders
32.59% Mutual Funds
40.61% Other Institutional Investors
2.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors