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Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)
$15.00-0.26 (-1.70%)
After Hours$15.00+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Sep 8
Ascent Industries Co.
Historical Price
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The Narrative
Ascent Industries Co. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $15.00 with a market capitalization of $137M. The stock is currently 16% below its 52-week high of $17.92, remaining 0.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $25.67M↑ | $19.41M↑ | $18.76M↓ | $19.70M↑ | $18.65M |
| Gross Profit | $5.55M↑ | $2.81M↓ | $3.44M↓ | $5.84M↑ | $4.87M |
| Operating Income | -$86,000↑ | -$2.38M↑ | -$3.16M↓ | -$412,000↑ | -$1.58M |
| Net Income | $670,000↑ | -$1.98M↓ | -$1.04M↑ | -$2.09M↓ | $6.29M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Ascent Industries Co. engages in the development, production, and distribution of specialty chemical solutions. It offers surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates in petroleum-based and bio-based formu...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$136.67M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.50
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-5.57%
Volume
Today's trading volume
25,140
Recent News
Ascent Industries Targets $120M Revenue After Specialty Chemicals Transformation
Ascent Industries (NASDAQ:ACNT) has completed its transition to a pure-play specialty chemicals company and is pursuing organic growth, product mix improvements and selective acquisitions, Chief Executive Officer Bryan Kitchen said during a company presentation. Kitchen said the company’s transform
Ascent Industries (ACNT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Revenue surged 37.6% as volume and pricing gains offset material cost pressures.
Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic ...
Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) reports a 37.6% revenue surge and positive adjusted EBITDA, driven by a 28% legacy business growth and successful Midwest acquisition integration.
Ascent Industries Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Ascent Industries (NASDAQ:ACNT) reported higher second-quarter sales and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA as its specialty chemicals business expanded and the recently acquired Midwest Graphic Sales business began contributing to results. Management said the quarter reflected broad-based improve
Ascent Industries Pitches Pure-Play Chemicals Shift, Buybacks and Growth Runway
Ascent Industries (NASDAQ:ACNT) President and CEO Bryan Kitchen said the company has completed a major portfolio shift and is now focused entirely on specialty chemicals after divesting its stainless steel-related assets. Speaking at the East Coast IDEAS Conference hosted by Three Part Advisors, Ki