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ACNT Stock Chart & Stats
$15.12
-$0.04(-0.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$15.12
-$0.04(-0.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.62 - $17.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume47.54K
Average Volume (3M)83.67K
Market Cap
$136.31M
Enterprise Value$122.75
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.07M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.47
Shares Outstanding9,009,453
10 Day Avg. Volume78,101
30 Day Avg. Volume83,666
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)2.08
P/FCF Ratio-75.68
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
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
Commercial Growth And PipelineStrong sales growth, a record pipeline and above-benchmark opportunity conversion indicate improving customer demand. Existing-customer expansion and increased share of wallet could support more durable revenue growth if execution and production capacity keep pace.
Operational Improvement PotentialThe optimization program and added capacity provide identifiable routes to stronger earnings quality. If institutionalized by the end of 2026, these initiatives can improve throughput, utilization and gross profit without relying solely on market growth.
Conservative LeverageLow leverage gives Ascent more financial flexibility than during 2021–2022, when debt-to-equity was materially higher. The improved capital structure can help the company fund working capital and operational initiatives while reducing refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Persistent UnprofitabilityDespite a revenue rebound and improvement from 2023, Ascent has not restored consistent profitability, with losses continuing through 2024, 2025 and the latest TTM period. Sustained losses can erode equity and limit internally funded investment.
Cash Burn And Working CapitalThe return to operating and free-cash-flow consumption increases dependence on liquidity and financing. Elevated receivables and inventory tie up capital, so failure to achieve the targeted cycle reduction could constrain growth and weaken financial resilience.
Margin CompressionRevenue growth is not yet translating proportionally into gross profit, highlighting pressure from petroleum-based inputs, freight and conversion costs. Persistent mix, utilization or cost inflation issues could prevent the turnaround from reaching sustainable operating profitability.
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ACNT FAQ
What was Ascent Industries’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ascent Industries lowest stock price was $11.62 and its highest was $17.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Ascent Industries’s market cap?
Ascent Industries’s market cap is $136.31M.
When is Ascent Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ascent Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Ascent Industries’s earnings last quarter?
Ascent Industries released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.074 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 9,009,453 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ascent Industries’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ascent Industries reported an EPS of $0.074 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.3%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ascent Industries?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACNT
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Ascent Industries Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACNT Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $21.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ascent Industries
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 formulations. The company also provides custom manufacturing services, including product development, process optimization, scale-up, and commercial production. It serves the oil and gas; household, industrial and institutional; personal care; coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers; pulp and paper; textile; automotive; agricultural; water treatment; construction; and other industries. The company was formerly known as Synalloy Corporation and changed its name to Ascent Industries Co. in August 2022. Ascent Industries Co. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
ACNT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a clear mix of strong commercial momentum and meaningful operational progress—robust revenue growth (+37.6% YoY), a record $140M active pipeline, positive adjusted EBITDA and an accretive acquisition—alongside material margin compression, elevated working capital needs and near-term cash consumption. Management emphasized initiatives (pricing, sourcing, platform optimizations, inventory/collection targets) already underway to convert revenue into consistent gross margin and cash flow, and expects those actions to reduce inefficiencies over time. Highlights demonstrate that the company is growing and improving quality, but the margin and working-capital challenges are material and require execution to realize the promised benefits.View all ACNT earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.21% Insiders
10.31% Mutual Funds
23.39% Other Institutional Investors
49.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors