European Market Performance: European shares rose, with the pan-European STOXX 600 up 0.51% as defence stocks surged due to geopolitical tensions, particularly after Poland shot down a suspected Russian drone. BAE Systems, Rheinmetall, and Rolls-Royce saw significant gains.
ECB Interest Rate Decision: The European Central Bank maintained interest rates unchanged, with no clear guidance on future moves, while lowering inflation forecasts. This decision supported the euro and led to reduced expectations for a rate cut by mid-2026.
Sector Highlights: The construction and materials sector gained 1.4% following positive upgrades from JP Morgan, while Stellantis became the top gainer among automakers, rising 9.1% as it announced the reintroduction of popular models.
Corporate Developments: Kering's stock rose after delaying a full acquisition of Valentino, and Covestro increased by 7.9% amid news of remedies for an EU subsidy investigation related to its acquisition bid.
Wall Street analysts forecast ECVT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ECVT is 11.75 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 14.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast ECVT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ECVT is 11.75 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 14.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 11.160
Low
10.00
Averages
11.75
High
14.00
Current: 11.160
Low
10.00
Averages
11.75
High
14.00
Citi
Neutral
maintain
$10 -> $12
2026-01-21
New
Reason
Citi
Price Target
$10 -> $12
AI Analysis
2026-01-21
New
maintain
Neutral
Reason
Citi raised the firm's price target on Ecovyst to $12 from $10 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the specialty chemicals group as part of a Q4 preview. Citi sees a better currency and sales environment for the sector, but with the potential for "fresh tariff risks."
Citi
Neutral
maintain
$10
2025-12-18
Reason
Citi
Price Target
$10
2025-12-18
maintain
Neutral
Reason
Citi raised the firm's price target on Ecovyst to $10 from $8.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates and targets in the chemicals group as part of its 2026 outlook. Citi is more negative on polyethylene producers and more positive on lithium fundamentals heading into next year.
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KeyBanc
Overweight
downgrade
$12 -> $11
2025-11-10
Reason
KeyBanc
Price Target
$12 -> $11
2025-11-10
downgrade
Overweight
Reason
KeyBanc lowered the firm's price target on Ecovyst to $11 from $12 on softer earnings forecast, better reflecting current trends and company guidance. The firm keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. KeyBanc notes the company's second half of the year is tracking below expectations, largely due to unplanned outages at refinery customers. KeyBanc takes a glass-half-full approach as EBITDA is in line with prior expectations ex. outages.
Citi
Buy -> Neutral
downgrade
$10
2025-09-15
Reason
Citi
Price Target
$10
2025-09-15
downgrade
Buy -> Neutral
Reason
Citi downgraded Ecovyst to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $10.50, up from $10, saying the firm sees a more \"symmetric\" risk/reward following the announced divestiture of the AMC segment.
About ECVT
Ecovyst Inc. is an integrated provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services and ex-situ catalyst activation services. The Company’s Ecoservices segment provides sulfuric acid recycling to the North American refining industry for the production of alkylate and provides virgin sulfuric acid for industrial and mining applications. It also provides chemical waste handling and treatment services, as well as ex-situ catalyst activation services for the refining and petrochemical industry. Its ecoservices include sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services and others. The Company’s specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid is used in mining, copper for electronics applications, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, water treatment, and agricultural products. Its ecoservices produces virgin acid at eight different sulfuric acid units, and its virgin sulfuric acid products include Oleum, Electrolyte, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
