ECVT Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how ECVT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ECVT sees a +1.60% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.19% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.61%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
ECVT Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
179.18M
3.37%
-1.99%
Gross Margin
29.05%
-0.38%
4.08%
Operating Margin
18.02%
-6.63%
17.17%
Net Margin
7.95%
-16.84%
75.11%
EPS
0.12
-14.29%
71.43%
No Data Available
ECVT Earnings Analysis
Ecovyst Inc. Corporation (ECVT.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Stable Financial Performance: Ecovyst's third quarter financial results were in line with overall expectations, indicating stability in performance.
Ecoservices Segment Resilience: The Ecoservices segment continued to exhibit resilience with positive demand fundamentals, contributing to solid performance in the quarter.
Sulfuric Acid Sales Growth: Sales volume for virgin sulfuric acid increased compared to the prior year, showcasing growth in this segment.
Ecoservices Sales Increase: Ecoservices sales were up approximately 4%, driven largely by higher volume of virgin sulfuric acid and favorable contractual pricing for regeneration services.
Strong Operational Efficiency: Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $60 million, reflecting strong operational efficiency despite lower sales in certain segments.
Negative
Quarterly Sales Performance: Sales for the third quarter including our proportionate 50% share of sales from the Zeolyst joint venture were $210 million, unchanged compared to the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA was $60 million, compared to $68 million in the prior year with the decrease primarily driven by the lower sales within the Zeolyst joint venture, offsetting the higher earnings from Ecoservices and advanced silicas.
Advanced Silicas Sales Decline: Sales for advanced silicas decreased modestly, as the benefit of higher sales volume for polyethylene catalyst and catalyst supports was offset by the comparative timing of event-driven niche customer catalyst sales.
Sales Performance Overview: Sales for the Zeolyst joint venture were lower, as higher sales of hydrocraacking catalysts were more than offset by a decrease in sales of catalyst materials used in the production of sustainable fuels and emission control applications.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Third quarter adjusted EBITDA for the advanced materials and catalysts segment was $11 million, compared to $16 million in the prior year, driven by the lower sales volume within the Zeolyst joint venture.
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ECVT Earning Call Sentiment
Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reflects a mixed sentiment. Financial performance is stable but lacks growth, with unchanged sales YoY and a decrease in adjusted EBITDA. The Q&A reveals cautious optimism for future pricing and volume growth but lacks specific guidance, leading to uncertainty. The company is focusing on reducing leverage, which is positive, but the lack of clear guidance for 2025 and mixed signals on profitability improvements tempers enthusiasm. Given the market cap, the stock is likely to react within a neutral range (-2% to 2%) over the next two weeks.
