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Ascent Industries(NASDAQ) ACNT

Market Cap$140.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+214%
5 Year+55%
1 Year+19%
1 Month+11%
$15.42
-0.45%
-0.07Today
Ascent Industries last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 15.492026-07-28
Ascent Industries stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.24%USD 15.152026-07-21
1 month+11.44%USD 13.902026-06-26
3 month+6.83%USD 14.502026-04-29
Year to date-4.32%USD 16.192025-12-31
1 year+19.25%USD 12.992025-07-28
3 year+74.04%USD 8.902023-07-28
5 year+55.06%USD 9.992021-07-29
Since inception+214.46%USD 4.931968-01-02

Ascent Industries Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$140.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$76.52M

Net Income (TTM)

$1.21M

EPS (TTM)

$0.10

P/E Ratio

148.23

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.42 (Low)

Price

$15.42

Volume

46,327.034

Open

$15.44

Previous Close

$15.41

Daily Range

$15.27 - $15.52

52-Week Range

$11.62 - $17.92

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

ACNT News

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About Ascent Industries

Ascent Industries makes chemicals that help clean, protect, and process everyday products. Its solutions support industries like cleaning, agriculture, and manufacturing. These chemicals help companies make safer, more effective goods for daily use.

Products and Services

  • Surfactants: Help liquids mix, used in cleaning and coatings. Surfactants are a key product, but not 100% of revenue in 2025.
  • Defoamers: Reduce unwanted foam in industrial processes, aiding water treatment and manufacturing.
  • Lubricating Agents: Lower friction in metalworking and machinery, improving equipment life.
  • Flame Retardants: Make materials less flammable, used in textiles and construction.
  • Custom Manufacturing: Produces chemicals for clients needing special blends or handling difficult materials.

Growth and Expansion

  • Divested BRISMET and ASTI in 2025 to focus on specialty chemicals.
  • Launched Chemicals-as-a-Service strategy in 2025 for integrated solutions.
  • Expanded R&D and technical support teams in 2025 to boost custom product development.
  • Subleased non-core properties in 2025 to optimize costs.

What Makes Ascent Industries Stand Out

Ascent uses flexible manufacturing to quickly adapt to customer needs. Its Chemicals-as-a-Service model offers support beyond just selling products. The company’s focus on custom solutions helps build long-term client relationships.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • 2025 net sales were $74.9 million, down 7.2% from 2024.
  • Gross profit margin rose to 23.0% in 2025, up from 13.2% in 2024.
  • Specialty Chemicals made up 100% of revenue after 2025 divestitures.
  • Top five customers accounted for 51% of 2025 revenue, up from 35% in 2024.
  • Cash and cash equivalents reached $57.6 million at year-end 2025.

Bottom Line

Ascent Industries shifted to focus solely on specialty chemicals in 2025. The company now relies on custom solutions and flexible manufacturing to serve industrial clients.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

198

CEO

J. Bryan Kitchen

Website

ascentco.com

Headquarters

Schaumburg, IL 60173, US

ACNT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

21.80%

Operating Margin

-9.78%

Net Income Margin

1.58%

Return on Equity

1.40%

Return on Capital

-6.66%

Return on Assets

1.18%

Earnings Yield

0.67%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$140.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

9.04M

Volume

46.33K

Avg. Volume

75.87K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$16.68M

Operating Income

-$7.48M

EBITDA

-$1.39M

Operating Cash Flow

-$5.25M

Capital Expenditure

-$1.64M

Free Cash Flow

-$6.89M

Cash & ST Invst.

$47.82M

Total Debt

$13.20M

Ascent Industries Performance Analysis

Ascent Industries annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 261,993,000-21.7%
20232023-12-31USD 193,179,000-26.3%
20242024-12-31USD 80,763,000-58.2%
20252025-12-31USD 74,942,000-7.2%
Ascent Industries sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-304.6%
Q32025-09-305.6%
Q42025-12-31-4.8%
Q12026-03-313.5%
Ascent Industries annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.12-1.0%
20232023-12-31USD -2.63N/A
20242024-12-31USD -1.48-43.8%
20252025-12-31USD -0.58-60.8%
Ascent Industries sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30378.3%
Q32025-09-30-134.4%
Q42025-12-3150.0%
Q12026-03-31-90.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$19.42M

+8.9%

Gross Profit

$2.73M

-9.5%

Gross Margin

14.05%

N/A

Market Cap

$140.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$707.08K

N/A

Employees

198

N/A

Net Income

-$1.98M

+13.7%

EBITDA

-$888.00K

-16.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$47.82M

+235.1%

Total Debt

$13.20M

-59.5%

Accounts Receivable

$12.54M

-27.1%

Inventory

$7.43M

-30.4%

Long Term Debt

$12.02M

-60.7%

Short Term Debt

$1.18M

-41.0%

Return on Assets

1.18%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-7.96%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$5.85M

-472.4%

Operating Cash Flow

-$5.43M

-675.4%

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Questions About ACNT

What is the current price of Ascent Industries?

Ascent Industries is trading at $15.41 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Ascent Industries?

Over the past 52 weeks, Ascent Industries has traded between $11.62 and $17.92.

How much debt does Ascent Industries have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Ascent Industries reported total debt of $13.20M.

How much cash does Ascent Industries have on hand?

Ascent Industries reported $47.82M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Ascent Industries’s dividend yield?

Ascent Industries does not currently have a dividend yield.

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