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ACNT Stock Forecast: Ascent Industries Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$15
+2.10% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$136.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
51 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
0
Revenue$25.7M+37.6% y/y
Operating income−$86K
Net income$670K
Free cash flow−$3.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.7%
1M
−1.6%
YTD
−6.8%
1Y
+23.1%
From 52W high
−15.1%
From 52W low
+26.3%
$12
$18
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ACNT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ascent Industries Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 11 Sept 2026
51 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
99
Volatility
86
Size
72
Momentum
68
Quality
61
Accruals
46
Value
34
Revisions
25
Growth
10

Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (10): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

ACNT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACNT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$12$13$14$15$16$17$18Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ACNT

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 June 2023StifelInitiatesBuy$20
10 Nov 2015BB&T CapitalMaintainsBuy—
1 Aug 2014Sterne AgeeUpgradeBuy—
5 Feb 2014Sterne AgeeDowngradeNeutral—
22 Oct 2013Sidoti & Co.DowngradeNeutral—
16 Oct 2013Sterne AgeeInitiatesBuy—
10 Oct 2013BB&T CapitalInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACNT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ACNT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Ascent Industries Co. returned +23.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ACNT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130140150Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ACNTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ACNT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.3×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−67.4×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
37.6%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−89.3%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Gross margin
21.6%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Operating margin
−0.3%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Net margin
−5.3%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−2.9%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Return on assets
−3.3%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.7%

Higher than 87% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Ascent Industries Co. has a market value of $136.0M and an enterprise value of $120.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $83.5M. The latest quarter grew 37.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$4.4M, a −5.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.47.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$8.4M.

  • Ascent Industries Co. spent $7.9M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 9.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.3×; forward P/E: 18.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.67%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Ascent Industries Co. employs 197 people — $424K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 12 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ACNT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ACNTAscent Industries Co.$136.0M
51
AMTXAemetis, Inc.$141.4M
39
CITRCitroTech, Inc.$119.3M
32
CMTCore Molding Technologies, Inc.$203.4M
36
HDSNHudson Technologies, Inc.$232.4M
46
NTICNorthern Technologies International Corp.$77.1M
43
FFFutureFuel Corp.$239.6M
39

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News

Latest ACNT news & analysis

Ascent Industries Targets $120M Revenue After Specialty Chemicals Transformation

MarketBeat · 30 Aug 2026positive

Ascent Industries has completed its transition to a pure-play specialty chemicals company. CEO Bryan Kitchen outlined plans during a company presentation to pursue organic growth, product mix improvements, and selective acquisitions, targeting $120 million in revenue.

Why it matters — ACNT watchers would care because the company's completed transformation and pursuit of organic growth, product mix improvements, and selective acquisitions signal its strategic direction under new leadership.

Ascent Industries to Present and Host 1x1 Investor Meetings at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 26th & 27th in Chicago, IL

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026neutral

Ascent Industries announced that CEO and President J. Bryan Kitchen will present at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 26, 2026, at The InterContinental in Chicago, and will host 1x1 investor meetings. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:40 PM CT.

Why it matters — An ACNT watcher would care because the company's leadership will be directly engaging with investors at a major conference, offering an opportunity for increased visibility and direct communication.

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Ascent Industries Co.'s (ACNT) Q2 2026 earnings call. The document contains the company's discussion of its quarterly results.

Why it matters — ACNT watchers would read the transcript to review management's own commentary on the quarter's performance and outlook.

Ascent Industries Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 4 Aug 2026positive

Ascent Industries reported higher second-quarter sales and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA, helped by expansion in its specialty chemicals business and a contribution from the recently acquired Midwest Graphic Sales business. Management cited broad-based improvement in volume, pricing, revenue and profitability, while flagging gross-margin pressure and working-capital use as ongoing areas of focus.

Why it matters — ACNT watchers would care because the quarter marks a turnaround to positive adjusted EBITDA alongside rising sales, signalling strengthening performance across the company's operations.

Ascent Industries Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Year-Over-Year Net Sales Increase 37.6% and Adjusted EBITDA Improves by $1.8 Million

Business Wire · 4 Aug 2026positive

Ascent Industries reported second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $25.7 million, a 37.6% year-over-year increase from $18.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA improved by $1.8 million, and the company swung to net income of $0.7 million versus a $2.4 million loss a year earlier.

Why it matters — The report shows revenue growth of more than a third and a return to profitability, indicating improving financial performance for ACNT compared with the prior-year quarter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ACNT stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ACNT?

As at 11 Sept 2026, Ascent Industries Co. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).

What is the ACNT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Ascent Industries Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACNT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has ACNT stock performed over the past year?

Ascent Industries Co. returned +23.1% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ascent Industries Co. do?

Ascent Industries Co. is a specialty chemicals and industrial manufacturing company based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

What is the latest news on ACNT?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 30 Aug 2026): "Ascent Industries Targets $120M Revenue After Specialty Chemicals Transformation". Ascent Industries has completed its transition to a pure-play specialty chemicals company. CEO Bryan Kitchen outlined plans during a company presentation to pursue organic growth, product mix improvements, and selective acquisitions, targeting $120 million in revenue.

Company

About Ascent Industries Co.

Ascent Industries Co. is a specialty chemicals and industrial manufacturing company based in Schaumburg, Illinois. The company develops, produces, and distributes chemical solutions used in a wide range of end markets, including oil and gas, household and industrial cleaning, personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants, pulp and paper, textiles, automotive, agriculture, water treatment, and construction. Its product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricants, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, along with custom manufacturing services such as product development, process optimization, scale-up, and commercial production. Ascent Industries Co. also operates a tubular products business that manufactures and supplies stainless steel and alloy pipe and tube for applications across commercial transportation, food services, healthcare, chemical processing, and other industrial uses. The company serves customers in both the United States and international markets, positioning itself as a diversified supplier to essential manufacturing and processing industries.

CEO Mr. J. Bryan Kitchen · 197 employees · United States · https://ascentco.com