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Ecovyst (ECVT)
NYSE:ECVT
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.03Last Year’s EPS
0.04Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2025
|% Change Since: -22.22%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflects a balanced view with strong operational achievements in safety performance and segment growth, alongside challenges in specific joint ventures and market segments, particularly the Zeolus joint venture and sustainable fuels. Positive cash flow and strategic expansions are offset by market uncertainties and specific segment declines.Company Guidance
During the call, Ecovyst provided comprehensive guidance for 2025, indicating a projected GAAP sales range of $755 to $815 million, with an adjusted EBITDA range of $238 to $258 million, marking a 4% increase at the midpoint compared to 2024. The Eco Services segment is expected to experience mid-single-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA, projected between $204 million and $220 million, while the Advanced Materials and Catalyst segment anticipates a similar growth range, with adjusted EBITDA between $65 million and $71 million. Ecovyst highlighted a net debt leverage ratio of three times at the end of 2024, with plans to reduce it to between 2 and 2.5 times by year-end 2025. Capital expenditures are projected at $80 to $90 million, aimed at expanding polyethylene catalyst capacity in Kansas City and catalyst activation capacity at Chem 32. The company also expects an adjusted free cash flow of $60 to $80 million and an interest expense between $47 and $53 million for the year. This guidance underscores Ecovyst's strategic focus on expanding core and emerging businesses while maintaining a cautious outlook due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.Record Safety Performance
Ecovyst produced more than three million tons of product without a single OSHA recordable injury in 2024, marking the best safety performance in the company's history.
Eco Services Segment Growth
Adjusted EBITDA for Eco Services was up nearly 12% compared to the year-ago quarter, driven by increased sales volume and favorable contract pricing.
Capacity Expansion and Strategic Initiatives
Capacity expansions for core and industrial businesses are underway, including the polyethylene catalyst capacity expansion at the Kansas City site and advancements in biocatalysis and carbon capture technologies.
Positive Cash Generation and Debt Reduction
The company generated over $85 million in adjusted free cash flow for 2024, reducing the net debt leverage ratio to three times at year-end.
Steady Demand in Key Segments
Strong demand trends in most segments are anticipated to continue, with positive momentum projected for regeneration services and virgin sulfuric acid sales in the second half of 2025.
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ECVT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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ECVT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | $8.10 | $6.93 | -14.44% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $6.37 | $6.66 | +4.55% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $9.54 | $7.96 | -16.56% |
| May 02, 2024 | $9.51 | $9.99 | +5.05% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Ecovyst (ECVT) report earnings?
Ecovyst (ECVT) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Ecovyst (ECVT) earnings time?
Ecovyst (ECVT) earnings time is at May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is ECVT EPS forecast?
ECVT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.03.
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