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MALVERN, Pa. - Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE:ECVT) shares plunged 9.8% after the specialty materials company reported fourth-quarter revenue that fell short of expectations and provided disappointing earnings guidance for 2025.
The company posted Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $0.28, beating analyst estimates of $0.24. However, revenue came in at $182 million, missing the consensus forecast of $193.22 million.
For the full year 2025, Ecovyst projects earnings per share of $0.50 to $0.70, well below analyst expectations of $0.83. The company forecasts 2025 revenue between $755 million and $815 million, compared to the $751.4 million consensus estimate.
"Ecovyst delivered solid results for the fourth quarter of 2024, demonstrating the resilience of our core and industrial businesses in the face of continued demand softness in the global macroeconomic environment," said CEO Kurt J. Bitting.
Q4 sales rose 5% YoY to $182 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 8.7% to $75.9 million. The company reported a net loss of $30.5 million for the quarter, compared to net income of $30 million in Q4 2023.
Ecovyst noted it remains cautious about the near-term global economic outlook but expects positive demand for its regeneration services business in 2025.
"We are pleased with the progress we made on our strategic and operational priorities during 2024," Bitting added. "Looking to the future, we continued to position Ecovyst to capitalize on the growth potential for advanced plastics recycling, carbon capture and bio-catalysis."
The company’s board of directors is conducting a strategic review of its Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment, expected to be completed by mid-2025.
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