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Donald R. Young, President and CEO of Aspen Aerogels Inc . (NYSE:ASPN), recently acquired 20,000 shares of common stock in a transaction dated May 12, 2025. The purchase comes as the stock has experienced significant volatility, having declined over 80% in the past year from its 52-week high of $33.15. The shares were purchased at a price of $5.35 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $107,000. Following this acquisition, Young holds a total of 550,856 shares, which include 471,151 shares of common stock and 79,705 restricted stock units (RSUs). According to InvestingPro data, analyst price targets for ASPN range from $8 to $32, suggesting potential upside from current levels. Get deeper insights into insider trading patterns and 10+ additional exclusive ProTips with InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Aspen Aerogels reported its Q1 2025 earnings, revealing a miss on both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue expectations. The company posted an EPS of -$0.06, compared to the forecasted -$0.05, and revenue of $78.7 million, falling short of the anticipated $82.74 million. This represents a 17% year-over-year decline in revenue, highlighting the challenges Aspen Aerogels faces in meeting market expectations. Oppenheimer downgraded Aspen Aerogels’ stock rating from Outperform to Perform, citing the company’s failure to meet estimates and its guidance falling short of expectations. Analyst Colin Rusch noted that Aspen Aerogels’ transition into the electric vehicle market is not progressing as anticipated. The company is also undertaking restructuring efforts, including exploring cost recovery options for its Georgia facility. Despite securing major awards with automotive giants like GM, Mercedes Benz (ETR:MBGn), and Volvo (OTC:VLVLY) Trucks, the company is experiencing pressures on its revenue and profitability. Aspen Aerogels is focusing on cost reduction strategies and expects to renegotiate terms with MidCap Financial to adjust financial covenants.
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