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Avient earnings on deck: Can materials firm sustain momentum?

Avient Corp. is set to release its second-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting strong performance following a first-quarter beat. Investors will focus on margin trends, demand patterns in key markets, and management's commentary on full-year guidance as the company navigates a shift towards sustainable chemicals. …

Ecovyst Q2 2026 slides: sulfuric acid demand drives 27% EBITDA gain

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) reported a strong Q2 2026 with adjusted EBITDA up 27% year-over-year to $53.1 million, driven by high demand for sulfuric acid and the acquisition of Calabrian. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for net sales to $1,020 million-$1,060 million and adjusted …

Gevo (GEVO) Q2 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO), a renewable fuels producer, is set to report its Q2 earnings this Thursday. The company missed revenue expectations last quarter but met EPS estimates, with analysts anticipating a 2.8% year-on-year revenue growth for the upcoming report. Despite missing Wall Street's revenue estimates …

Ecovyst Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:ECVT) 2026-08-05

Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) released its Q2 2026 earnings, reporting an EPS of $0.21, which beat estimates by $0.02. The company also exceeded revenue expectations, achieving $250.00 million, a 24.94% year-over-year increase, beating estimates by $13.15 million. This article provides access to the slide …

Koppers Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.09 a Share, Payable Sept. 14 to Shareholders of Record on Aug. 28

Koppers Holdings Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share. This dividend is payable on September 14, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of August 28, 2026. The announcement was made on August 5, 2026, by MT Newswires.

The first of its kind

WD-40 Company Limited has launched WD-40 Specialist Bio Lubricant Spray in Europe, the first multi-purpose lubricant to achieve EU Ecolabel certification. This product, containing 85% bio-based ingredients, combines high technical performance with strict environmental standards, aligning with the company's commitment to sustainability and its …

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Jumps 8.4% to $87.67

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) saw an 8.4% surge in its stock price, closing at $87.67, driven by the announcement of a $2.5 billion stock buyback program, despite missing second-quarter earnings expectations. This strategic move, coupled with ongoing portfolio transformation efforts, indicates management's confidence …

Corian's New 2026 Color Collection Gets Wider Regional Support

DuPont has expanded its Corian® Design distribution network with Hallmark Building Supplies and Parksite to enhance service and product availability across key Mid-Atlantic and Midwest U.S. markets. This alignment aims to improve logistics, customer support, and access to Corian® products, including the new 2026 …

AkzoNobel shareholders vote in favor of intended merger with Axalta

AkzoNobel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved all resolutions related to its proposed all-share merger with Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. This approval, mirrored by Axalta's shareholders, marks a significant step towards combining the two businesses. The merger is expected to finalize by the end of 2026 …

Earnings call transcript: Innospec tops Q2 2026 forecasts as shares rise

Innospec Inc. reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted EPS of $1.27 and revenue of $491.4 million, surpassing Wall Street forecasts. The company's stock rose 2.7% following the announcement, driven by double-digit growth across all business segments and a debt-free balance sheet. Management highlighted …

INNOSPEC INC. Q2 2026: Revenue $491.4M, EPS $1.25— 10-Q Summary

Innospec Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue reaching $491.4 million and diluted EPS at $1.25, significantly up from the previous year. This growth was fueled by volume and mix gains across all segments, particularly Fuel Specialties and Performance Chemicals, and increased demand …

Axalta Coating Systems stock hits 52-week high at 37.87 USD

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) stock recently hit a 52-week high of $37.87, reflecting a significant 32.74% increase over the past year and 16.4% year-to-date. This surge follows strong second-quarter 2026 results, where the company surpassed Wall Street expectations with adjusted earnings of $0.72 per …

International Flavors Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of 82 cents per share, missing consensus estimates, though net sales rose 1.8% year-over-year to $1.95 billion, also falling short of estimates. The company's sales growth was driven by its Taste, Health & …

Earnings call transcript: IFF shares rise after Q2 2026 miss, portfolio reset

Bunge (BG) reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $2, up from $1.31 in the prior year, driven by diversification across crops and geographies, particularly in soy and softseed processing. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to a range …

Chemours Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite Lower Aftermarket Refrigerant Sales

Chemours reported relatively flat sales in Q2 2026, with net sales at $1.591 billion, a 1% decrease year-over-year. Despite a decline in Opteon refrigerant sales due to normalizing North American aftermarket demand, the company's Thermal & Specialized Solutions segment saw a 3% increase in …

Koppers declares $0.09 quarterly dividend By Investing.com

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP) has announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled for payment on September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026. Future dividend …

Cleaner Water, Reduced Emissions Feature in Ingevity Report

Ingevity Corporation has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, "A Decade of Performance, a Future of Possibility," highlighting how its advanced materials and technologies contribute to environmental goals such as reduced emissions, extended infrastructure life, cleaner water, and the use of renewable raw materials. The …

UBS Adjusts Price Target on DuPont de Nemours to $178 From $175, Maintains Buy Rating

UBS has increased its price target for DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) to $178, up from the previous $175, while reaffirming a Buy rating on the stock. This adjustment follows DuPont de Nemours' reported strong second-quarter earnings for 2026, which led the company to raise …

Envision and Sasol Advance Future Energy Systems with Green Hydrogen Collaboration in South Africa

Envision Energy and Sasol are collaborating on a design study for a potential green hydrogen system at Sasol's Sasolburg operations in South Africa. This initiative aims to integrate renewable power, energy storage, and electrolyser technologies to produce lower-carbon fuels and chemicals like eMethanol and …

ECVT Stock Price and Chart — NYSE:ECVT

This article provides a detailed overview of Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) stock, including its current price, historical performance, key financial statistics, and analyst ratings. It highlights the company's recent strong earnings report, driven by sulfuric acid demand, and details its market capitalization, employee count, and …

Calumet, Inc. (CLMT) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

This article provides a detailed overview of Calumet, Inc. (CLMT) stock, including its current price, historical performance, and key financial data. It highlights the company's business segments in specialty chemicals and renewable fuels, along with analyst insights and performance comparisons against benchmarks. The information …

Cabot Corp (CBT) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Performance Chemicals Growth and ...

Cabot Corp (CBT) reported adjusted EPS of $1.67 in Q3 fiscal 2026, a 4% sequential increase, driven by strong performance in its Performance Chemicals segment, which saw EBIT rise 19% year-over-year. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 EBITDA expectation for battery materials at $40 …

CABOT CORP : UBS CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $92 FROM $97

UBS has cut its target price for Cabot Corp (CBT.N) shares to $92 from $97. This information was reported by Reuters on August 5, 2026. The article advises readers that the content reflects only the author's opinion and is not investment advice.

SenesTech Adds Assessment Services to Help B2B Customers Better Understand Rodent Infestations

SenesTech, Inc. has introduced new assessment services for its B2B customers to help them better understand rodent infestations and develop more effective long-term management strategies. These services complement existing implementation and deployment offerings, enabling SenesTech to recommend tailored solutions that may include fertility control, …

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Sasol guides fiscal 2026 earnings below estimates, shares fall By Investing.com

Sasol has issued fiscal year 2026 guidance, projecting headline earnings per share between R36 and R40, which is below Bloomberg and Visible Alpha consensus estimates, causing its shares to fall by 2.5%. Despite this, the company guided for adjusted EBITDA between R58 billion and …

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) Upgraded by Zacks Research to Strong-Buy Rating

Zacks Research has upgraded Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ:SOLS) from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating consensus estimates with $0.88 EPS on $1.15 billion in revenue, and set fiscal 2026 EPS guidance between $2.75–$2.95. Several institutional investors have …

Westlake: PEM Operating Income Swings $503 Million As Average Prices Rise 14%

Westlake Corporation's Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) business saw a significant recovery in Q2 2026, with operating income swinging by $503 million to $185 million, driven by a 14% rise in average selling prices, lower energy costs, and supply disruptions. The company also reported …

Oil-Dri Corporation Of America $ODC Shares Sold by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reduced its stake in Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) by 11% in the first quarter of 2026, selling 56,769 shares. Despite this, other institutions like Goldman Sachs, Jane Street, Royal Bank of Canada, and JPMorgan increased their positions, with …

Westlake Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:WLK)

Westlake Corporation published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation on August 4, 2026. The company reported an EPS of $2.01, beating estimates by $0.12, and revenue of $3.27 billion, exceeding expectations by $23.00 million with a 10.77% year-over-year increase. This article provides access to …

Cabot Corporation 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:CBT) 2026-08-05

Ecovyst earnings beat by $0.02, revenue topped estimates

Ecovyst shares rise 2% on beating estimates, raising outlook By Investing.com

Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE:ECVT) reported second-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and increased its full-year guidance, leading to a 2% rise in its shares. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.21 on revenue of $250 million, significantly beating estimates. This positive outlook follows …

Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. $SQM Shares Sold by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reduced its stake in Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (NYSE:SQM) by 9.2% in the first quarter, selling over 40,000 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors like Legal & General and Vanguard increased their positions, indicating mixed sentiment. Analysts currently rate …

Is International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Undervalued After Mixed Q2 Results And New 2026 Guidance?

DuPont (NYSE: DD) launches $684M exchange for 4.725% 2028 notes and recasts EPS

DuPont has launched an exchange offer for up to $684.398 million in privately placed 4.725% Notes due 2028, aiming to swap them for registered notes with identical financial terms to enhance tradability. The company also reported a 1-for-3 reverse stock split effective June 24, …