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Ascent Industries Co.(ACNT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ACNT•NASDAQ
$15.39
Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutAscent Industries Co. an industrials company, focuses on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals in the United States and internationally. It manufactures welded pipes and tubes, primarily from stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloys; and galvanized carbon tubes, as well as related stainless pipe products. The company also manufactures ornamental stainless-steel tubes for supply to the automotive, commercial transportation, marine, food services, construction, furniture, healthcare, and other industries; provides fiberglass and steel storage tanks for the oil and gas, waste water treatment, and municipal water industries; and distributes hot finish, seamless, carbon steel pipes, and tubes for use in mechanical and high-pressure applications in the oil and gas, heavy industrial, construction equipment, and chemical and other industries. In addition, it produces defoamers, surfactants, and lubricating agents for end users, including companies that supply agrochemical paper, metal working, coatings, water treatment, paint, mining, oil and gas, and janitorial and other applications. Further, the company provides contract manufacturing services, as well as operates as a multi-purpose plant to process various difficult to handle materials, including flammable solvents, viscous liquids, and granular solids. The company was formerly known as Synalloy Corporation and changed its name to Ascent Industries Co. in August 2022. Ascent Industries Co. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.Show more
- Revenue$75M-57.9%
- EBITDA-$3M-208.4%
- Net Income-$6M+58.9%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.58+56.7%
- Gross Margin22.62%+81.9%
- EBITDA Margin-3.37%-357.2%
- Operating Margin-8.95%-212.5%
- Net Margin-7.45%+2.5%
- ROE-6.19%+54.3%
ACNT Price & Volume
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operational Losses Challenge Strategic Pivot
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Persistent negative operating leverage
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Ascent Industries is currently navigating a difficult transition from legacy steel distribution to a specialized industrial footprint, characterized by significant revenue contraction and persistent negative operating leverage.
- While the company maintains a robust liquidity buffer with $47.8 million in cash, the inability to cover fixed costs—evidenced by a -12.2% operating margin in 2026Q1—raises concerns regarding long-term viability.
- Investors should monitor whether the company can stabilize its core operations before the ongoing erosion of retained earnings, which fell to $43.8 million, compromises its defensive financial position.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to achieve positive operating income, coupled with a -30.1% free cash flow margin in 2026Q1, suggests that the current capital allocation strategy may be prematurely depleting the firm's $47.8 million cash reserve.
ACNT Growth Metrics
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-8.16%
5 Years-21.78%
3 Years-34.11%
TTM-37.72%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM111.66%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM109.7%
Return on Capital
10 Years-1.82%
5 Years-1.89%
3 Years-9.95%
Last Year-5.98%
ACNT Recent Earnings
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (18%)●Beat Revenue 1/12 qtrs (9%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.21
—
Rev
$19M
—
Q2 2026
Mar 3, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11-168.8%
$0.16
Rev
$19M-61.6%
$49M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01-96.6%
$0.29
Rev
$20M-66.8%
$59M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.08-129.6%
$0.27
Rev
$19M-67.2%
$57M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.21 | $19M |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.11vs $0.16-168.8% | $19Mvs $49M-61.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.01vs $0.29-96.6% | $20Mvs $59M-66.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.08vs $0.27-129.6% | $19Mvs $57M-67.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.39 | $139.1M | -26.53 | -57.87% | -7.45% | -6.19% | — | |
| $47.86 | $532.97M | 24.29 | -10.03% | 0.73% | 2.39% | — | |
| $178.93 | $2.9B | 26.43 | 11.54% | 4.14% | 18.68% | — | |
| $155.49 | $296.69B | 21.63 | 5.97% | 24.14% | 31.42% | — | |
| $41.33 | $1.56B | 14.01 | -30.19% | 104.7% | 101.07% | — | |
| $10.04 | $239.45M | 5.64 | 21.09% | 11.67% | 7.73% | — |
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Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ACNT SEC Filings & Documents
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ACNT Frequently Asked Questions
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Ascent Industries Co.'s revenue?
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) reported $76.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 40% decrease from $126.8M in 1996.
How fast is Ascent Industries Co. growing?
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) saw revenue decline by 57.9% over the past year.
Is ACNT profitable?
Yes, Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) is profitable, generating $1.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (-7.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is ACNT's return on equity?
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a return on equity (ROE) of -6.2%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Ascent Industries Co.'s free cash flow?
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) had negative free cash flow of $6.9M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.