Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 06:13 AM
Ecovyst Q1 Sales +50% to $215M; Adjusted EBITDA +87%; Raises 2026 Outlook
AI Summary
Ecovyst Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with sales increasing 50% to $215.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA growing 87% to $39.8 million. The company achieved a net income of $5.7 million, a significant improvement from a net loss in the prior year. Following these results, Ecovyst revised its full-year 2026 guidance upwards for sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, reflecting confidence in continued growth. Additionally, the company repurchased $35.7 million of common stock during the quarter and highlighted the strategic benefits of its year-end divestiture.
Key Highlights
- Ecovyst Q1 2026 Sales rose 50% to $215.0 million.
- Net income was $5.7 million ($0.05 diluted EPS) compared to a net loss of $8.1 million in Q1 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 87% to $39.8 million.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $4.2 million, up from $(13.0) million in Q1 2025.
- Repurchased $35.7 million of common stock in Q1 2026.
- Revised 2026 Sales guidance to $890 million-$970 million (up from $860 million-$940 million).
- Revised 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $180 million-$195 million (up from $175 million-$195 million).
- Completed divestiture of Advanced Materials & Catalysts business on December 31, 2025.