Ecovyst beats Q3 earnings estimates, raises FY forecasts
ECVT•Ecovyst reported Q3 sales of $308.6 million, adjusted EPS of $0.23 and adjusted EBITDA of $61.2 million, beating estimates. It raised its 2026 sales outlook to $1.05 billion-$1.07 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $208 million-$212 million.
1. Quarterly results
Ecovyst's Q3 sales rose 51% year over year to $308.6 million, above the $284.44 million estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.23 versus an estimate of $0.21, while adjusted EBITDA was $61.2 million versus $56.68 million.
2. Raised outlook
The company raised its 2026 sales outlook to $1.05 billion-$1.07 billion from $1.02 billion-$1.06 billion and its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $208 million-$212 million from $195 million-$207 million. Ecovyst expects positive sulfuric acid demand and high refinery utilization through year-end.
3. Demand and repurchases
Ecovyst said strong refining margins and increased export demand drove higher regenerated sulfuric acid sales. Increased virgin sulfuric acid sales were supported by solid mining demand, stable industrial demand and favorable pricing. The company repurchased $2.7 million of stock in Q3 and plans up to $20 million in the second half of 2026.
