Ingevity Corporation

NYSE:NGVT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.3b

Ingevity Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Ingevity's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -58.4%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings declining at 4% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.1% per year.

Key information

-58.42%

Earnings growth rate

-58.03%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth12.93%
Revenue growth rate-3.13%
Return on equity-401.03%
Net Margin-13.25%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 29

NGVT: Share Repurchases And Margin Strength Will Support Future P/E Re Rating

Analysts have maintained their $85.50 price target on Ingevity, citing consistent assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E as the basis for their view. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Ingevity repurchased 774,189 shares, representing 2.18% of its stock, for a total of $51.94 million under its ongoing buyback program announced on August 2, 2022 (Key Developments).
Seeking Alpha May 19

Ingevity - Shrinking To Grow

Summary Ingevity is pursuing a shrink-to-grow strategy, divesting non-core assets to boost focus and margins. Recent asset sales fetched modest prices, following significant impairment charges, but have not materially impacted earnings. Ingevity´s leverage is gradually declining, with 2026 guidance targeting $4.70–$5.20 EPS and $370–$395 million adjusted EBITDA. I remain cautiously optimistic, seeing potential for re-rating if further simplification or a performance materials spin-off occurs. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update May 14

NGVT: Future P/E Will Reward Margin Strength Despite Recent Impairment Charge

Analysts have raised Ingevity's price target from $80.50 to $85.50, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that they believe more accurately reflect the stock's risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Ingevity reaffirmed earnings guidance for full year 2026, with expected net sales in a range of $1.05b to $1.15b (company guidance).
Narrative Update Apr 28

NGVT: Future P/E Will Reflect Margin Resilience And Impairment Charge Impact

Analysts have increased their price target for Ingevity to $80.50 from $79.25, citing updated assumptions on long term revenue growth, profit margin resilience, and future P/E levels reflected in recent research, including the Wells Fargo target increase. Analyst Commentary Recent research behind the new US$80.50 price target focuses on refreshed assumptions for long term revenue trends, margin resilience, and the P/E level that investors may be willing to ascribe to Ingevity over time.
Narrative Update Apr 11

NGVT: Future P/E Will Depend On Margin Execution And Impairment Fallout

Analysts have raised their price target on Ingevity by $5 to $79.25, citing updated assumptions regarding discount rates, long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Analysts raising the price target to $79.25 are updating their models to reflect changes in discount rates, long term revenue assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update Mar 28

NGVT: Higher P/E Will Rely On Future Margin Delivery

Analysts have lifted their price target on Ingevity by $5 to $79.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, which support a slightly higher valuation outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as consistent with updated assumptions on discount rates and long term revenue growth, which they believe better reflect the company’s current risk profile and earnings potential.
Narrative Update Mar 13

NGVT: Higher P/E Outlook Will Depend On Margin Execution

Analysts have raised their price target on Ingevity by $8.50 to $79.25, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and an expected higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on how Ingevity might justify a higher valuation, with specific attention on revenue trends, profitability, and the potential for the shares to support a richer P/E multiple over time.
Narrative Update Feb 24

NGVT: Updated P/E Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Ingevity by $5 to $70.75, citing updated assumptions around discount rates and future P/E as the main factors behind this revised view. Analyst Commentary Analysts framing the new US$70.75 price target are focusing less on short term headlines and more on what updated discount rate and P/E assumptions imply for Ingevity's risk profile and execution needs.
Narrative Update Feb 09

NGVT: Share Repurchases And Battery Materials License Will Guide Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Ingevity from US$69.50 to US$70.75, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Analysts who support the higher price target describe it as a fine tuning of their models rather than a wholesale rethink.
Narrative Update Jan 26

NGVT: Buybacks And Battery Materials License Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ingevity at US$69.50, with only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate and long-term P/E assumptions. These changes reflect updated modeling rather than a change in conviction.
Narrative Update Jan 10

NGVT: Battery Additives And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Long-Term Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Ingevity to US$69.50. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue outlook, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Dec 25

NGVT: Future Battery Materials Role Will Drive Long-Term Upside Despite Margin Reset

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Ingevity by about $1.25 to approximately $69.50. They cite a lower perceived discount rate and an improving revenue trajectory, which more than offset concerns about a structurally lower profit margin and a higher future valuation multiple.
Narrative Update Dec 10

NGVT: Future Battery Materials Role Will Drive Stronger Long Term Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Ingevity higher from $65.25 to $68.25, citing a modestly richer future earnings multiple that more than offsets slightly softer revenue growth and margin assumptions. What's in the News Ingevity announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mary Dean Hall will transition from her role effective May 1, 2026, and remain in an advisory capacity for one year, as part of a planned leadership change.
Analysis Article Sep 30

Is There Now An Opportunity In Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT)?

While Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article Sep 06

Does Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update Sep 05

Portfolio Repositioning And Engineered Additives Will Create A Sustainable Future

Consensus analyst price targets for Ingevity have risen to $65.25, reflecting increased confidence in continued earnings and free cash flow growth following a strong Q2 beat and improved operational outlook. Analyst Commentary Q2 earnings beat, demonstrating stronger-than-expected financial performance.
Narrative Update Aug 06

Portfolio Repositioning And Engineered Additives Will Create A Sustainable Future

The upward revision in Ingevity's revenue growth forecasts from 2.6% to 3.7% per annum has outweighed the impact of a higher discount rate, resulting in an increased consensus analyst price target from $54.25 to $57.00. What's in the News Ingevity Corporation maintained its earnings guidance for 2025, expecting sales between $1.25 billion and $1.40 billion.
Analysis Article Jun 27

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights The projected fair value for Ingevity is US$71.30 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Ingevity's...
Analysis Article May 28

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) With Shares Advancing 33%

Those holding Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 33% in the...
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New Narrative May 27

Premium Markets Will Secure Long Term Value

Expansion into premium specialty chemicals and advanced materials is increasing margins and positioning for growth as sustainability trends and vehicle electrification accelerate.
Analysis Article Apr 05

Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Ingevity Corporation's (NYSE:NGVT) 32% Share Price Plunge

Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 32% after a relatively good period...
Analysis Article Feb 20

Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Jan 16

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights Ingevity's estimated fair value is US$82.84 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Ingevity is...
Analysis Article Nov 07

What Ingevity Corporation's (NYSE:NGVT) 32% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 32% share price jump in the...
Analysis Article Oct 13

Is Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Sep 08

Ingevity Corporation's (NYSE:NGVT) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Chemicals industry in the United States have price-to-sales...
Seeking Alpha Aug 27

Ingevity: The Risk-Reward Ratio Is Still Unfavorable

Summary Ingevity, once considered a growth story, turned out to be a classic example of market cycles. While Road Technology and Performance Materials performed reasonably well in the first half of 2024, the Industrial Specialties segment dragged down revenue and net income. Given the company's significant debt burden, risk-averse investors should seek safer options within the chemical industry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Aug 03

Ingevity Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

There's been a notable change in appetite for Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ) shares in the week since its quarterly...
Analysis Article Jul 13

Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Jun 14

Should You Investigate Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) At US$45.90?

Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article Apr 18

Are Investors Undervaluing Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) By 44%?

Key Insights Ingevity's estimated fair value is US$78.59 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...
Analysis Article Mar 22

Is Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Jan 23

What Is Ingevity Corporation's (NYSE:NGVT) Share Price Doing?

Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...
Analysis Article Jan 04

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.6x Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ) may be sending bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Nov 10

These Analysts Just Made An Incredible Downgrade To Their Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) EPS Forecasts

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Ingevity Corporation ( NYSE:NGVT ), with the analysts making...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Ingevity makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:NGVT Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 261,178-15617028
31 Dec 251,168-15017128
30 Sep 251,382-36117731
30 Jun 251,383-35417130
31 Mar 251,108-3615225
31 Dec 241,200-12115825
30 Sep 241,309-25816325
30 Jun 241,421-28016527
31 Mar 241,640-11218330
31 Dec 231,21610616225
30 Sep 231,70412719632
30 Jun 231,74017721032
31 Mar 231,67820220732
31 Dec 221,66821219830
30 Sep 221,62122519130
30 Jun 221,51614618129
31 Mar 221,45413017927
31 Dec 211,39211817926
30 Sep 211,38113516925
30 Jun 211,33620916024
31 Mar 211,24818515123
31 Dec 201,21618115023
30 Sep 201,19418015322
30 Jun 201,22217015921
31 Mar 201,30420616321
31 Dec 191,29318416320
30 Sep 191,26818215820
30 Jun 191,21917115221
31 Mar 191,17516114522
31 Dec 181,13416913322
30 Sep 181,08516912522
30 Jun 181,03715311621
31 Mar 1898913810720
31 Dec 1797212710720
30 Sep 179549410419
30 Jun 179425310318
31 Mar 179274510018
31 Dec 16908359618
30 Sep 16898349313
30 Jun 1690264959
31 Mar 16919661055
31 Dec 15958809317
30 Sep 15999991078
30 Jun 151,0251151088

Quality Earnings: NGVT is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: NGVT is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NGVT is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 58.4% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare NGVT's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: NGVT is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Chemicals industry (0.1%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: NGVT has a negative Return on Equity (-401.03%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/04 04:56
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/04 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Ingevity Corporation is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Paretosh MisraBerenberg
John McNultyBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Jonathan TanwantengCJS Securities, Inc.