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Ecovyst Reports Strong Second Quarter 2025 Results

Ecovyst Inc., a frontrunner in advanced materials and specialty catalysts, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, confirming a robust performance amidst challenging market conditions. The company's sales reached $200.1 million, representing a significant increase from $182.8 million in Q2 2024. Despite the overall growth, net income experienced a decline to $6.0 million from $8.3 million year-over-year, reflecting a net income margin of 3.0% and diluted net income per share of $0.05. Adjusted net income improved to $13.7 million, translating to an adjusted diluted earnings of $0.12 per share.

Financial Performance Highlights

During the second quarter, Ecovyst’s Adjusted EBITDA stood at $55.7 million, slightly down from $56.9 million in the same period last year, yielding an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.4%. Cash flows from operating activities for the first half of 2025 were reported at $43.3 million. Notably, the company completed a strategic acquisition of sulfuric acid production assets in Waggaman, Louisiana, from Cornerstone Chemical Company for $35 million. This acquisition is anticipated to bolster the Ecoservices segment's offerings and financial strength, just as efforts to repurchase common stock amounted to $21.9 million, representing approximately 2.9 million shares.

CEO Kurt J. Bitting expressed satisfaction with the quarter's outcomes, noting that the company’s operational and financial strategies have aligned favorably with market demands, reinforcing confidence in sustained demand for Ecovyst's services and products throughout the remainder of the year.

Segment-wise Breakdown

The Ecoservices segment performed impressively with $176.0 million in sales for the second quarter, compared to $153.9 million in 2024. This increase was propelled by favorable pricing adjustments and the acquisition's contribution, notwithstanding some setbacks in regeneration service volumes due to unexpected client downtimes. The Adjusted EBITDA from Ecoservices reached $49.8 million.

In contrast, the Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment reported a decline in sales to $24.1 million, down from $28.9 million in 2024, mainly due to lesser custom catalyst sales this quarter. However, the Zeolyst Joint Venture delivered $28.4 million in sales, showcasing resilience amid variable demand dynamics.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of June 30, 2025, the company maintained strong liquidity with cash and cash equivalents totaling $69.6 million. Total gross debt was stable at $866.5 million, with net debt leverage ratio recorded at 3.5x. The financial outlook for 2025 remains optimistic, with sales projected between $795 million to $835 million and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $242 million to $254 million.

The growth prospects are predominantly fueled by the recent acquisition of assets and anticipated demand growth within the sulfuric acid domain, particularly linked with mining applications. Though potential tariff implications pose challenges, Ecovyst has prepared strategically to navigate these uncertainties without significant negative impacts on their financial outlook.

Anticipations and Guidance

Ecovyst is sustaining its guidance for the full year of 2025, keeping the midpoint for adjusted EBITDA in focus while adjusting sales forecasts upward influenced by recent acquisitions. The company expects an uptick in demand in the second half of 2025, thanks to favorable pricing and higher volumes
from regeneration services and virgin sulfuric acid.

Conclusion
Ecovyst Inc. is poised for growth through calculated acquisitions, steady cash flow management, and proactive strategies that address market challenges. The leadership remains committed to enhancing stockholder value amidst evolving industry dynamics. Stakeholders can look forward to updates during the next conference calls scheduled by the company to discuss these promising developments.