Ascent Industries (ACNT) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $13.49, -0.44% vs the prior close of $13.55.
- Volume 15.83K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ACNT dips 0.4% to $13.49, a 3-month low. Closed at $13.49, -0.44% vs the prior close of $13.55. Day range $13.38–$13.53, opened at $13.53.
ACNT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ACNT dips 0.4% to $13.49, a 3-month low
- Closed at $13.49, -0.44% vs the prior close of $13.55. Day range $13.38–$13.53, opened at $13.53.
- Volume was 15.83K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 33.89K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.67) and -8.8% vs its 200-day average ($14.80).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 24.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — ACNT ends flat (-0.1%) to $13.55
- Closed at $13.55, -0.07% vs the prior close of $13.56. Day range $13.55–$13.83, opened at $13.56.
- Volume was 20.00K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 36.68K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.9% vs its 50-day average ($14.71) and -8.5% vs its 200-day average ($14.81).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 24.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ACNT ends flat (+0.1%) to $13.56
- Closed at $13.56, +0.15% vs the prior close of $13.54. Day range $13.34–$13.60, opened at $13.49.
- Volume was 34.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 38.81K.
- Price is -8.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.75) and -8.5% vs its 200-day average ($14.83).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 24.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ACNT ends flat (-0.1%) to $13.54, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $13.54, -0.07% vs the prior close of $13.55. Day range $13.46–$13.66, opened at $13.66.
- Volume was 17.70K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 40.05K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($14.79) and -8.8% vs its 200-day average ($14.84).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 24.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — ACNT ends flat (+0.0%) to $13.55
- Closed at $13.55, +0.00% vs the prior close of $13.55. Day range $13.48–$13.73, opened at $13.51.
- Volume was 27.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 40.17K.
- Price is -8.6% vs its 50-day average ($14.83) and -8.8% vs its 200-day average ($14.85).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 24.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ACNT dips 1.0% to $13.55, a 3-month low
- Closed at $13.55, -1.02% vs the prior close of $13.69. Day range $13.55–$13.94, opened at $13.81.
- Volume was 25.00K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 40.06K.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($14.87) and -8.8% vs its 200-day average ($14.86).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 24.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ACNT rises 0.7% to $13.69
- Closed at $13.69, +0.66% vs the prior close of $13.60. Day range $13.50–$13.74, opened at $13.52.
- Volume was 15.10K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 40.68K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.90) and -8.0% vs its 200-day average ($14.88).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 23.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ACNT dips 1.9% to $13.60, a 3-month low
- Closed at $13.60, -1.88% vs the prior close of $13.86. Day range $13.50–$13.80, opened at $13.80.
- Volume was 7.40K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 41.79K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($14.94) and -8.6% vs its 200-day average ($14.89).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 24.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ACNT rises 1.3% to $13.86
- Closed at $13.86, +1.32% vs the prior close of $13.68. Day range $13.74–$13.91, opened at $13.75.
- Volume was 19.90K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 42.82K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($14.98) and -7.0% vs its 200-day average ($14.90).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ACNT dips 0.7% to $13.68, a 3-month low, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $13.68, -0.65% vs the prior close of $13.77. Day range $13.55–$13.89, opened at $13.73.
- Volume was 22.50K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 43.32K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($15.00) and -8.2% vs its 200-day average ($14.91).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 23.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — ACNT dips 1.3% to $13.77, a 3-month low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $13.77, -1.29% vs the prior close of $13.95. Day range $13.75–$14.10, opened at $14.04.
- Volume was 17.80K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 43.88K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($15.03) and -7.7% vs its 200-day average ($14.92).
- 52-week range $11.86–$17.92; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 23.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
ACNT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ACNT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 22, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kitchen John Bryan had withheld for taxes 2,269 shares at $14.70 (≈$33.35K) on Sep 21, 2026; now holds 77,716
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 26, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $25.67M (prior year $18.65M) (+37.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $670.00K (prior year $6.29M) (-89.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.07 (prior year $0.65) (-89.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 27, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Jun 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jun 29, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mazzaferro Aldo John Jr sold 1,500 shares at $14.10 (≈$21.15K) on Jun 26, 2026
- Mazzaferro Aldo John Jr sold 1,500 shares at $14.10 (≈$21.15K) on Jun 26, 2026
- Mazzaferro Aldo John Jr sold 1,500 shares at $14.10 (≈$21.15K) on Jun 26, 2026
- Mazzaferro Aldo John Jr sold 1,500 shares at $14.10 (≈$21.15K) on Jun 26, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Things to know before you trade ACNT
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Mar 3, 2026, Nov 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.86% (largest 1.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 26.34K shares (≈$355.28K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $13.49 vs a range of $11.86–$17.92 (27% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 16 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Aldo John Jr Mazzaferro sold 1,500 shares on Jun 26, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 26, 2026; 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Aug 4, 2026.
- Share count: 9.01M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -3.8% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Chemicals & Allied Products.
ACNT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13.53 | 13.53 | 13.38 | 13.49 | 15.83K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13.56 | 13.83 | 13.55 | 13.55 | 20.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13.49 | 13.60 | 13.34 | 13.56 | 34.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13.66 | 13.66 | 13.46 | 13.54 | 17.70K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13.51 | 13.73 | 13.48 | 13.55 | 27.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13.81 | 13.94 | 13.55 | 13.55 | 25.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 13.52 | 13.74 | 13.50 | 13.69 | 15.10K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 13.80 | 13.80 | 13.50 | 13.60 | 7.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 13.75 | 13.91 | 13.74 | 13.86 | 19.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 13.73 | 13.89 | 13.55 | 13.68 | 22.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 14.04 | 14.10 | 13.75 | 13.77 | 17.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 14.10 | 14.21 | 13.63 | 13.95 | 39.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 14.35 | 14.35 | 14.10 | 14.10 | 39.90K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 14.53 | 14.63 | 14.35 | 14.35 | 43.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 14.74 | 14.81 | 14.52 | 14.52 | 31.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 14.61 | 14.78 | 14.60 | 14.70 | 20.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 14.63 | 14.82 | 14.62 | 14.64 | 18.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 14.71 | 14.77 | 14.69 | 14.70 | 13.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 14.58 | 14.87 | 14.58 | 14.82 | 44.90K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 14.77 | 14.83 | 14.58 | 14.58 | 51.70K |
About Ascent Industries
Ascent Industries (ACNT) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Chemicals & Allied Products”. Its business address is in SCHAUMBURG, IL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 95953.
ACNT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen Joseph Giannantonio | Director | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Henry L Guy | Director | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Christopher Gerald Hutter | Director | Jun 10, 2026 |
| John Bryan Kitchen | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Aldo John Jr Mazzaferro | Director | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Jeremy Rohen | Director | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Benjamin L Rosenzweig | Director | Jun 10, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kavalauskas | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 12, 2026 |
| John Bryan Kitchen | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Aldo John Jr Mazzaferro | Sale | 1,500 | $14.10 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Aldo John Jr Mazzaferro | Sale | 1,500 | $14.10 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Aldo John Jr Mazzaferro | Sale | 1,500 | $14.10 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Aldo John Jr Mazzaferro | Sale | 1,500 | $14.10 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 145 | $12.88 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 7,450 | $12.98 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 145 | $12.88 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 7,450 | $12.98 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 145 | $12.88 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 7,450 | $12.98 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 145 | $12.88 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | John Bryan Kitchen | Buy | 7,450 | $12.98 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Anthony X Pan | Buy | 1,900 | $13.28 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Anthony X Pan | Buy | 1,500 | $13.34 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Anthony X Pan | Buy | 1,900 | $13.28 |
ACNT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $74.94M | $867.00K | 0.09 | $-519.00K |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $80.76M | $-13.60M | -1.35 | $14.68M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $193.18M | $-26.63M | -2.63 | $23.08M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $261.99M | $22.07M | 2.12 | $5.58M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $334.71M | $20.25M | 2.14 | $19.05M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $106.32M, total liabilities $26.72M, cash $28.07M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ACNT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.38 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.59 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.38 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.97 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.07 |
| May 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.82 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.05 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.42 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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