Fuel Tech (FTEK) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $1.40, -1.41% vs the prior close of $1.42.
- Volume 37.13K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
FTEK dips 1.4% to $1.40, a 1-month low, 8 down days in a row. Closed at $1.40, -1.41% vs the prior close of $1.42. Day range $1.37–$1.43, opened at $1.40.
FTEK 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 — FTEK dips 1.4% to $1.40, a 1-month low, 8 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.40, -1.41% vs the prior close of $1.42. Day range $1.37–$1.43, opened at $1.40.
- Volume was 37.13K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 191.05K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -10.7% vs its 50-day average ($1.57) and -6.0% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 59.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 8 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — FTEK dips 2.7% to $1.42, a 1-month low on 4.0x normal volume
- Closed at $1.42, -2.74% vs the prior close of $1.46. Day range $1.30–$1.46, opened at $1.45.
- Volume was 721.20K shares, 4.0x its 50-day average of 179.90K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -9.4% vs its 50-day average ($1.57) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 58.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — FTEK slides 9.3% to $1.46, a 1-month low on 3.5x normal volume
- Closed at $1.46, -9.32% vs the prior close of $1.61. Day range $1.41–$1.68, opened at $1.60.
- Volume was 607.40K shares, 3.5x its 50-day average of 172.10K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -6.9% vs its 50-day average ($1.57) and -2.0% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 57.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — FTEK dips 2.4% to $1.61, a 1-month low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.61, -2.42% vs the prior close of $1.65. Day range $1.61–$1.65, opened at $1.64.
- Volume was 92.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 172.08K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +2.6% vs its 50-day average ($1.57) and +8.0% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 53.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — FTEK ends flat (+0.0%) to $1.65, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.65, +0.00% vs the prior close of $1.65. Day range $1.62–$1.69, opened at $1.65.
- Volume was 32.50K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 173.45K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +5.3% vs its 50-day average ($1.57) and +10.6% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 52.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — FTEK dips 0.6% to $1.65, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.65, -0.60% vs the prior close of $1.66. Day range $1.62–$1.68, opened at $1.64.
- Volume was 114.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 172.15K.
- Price is +5.6% vs its 50-day average ($1.56) and +10.7% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 52.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — FTEK dips 0.6% to $1.66
- Closed at $1.66, -0.60% vs the prior close of $1.67. Day range $1.62–$1.70, opened at $1.67.
- Volume was 84.50K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 172.36K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +6.6% vs its 50-day average ($1.56) and +11.3% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 51.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — FTEK ends flat (+0.0%) to $1.67
- Closed at $1.67, +0.00% vs the prior close of $1.67. Day range $1.61–$1.71, opened at $1.68.
- Volume was 116.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 173.99K.
- Price is +7.6% vs its 50-day average ($1.55) and +12.0% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 22% of that range, 51.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — FTEK rises 1.2% to $1.67
- Closed at $1.67, +1.21% vs the prior close of $1.65. Day range $1.62–$1.75, opened at $1.65.
- Volume was 153.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 172.27K.
- Price is +7.9% vs its 50-day average ($1.55) and +12.0% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 22% of that range, 51.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — FTEK dips 0.6% to $1.65
- Closed at $1.65, -0.60% vs the prior close of $1.66. Day range $1.62–$1.71, opened at $1.64.
- Volume was 71.10K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 171.72K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +6.8% vs its 50-day average ($1.54) and +10.7% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 52.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — FTEK slides 3.5% to $1.66
- Closed at $1.66, -3.49% vs the prior close of $1.72. Day range $1.64–$1.79, opened at $1.72.
- Volume was 129.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 174.05K.
- Price is +7.6% vs its 50-day average ($1.54) and +11.5% vs its 200-day average ($1.49).
- 52-week range $1.17–$3.45; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 51.9% below the 52-week high.
FTEK latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about FTEK in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 7, 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.
Sep 18, 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).
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Nuggihalli Ramesh bought 1,471 shares at $1.36 (≈$2.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Nuggihalli Ramesh bought 1,471 shares at $1.36 (≈$2.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Nuggihalli Ramesh bought 1,471 shares at $1.36 (≈$2.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Nuggihalli Ramesh bought 1,471 shares at $1.36 (≈$2.00K) on Sep 1, 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.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 19, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $6.49M (prior year $5.56M) (+16.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$1.23M (prior year -$689.00K) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.04 (prior year -$0.02) (loss widened 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.
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 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Things to know before you trade FTEK
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 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 2.75% (largest 9.3%).
- Liquidity: about 156.25K shares (≈$218.75K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $1.40 vs a range of $1.17–$3.45 (10% 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): 8 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Ramesh Nuggihalli bought 1,471 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 18, 2026; 8-K Sep 2, 2026; 10-Q Aug 4, 2026.
- Share count: 31.22M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), +0.5% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip.
FTEK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.37 | 1.40 | 37.13K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1.45 | 1.46 | 1.30 | 1.42 | 721.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1.60 | 1.68 | 1.41 | 1.46 | 607.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.64 | 1.65 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 92.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.65 | 1.69 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 32.50K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1.64 | 1.68 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 114.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1.67 | 1.70 | 1.62 | 1.66 | 84.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1.68 | 1.71 | 1.61 | 1.67 | 116.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.62 | 1.67 | 153.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 1.64 | 1.71 | 1.62 | 1.65 | 71.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1.72 | 1.79 | 1.64 | 1.66 | 129.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1.63 | 1.73 | 1.63 | 1.72 | 83.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1.64 | 1.74 | 1.60 | 1.62 | 61.80K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1.66 | 1.73 | 1.60 | 1.64 | 122.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1.71 | 1.79 | 1.64 | 1.65 | 75.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1.70 | 1.80 | 1.69 | 1.72 | 60.90K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1.63 | 1.81 | 1.60 | 1.72 | 263.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1.76 | 1.78 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 80.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.76 | 1.77 | 93.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.78 | 1.89 | 1.77 | 1.85 | 124.60K |
About Fuel Tech
Fuel Tech (FTEK) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip”. Its business address is in WARRENVILLE, IL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 846913.
FTEK 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent J Arnone | President & CEO | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Douglas G Bailey | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Sharon L Jones | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Dennis L Zeitler | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent J Arnone | President & CEO | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Ellen T Albrecht | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 27, 2026 |
| William E Jr Cummings | Senior Vice President, Sales | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Ramesh Nuggihalli | President & CEO | Sep 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Ramesh Nuggihalli | Buy | 1,471 | $1.36 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Ramesh Nuggihalli | Buy | 1,471 | $1.36 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Ramesh Nuggihalli | Buy | 1,471 | $1.36 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Ramesh Nuggihalli | Buy | 1,471 | $1.36 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Vincent J Arnone | Buy | 10,000 | $1.24 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Vincent J Arnone | Buy | 10,000 | $1.24 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Vincent J Arnone | Buy | 10,000 | $1.24 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Vincent J Arnone | Buy | 10,000 | $1.24 |
FTEK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $26.68M | $-2.32M | -0.08 | $3.02M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $25.13M | $-1.94M | -0.06 | $-3.43M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $27.08M | $-1.54M | -0.05 | $696.00K |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $26.94M | $-1.44M | -0.05 | $-4.14M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $24.26M | $54.00K | 0.00 | $761.00K |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $43.19M, total liabilities $5.83M, cash $7.62M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
FTEK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.53 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.59 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.38 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.52 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.96 |
| May 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $0.96 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $0.97 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.03 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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