PureCycle Technologies (PCTTW) Stock: Why It Fell
Updated Oct 23, 6:05 AM ET · latest trade in feed Oct 22, 4:00 PM ET (Finnhub)
Updated Oct 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · closing price
- Latest session (Thu Oct 22): $0.49, −$0.01 (-2.00%), volume 0.1x its 50-day average.
- Earnings: latest quarter in SEC XBRL filings (ended Jun 30, 2026): diluted EPS $-0.80; revenue $4.5M, +173.5% year over year. Sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL.
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- Closed at $0.49, -2.00% vs the prior close of $0.50.
- Volume 536 shares, 0.1x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
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PCTTW dips 2.0% to $0.49. Closed at $0.49, -2.00% vs the prior close of $0.50. Day range $0.49–$0.49, opened at $3.39.
Why Did PCTTW Stock Move Today?
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Last 5 sessions at a glance, then today's full note.
| Session | Close | Change | Volume vs 50-day avg | What the data shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | $0.49 | -2.00% | — | PCTTW dips 2.0% to $0.49 |
Oct 22, 2026 — PCTTW dips 2.0% to $0.49
- Closed at $0.49, -2.00% vs the prior close of $0.50. Day range $0.49–$0.49, opened at $3.39.
- Volume was 536 shares, 0.1x its 50-day average of 5.41K — lighter than usual.
- 52-week range $0.49–$0.50; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 2.0% below the 52-week high.
Data-Driven Bull Case vs. Bear Case + Sector Peer Comparison Table
Points below restate what SEC filings and price data show. They are facts, not a recommendation.
- Insiders made 8 open-market purchases in the last 12 months.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: loss of $182.56M.
- Share count up 11.6% in a year (dilution).
- Thin trading (under $2M a day on average) can mean wide bid/ask spreads.
Sector peers · Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers
| Ticker | Company | Last price | Day | Below 52w high | Avg $ volume (20d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCTTW | PureCycle Technologies | $0.49 | -2.00% | 2.0% | $1.48K |
| DOW | DOW | $31.81 | +4.71% | 25.6% | $243.74M |
| ALB | Albemarle | $92.54 | -2.04% | 58.1% | $233.65M |
| DD | DuPont de Nemours | $135.10 | +0.71% | 14.5% | $107.23M |
| HXL | Hexcel | $81.27 | -9.54% | 27.3% | $106.44M |
| EMN | Eastman Chemical | $65.31 | +2.85% | 21.8% | $94.92M |
| ROG | Rogers | $128.89 | -8.27% | 23.7% | $38.98M |
| AVNT | Avient | $40.58 | -0.27% | 13.0% | $35.65M |
| ASIX | AdvanSix | $15.68 | +1.55% | 41.3% | $3.93M |
PCTTW Earnings Date & EPS History
Diluted EPS by fiscal quarter, from PureCycle Technologies's 10-Q/10-K filings (SEC XBRL).
| Quarter ended | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $-0.80 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $-0.21 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $-0.31 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $-0.81 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.05 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $-0.54 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | $-0.29 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $-0.52 |
PCTTW Revenue, Net Income, Cash & Debt
- Revenue (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026): $4.51M
- Net income (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026): $-142.22M
- Cash & equivalents (as of Jun 30, 2026): $165.22M
- Long-term debt (as of Dec 31, 2022): $249.55M
PCTTW Insider Buying & Form 4 Sales
In the last 12 months, SEC Form 4 filings show 8 open-market insider purchases and 0 sales of PCTTW (latest: Fernando Musa bought 15,479 shares on Sep 4, 2026). Full list in the insider table below.
PCTTW 52-Week High & Low
PCTTW's 52-week range is $0.49 to $0.50. At $0.49 it is 2.0% below the 52-week high and 0.0% above the 52-week low.
PCTTW Valuation: P/E, P/S, P/B, Margins & Cash vs Debt
Computed from PureCycle Technologies's SEC XBRL filings and the latest price. A ratio is left out when its denominator is zero or negative.
| Measure | Value | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | $98.44M | price $0.49 × 200.90M shares (Aug 4, 2026) |
| P/S | 11.78 | market value ÷ revenue $8.36M (FY to Dec 31, 2025) |
| P/B | 6.35 | market value ÷ shareholders' equity $15.50M (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Operating margin | -2171.6% | FY to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Net margin | -2185.1% | FY to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Free cash flow | -$183.59M | operating cash flow $-142.74M − capex $40.85M (FY to Dec 31, 2025) |
| Cash & equivalents | $165.22M | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Long-term debt | $249.55M | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Net cash (cash − debt) | -$84.33M | from the two lines above |
PCTTW Insider Form 4 Scorecard (90 Days)
Over the last 90 days, SEC Form 4 filings show 4 open-market purchases worth $395.02K and 0 sales worth $0 by PCTTW insiders (net $395.02K bought).
PCTTW 5%+ Holders: Schedule 13D / 13G Filings
Filings by investors reporting a stake of 5% or more (13D = active, 13G = passive), newest first, from SEC EDGAR:
- SCHEDULE 13D/A filed Jun 12, 2026
- SCHEDULE 13G/A filed May 15, 2026
- SCHEDULE 13G/A filed Mar 27, 2026
- SCHEDULE 13G/A filed Nov 14, 2025
- SCHEDULE 13G/A filed Aug 14, 2025
- SCHEDULE 13G/A filed Jul 8, 2025
Latest PCTTW SEC 8-K & 10-Q Filings
Every SEC filing by or about PCTTW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kalter Brad had withheld for taxes 2,830 shares at $5.15 (≈$14.57K) on Sep 23, 2026; now holds 130,497
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 8, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Musa Fernando bought 15,479 shares at $6.38 (≈$98.76K) on Sep 4, 2026
- Musa Fernando bought 15,479 shares at $6.38 (≈$98.76K) on Sep 4, 2026
- Musa Fernando bought 15,479 shares at $6.38 (≈$98.76K) on Sep 4, 2026
- Musa Fernando bought 15,479 shares at $6.38 (≈$98.76K) on Sep 4, 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.
Aug 31, 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.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $4.51M (prior year $1.65M) (+173.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$142.22M (prior year -$144.24M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.80 (prior year -$0.81) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 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).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Things to know before you trade PCTTW
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.00% (largest 2.0%).
- Liquidity: about 2.97K shares (≈$1.46K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $0.49 vs a range of $0.49–$0.50 (0% 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: Fernando Musa bought 15,479 shares on Sep 4, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 31, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 200.90M shares outstanding (Aug 4, 2026), +11.6% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers.
PCTTW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3.39 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 536 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3.39 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 5.41K |
About PureCycle Technologies
PureCycle Technologies (PCTTW) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers”. Its business address is in ORLANDO, FL. State of incorporation: United States. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1830033.
PCTTW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steven F Bouck | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Tanya Burnell | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Daniel M Coombs | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Richard Fieler | Director | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Allen Jacoby | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Siri Jirapongphan | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Valerie Anne Mars | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Fernando Musa | Director | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Dustin Olson | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Capital Llc Sylebra | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory L Barta | Corp. Controller and CAO | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Donald Carpenter | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Brad Kalter | General Counsel, CCO & Scty. | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Dustin Olson | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Jaime Vasquez | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 23, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Fernando Musa | Buy | 15,479 | $6.38 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Fernando Musa | Buy | 15,479 | $6.38 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Fernando Musa | Buy | 15,479 | $6.38 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Fernando Musa | Buy | 15,479 | $6.38 |
| May 12, 2026 | Capital Llc Sylebra | Buy | 16,622 | — |
| May 12, 2026 | Capital Llc Sylebra | Buy | 16,622 | — |
| May 12, 2026 | Capital Llc Sylebra | Buy | 16,622 | — |
| May 12, 2026 | Capital Llc Sylebra | Buy | 16,622 | — |
PCTTW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $8.36M | $-182.56M | -1.21 | $-142.74M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0 | $-289.14M | -1.75 | $-144.83M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $0 | $-101.72M | -0.63 | $-94.91M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $-84.75M | -0.55 | $-65.48M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $-77.50M | -0.79 | $-54.51M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.00B, total liabilities $671.59M, cash $165.22M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
PCTTW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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