Innospec Q1 2026 Earnings Forecast by Seaport Res Ptn

On February 18th, Seaport Res Ptn released its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP). Analyst M. Harrison expects the specialty chemicals company to achieve earnings of $1.66 per share in the first quarter of 2026. This forecast aligns within a larger context, as the current consensus estimate for Innospec's full-year earnings stands at $6.18 per share. In addition to the Q1 prediction, Seaport Res Ptn provided estimates for the following quarters: $1.68 for Q2 2026, $1.76 for Q3 2026, and $1.86 for Q4 2026.

In its latest earnings announcement on February 18th, Innospec reported $1.41 earnings per share. This performance surpassed the expected figure of $1.36, beating estimates by $0.05. The company also generated revenue of $466.80 million for the quarter, exceeding the analyst forecast of $447.43 million. Innospec recorded a net margin of 1.93% and a return on equity of 12.27%.

In a separate development, StockNews.com adjusted its rating for Innospec from a “strong-buy” to a “buy” rating as of January 11th.

Market Performance

As of Thursday, Innospec shares opened at $103.46. The stock has fluctuated within a twelve-month range, hitting a low of $99.49 and a high of $133.71. The company's market capitalization is approximately $2.58 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 72.86 and a beta of 1.09. Its fifty-day simple moving average stands at $110.87, while the 200-day average is at $112.43.

Institutional Investor Activity

Recently, several hedge funds and institutional investors have been adjusting their holdings in Innospec. For instance, UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake by 16.8% during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 12,825 shares to reach a total of 89,018 shares valued at $9.8 million. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. also raised its position by 1.1%, currently owning 298,096 shares worth $32.8 million. Two Sigma Advisers LP significantly boosted its stake by 48.5%, while the State of Wyoming expanded theirs by 167.0%.

About Innospec

Innospec Inc. is a company that develops and supplies specialty chemicals. It operates in various regions including the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond. The company’s Fuel Specialties segment focuses on producing specialty chemical products used as additives for various fuels, including diesel and jet fuel.

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