Ecovyst (ECVT) Traded Lower in Q1. Here’s Why

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-07-02 08:26:00

Hotchkis & Wiley released its first quarter 2025 investor letter, noting the Russell 3000 Index decline of -4.7%, driven by mega-cap growth stocks. The Magnificent Seven represented over 28% of the index, collectively experiencing a 14% decline. The fund outperformed its growth counterpart, returning 2.27% in the quarter. Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) was highlighted as a stock pick, with a one-month return of -4.04% and shares losing 15.56% over the last 52 weeks. On July 1, 2025, ECVT stock closed at $7.60 per share, with a market capitalization of $892.248 million. The fund provided insights on ECVT in its Q1 2025 letter, noting the company’s sales composition and expected FY 2025 EBITDA of ~$248m. ECVT’s two remaining businesses are catalysts and ecoservices, growing organically at mid-single digit rates with mid-30s EBITDA margins. Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 23 hedge fund portfolios holding ECVT at the end of the first quarter. While ECVT has investment potential, AI stocks are considered to hold greater promise for higher returns in a shorter timeframe.



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