Ecovyst sales jump 42% to $250 million

• Ecovyst’s second-quarter sales increased 42% to $250 million, supported by higher volumes, pricing and sulfur-cost pass-throughs.
• Net income from continuing operations reached $10.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 27% to $53.1 million.
• Ecovyst raised its 2026 guidance after completing the Calabrian sulfur derivatives acquisition.

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) reported second-quarter sales from continuing operations of $250 million, up 42%, as volumes and pricing increased.

Sales rose from $176.1 million, including approximately $55 million from passing higher sulfur costs through to customers.

Net income from continuing operations reached $10.7 million, adjusted EBITDA rose 27% to $53.1 million and first-half adjusted free cash flow was $12.8 million.

Ecovyst raised 2026 sales guidance to $1.020–$1.060 billion, and following the announcement, Ecovyst's share price was down 2.9% at $11.76.

The company completed its $190 million Calabrian acquisition on June 30, adding sulfur dioxide products for mining, water treatment, food and pharmaceutical applications.

Ecovyst repurchased $35.7 million of shares during the first half and ended June with $87.8 million in cash, $497.1 million in debt and 2.0-times net leverage.