Innospec Q1 revenue rises 3%, dividend up 10%

Innospec

07/05/2026 21:56

Overview

Specialty chemicals maker's Q1 revenue rose 3% yr/yr

Adjusted EPS for Q1 fell yr/yr

Company raised dividend 10% and authorized new $75 mln buyback

Outlook

Company expects sequential operating income and margin growth in Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services

Company is cautiously optimistic for further improvement in the second half of 2026

Middle East conflict may delay planned expansion in the region

Result Drivers

FUEL SPECIALTIES STRENGTH - Continued strong sales and margins in Fuel Specialties, supported by volume growth and favorable currency, offset negative price/mix effects

WINTER STORM IMPACT - US winter storm in January caused shutdowns at North Carolina plants, significantly reducing margins and operating income in Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services

OILFIELD SERVICES MIX - Oilfield Services margins improved due to a richer sales mix, despite flat revenue and storm-related disruptions

Company press release: ID:nGNXc40nLY

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
Beat
$453.20 mln
$435 mln (2 Analysts)
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$1.05
$1.04 (2 Analysts)
Q1 EPS
$1.22
Q1 Net Income
$30.40 mln
Q1 Gross Profit
$123.50 mln
Q1 Pretax Profit
$39.90 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the specialty chemicals peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Innospec Inc is $100.00, about 28.7% above its May 6 closing price of $77.67

The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 15 three months ago

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