Ingevity Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) was named to Newsweek’s 2026 America’s Most Responsible Companies list on January 20, 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year the company made the list. The 2026 ranking recognizes the top 600 publicly traded U.S. companies based on more than 30 performance indicators plus a nationwide reputation survey. Ingevity said the recognition reflects its commitment to responsible growth, stakeholder value, and community strengthening. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 24 global locations, employs approximately 1,500 people, and reports results across three segments: Performance Materials, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Chemicals.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) announced completion of the sale of its North Charleston crude tall oil (CTO) refinery assets and the majority of its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties product line to Mainstream Pine Products, LLC on January 5, 2026.

The all-cash transaction included $110 million at closing plus potential contingent consideration of $0–$19 million, subject to future performance and customary adjustments. The company said the divestiture reduces portfolio volatility, strengthens margin and cash flow profile, and refocuses the business on activated carbon and pavement technologies while retaining Pavement Technologies and lignin-based dispersants.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) announced executive leadership transitions to support its strategic portfolio and future growth. Mary Dean Hall will step down as CFO effective May 1, 2026 and remain as an advisor for one year; she has served as CFO since 2021 and led margin expansion, capital‑structure improvement and strong free cash flow. Phillip J. Platt will succeed Hall as CFO and join the executive leadership team effective May 1, 2026. Rich White will move to a special projects role on January 1, 2026 and depart on May 1, 2026. Reid Clontz is appointed senior vice president, operations effective December 8, 2025, adding supply chain, procurement and safety to his responsibilities.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) said on December 8, 2025 it completed a portfolio review and is in early stages of exploring strategic alternatives for its Advanced Polymer Technologies (APT) segment and Performance Chemicals Road Markings business, including potential sales.

Management said the moves aim to sharpen focus on core businesses with best-in-class margins and stronger cash flow, while continuing service to customers. The company cautioned there is no assurance the review will produce transactions and will disclose further details only if appropriate. Ingevity will host a strategic portfolio webcast on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

CHASM and Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) signed a license agreement on Nov 11, 2025 granting Ingevity rights to manufacture CHASM's patented NTeC®-E carbon nanotube (CNT) conductive additives for battery applications in North America and select European countries.

The deal builds on a February 2024 joint development agreement that validated NTeC®-E as more conductive with better capacity retention at high C-rates and over extended cycle life in commercial lithium-ion cathodes and silicon anodes. The license aims to secure local, scalable CNT supply chains for EV gigafactories.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) will host a virtual Strategic Portfolio Update for investors on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET, led by President and CEO Dave Li and CFO Mary Dean Hall.

The webcast will present Ingevity’s strategic overview and the company outlook for the next two years, highlighting initiatives to sharpen portfolio focus and pursue long-term value creation. Registration, a live audio webcast, presentation materials and a replay will be available via the company’s Investors website.

Ingevity operates three reporting segments—Performance Materials, Advanced Polymer Technologies and Performance Chemicals—has about 1,600 employees across 24 locations, and trades as NGVT on the NYSE.

Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) reported Q3 2025 results and announced the sale of the majority of its Industrial Specialties product line and the North Charleston crude tall oil refinery for $110 million, expected to close by early 2026; those assets are reported as discontinued operations. Total net sales were $362.1 million (down 4% YoY) and net income was $43.5 million (diluted EPS $1.18). Continuing operations net sales were $333.1 million and net income from continuing operations was $40.8 million (diluted EPS $1.10).

Cash flow was strong: operating cash flow $129.7M, free cash flow $117.8M, enabling net leverage improvement to 2.7x and $25M of share repurchases. Full‑year guidance revised to $1.25–1.35B sales and $390–405M adjusted EBITDA.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) will release third quarter 2025 earnings after market close on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and will host a live webcast to discuss results on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The webcast will be available on the company investors website; a conference call dial-in (U.S. 833 470 1428, access code 871022) is provided. A replay will be posted beginning ~2:00 p.m. ET on November 6, 2025 and available through November 5, 2026. A slide deck and access details will be posted to the Investors section prior to the call.

Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) appointed Ruth Castillo as senior vice president and president of Performance Materials, effective November 10, 2025. Castillo will join Ingevity’s executive leadership team and lead the company’s activated carbon business, which the company describes as having a long track record of consistent strong financial performance.

Castillo brings more than 25 years of global chemicals and materials experience, most recently serving as vice president of global chemicals at Avantor and previously holding roles at Celanese. She is tasked with reinforcing market leadership in evaporative emissions control and accelerating growth in emerging applications across the activated carbon portfolio.