Ingevity Reports Strong Q2 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) reported strong second-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising by nearly 14% to $115 million and margins expanding to 36.6%. Excluding the recently divested Road Markings business, sales increased 5%, driven by growth across all three operating segments. The company raised its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA, EPS, and free cash flow due to improved performance and strategic portfolio actions. Ingevity completed key transactions including the sale of its Road Markings product line and advanced strategic alternatives for Advanced Polymer Technologies (APT). It also repurchased $35 million in shares during the quarter. CFO Phil Platt highlighted lower interest expenses, a reduced share count, and strong operating performance as contributors to higher earnings per share. The Performance Materials segment saw sales rise 4% year-over-year due to increased demand from hybrid vehicles, which use Ingevity’s advanced carbon solutions. The company expects EBITDA margins in this segment to remain stable at mid-50%, despite anticipated production declines and maintenance outages later in the year.
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