Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Stock Price Down 11% – Should You Sell?

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN)’s stock price traded down 11% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $5.67 and last traded at $6.1350. Approximately 672,679 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 58% from the average session volume of 1,592,493 shares. The stock had previously closed at $6.89.

More Aspen Aerogels News

Here are the key news stories impacting Aspen Aerogels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue was $49.85 million, substantially above the analyst consensus of $42.42 million. Adjusted for expectations, the company’s loss of $0.22 per share was also slightly better than the projected $0.23 loss. Aspen Aerogels earnings results
• Positive Sentiment: Thermal Barrier revenue reached $29.5 million, an 81% sequential increase, highlighting continued momentum in the company’s electric-vehicle and battery-materials business. Aspen also raised its 2026 European Thermal Barrier revenue outlook to $20 million-$30 million. Aspen Aerogels second-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance was ahead of consensus: revenue of $65 million-$80 million versus an expected $56.6 million, EPS of negative $0.11 to negative $0.07 versus an expected negative $0.13, and adjusted EBITDA of $7 million-$15 million. The company also received a PyroThin award from Jaguar Land Rover for two next-generation vehicle architectures. Aspen Aerogels Q2 2026 earnings presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: News coverage also focused on Aspen Aerogels’ Russell 1000-related status, which may improve visibility and potentially support institutional interest, but it does not immediately change the company’s operating results. Aspen Aerogels Russell 1000 news
• Negative Sentiment: Aspen remains unprofitable: the quarterly loss widened from $0.04 per share a year earlier to $0.22, while its negative net margin and negative return on equity underscore ongoing profitability concerns. Investors may be questioning how quickly revenue growth will translate into sustainable earnings. Aspen Aerogels Q2 loss and revenue report

Analyst Ratings Changes

ASPN has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Aspen Aerogels in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating on shares of Aspen Aerogels in a report on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Aspen Aerogels from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 16th. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $7.75 price target on shares of Aspen Aerogels in a research note on Friday. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Aspen Aerogels from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.69.

Aspen Aerogels Trading Down 8.8%

The business has a fifty day moving average price of $5.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $4.41. The company has a market capitalization of $520.90 million, a PE ratio of -4.64 and a beta of 2.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 2.54 and a current ratio of 2.89.

Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The construction company reported ($0.28) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.27) by ($0.01). Aspen Aerogels had a negative net margin of 48.64% and a negative return on equity of 22.16%. The firm had revenue of $37.88 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $36.58 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.06) earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 51.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Aspen Aerogels, Inc. will post -0.8 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aspen Aerogels

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ASPN. Raymond James Financial Inc. lifted its stake in Aspen Aerogels by 6.8% during the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 26,559 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $157,000 after purchasing an additional 1,687 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in Aspen Aerogels by 3.6% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 67,130 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $397,000 after purchasing an additional 2,324 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its stake in Aspen Aerogels by 29.1% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 10,615 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 2,390 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its stake in Aspen Aerogels by 12.1% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 24,671 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $146,000 after purchasing an additional 2,656 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG raised its holdings in shares of Aspen Aerogels by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 223,093 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $631,000 after purchasing an additional 2,880 shares during the period. 97.64% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Aspen Aerogels

Aspen Aerogels, Inc, headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, develops and manufactures high-performance aerogel insulation materials and custom engineered solutions. Founded in 2001 as a spin-out from Department of Energy research, the company pursued an initial public offering on the NYSE in 2014 under the ticker ASPN. Aspen Aerogels combines proprietary aerogel formulations with advanced manufacturing processes to deliver products known for their low thermal conductivity, lightweight construction and robust mechanical properties.

The company’s product portfolio spans blanket insulation, boards, and custom shapes built around several proprietary brands, including Pyrogel, Cryogel and Spaceloft.