Stock of the Day

April 1, 2022

Aspen Aerogels (ASPN)

$4.94
+$0.01 (+0.2%)
Market Cap: $409.14M

About Aspen Aerogels

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells aerogel insulation products primarily for use in the energy infrastructure and sustainable insulation materials markets in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. It operates in two segments, Energy Industrial and Thermal Barrier. The company offers PyroThin thermal barriers for use in lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage industries; Pyrogel XTE that reduces the risk of corrosion under insulation in energy infrastructure operating systems; and Pyrogel HPS for applications within the power generation market. It also offers Pyrogel XTF to provide protection against fire; Cryogel Z for sub-ambient and cryogenic applications in the energy infrastructure market; Spaceloft Subsea for use in pipe-in-pipe applications in offshore oil production; and Cryogel X201, which is used in designing cold systems, such as refrigerated appliances, cold storage equipment, and aerospace systems. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts.

Today's Trend

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) shares are under pressure despite a stronger-than-expected second-quarter report and an improved near-term outlook. Investors may be weighing the company’s continued losses and year-over-year earnings deterioration against accelerating Thermal Barrier demand and higher guidance.

  • Aspen reported second-quarter revenue of $49.85 million, exceeding the $42.42 million consensus estimate. Its adjusted loss of $0.22 per share was also slightly better than the expected $0.23 loss. Aspen Aerogels Reports Q2 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
  • Thermal Barrier revenue reached $29.5 million, an 81% sequential increase, highlighting momentum in Aspen’s electrification-related business. The company also raised its 2026 European Thermal Barrier revenue outlook to $20 million-$30 million. Aspen Aerogels Second-Quarter Results
  • Third-quarter revenue guidance of $65 million-$80 million is well above the $56.6 million analyst consensus, while adjusted EBITDA guidance of $7 million-$15 million suggests improving operating leverage. EPS guidance of a $0.07-$0.11 loss is also better than the expected $0.13 loss. Aspen Aerogels Guidance
  • Jaguar Land Rover selected Aspen’s PyroThin technology for two next-generation vehicle architectures, adding evidence of potential future automotive demand. Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation
  • Aspen Aerogels’ inclusion in Russell 1000 coverage may improve visibility and potentially attract index-related investor interest, although the direct financial impact is uncertain. Aspen Aerogels Russell 1000 News
  • The company remains unprofitable: its second-quarter loss widened from $0.04 per share a year earlier to $0.22, with negative net margin and return on equity. This continuing cash-burn and execution risk may be limiting the market’s reaction to the otherwise favorable results. Aspen Aerogels Q2 Earnings Snapshot
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