ECVT - NYSE
Ecovyst Inc.
$12.93
-1.1%Ecovyst Inc. provides specialty catalysts and services in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies. The Ecoservices segment offers sulfuric acid recycling services for production of alkylate for refineries; and virgin sulfuric acid for mining, water treatment, and industrial applications. The Catalyst Technologies segment provides customized catalyst products and process solutions to producers and licensors of polyethylene and methyl methacrylate. Its catalyst supports the production of plastics used in packaging films, bottles, containers, and other molded applications. This segment also provides zeolite-based emission control catalysts, which enable the removal of nitrogen oxides from diesel engine emissions, as well as sulfur dioxide from fuels during the refining process. The company was formerly known as PQ Group Holdings Inc. and changed its name to Ecovyst Inc. in August 2021. Ecovyst Inc. was founded in 1831 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotEcovyst Inc. Dividend History
ECVT Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
2
Latest Dividend
$3.2000
Annual Amount
$5.0000
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | $3.2000 | $3.2000 | Quarterly | +77.78% |
Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $1.8000 | $1.8000 | Quarterly | - |
Ecovyst Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.
FCF Payout Ratio
FCF insufficient to cover dividends. Company relying on borrowing, asset sales, or cash reserves to maintain payout. Unsustainable long-term.
Sustainability
Dividend appears unsustainable based on current metrics. High probability of reduction or elimination. Proceed with caution.
Key Insight
Unsustainable dividend: Company paying out more than it generates in earnings or free cash flow. Dividend cut highly probable unless management takes corrective action or earnings recover dramatically.
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