Fuel Tech (FTEK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK) is a technology company specializing in air pollution control and water treatment solutions for the power generation and industrial process industries. The company develops, manufactures and services a range of proprietary technologies designed to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), mercury and other pollutants, helping customers meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Fuel Tech’s expertise spans combustion modification, sorbent injection, flue gas conditioning and water chemistry management, offering both equipment and ongoing technical support.

The company’s product portfolio includes the Advanced Fuel NOxOUT™ system, which optimizes burner operation to minimize NOx formation; the SORBENTINERT™ mercury control technology; and FUEL CHEM™ water treatment programs that protect boiler systems from corrosion, scale and fouling. In addition to these core offerings, Fuel Tech provides pilot testing, engineering design, installation supervision and performance monitoring services. Its integrated approach allows clients to improve plant efficiency, extend equipment life and reduce compliance costs over the long term.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, Fuel Tech has built a global presence through strategic partnerships and project offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Its solutions have been deployed at coal- and gas-fired power plants, municipal waste-to-energy facilities and industrial boilers worldwide. The company’s experience in diverse operating environments enables it to tailor technologies to customer-specific fuel types, plant configurations and regulatory requirements.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Daniel M. Inch, Fuel Tech focuses on research and development to advance its environmental technologies. The company’s management team combines engineering expertise with decades of industry experience, guiding product innovation and ensuring high levels of customer service. As regulations evolve, Fuel Tech aims to remain at the forefront of clean-energy support solutions, helping clients navigate compliance challenges while optimizing operational performance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.46 to $2.69
• 50-Day Range: $0.96 to $2.90
• 52-Week Range: $0.87 to $2.99
• Volume: 358,694 shs
• Average Volume: 174,121 shs
• Market Capitalization: $81.87 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Fuel Tech Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Fuel Tech scored higher than 39% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 133rd out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Fuel Tech has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Fuel Tech has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Fuel Tech are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.03) to ($0.05) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Fuel Tech is -29.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Fuel Tech is -29.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Fuel Tech has a P/B Ratio of 1.94. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.30% of the float of Fuel Tech has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fuel Tech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fuel Tech has recently increased by 658.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Fuel Tech does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Fuel Tech does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.30% of the float of Fuel Tech has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fuel Tech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fuel Tech has recently increased by 658.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.23

News Sentiment

Fuel Tech has a news sentiment score of 1.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Fuel Tech this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 5 people have searched for FTEK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Fuel Tech insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 10.00% of the stock of Fuel Tech is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 20.94% of the stock of Fuel Tech is held by institutions.

FTEK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FTEK shares performed this year?

Fuel Tech's stock was trading at $1.05 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FTEK shares have increased by 153.3% and is now trading at $2.66.

How were Fuel Tech's earnings last quarter?

Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The industrial products company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.02). The industrial products company earned $6.38 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.64 million. Fuel Tech had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.94% and a negative net margin of 11.16%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Fuel Tech?

Shares of FTEK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Fuel Tech own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Fuel Tech investors own include Zomedica (ZOM), Jumia Technologies (JMIA), Nano Dimension (NNDM), NIO (NIO), Virgin Galactic (SPCE), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Phunware (PHUN).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: POLLUTION CNTRL
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FTEK
• CIK: 846913
• Web: www.ftek.com
• Phone: (630) 845-4500
• Fax: 630-845-4502
• Employees: 70
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Fuel Tech: $4.00
• High Price Target: $4.00
• Low Price Target: $4.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +50.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.09)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$1.94 million
• Net Margins: -11.16%
• Pretax Margin: -10.91%
• Return on Equity: -6.94%
• Return on Assets: -6.09%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 6.80
• Quick Ratio: 6.67

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $25.13 million
• Price / Sales: 3.26
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.37 per share
• Price / Book: 1.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,780,000
• Free Float: 27,699,000
• Market Cap: $81.87 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 4.56