Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) is a global leader in advanced materials technology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance aerogel insulation solutions. The company’s proprietary aerogel products are designed to provide superior thermal performance, fire protection and energy efficiency. Aspen Aerogels serves a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial manufacturing, building and construction, and transportation, helping customers reduce energy consumption, lower emissions and enhance operational safety.

Since its founding in 2001 as a spin-out from NASA’s Langley Research Center, Aspen Aerogels has invested heavily in research and development to commercialize aerogel technology. The company’s flagship product lines—such as Pyrogel®, Cryogel® and Spaceloft®—have been engineered to perform in the most demanding environments, from subzero cryogenic temperatures in LNG applications to high-temperature industrial processes. Manufacturing facilities in North America, Asia and Europe enable Aspen Aerogels to serve clients worldwide and respond swiftly to regional market needs.

Aspen Aerogels has established a reputation for innovation, bolstered by an extensive intellectual property portfolio and ongoing collaborations with technology partners and research institutions. The company’s technical team works closely with customers to tailor insulation solutions that meet stringent regulatory standards and operational requirements. Through continuous product development, Aspen Aerogels seeks to broaden its application scope, exploring emerging markets such as hydrogen infrastructure, renewable energy and next-generation electronics cooling.

Headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, Aspen Aerogels is led by President and Chief Executive Officer John M. Laflamme, a co-founder with deep expertise in materials science and business strategy. Under his leadership, the company has navigated dynamic industry trends while maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Aspen Aerogels continues to pursue strategic partnerships and capacity expansions to solidify its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge insulation materials and technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.48 to $6.82
• 50-Day Range: $4.32 to $7.07
• 52-Week Range: $4.16 to $33.15
• Volume: 1.17 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.45 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $533.30 million
• P/E Ratio: 16.02
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $18.44
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Aspen Aerogels Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aspen Aerogels scored higher than 83% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 43rd out of 100 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Aspen Aerogels has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Aspen Aerogels has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 270.59%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Aspen Aerogels are expected to grow by 270.59% in the coming year, from $0.17 to $0.63 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aspen Aerogels is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.60.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aspen Aerogels is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 15.91.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Aspen Aerogels has a P/B Ratio of 0.87. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.38% of the float of Aspen Aerogels has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aspen Aerogels has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aspen Aerogels has recently decreased by 0.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Aspen Aerogels does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Aspen Aerogels does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.38% of the float of Aspen Aerogels has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aspen Aerogels has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aspen Aerogels has recently decreased by 0.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.06

News Sentiment

Aspen Aerogels has a news sentiment score of 1.06. 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 0.89 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Aspen Aerogels this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

11 people have searched for ASPN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 175% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Aspen Aerogels to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aspen Aerogels insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $107,000.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.40% of the stock of Aspen Aerogels is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.64% of the stock of Aspen Aerogels is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ASPN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ASPN shares performed this year?

Aspen Aerogels' stock was trading at $11.88 at the start of the year. Since then, ASPN shares have decreased by 45.3% and is now trading at $6.4950.

How were Aspen Aerogels' earnings last quarter?

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The construction company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.07) by $0.01. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 16.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Aspen Aerogels have any subsidiaries?

Aspen Aerogels subsidiaries include these companies: Aspen Aerogels Georgia LLC, Aspen Aerogels Germany GmbH, and Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island LLC.

How do I buy shares of Aspen Aerogels?

Shares of ASPN 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 Aspen Aerogels own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aspen Aerogels investors own include American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG&CONST - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ASPN
• CIK: 1145986
• Web: www.aerogel.com
• Phone: (508) 691-1111
• Fax: 508-691-1200
• Employees: 420
• Year Founded: 2001

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Aspen Aerogels: $18.44
• High Price Target: $33.00
• Low Price Target: $7.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +172.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.82
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.49)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 39.85
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $13.38 million
• Net Margins: -65.47%
• Pretax Margin: -65.00%
• Return on Equity: 6.69%
• Return on Assets: 4.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.40
• Current Ratio: 4.22
• Quick Ratio: 3.53

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $452.70 million
• Price / Sales: 1.23
• Cash Flow: $0.84 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.11
• Book Value: $7.49 per share
• Price / Book: 0.90

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 82,110,000
• Free Float: 79,313,000
• Market Cap: $556.30 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.65