Overview

• AdvanSix Q3 sales of $374 mln, down 6% yr/yr amid challenging market conditions

• Adjusted EPS for Q3 at $0.08, reflecting lower pricing in Chemical Intermediates

• Company cites ongoing benefits from SUSTAIN growth program and strong Plant Nutrients

Outlook

• AdvanSix expects 2025 capital expenditures to be $120-$125 mln, reflecting $30 mln cash conservation

• Company anticipates continued strength in Plant Nutrients amid higher raw material costs

• AdvanSix expects cash flow tailwind in 2026 from carbon capture tax credits and bonus depreciation

Result Drivers

• PLANT NUTRIENTS - Strong performance in Plant Nutrients driven by favorable supply and demand conditions in North America

• RAW MATERIAL COSTS - Higher raw material input costs impacted pricing strategy, particularly in Chemical Intermediates

• PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENTS - Co moderated production rates to manage inventory levels amid weak market conditions in Nylon Solutions

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

• The average consensus recommendation for the specialty chemicals peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for AdvanSix Inc is $28.00, about 35.2% above its November 6 closing price of $18.15

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