ACNT ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO. Insider Trading

CEO Kitchen bought 7,595 shares at blended avg $12.98 on 2026-03-17; stock now -30.3% from 52-week high at $12.39.

Kitchen John Bryan, as Chief Executive Officer, executed 2 purchases totaling 7,595 shares for $98,568.34 at an average price of $12.98, increasing his holdings by 10.5% to 80.0K shares. The purchase occurred as ACNT trades at $12.39, down 30.3% from its 52-week high of $17.78 and down 30.3% over the past 30 days. At the company level, fundamentals are deteriorating: annual revenue contracted 57.9%, the latest quarter posted a $-2.1M net loss on $19.7M revenue, and the stock trades at a P/E of 7.65. Kitchen's prior buy at this ticker on 2024-12-06 yielded a -4.3% return at 30 days, suggesting recent purchases have not reliably preceded rallies. The buy-on-decline against a backdrop of negative earnings and sharp revenue contraction presents a factual signal worth tracking.

Pan Anthony X buys 3,400 shares (3.4K) at $13.30 avg; stock down 25.7% from 52-week high amid -57.9% revenue decline

Pan Anthony X purchased 3,400 shares across 2 separate transactions on 2026-03-06 at prices of $13.28 and $13.34, representing a 19.7% increase to his holdings at ASCENT INDUSTRIES. The purchase occurs while the stock trades 25.7% below its 52-week high and has declined 23.2% over the past 30 days, suggesting the insider is acquiring during a period of significant price weakness. However, ACNT fundamentals show severe deterioration: annual revenue contracted 57.9% year-over-year, the latest quarter posted a net loss of $2,087,000.00, and current price of $13.21 sits well below the transaction blended average of $13.30. Among his prior 5 purchases at ACNT, Pan's 90-day timing record is mixed (3 of 5 well-timed), and his cross-ticker track record shows a 50.00% 90-day win rate, suggesting moderate historical accuracy. The combination of substantial share accumulation during a sharp drawdown in a declining-revenue business warrants attention to whether this represents opportunistic accumulation or a strategic commitment despite operational deterioration.

Insider Srinivas Ravi Ramesh buys 4,000 shares of ACNT at $12.44, raising stake 33.3% to 16,000 shares amid unprofitable operations and -7.9% annual revenue decline.

Srinivas Ravi Ramesh purchased 4,000 shares of Ascent Industries at $12.44 on 2025-06-18, increasing his holdings by 33.3% and accumulating $49,760.00 in total capital. This transaction occurs in the context of a company reporting negative net income of $-2,293,000.00 over its latest quarter and full-year net income that was negative, with annual revenue declining 7.9% year-over-year. While the insider's cross-ticker track record shows 3 prior buys with an average 90-day return of +12.5%, his prior two buys at Ascent Industries were well-timed, with the December 2024 purchase showing a +15.1% 90-day return despite a -1.1% initial 30-day dip. The current stock price of $12.30 is -9.2% from its 52-week high, placing the purchase slightly above current levels; however, this purchase represents continued accumulation at a company with deteriorating financial fundamentals, warranting examination of whether insider conviction precedes a turnaround or whether accumulation continues despite worsening operational results.

VP Pan Anthony X buys 5,400 shares at $11.66 avg, ending ACNT shares-short position; stock -7.9% YoY revenue

Pan Anthony X, VP of Sales & Business Development, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 5,400 shares for $62,990.00 on 2025-05-14 at a blended average price of $11.66, which is 6.3% below the 52-week high of $13.22. The purchase moves his position from -2,707 shares (short) to +2,693 shares (long), marking a reversal to a net long stance at the company. His cross-ticker buy history shows a 50% win rate over 90 days with a +15.0% average return, but his prior trades at ACNT are more mixed—only 1 of 5 prior buys (20%) achieved a positive 90-day return, with the most recent buy in September 2024 eventually delivering +16.8% over 90 days. The company itself faces headwinds: annual revenue declined 7.9% year-over-year, and it reported a net loss of $2,293,000 in the latest quarter with negative full-year net income, placing the buy in the context of a contracting, unprofitable business.

ACNT insider Srinivas Ravi Ramesh buys 4,000 shares at $12.65, raising stake to 12,000 shares (+50.0%)

Srinivas Ravi Ramesh purchased 4,000 shares of ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO. (ACNT) at $12.65 on 2025-03-21, increasing his holdings by 50.0% from 8,000 to 12,000 shares. This represents his second consecutive open-market purchase at ACNT within 15 days (following a buy on 2025-03-06), suggesting sustained accumulation despite the company's unprofitable status, with net income of $-6.2M against $42.9M in revenue for the latest quarter. The stock price has recovered +16.8% over the past 30 days and now trades at $12.81, just 1.1% below its 52-week high of $12.95; across his cross-ticker track record, his prior buys averaged a +15.1% 90-day return with a 100% win rate, though his same-ticker history shows limited measurable outcomes. The rapid consecutive buying pattern warrants attention given the company's ongoing losses and revenue decline of 7.9% year-over-year, as it may indicate insider confidence in a recovery or near-term catalysts not yet reflected in public disclosures.

Srinivas Ravi Ramesh doubles ACNT stake, purchasing 4,000 shares at $11.81 amid revenue decline and ongoing losses

Srinivas Ravi Ramesh purchased 4,000 shares at $11.81 on 2025-03-06, doubling his holdings from 4,000 to 8,000 shares for a total value of $47,240.00. The purchase occurs in a challenging fundamental backdrop: ASCENT INDUSTRIES has experienced annual revenue decline of -7.9%, recorded a quarterly net loss of $-6.2M, and remains unprofitable on a full-year basis despite a relatively modest P/E of 10.10. The stock is trading at $11.61, down 4.3% from its 52-week high of $12.13 and below the transaction price. This marks Srinivas's second open-market purchase at this ticker; his prior ACNT buy on 2024-12-20 showed a 30-day return of -1.1%, and his cross-ticker track record across all open-market activity shows 1 prior buy with an average 30-day return of -1.1%, indicating limited demonstrated timing success. The transaction reflects continued accumulation at a company facing revenue headwinds and profitability challenges.

Insider Srinivas Ravi Ramesh buys 4,000 ACNT shares at $11.21; 2 others bought within 14 days as unprofitable company faces -53.4% revenue decline

Srinivas Ravi Ramesh acquired 4,000 shares at $11.21 on 2024-12-20, establishing an initial position in ASCENT INDUSTRIES. This purchase occurred as part of a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting synchronized insider acquisition activity. The company's fundamentals present a concerning backdrop—net income was $-6.2M over the latest quarter, annual revenue contracted by -53.4%, and the company remains unprofitable on a full-year basis. The stock currently trades at $11.33, slightly above the transaction price, though it remains -6.6% from its 52-week high of $12.13. Investors should note the concurrent buying by multiple insiders at a company undergoing severe revenue deterioration.

CHRO Durham Nicole M bought 824 shares of ACNT at $11.89 (initial purchase, no prior holdings)

Chief Human Resources Officer Durham Nicole M made an initial open-market purchase of 824 shares at $11.89 on 2024-12-11, establishing a position in ASCENT INDUSTRIES where she held zero shares prior. The transaction occurs in a company facing significant operational headwinds: the company reported a net income of $-6.2M most recently and experienced annual revenue decline of -53.4% year-over-year, indicating material business contraction and current unprofitability. The stock has appreciated 23.4% over the past 30 days and 25.6% over 90 days, trading near its 52-week high of $12.13, which narrows the margin of safety at the time of purchase. The modest initial position size ($9.8K total value) and CHRO role—a human resources executive rather than a business operations leader—provide limited direct visibility into fundamental turnaround drivers or operational confidence.

ACNT CEO John Bryan buys 4,600 shares at $11.99 (Dec 6), expanding stake to 55.4K amid 90-day rally of +25.0% and annual revenue decline of -53.4%.

John Bryan, ACNT's Chief Executive Officer, purchased 4,600 shares at $11.99 on 2024-12-06, increasing his holdings by 9.0% to 55.4K shares. The purchase occurs after a significant 90-day price rally of +25.0% and near the 52-week high of $12.13, where the current price of $11.96 sits -1.4% below the peak. At this ticker, Kitchen's three prior trades show mixed results: his 2024-09-20 buy was +8.4% in 30 days, but his 2024-05-13 buy was flat to slightly negative (-0.9% at 30d, -0.1% at 90d), and 1 of 2 measurable 90-day outcomes was well-timed. The purchase is noteworthy given fundamental deterioration—ASCENT's annual revenue contracted -53.4% year-over-year, the company posted a net loss of $-6.2M in the latest quarter and was unprofitable over the full fiscal year, and the market cap stands at $120.7M. The timing of this buy—near price peak and amid structural revenue headwinds—contrasts with the recent momentum, warranting attention to whether this reflects conviction or occurs in isolation from the company's operational trajectory.

VP Sales & Bus. Dev. bought 2,000 shares at $9.42; holds 10.6K; stock down 11.4% from 52-week high; co. unprofitable with -53.4% revenue decline

Pan Anthony X, VP of Sales & Business Development, purchased 2,000 shares of ASCENT INDUSTRIES (ACNT) at $9.42 on 2024-09-20, increasing holdings from 8.6K to 10.6K shares. The purchase occurs as the stock trades at $9.66, down 11.4% from its 52-week high and 4.8% lower over the past 30 days. At ASCENT specifically, Pan's prior four measurable trades over the past five months produced 0 well-timed outcomes at the 90-day mark, with average returns of -1.1% at 90 days. The company reported negative net income of $-926.0K in its latest quarter, alongside -53.4% annual revenue decline and a modest market cap of $97.8M, indicating material operational and financial headwinds. While Pan's broader cross-ticker trading record shows a 52.63% win rate with +16.7% average 90-day returns across 20 buys, this same-ticker history at ACNT demonstrates consistent failure to establish profitable positions, raising a question about whether insider perspective has shifted or whether fundamentals constrain upside potential.