Why is ASPN Up Today?

ASPN
$5.76
▲ +3.51% (+$0.20)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:34 PM ET (228 min ago)

About Aspen Aerogels, Inc.

Aspen Aerogels Inc is an aerogel technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance aerogel insulation used in the energy industrial and sustainable insulation markets. The company also conducts research and development related to aerogel technology supported by funding fro...

Sector: WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Market Cap: $601.23M
Forward P/E: -9.8
52-Week Range: $2.30 - $9.35
Employees: 554

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.0%
This stock is significantly outperforming its WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS sector: +0.5%

ASPN is outperforming its sector by 3.0%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ASPN is significantly outperforming the market (+2.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
ASPN
This Stock
+3.51%
vs S&P 500: +2.77%
vs Nasdaq: +2.49%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ASPN is expected to trade between:
$5.64 - $5.93

Key Level to Watch

$6.04 resistance
Watch for continuation above $5.75

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:34 PM (228 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.53
Put/Call Ratio
116.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,545
Put Volume: 8,499
Total: 14,044

Historical Context

ASPN has moved more than 3.0% up on 59 occasions in the past year.

44.1%
Continuation Rate
26/59 times continued up
-1.25%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 30, 2026 (5.0%) → Next day: +1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ASPN stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its WHOLESALE-LUMBER & OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is ASPN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ASPN shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ASPN stock price target?

ASPN is currently trading at $5.76. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $5.64 - $5.93. See long-term price prediction →

Will ASPN stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ASPN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $6.04 (resistance).

Is ASPN stock oversold or overbought?

ASPN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 61.6. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for ASPN stock?

ASPN's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.62. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is ASPN outperforming or underperforming the market?

ASPN (+3.51%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for ASPN?

ASPN's MACD (0.09) is currently above the signal line (0.02), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 12.3) is weak.

Is ASPN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ASPN is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $5.16, 50-day SMA: $5.22.

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