IOSP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
IOSP - Innospec Inc.
$82.03
0.41 (0.50%)
▲
5d:
-0.46%
30d:
-1.58%
90d:
+8.42%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
21d
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: IOSP shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: IOSP shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$156.11
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$96.94
15.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IOSP is currently trading at $82.03, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $81.00 to $84.03. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 13.5) is in line with its historical norms (13.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IOSP is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $80.07. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $99.33 (+21.1%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IOSP is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $80.07. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $99.33 (+21.1%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$81.00 -
$84.03
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.7%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 21.1% below Wall St target ($99.33)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.9% growth with 2.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$81.00 -
$84.03
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$80.07
Resistance Level
$83.32
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.51
Wall Street Target
$99.33
(+21.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
2.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-6.9%
Profit Margin
6.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.9% premium
PE vs Historical
13.5 vs 13.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$82.77
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$83.51
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$84.26
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$82.35
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 27.1%)
$271.31
(+231%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.5, Growth: 27.1%)
$168.25
(+105%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.5, Growth: 27.1%)
$143.02
(+74%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.82 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.58
Bull Case
$119.06
(+45%)
Analyst growth 32.6%, PE expands to 19.6
Base Case
$108.23
(+32%)
Market implied 32.6%, PE stable at 17.8
Bear Case
$55.50
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
7
Sells
Net
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