Why is NGVT Up Today?

NGVT
$73.04
▲ +2.74% (+$2.00)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:36 PM ET (95 min ago)

About Ingevity Corporation

Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with t...

Sector: CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS
Market Cap: $1.99B
Forward P/E: 9.5
52-Week Range: $45.85 - $79.29
Employees: 1,600

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

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

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector is up 1.1% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector: +1.1%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

NGVT is outperforming the market (+2.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
NGVT
This Stock
+2.74%
vs S&P 500: +2.0%
vs Nasdaq: +1.72%

📊 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, NGVT is expected to trade between:
$71.58 - $75.23

Key Level to Watch

$76.69 resistance
Watch for continuation above $73.04

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:36 PM (95 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.22
Put/Call Ratio
69.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 775
Put Volume: 168
Total: 943

Historical Context

NGVT has moved more than 3.0% up on 24 occasions in the past year.

50.0%
Continuation Rate
12/24 times continued up
-0.38%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 22, 2026 (3.3%) → Next day: +0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NGVT stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector is up 1.1% on average.

Is NGVT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, NGVT shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the NGVT stock price target?

NGVT is currently trading at $73.04. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $71.58 - $75.23. See long-term price prediction →

Will NGVT stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that NGVT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $76.69 (resistance).

Is NGVT stock oversold or overbought?

NGVT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 57.2. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for NGVT stock?

NGVT's 10-day momentum indicator is at 4.21. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is NGVT outperforming or underperforming the market?

NGVT (+2.74%) is currently outperforming the market (+2.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for NGVT?

NGVT's MACD (0.26) is currently above the signal line (-0.13), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 15.4) is weak.

Is NGVT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, NGVT 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: $69.99, 50-day SMA: $71.68.

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