Innospec Inc.

NasdaqGS:IOSP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.9b

Innospec Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Innospec's CEO is Patrick Williams, appointed in Apr 2009, has a tenure of 16.92 years. total yearly compensation is $8.25M, comprised of 16.7% salary and 83.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.74% of the company’s shares, worth $13.89M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 12.5 years and 10.3 years respectively.

Key information

Patrick Williams

Chief executive officer

US$8.3m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage16.73%
CEO tenure17yrs
CEO ownership0.7%
Management average tenure12.5yrs
Board average tenure10.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

IOSP: Stable Margins And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their price target for Innospec at $99.33, citing only marginal tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any change in their overall view of the shares. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains unchanged at $99.33 per share.

IOSP: Refined Discount Rate And Stable Margins Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have set their price target for Innospec at $99.33. The updated view reflects modest adjustments to the discount rate, long-run revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while the fair value estimate remains $99.33.

IOSP: Stable Assumptions And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Rebound Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Innospec slightly lower to about $99.33, reflecting small refinements to their discount rate, projected revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a major shift in the story. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model estimate is unchanged at about $99.33 per share.

Innospec: Oilfield Services Bound For A Recovery

Mar 14

IOSP: Higher Assumed P/E Will Support Rebound Upside Potential

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Innospec is now $99.33. Analysts point to adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the key drivers behind this revised view.

IOSP: Steady Assumptions Will Support Rebound Upside Potential

Analysts maintained their Innospec fair value estimate at approximately $99, making only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that support their price targets. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept steady at around $99 per share, with no change in the underlying estimate.

IOSP: New Product And Opportunistic M&A Upside To Support Rebound

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Innospec to US$93, citing the stock's recent underperformance, what they describe as bottoming earnings, and potential upside from new product offerings or opportunistic M&A as key reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the new US$93 target as reflecting what they see as a discount to the company’s value as a specialty chemicals maker, given its product mix and market positions.

Estimating The Fair Value Of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)

Feb 03
Estimating The Fair Value Of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)

IOSP: New Offerings And Opportunistic M&A Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Innospec to US$93, stating that they view the stock as undervalued with potential upside from new product offerings or opportunistic M&A as earnings stabilize. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view Innospec as undervalued relative to its current earnings profile, which they see as not fully reflecting potential contributions from new products or deals.

IOSP: New Offerings And Opportunistic M&A Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Innospec to about US$99. This change is supported by views that the company remains undervalued, with potential upside from new product offerings or opportunistic M&A, and an earnings profile that they believe has begun to bottom.

IOSP: Share Repurchases And Dividend Increases Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Innospec to approximately $99 per share from about $93, citing the stock's recent underperformance, bottoming earnings, and potential upside from new products or opportunistic M&A as supporting reasons for a more favorable risk reward outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts underscores a constructive stance on Innospec, emphasizing a favorable balance between current valuation and prospective growth drivers.

IOSP: Share Repurchase And Dividend Will Drive Upside From Recent Lows

Analysts have lowered Innospec's fair value estimate from $107.50 to $99.33 per share, citing recent stock underperformance and the view that, although potential growth from new offerings or acquisitions exists, near-term challenges temper risk-reward expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from market observers provides a nuanced view of Innospec's near-term and long-term prospects.

IOSP: Share Repurchase And Dividend Moves Will Sustain Bullish Momentum

Analysts have reaffirmed Innospec’s fair value estimate at $107.50 per share. They cite stable market conditions and modest improvements in profitability as factors supporting their unchanged outlook.

IOSP: Continued Share Buybacks And Expanding Partnerships Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their price target for Innospec at $107.50, reflecting stability in their outlook as modest adjustments to discount rates and minor refinements in growth and margin forecasts were incorporated into their valuation models. What's in the News Performance Chemicals business enters its second year of partnership with International Justice Mission.

Sustainable Chemicals And Battery Chemistry Will Open Future Markets

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Innospec from $115 to $107.50. They cite tempered expectations for revenue growth and profit margins as the reason for this adjustment.

Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Oct 10
Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Shares Could Be 33% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 25
Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Shares Could Be 33% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Aug 07
Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Jul 02
Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.84

May 12
Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.84

Should You Think About Buying Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Now?

May 03
Should You Think About Buying Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Now?

Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Below Its Share Price

Mar 31
Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Below Its Share Price

Innospec Well-Placed To Navigate Uncertain Times

Mar 07

Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Not Flying Under The Radar

Feb 20
Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Not Flying Under The Radar

Returns At Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Feb 04
Returns At Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)?

Jan 13
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)?

Do Innospec's (NASDAQ:IOSP) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Nov 25
Do Innospec's (NASDAQ:IOSP) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.79

Nov 09
Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.79

Innospec Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Nov 08
Innospec Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

Pinning Down Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Nov 07
Pinning Down Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Returns On Capital At Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Have Stalled

Oct 22
Returns On Capital At Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Have Stalled

At US$110, Is Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Worth Looking At Closely?

Sep 17
At US$110, Is Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Worth Looking At Closely?
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Fuel Specialties And Performance Chemicals Propel Robust Financial Growth

Innospec's strategic acquisitions and innovation in Performance Chemicals and Fuel Specialties suggest sustained growth and improved profitability.

Innospec Navigating Turbulent End-Markets And Specialty Chemical De-Rating Relatively Well

Aug 19

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)

Aug 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)

Returns On Capital At Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Have Hit The Brakes

Jul 15
Returns On Capital At Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Have Hit The Brakes

With EPS Growth And More, Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Makes An Interesting Case

Jun 12
With EPS Growth And More, Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Makes An Interesting Case

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.76

May 14
Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.76

Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

May 08
Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Apr 11
Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Is Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Potentially Undervalued?

Mar 28
Is Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP) Potentially Undervalued?

Estimating The Fair Value Of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)

Mar 15
Estimating The Fair Value Of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP)

Here's Why We Think Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Feb 16
Here's Why We Think Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Dec 05
Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

What Does Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 14
What Does Innospec Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IOSP) Share Price Indicate?

Here's Why We Think Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Is Well Worth Watching

Sep 11
Here's Why We Think Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) Is Well Worth Watching

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Patrick Williams's remuneration changed compared to Innospec's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2025US$8mUS$1m

US$117m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$1m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$19m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$27m

Dec 31 2024US$13mUS$1m

US$36m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$144m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$150m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$147m

Dec 31 2023US$7mUS$1m

US$139m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$127m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$126m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$130m

Dec 31 2022US$8mUS$1m

US$133m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$131m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$116m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$106m

Dec 31 2021US$10mUS$1m

US$93m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$92m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$81m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$19m

Dec 31 2020US$7mUS$1m

US$29m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$37m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$55m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$117m

Dec 31 2019US$6mUS$1m

US$112m

Compensation vs Market: Patrick's total compensation ($USD8.25M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.44M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Patrick's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Patrick Williams (60 yo)

17yrs
Tenure
US$8,252,747
Compensation

Mr. Patrick S. Williams serves as an Independent Director at AdvanSix Inc. since February 25, 2020. He has been the Chief Executive Officer and President at Innospec Inc. since April 2, 2009. He has been a...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Patrick Williams
President17yrsUS$8.25m0.74%
$ 13.9m
Ian Cleminson
Executive VP & CFO19.8yrsUS$1.97m0.053%
$ 990.9k
Ian McRobbie
CTO and Senior VP of Research & Technology23.9yrsUS$1.12m0.14%
$ 2.7m
Corbin Barnes
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relationsno dataUS$1.20m0.031%
$ 575.1k
David Jones
Senior VP8.1yrsUS$1.40m0.033%
$ 614.8k
Trey Griffin
Senior Vice President of Human Resources4.9yrsno data0.016%
$ 304.1k
Graeme Blair
Head of Group Finance6.1yrsno datano data
Thomas Entwistle
President of Oilfield Services - Americasno datano datano data
Steven Williams
Executive Directorno datano datano data
12.5yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: IOSP's management team is seasoned and experienced (12.5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Patrick Williams
President16.9yrsUS$8.25m0.74%
$ 13.9m
Leslie Parrette
Independent Non-Executive Director4.3yrsUS$218.12k0.013%
$ 246.0k
Claudia Poccia
Independent Non-Executive Director6.8yrsUS$232.12k0.010%
$ 189.3k
David Landless
Independent Non-Executive Director10.3yrsUS$241.12k0.016%
$ 310.1k
Lawrence Padfield
Independent Non-Executive Director13.3yrsUS$234.12k0.024%
$ 447.9k
Milton Blackmore
Independent Non-Executive Chairman15.8yrsUS$323.12k0.028%
$ 529.2k
Elizabeth Arnold
Independent Non-Executive Director5.4yrsUS$223.12k0.0091%
$ 170.3k
10.3yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: IOSP's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 17:21
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Innospec Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jonathan TanwantengCJS Securities, Inc.
David SilverFreedom Capital Markets
Sean MilliganJohnson Rice & Company, L.L.C.