Aspen Aerogels Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Aspen Aerogels' CEO is Don Young, appointed in Nov 2001, has a tenure of 23.92 years. total yearly compensation is $3.10M, comprised of 16.6% salary and 83.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.67% of the company’s shares, worth $4.58M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 7.3 years respectively.
Key information
Don Young
Chief executive officer
US$3.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 16.61% |
| CEO tenure | 23.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Optimistic Investors Push Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) Shares Up 27% But Growth Is Lacking
Oct 11
Aspen Aerogels: Still Many Questions After A Big Setback
Aug 10Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
Aug 09Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s (NYSE:ASPN) Shares Climb 28% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Aug 06Is Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) A Risky Investment?
Jul 09Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s (NYSE:ASPN) 29% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Jun 11Not Many Are Piling Into Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) Stock Yet As It Plummets 30%
Apr 17Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Apr 01Aspen Aerogels: Tariffs, Tesla And The Silver Lining
Mar 31Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) Following 34% Share Price Slump
Feb 28Aspen Aerogels: Insulation Play Leaves Investors In The Cold
Feb 14Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Feb 14Aspen Aerogels: There Are Reasons To Be Careful But It's So Cheap
Dec 23Aspen Aerogels: Thermal Barriers Could Sustain Further Growth Despite A Chilly Market
Dec 02Aspen Aerogels: Despite Recent Pressure, This Is Intriguing
Nov 17With A 32% Price Drop For Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Nov 07Aspen Aerogels: Interesting Times
Oct 28Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Oct 17Aspen Aerogels: Current Valuation Is Not A Good Risk/Reward
Sep 26Aspen Aerogels: Management Guidance Remains Very Conservative
Sep 18
Decisive Expansion And EV Innovations Propel Aerogel Giant Towards Financial Triumph
Expansion of production capacity and strategic financial management shows promise for significant revenue growth and improved net income through cost efficiency.Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s (NYSE:ASPN) 32% Share Price Surge
Aug 24Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Aspen Aerogels' (NYSE:ASPN) Earnings
Aug 15Aspen Aerogels: Impressive, But Some Questions As Well
Aug 12We Think Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Jul 21Aspen Aerogels: Moving Towards Profitability
Jul 12Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s (NYSE:ASPN) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Jun 24Health Check: How Prudently Does Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Use Debt?
Apr 05Aspen Aerogels: Impressive And Intriguing
Mar 25Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE:ASPN) Looks Just Right With A 53% Price Jump
Mar 08Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s (NYSE:ASPN) Full-Year Report
Feb 15CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$312m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$286m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$515k | US$13m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$4m | US$515k | -US$46m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$55m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$71m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$80m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$515k | -US$83m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$89m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$68m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$8m | US$511k | -US$37m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$26m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$2m | US$496k | -US$22m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$515k | -US$15m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$34m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$1m | US$510k | -US$34m |
Compensation vs Market: Don's total compensation ($USD3.10M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.48M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Don's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Don Young (68 yo)
Mr. Donald R. Young, also known as Don, has been the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aspen Aerogels, Inc. since November 2001. Mr. Young possesses specific attributes that qualify him to...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 23.9yrs | US$3.10m | 0.67% $ 4.6m | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations & Strategic Development | 6yrs | US$1.48m | 0.019% $ 129.9k | |
| Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing | 13.7yrs | US$1.56m | 0.14% $ 974.9k | |
| Treasurer & CFO | no data | no data | 0.0056% $ 38.3k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 2.1yrs | no data | 0.0046% $ 31.3k | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Director of Corporate of Strategy & Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Investment Banking at RBC Capital Markets Inc. | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: ASPN's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 23.9yrs | US$3.10m | 0.67% $ 4.6m | |
| Independent Chairman | 11.3yrs | US$188.99k | 0.12% $ 819.5k | |
| Independent Director | 3.2yrs | US$147.49k | 0.019% $ 129.5k | |
| Independent Director | 16.2yrs | US$139.99k | 0.17% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 2.9yrs | US$156.84k | 0.016% $ 112.9k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$78.46k | 0.0023% $ 15.6k |
Experienced Board: ASPN's board of directors are considered experienced (7.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/10/21 04:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| J. David Anderson | Barclays |
| J. David Anderson | Barclays |