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BCPCBalchem CorporationSell5.4·$161.99+2.08%
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Balchem Corporation (BCPC) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals

Sell if holding. At $161.99, A.R:R 0.9:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.3%; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1.

We develop, manufacture, distribute and market specialty performance ingredients and products for the nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, animal health, plant nutrition, sterilization, fumigation, and industrial markets. Our three reportable segments are strategic businesses that... Read more

$161.99+5.3% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#17 of 36 Specialty Chemicals
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield2.71%
IncomeYield0.61%(5y avg 0.51%)Payout19.71%sustainable
Stop $155.29Target $170.64(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.9:1
Analyst target$200.75+23.9%4 analysts
$170.64our TP
$161.99price
$200.75mean
$234

Sell if holding. At $161.99, A.R:R 0.9:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.3%; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 50d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202650d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Thin upside margin: 5.3%
Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)32.6
P/E (Fwd)26.0
Mkt Cap$5.1B
EV/EBITDA19.9
Profit Mgn14.9%
ROE12.7%
Rev Growth8.1%
Beta0.83
Dividend0.61%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.60bullish
IV49%normal

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-02-19Item 5.02MEDIUM
    As previously announced by Balchem Corporation (the "Company") on March 3, 2025, William A. Backus, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, is retiring from his position on March 31, 2026. On February 12, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Erin L.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
1.7
Support Resistance
1.7
52w Position
7.6

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
2.4
Growth Rank
5.6
Quality Rank
7.5
Best-in-class margins
GatesA.R:R 0.9 < 1.5@spotExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 6.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 50d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
58 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $152.91Resistance $163.87

Price Targets

$155
$171
A.Upside+5.3%
A.R:R0.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! asymmetry at 0.9 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (50d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BCPC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $161.99, A.R:R 0.9:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.3%; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $155.29. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the BCPC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $170.64 (+5.3% upside). Prior stop was $155.29. Stop-loss: $155.29.

What are the risks of investing in BCPC?

Thin upside margin: 5.3%; Sector modifier (Basic Materials): -0.1.

Is BCPC overvalued or undervalued?

Balchem Corporation trades at a P/E of 32.6 (forward 26.0). TrendMatrix value score: 4.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about BCPC?

9 analysts cover BCPC with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $201.

What does Balchem Corporation do?We develop, manufacture, distribute and market specialty performance ingredients and products for the nutritional,...

We develop, manufacture, distribute and market specialty performance ingredients and products for the nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, animal health, plant nutrition, sterilization, fumigation, and industrial markets. Our three reportable segments are strategic businesses that offer products and services to different markets: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.

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