Balchem (BCPC)


Market Price (8/31/2026): $178.54 | Market Cap: $5.7 BilSector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Balchem (BCPC)


Market Price (8/31/2026): $178.54
Market Cap: $5.7 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 21%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Nutritional Supplements, Functional Foods & Beverages, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.6%, Dist 3Y High is -2.7%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -43%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 26x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 26x

Key risks
BCPC key risks include [1] a premium valuation facing significant downside if growth disappoints amid recent slowing momentum and [2] margin pressure from sustained tariffs on key products like choline chloride.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 21%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Nutritional Supplements, Functional Foods & Beverages, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.6%, Dist 3Y High is -2.7%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -43%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 26x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 26x
6 Key risks
BCPC key risks include [1] a premium valuation facing significant downside if growth disappoints amid recent slowing momentum and [2] margin pressure from sustained tariffs on key products like choline chloride.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/5/2026

Balchem (BCPC) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance Exceeded Expectations. Balchem (BCPC) reported record financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, beating analyst estimates on both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company announced an EPS of $1.49, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.27 by $0.22. Additionally, quarterly revenue reached $284 million, exceeding analysts' expectations of $268.50 million. Net sales increased by 11.2% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 12.6% to $77.9 million, indicating robust top-line and profitability growth.

2. Sustained Operational Strength Driven by Broad-Based Segment Growth. The company demonstrated consistent operational excellence by achieving its 28th consecutive quarter of year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal Q2 2026. This performance was underpinned by strong, broad-based growth across all three reporting segments: Human Nutrition & Health sales increased by 10.0%, Animal Nutrition & Health by 15.0%, and Specialty Products by 8.9% year-over-year, showcasing the resilience and diversified demand for Balchem's specialized ingredients.

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Updated on 8/5/2026

Balchem (BCPC) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance Exceeded Expectations. Balchem (BCPC) reported record financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, beating analyst estimates on both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company announced an EPS of $1.49, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.27 by $0.22. Additionally, quarterly revenue reached $284 million, exceeding analysts' expectations of $268.50 million. Net sales increased by 11.2% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 12.6% to $77.9 million, indicating robust top-line and profitability growth.

2. Sustained Operational Strength Driven by Broad-Based Segment Growth. The company demonstrated consistent operational excellence by achieving its 28th consecutive quarter of year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal Q2 2026. This performance was underpinned by strong, broad-based growth across all three reporting segments: Human Nutrition & Health sales increased by 10.0%, Animal Nutrition & Health by 15.0%, and Specialty Products by 8.9% year-over-year, showcasing the resilience and diversified demand for Balchem's specialized ingredients.

3. Strategic Capital Allocation through Share Repurchases and Enhanced Financial Flexibility. Balchem actively returned value to shareholders and improved its financial position during the period. The company repurchased approximately $29 million of its common stock in fiscal Q2 2026, contributing to total repurchases of $114 million over the trailing twelve months, exceeding the $5 million threshold. Furthermore, Balchem strengthened its financial flexibility by completing the refinancing of its revolving credit facility, increasing borrowing capacity from $550 million to $650 million and extending its maturity to 2031.

4. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. Wall Street analysts maintained a generally bullish outlook on Balchem's stock, with a consensus rating of "Buy" or "Strong Buy." Following the strong fiscal Q2 2026 results, at least one analyst, Raghuram Selvaraju of HC Wainwright & Co., reaffirmed a "Buy" rating on August 3, 2026, and raised the price target to $215 from $190, reflecting increased confidence in the company's earnings momentum and justifying a higher valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.4% change in BCPC stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 6.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268302026Change
Stock Price ($)161.62178.4410.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0571,0862.7%
Net Income Margin (%)15.0%15.1%1.3%
P/E Multiple32.734.66.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32320.1%
Cumulative Contribution10.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCPC10.4% 
Market (SPY)7.1%9.1%
Sector (XLB)3.3%30.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.9% change in BCPC stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120268302026Change
Stock Price ($)170.17178.444.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0141,0867.1%
Net Income Margin (%)14.7%15.1%2.9%
P/E Multiple36.834.6-5.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32321.1%
Cumulative Contribution4.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCPC4.9% 
Market (SPY)11.5%7.2%
Sector (XLB)8.4%32.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.0% change in BCPC stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258302026Change
Stock Price ($)152.47178.4417.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9861,08610.1%
Net Income Margin (%)14.5%15.1%4.6%
P/E Multiple34.634.60.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32321.4%
Cumulative Contribution17.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCPC17.0% 
Market (SPY)22.7%11.7%
Sector (XLB)23.0%38.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 32.4% change in BCPC stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 43.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238302026Change
Stock Price ($)134.74178.4432.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9411,08615.4%
Net Income Margin (%)10.6%15.1%43.2%
P/E Multiple43.534.6-20.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32320.7%
Cumulative Contribution32.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BCPC32.4% 
Market (SPY)74.0%41.4%
Sector (XLB)31.0%51.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BCPC Return46%-28%22%10%-6%16%54%
Peers Return27%-20%6%-11%18%11%25%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BCPC Win Rate92%42%50%42%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate63%42%50%43%52%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BCPC Max Drawdown-19%-33%-19%-12%-20%-15% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-43%-31%-27%-31%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: IFF, DD, ADM, ZTS, ELAN. See BCPC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/28/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBCPCS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-11.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven40 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven82 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven760 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-27.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven400 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-10.7%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.9%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven3 days6 days

Compare to IFF, DD, ADM, ZTS, ELAN

In The Past

Balchem's stock fell -8.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 8.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventBCPCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven760 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-27.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven400 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-23.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven573 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-21.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven17 days1085 days

Compare to IFF, DD, ADM, ZTS, ELAN

In The Past

Balchem's stock fell -8.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 8.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Balchem (BCPC)

Balchem Corporation (BCPC) is a specialty ingredients company that develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse range of performance products across various critical industries globally. The company focuses on providing advanced solutions in nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, animal health, medical device sterilization, plant nutrition, and industrial markets. Balchem leverages expertise in areas like microencapsulation, chelation technology, and specialized ingredient formulation to deliver value-added products.

The company operates through three main segments. Its Human Nutrition & Health segment supplies essential ingredients to the food and beverage industry, including specialized powders, lipid systems, flavor delivery systems, and chocolate/cereal systems, alongside human-grade choline nutrients and mineral amino acid chelates for health applications. The Animal Nutrition & Health segment focuses on microencapsulated products that enhance animal health and production, utilizing chelation technology for improved nutrient absorption and providing choline chloride for monogastric animal health.

Balchem's Specialty Products segment offers unique chemical solutions, most notably ethylene oxide for sterilizing medical devices and re-usable equipment in the healthcare industry. This segment also provides propylene oxide as a fumigant to control pests and spoilage in processed foods like nuts, spices, and dried fruits, and markets chelated minerals specifically for high-value agricultural crops. Balchem sells its products through a combination of direct sales, independent distributors, and sales agents to a broad international customer base.

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  • Think of them as a highly specialized Firmenich DSM (formerly DSM), providing advanced nutritional ingredients and delivery systems for human and animal health, but also supplying critical chemicals for medical sterilization.
  • They are like the Intel Inside for nutrition, food, and health products, supplying specialized, high-tech ingredients that boost performance, alongside essential chemicals for medical device sterilization.

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  • Human Nutrition & Health Ingredients: Supplies specialty ingredients and systems for the food and beverage industry, including powders, flavor systems, and bases.
  • Human Microencapsulation Solutions: Provides advanced microencapsulation technologies for various human nutrition and health applications.
  • Human Choline Nutrients & Chelated Minerals: Offers human-grade choline nutrients and mineral amino acid chelated products for health and nutrition.
  • Animal Nutrient Supplements: Provides microencapsulated products, chelation technology, and choline chloride to enhance animal health and nutrient absorption.
  • Ethylene Oxide: Used primarily for medical device sterilization in the healthcare industry and for sterilizing re-usable devices.
  • Propylene Oxide: Functions as a fumigant to control insects and reduce microbiological spoilage in various food products.
  • Plant Chelated Minerals: Offers chelated mineral products specifically designed for high-value crop nutrition.

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Balchem (BCPC) primarily sells its specialty performance ingredients and products to other companies (B2B) across various industries. The provided background description details the industries and types of businesses that utilize Balchem's products, rather than listing specific names of major customer companies, nor their public symbols.

Based on the description, Balchem's customer base consists of companies operating within the following sectors:

  • Food and Beverage Manufacturers: These companies utilize Balchem's ingredients for human nutrition and health applications, including flavor delivery systems, juice and dairy bases, chocolate systems, cereal systems, and ice cream bases and variegates.
  • Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Companies: Customers in this category incorporate Balchem's microencapsulation solutions, human grade choline nutrients, and mineral amino acid chelated products into their nutrition and health applications.
  • Animal Feed and Pet Food Manufacturers: Balchem provides microencapsulated products, chelation technology for enhanced nutrient absorption, and choline chloride to companies producing feed and supplements for ruminant, monogastric, and companion animals.
  • Medical Device and Healthcare Industry: This includes medical device manufacturers, contract sterilization service providers, and healthcare facilities that use Balchem's ethylene oxide for sterilizing devices.
  • Agricultural and Specific Food Processors: Customers include companies involved in plant nutrition (utilizing chelated minerals for high-value crops) and processors of specific food items such as shell and processed nut meats, processed spices, cacao beans, cocoa powder, raisins, figs, and prunes, which use propylene oxide as a fumigant.

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Theodore L. Harris, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Harris joined Balchem as President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2015, assuming the role of Chairman in January 2017. Prior to his tenure at Balchem, he served as President of Ashland Performance Materials and Senior Vice President of Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH). He also held various leadership positions, including General Manager of the Food Ingredients Division, at FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC). His experience includes developing and executing strategic initiatives, such as acquisitions and joint ventures, and managing global supply chain responsibilities. Mr. Harris holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. He is also an independent director on the Board of Directors of Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR).

C. Martin Bengtsson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and General Manager of Animal Nutrition & Health

Mr. Bengtsson was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Balchem in February 2019. He joined the company after a 15-year career at Honeywell, Inc., where he advanced through various finance, accounting, and audit roles, including Vice President, Finance – Group Corporate Audit; Vice President, Global Controller – Performance Materials & Technologies; and CFO, Performance Materials & Technologies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Northwestern University and began his career as a Senior Auditor for Deloitte. In March 2024, his responsibilities were expanded to include leading the Animal Nutrition and Health segment.

Frederic Boned, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Human Nutrition & Health

Mr. Boned serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager for Balchem's Human Nutrition & Health segment.

Jonathan H. Griffin, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

Mr. Griffin is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. In this role, he collaborates with business segment and functional leaders to evaluate and manage business opportunities, including potential acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and partnerships. He previously held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Animal Nutrition and Health.

Hatsuki Miyata, J.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary

Ms. Miyata serves as Balchem's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary.

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Here are the key risks to Balchem's business:

  1. Regulatory and Environmental Scrutiny of Specialty Chemicals: Balchem faces significant risks related to its Specialty Products segment, particularly concerning ethylene oxide (EtO) and propylene oxide. Ethylene oxide, used for medical device sterilization and as a fumigant, is classified as a carcinogen and is subject to stringent and evolving environmental, health, and safety regulations from bodies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Stricter emission limits, operational restrictions, and increased public concern over EtO emissions can lead to higher compliance costs, potential facility shutdowns, and the need for costly control technologies. Balchem is identified as a supplier of EtO for sterilization in the U.S., making it directly exposed to these challenges.
  2. Global Supply Chain Disruptions and Raw Material Price Volatility: The company's operations across all segments are vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical risks, and fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials. Balchem uses various petrochemicals, minerals, metals, and agricultural products as inputs for its specialty ingredients and chemicals. Global geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, tariffs, and political instability can lead to increased raw material costs and interruptions in the supply chain, directly impacting the company's manufacturing costs, profitability, and ability to deliver products.
  3. Intense Competition and the Need for Continuous Innovation: Balchem operates in highly competitive and often price-sensitive markets for human nutrition and health, animal nutrition and health, and specialty industrial products. The company faces competition from a diverse range of players, some of whom may possess greater financial, research and development, or production resources. To maintain and grow its market share, Balchem must continuously invest in research and development to innovate new products, improve existing ones, and differentiate its offerings based on performance, quality, customer support, and service. Failure to keep pace with scientific advancements, changing consumer preferences, or new competitive offerings could erode market position and profitability.
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Balchem Corporation (BCPC) operates in diverse markets, with its main products and services addressing significant addressable markets globally and regionally.

Human Nutrition & Health Segment

  • Nutritional Ingredients: The global nutritional ingredients market was valued at approximately USD 182.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 325.4 billion by 2031. North America held a 41.5% market share in 2025. Another estimate places the global market at US$52.8 billion in 2025, expanding to US$89.3 billion by 2032.
  • Functional Food Ingredients: The global market for functional food ingredients was estimated at USD 121.45 billion in 2025. North America accounted for over 40% of this global revenue, with a market size of USD 44.94 billion in 2025.
  • Choline Nutrients (Human Nutrition): The global choline supplement market was valued at USD 612 million in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 1.48 billion by 2035. North America is the leading region in this market. The choline bitartrate market, a form of choline, is estimated at USD 478.86 million in 2025.
  • Microencapsulation Solutions: The global microencapsulation market is projected to reach USD 30.6 billion by 2034. Specifically, the food and nutritional products segment of this market is estimated to reach USD 7.3 billion in 2025. In 2024, the North American microencapsulation market was valued at USD 4.9 billion.

Animal Nutrition & Health Segment

  • Animal Nutrition & Health Products: The global animal nutrition market was valued at USD 23.12 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 39.13 billion by 2031. Another source estimates the global market at USD 26.89 billion in 2025, predicted to increase to USD 52.20 billion by 2035.
  • Choline Chloride (Animal Feed): The global choline chloride market size was USD 546 million in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 1.05 billion by 2032. Other reports indicate the market was USD 1.43 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.02 billion by 2034. The U.S. choline chloride market alone was valued at USD 131.9 million in 2023. Animal feed applications accounted for the largest share of the choline chloride market, around 32% in 2023. North America is identified as the largest market for choline chloride.
  • Chelated Minerals (Animal Nutrition): North America holds approximately 40% of the global market share for chelated minerals, which includes applications in animal nutrition.

Specialty Products Segment

  • Ethylene Oxide (Medical Device Sterilization): The global ethylene oxide sterilization services market was valued at USD 4.4 billion in 2022 and USD 4.8 billion in 2023, with projections to reach USD 9.9 billion by 2030. Another estimate places the global market at USD 4.7 billion in 2023, expected to grow to USD 10.55 billion by 2032. North America dominated this market, holding a 35.5% share in 2022 and 34% in 2023.
  • Propylene Oxide (Fumigant and Industrial): The global propylene oxide market size was valued at USD 26.44 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 38.54 billion by 2032. Another source indicates a global market size of USD 23.53 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 45.21 billion by 2033. In 2025, Asia Pacific held the dominant share of 46.33% of the global propylene oxide market. North America also held a significant share, accounting for around 40% of the global revenue in 2024.
  • Chelated Minerals for High-Value Crops (Plant Nutrition): The global agricultural chelates market was estimated at USD 921.67 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1.32 billion by 2030. Another report states the market was valued at USD 1.03 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1.56 billion by 2034. North America dominated this market with a 36% market share in 2024 and a 49.7% share in 2022.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Balchem (BCPC)

  • Continued Growth in Human Nutrition & Health Segment: Balchem anticipates sustained revenue growth from its Human Nutrition & Health segment, primarily fueled by strong demand for its portfolio of minerals, vitamins, and nutrients, as well as food ingredients and solutions. This growth is significantly aligned with the favorable "better for you" consumer trends.
  • Expansion of Proprietary Microencapsulation and Chelation Technologies: The company expects to drive revenue growth through the further application and expansion of its differentiated microencapsulation and chelation technologies. These proprietary technologies enable the creation of high-value, specialized products across both Human and Animal Nutrition & Health segments, and Balchem is actively increasing its microencapsulation capacity.
  • New Product Innovation and Launches: Balchem is focused on new product introductions and innovation across its segments. Specific examples include the launch of AminoShore XL and the expansion of the Vidacoline and K2 Delta Fermented product lines, particularly within the Animal Nutrition & Health segment, which are expected to contribute to future sales.
  • International Market Expansion: A significant driver of future revenue growth is Balchem's successful globalization strategy and continued expansion into international markets. Over half of the company's sales growth in 2025 originated from outside the United States, indicating a strong momentum for further global market penetration.
  • Sustained Demand in Performance Gases Business: Within the Specialty Products segment, healthy demand in the performance gases business is anticipated to contribute to another year of growth. This specific area is a distinct and consistent contributor to the company's overall revenue.

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<h3>Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years)</h3> <h4>Share Repurchases</h4> <ul> <li>In December 2025, Balchem's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to 4 million shares, replacing a previous program.</li> <li>Balchem repurchased approximately 685,000 shares in 2025 at an average cost of $158 per share, totaling around $108.23 million.</li> <li>The company completed a long-running share repurchase program dating back to 1999, having bought back over 3.3 million shares, as highlighted in May 2025.</li> </ul> <h4>Share Issuance</h4> <ul> <li>For the three months ended March 31, 2023, approximately $3.642 million (3,642 thousand) in shares and options were issued under stock plans.</li> </ul> <h4>Outbound Investments</h4> <ul> <li>Balchem acquired Bergstrom Nutrition, a provider of science-backed nutrition solutions, in August 2022.</li> <li>Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $24.164 million in 2024 and $323 thousand in 2025.</li> </ul> <h4>Capital Expenditures</h4> <ul> <li>Capital expenditures were approximately $43.193 million in 2025, $35.148 million in 2024, $37.274 million in 2023, and $36.142 million in 2021.</li> <li>Balchem is investing approximately $36 million in a new microencapsulation manufacturing facility in Orange County, New York, expected to more than double capacity and be operational by early 2027.</li> <li>The primary focus of capital expenditures includes expanding capacity in key product lines, implementing efficiency projects in the Human Nutrition & Health and Animal Nutrition & Health segments, and upgrading equipment to improve process reliability.</li> </ul>

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Peer Outperformance in Specialty Chemicals

BCPC has outperformed 74% of its 39 Specialty Chemicals peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is SXT. Specialty Chemicals ranks 11th of 15 industries in Materials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Specialty Chemicals constituents that BCPC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
47%
of 43 industry peers · 10.1% return
3Y
71%
of 41 industry peers · 27.0% return
5Y
74%
of 39 industry peers · 27.1% return
Specialty Chemicals peers with revenue growth within 4pp of BCPC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
BCPC Balchem 5.0% 34.6x 10.1%27.0%27.1%
SXT Sensient Technologies 5.5% 36.2x 21.0%132.7%72.2% +45pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Materials sector, ranked by 5Y. Specialty Chemicals is BCPC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Copper 7 113.8%93.2%313.3% COPR 1027% · TGB 416% · HBM 384%
Silver 6 152.1%318.4%163.9% AYA 254% · HL 238% · SVM 199%
Gold 32 47.6%196.7%155.6% IAG 765% · CNL 533% · KGC 466%
Steel 13 26.1%47.1%129.5% AMR 509% · HCC 429% · NWPX 332%
Diversified Metals & Mining 24 4.6%-7.8%50.3% ATLX 224900% · USAR 60269% · SGML 913%
Aluminum 3 105.5%129.3%48.5% CENX 263% · KALU 48% · AA 19%
Construction Materials 7 -14.0%26.7%43.4% USLM 318% · CRH 95% · VMC 54%
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 11 -3.1%4.3%5.4% KRT 168% · MYE 68% · GEF 56%
Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials 7 9.7%12.8%-7.2% PKG 84% · CCK 14% · SON 5%
Precious Metals & Minerals 9 45.0%152.4%-7.9% ASM 632% · PPTA 395% · ELE 108%
Specialty Chemicals ← 40 10.5%-2.9%-12.4% LWLG 758% · ODC 478% · NEU 190%
Commodity Chemicals 13 25.6%13.7%-16.9% HWKN 233% · MEOH 71% · LXU 64%
Diversified Chemicals 4 4.3%-28.6%-27.6% CBT 74% · ASH -10% · CC -45%
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals 10 -6.1%-6.2%-35.2% CF 208% · CTVA 101% · NTR 44%
Paper Products 3 -12.3%-51.5%-95.6% CLW -36% · ITP -96% · MERC -96%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

BCPCIFFDDADMZTSELANMedian
NameBalchem Internat.DuPont d.Archer-D.Zoetis Elanco A. 
Mkt Price178.4487.95136.9881.5477.3424.1184.75
Mkt Cap5.722.418.639.532.312.020.5
Rev LTM1,0869,9784,70182,0999,5175,0207,268
Op Inc LTM2227983871,8873,583333592
FCF LTM1715364911,6772,316379514
FCF 3Y Avg161700-5342,9822,229393546
CFO LTM2201,1611,0412,7952,8406171,101
CFO 3Y Avg2001,2266664,3672,845582946

Growth & Margins

BCPCIFFDDADMZTSELANMedian
NameBalchem Internat.DuPont d.Archer-D.Zoetis Elanco A. 
Rev Chg LTM10.1%-4.6%0.5%-0.8%1.5%12.0%1.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.0%-5.6%-25.3%-6.2%5.0%5.2%-0.3%
Rev Chg Q11.2%1.8%4.0%7.2%-0.2%10.2%5.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.7%0.4%1.5%1.9%-0.1%2.6%1.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM12.0%-3.7%-0.3%19.3%2.5%59.3%7.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg15.5%4.7%-36.5%-18.2%6.4%5.0%4.9%
Op Mgn LTM20.4%8.0%8.2%2.3%37.6%6.6%8.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.6%7.4%9.5%2.5%37.0%6.0%8.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%-0.0%0.8%0.5%0.0%0.5%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM20.2%11.6%22.1%3.4%29.8%12.3%16.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg20.0%11.6%12.0%5.2%30.7%12.5%12.2%
FCF/Rev LTM15.8%5.4%10.4%2.0%24.3%7.5%9.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.1%6.5%-8.8%3.5%24.0%8.5%7.5%

Valuation

BCPCIFFDDADMZTSELANMedian
NameBalchem Internat.DuPont d.Archer-D.Zoetis Elanco A. 
Mkt Cap5.722.418.639.532.312.020.5
P/S5.22.24.00.53.42.42.9
P/Op Inc25.728.148.121.09.036.226.9
P/EBIT25.841.770.814.79.2146.933.7
P/E34.677.3338.522.312.3-60.528.5
P/CFO25.919.317.914.111.419.518.6
Total Yield3.4%3.1%2.5%7.0%10.9%-1.7%3.3%
Dividend Yield0.5%1.8%2.2%2.5%2.8%0.0%2.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.1%3.3%-4.4%10.4%4.5%4.8%3.9%
D/E0.00.30.20.20.30.30.3
Net D/E0.00.30.10.20.20.30.2

Returns

BCPCIFFDDADMZTSELANMedian
NameBalchem Internat.DuPont d.Archer-D.Zoetis Elanco A. 
1M Rtn6.5%11.0%-0.0%3.5%0.1%-8.6%1.8%
3M Rtn13.9%16.3%-5.7%2.9%0.2%1.1%2.0%
6M Rtn-1.6%8.2%-8.8%19.6%-40.3%-8.7%-5.2%
12M Rtn10.1%33.4%41.9%34.0%-49.6%31.4%32.4%
3Y Rtn27.0%34.3%42.0%13.7%-57.7%97.6%30.7%
1M Excs Rtn6.0%7.0%-5.0%-1.9%-2.0%-12.6%-1.9%
3M Excs Rtn12.1%14.5%-7.4%1.1%-1.5%-0.6%0.2%
6M Excs Rtn-13.8%-4.0%-20.9%7.5%-52.4%-20.8%-17.3%
12M Excs Rtn-9.7%15.9%21.3%14.8%-68.2%11.4%13.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-42.8%-33.0%-27.3%-62.7%-130.1%29.3%-37.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Human Nutrition and Health (HNH)659600551527443
Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH)231215238262227
Specialty Products (SP)141133126131117
Other and Unallocated6672112
Total1,037954922942799


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222015
Human Nutrition and Health (HNH)15413610282 
Specialty Products (SP)4340353324
Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH)19142836 
Other and Unallocated-6-7-5-6-2
Animal Nutrition and Health    28
Industrial Products    6
SensoryEffects    38
Total20918315914594


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Human Nutrition and Health (HNH)1,2441,1861,1811,170727
Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH)177161167176159
Specialty Products (SP)172161168177185
Other and Unallocated946781101129
Total1,6861,5751,5971,6251,199


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$178.44 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.7 
First Trading Date06/03/1986 
Distance from 52W High-2.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$170.54$166.34
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA4.6%7.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.0%21.5%
Downside Capture-24.085.20
Upside Capture39.1915.22
Correlation (SPY)5.7%9.0%
BCPC Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.16-0.030.030.070.170.61
Up Beta-1.22-0.39-0.070.000.280.66
Down Beta0.990.280.240.360.190.56
Up Capture22%18%7%-2%12%28%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days8192855109362
Down Capture36%-27%-11%2%10%85%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days14243470142390

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BCPC
BCPC9.4%21.4%0.32-
Sector ETF (XLB)17.2%17.8%0.7436.6%
Equity (SPY)20.1%12.8%1.168.8%
Gold (GLD)30.9%29.0%0.923.1%
Commodities (DBC)39.9%20.3%1.54-21.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.9%13.7%0.4431.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-30.1%43.7%-0.70-5.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BCPC
BCPC5.9%24.2%0.20-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.9%19.1%0.2557.2%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5951.8%
Gold (GLD)19.7%18.7%0.856.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.5%19.6%0.462.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.0%18.9%0.0054.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.6%52.7%0.3718.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BCPC
BCPC10.1%26.7%0.39-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.2%20.7%0.4456.1%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7254.1%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.3%0.612.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.3%18.0%0.3313.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2047.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.4%66.1%1.0312.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120269.5%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity31.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/11/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/31/20263.0%10.9% 
4/30/2026-6.8%-6.9%-9.6%
2/20/2026-2.1%3.0%-7.4%
10/21/20254.1%2.5%2.1%
7/31/20250.2%5.2%6.5%
4/24/2025-2.6%-1.1%5.8%
2/21/20251.5%6.6%-0.1%
10/25/20243.2%0.7%9.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151715
# Negative978
Median Positive2.4%4.2%5.8%
Median Negative-2.1%-1.3%-2.5%
Max Positive4.1%10.9%10.7%
Max Negative-6.8%-6.9%-9.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/31/20263.0%10.9% 
4/30/2026-6.8%-6.9%-9.6%
2/20/2026-2.1%3.0%-7.4%
10/21/20254.1%2.5%2.1%
7/31/20250.2%5.2%6.5%
4/24/2025-2.6%-1.1%5.8%
2/21/20251.5%6.6%-0.1%
10/25/20243.2%0.7%9.8%
7/26/20243.4%0.7%-1.2%
5/3/20242.8%6.0%5.8%
2/16/20241.9%7.2%6.5%
7/28/20231.8%4.2%7.1%
4/28/20234.0%2.3%-3.0%
2/24/2023-0.9%-1.3%-7.7%
11/4/20222.4%5.8%-2.0%
7/29/20220.7%-6.0%2.3%
4/29/2022-3.4%-5.4%-0.5%
2/18/2022-0.4%1.8%1.0%
10/29/2021-0.1%2.4%5.9%
7/30/20210.5%-1.3%2.7%
4/30/20212.1%6.7%5.1%
2/19/2021-0.7%4.1%10.7%
10/28/2020-2.8%-0.6%0.9%
7/31/20203.1%4.9%0.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151715
# Negative978
Median Positive2.4%4.2%5.8%
Median Negative-2.1%-1.3%-2.5%
Max Positive4.1%10.9%10.7%
Max Negative-6.8%-6.9%-9.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/20/202610-K
09/30/202510/21/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
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06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/20/202610-K
09/30/202510/21/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202110/29/202110-Q
06/30/202107/30/202110-Q
03/31/202104/30/202110-Q
12/31/202002/19/202110-K
09/30/202010/28/202010-Q
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202005/01/202010-Q
12/31/201902/21/202010-K
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 4/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Van, Gunsteren Job LeonardSVP and GM, Specialty ProductsDirectSell12052025153.296,000919,7231,447,950Form
2Fischer, David B DirectSell12052025153.978,0001,231,7481,230,055Form
3Reid, Martin LutherSVP Chief Supply Chain OfficerDirectSell11132025154.441,200185,3281,141,466Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Van, Gunsteren Job LeonardSVP and GM, Specialty ProductsDirectSell12052025153.296,000919,7231,447,950Form
2Fischer, David B DirectSell12052025153.978,0001,231,7481,230,055Form
3Reid, Martin LutherSVP Chief Supply Chain OfficerDirectSell11132025154.441,200185,3281,141,466Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 31, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Montanaro Asset Management Ltd$16.7 Mil5.0%42New13F
Harvey Partners, LLC$19.5 Mil1.6%45Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Montanaro Asset Management Ltd$16.7 Mil5.0%42New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Harvey Partners, LLC$19.5 Mil1.6%45Hold13F
Montanaro Asset Management Ltd$16.7 Mil5.0%42New13F
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