BTIG Research Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for ATI (NYSE:ATI) Stock

ATI (NYSE:ATI) had its target price upped by analysts at BTIG Research from $120.00 to $165.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 28.03% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on the stock. Alembic Global Advisors began coverage on shares of ATI in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $141.00 target price on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $98.00 price target on ATI in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on ATI from $118.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of ATI in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, KeyCorp increased their price target on ATI from $120.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.00.

ATI Stock Performance

ATI stock opened at $128.88 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 2.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $115.83 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $95.54. ATI has a twelve month low of $39.23 and a twelve month high of $137.00. The firm has a market cap of $17.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.38, a PEG ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.02.

ATI (NYSE:ATI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The basic materials company reported $0.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.89 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $1.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.18 billion. ATI had a net margin of 8.81% and a return on equity of 24.26%. The business’s revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.79 earnings per share. ATI has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.990-4.270 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.830-0.890 EPS. Analysts predict that ATI will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at ATI

In other ATI news, Chairman Robert S. Wetherbee sold 60,000 shares of ATI stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.34, for a total value of $5,900,400.00. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 246,538 shares in the company, valued at $24,244,546.92. The trade was a 19.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, VP Timothy J. Harris sold 10,543 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.69, for a total transaction of $1,029,945.67. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 119,394 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,663,599.86. This represents a 8.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 148,087 shares of company stock valued at $15,131,989. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its position in ATI by 642.9% during the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 260 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of ATI during the third quarter worth $34,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of ATI by 2,010.0% during the 3rd quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 422 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 402 shares during the last quarter. Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ATI during the 4th quarter valued at $52,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP boosted its position in shares of ATI by 50.8% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 534 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter.

Key ATI News

Here are the key news stories impacting ATI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management set an ambitious target of $1B adjusted EBITDA for 2026 and highlighted accelerating aerospace & defense momentum, supporting a more optimistic outlook for margins and cash flow. ATI targets $1B adjusted EBITDA in 2026 as aerospace and defense momentum accelerates
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat consensus (adjusted EPS beat), and company issued FY‑2026 and Q1 guidance that was interpreted as confident, which helped lift investor sentiment. ATI’s Earnings Surpass Estimates in Q4, Sales Stable Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts raised price targets and ratings this week (JPMorgan to $150/overweight; BTIG to $165/buy), increasing perceived upside and validation from the sell side. JPMorgan price target raise / coverage note
• Positive Sentiment: Street coverage and research notes (deep dives) emphasize that aerospace and defense revenue growth is the primary driver of the stronger guidance and investor enthusiasm. ATI Q4 Deep Dive: Aerospace and Defense Propel Guidance Amid Margin Shifts
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction shows momentum: the stock hit a new 12‑month high after the results and guidance, reflecting heightened demand from investors. ATI Hits New 12-Month High Following Strong Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion/mentions in investor letters (Fidelity Growth Strategies) and commentary point to increased sales of aerospace products as a catalyst for interest from growth-oriented funds. ATI (ATI) Surged on Increased Sales of Aerospace Products
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analyst notes and media pieces provide detailed presentation slides and call materials — useful for modeling but not immediate price catalysts by themselves. ATI Inc. 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces comparing ATI to peers highlight outperformance year‑to‑date in the sector — informational context rather than a new catalyst. Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging ATI INC (ATI) This Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue was essentially flat year‑over‑year in Q4 and the company missed sales expectations in the quarter, which could concern investors focused on top‑line momentum despite the upbeat EBITDA target. ATI Misses Q4 CY2025 Sales Expectations, But Stock Soars 5.1%

About ATI

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) is a global manufacturer of specialty materials and complex components, serving aerospace, defense, oil and gas, chemical processing, medical and other industrial end markets. The company operates through two main segments: High Performance Materials & Components, which produces titanium and nickel-based alloys, stainless and specialty steels, and precision forgings; and Flat-Rolled Products, which supplies stainless steel, nickel and specialty alloy sheet, strip and precision-rolled plate.