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Hudson Technologies, Inc. HDSN

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies · SIC 5080 · Vertical: Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (SIC 5080)

4.41USD+2.08% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Hudson Technologies is a refrigerant services company that recovers, reclaims, reuses and sells refrigerants for the HVACR industry, with demand shaped by AIM Act rules and reclamation needs. In the second quarter of 2026 revenue rose 8% to $78.3 million, driven by sales volume, while selling prices fell.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN) stock was 4.41 USD (+2.08% on the day), with market capitalisation 185.6 m USD, P/E 21.4 on diluted EPS of 0.21 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.03, 52-week range 4.23–8.63 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 78.3 m USD (+7.5% YoY), net income of 4.9 m USD (−51.3% YoY), diluted EPS 0.12 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
185.6 m USD
shares as of 27 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
21.4
Diluted EPS TTM 0.21 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
4.67%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.03
Volatility (1y) 54%
52-week range
4.238.63

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
31.2
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
4.21 – 5.76
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.13 · band width 31.2%
SMA 50 / 200
5.14 / 5.88
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.22 / -0.12
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−15.5%−1.1%−14.4 pp—
3 months−29.1%−0.5%−28.6 pp—
6 months−32.6%+4.4%−37.0 pp—
Year to date−35.6%+12.3%−47.9 pp—
1 year−48.1%+13.5%−61.6 pp+16.5%
3 years−64.3%+76.4%−140.8 pp+61.9%
5 years+16.4%+63.7%−47.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−51.0%
05 Nov 2025 → 02 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−71.7%
26 Feb 2024 → 02 Nov 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
+3.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
78.3 m USD
+7.5% YoY
Net income
4.9 m USD
−51.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.12
−47.8% YoY
net / operating
6.3% / 9.4%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue61.9 m34.6 m55.3 m72.8 m74.0 m44.4 m60.2 m78.3 m
Cost of revenue46.0 m28.9 m43.3 m50.0 m50.3 m40.9 m48.3 m57.7 m
Gross profit15.9 m5.8 m12.1 m22.8 m23.7 m3.5 m11.8 m20.7 m
SG&A8.1 m8.0 m8.2 m9.3 m8.9 m13.9 m9.5 m12.4 m
Operating income7.0 m-3.2 m3.1 m12.7 m14.0 m-11.2 m1.5 m7.4 m
Depreciation & amortisation710.0 k ≈723.0 k774.0 k728.0 k ≈603.0 k ≈590.0 k887.0 k879.0 k ≈
Pre-tax income9.5 m-2.7 m3.7 m13.4 m16.4 m-10.7 m1.6 m7.4 m
Income tax1.7 m-154.0 k893.0 k3.2 m4.0 m-2.1 m1.3 m2.5 m
Net income7.8 m-2.6 m2.8 m10.2 m12.4 m-8.6 m330.0 k4.9 m
Diluted EPS0.17-0.06 ≈0.060.230.27-0.19 ≈0.010.12
Operating cash flow30.3 m ≈20.7 m14.2 m6.4 m ≈8.8 m ≈-32.5 m-12.8 m6.8 m ≈
Capex1.7 m ≈1.5 m1.4 m464.0 k ≈2.1 m ≈1.1 m1.1 m576.0 k ≈
Share repurchases2.6 m5.5 m1.8 m2.7 m1.3 m14.2 m2.5 m-9.0 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 78 percentile of its own 27-quarter history (min 3.3, median 12.8, max 82.3; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue166.5 m162.1 m147.6 m192.7 m325.2 m289.0 m237.1 m246.6 m
Revenue YoY+18.6%−2.7%−8.9%+30.6%+68.7%−11.1%−18.0%+4.0%
Net income-55.7 m-25.9 m-5.2 m32.3 m103.8 m52.2 m24.4 m16.7 m
Net income YoY−598.9%unavailableunavailableunavailable+221.8%−49.7%−53.3%−31.7%
Diluted EPS-1.31-0.61-0.120.692.201.100.520.37
Diluted EPS YoY−603.8%unavailableunavailableunavailable+218.8%−50.0%−52.7%−28.8%
net %-33.4%-16.0%-3.5%16.7%31.9%18.1%10.3%6.8%
Free cash flow35.2 m32.8 m10.2 m-3.2 m59.2 m55.0 m86.5 m-8.2 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
39.5 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
243.4 m USD
Total assets
318.6 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
3.26x
ROE
6.8%
ROA
5.4%
FCF margin
-3.3%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
289.0 m
2024
237.1 m
2025
246.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
177.5 m
2024
171.4 m
2025
184.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
111.5 m
2024
65.7 m
2025
62.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

SG&A
2023
30.5 m
2024
33.0 m
2025
40.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
78.2 m
2024
29.3 m
2025
18.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
3.0 m
2024
3.0 m
2025
2.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
81.2 m ≈
2024
32.3 m ≈
2025
21.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
8.4 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Mar 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
69.8 m
2024
32.0 m
2025
22.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
17.6 m
2024
7.6 m
2025
6.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
52.2 m
2024
24.4 m
2025
16.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.10
2024
0.52
2025
0.37

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
47.3 m
2024
47.1 m
2025
45.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
12.4 m
2024
70.1 m
2025
39.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
25.2 m
2024
13.6 m
2025
17.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
154.5 m
2024
96.2 m
2025
135.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
205.0 m
2024
195.5 m
2025
210.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
19.4 m
2024
21.6 m
2025
23.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
47.8 m
2024
62.3 m
2025
65.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
14.8 m
2024
14.1 m
2025
11.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
296.7 m
2024
302.7 m
2025
318.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
—
2024
8.7 m
2025
21.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Mar 2023verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Mar 2023verified

Current liabilities
2023
58.6 m
2024
47.8 m
2025
64.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
67.9 m
2024
56.8 m
2025
75.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
228.8 m †
2024
245.9 m †
2025
243.4 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
58.5 m
2024
91.8 m
2025
-3.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
3.6 m
2024
5.3 m
2025
5.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
55.0 m ≈
2024
86.5 m ≈
2025
-8.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-3.6 m
2024
-26.0 m
2025
-7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-47.8 m
2024
-8.2 m
2025
-20.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
8.1 m
2025
20.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
4.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-8.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
10.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-36.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-31.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-45.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-28.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-44.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
-109.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
23.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
5.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
4.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
3.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-13.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
2.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
4.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
3.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-29.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
4.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-34.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
-382.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
-203.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
56 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
190 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
41 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
205 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
185.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
20.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
21.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
4.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-18.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
9.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

4.41 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 185.6 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
185.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
21.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
3.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 07 Aug 2026
verified 2457derived 185

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
4.03
USD per share
Mid
5.43
USD per share
High
6.62
USD per share
Price: 4.41 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 23.2% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 18.8% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 4.03 – 6.62 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E4.03 – 6.62 (Mid 5.43)
    3 companies used · median multiple 26.4x · quartiles 19.6x – 32.1x
    AIT, TLIH, WLFC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (SIC 5080)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality3.5%40 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Quality-382.7%0 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-8.8%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-44.8%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet3.2x100 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation21.4x39 (on a fixed band)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-18.6%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns9.7%100 (on a fixed band)11%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality20/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation22/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 246.6 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 4.0%; net margin 3.5%; ROE 3.6%.

The estimated value range is 4.03–6.62 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 5.43 USD, the price of 4.41 USD leaves a potential of 23.2% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 18.8% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 3.2x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 9.7%

What contradicts it

  • FCF conversion: -382.7%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -8.8%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -44.8%
  • FCF yield: -18.6%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (SIC 5080) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 5 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
21.4x
vertical median 32.1x
below median (−33.3%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 16.3x
P/S
0.7x
vertical median 1.2x
below median (−40.7%)
P/B
0.8x
vertical median 2.5x
below median (−69.2%)
ROE
3.6%
vertical median 11.5%
below median (−68.4%)
Net margin
3.5%
vertical median 7.3%
below median (−52.1%)
EBIT margin
4.5%
vertical median 9.4%
below median (−52.1%)
Revenue YoY
4.0%
vertical median 9.8%
below median (−58.9%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 6.2x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median —

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
AITApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.10.9 bn26.422.5%8.4%+8.8%+15% / +86%
DSGRDistribution Solutions Group, Inc.1.6 bn180.01.4%0.4%+9.8%+26% / +38%
WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corp1.0 bn12.711.5%9.6%+28.3%+16% / +213%
ASLEAerSale Corporation237.2 m—-0.9%-1.2%−2.8%−23% / −64%
HDSNHudson Technologies Inc185.6 m21.43.6%3.5%+4.0%−48% / −64%
TLIHTen-League International Holdings Limited167.1 m37.949.6%7.3%+38.4%+59% / unavailable

1- and 3-year price returns: for HDSN from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
2.45
Total return -44% · Per year -44%
4.36
Total return -1% · Per year -1%
6.60
Total return 50% · Per year 50%
3 years
1.95
Total return -56% · Per year -24%
3.94
Total return -11% · Per year -4%
6.60
Total return 50% · Per year 14%
5 years
1.55
Total return -65% · Per year -19%
3.55
Total return -19% · Per year -4%
6.60
Total return 50% · Per year 8%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 0.98
  • Net margin± 0.69
  • Annual revenue growth± 0.62
  • Annual dilution± 0.06

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 07 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (28 Oct 2026 · results).

In brief

Hudson Technologies is a refrigerant services company that recovers, reclaims, reuses and sells refrigerants for the HVACR industry, with demand shaped by AIM Act rules and reclamation needs. In the second quarter of 2026 revenue rose 8% to $78.3 million 2, driven by sales volume, while selling prices fell.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has recognized reclamation technology and an integrated portfolio of refrigerant services 1.
  • The balance sheet is unlevered and the company held a solid cash position, giving it financial flexibility 2.
  • The DLA contract was re-awarded, which strengthens a relationship with a major customer 2.

Weaknesses

  • The company depends on a single segment and refrigerant sales, which make up most of revenue 1.
  • Gross margin fell in 2026 while administrative expenses rose substantially 2.
  • The main customer, the defense logistics agency, accounts for a significant share of revenue, which exposes the company if that relationship is lost 1.

Opportunities

  • Rules limiting new HFC production could increase demand for reclaimed refrigerants 1.
  • The Icorium partnership could lower processing costs and create a new competitive edge 3.
  • The Refrigerants Inc. acquisition could widen the customer network and access to reclaimable volume 1.

Threats

  • Environmental regulations could change, affecting demand and supply of refrigerants 1.
  • Volatile refrigerant prices and shortages of sufficient volumes could compress margins 1.
  • Larger competitors with greater resources could reduce the company's market share 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on a government customerhigh

    The contract with the defense logistics agency was challenged in court and re-awarded, and losing this customer could materially affect results 12.

  • Volatility of refrigerant priceshigh

    Falling market prices can force inventory write-downs and pressure gross margin 12.

  • Regulatory dependencemedium

    Changes to rules on emissions and production of refrigerants could reduce demand or raise compliance costs 1.

  • Seasonality of salesmedium

    Cool spring and summer weather can sharply reduce sales, and revenue is concentrated in the second and third quarters 1.

  • Cybersecurity exposurelow

    Information systems could be disrupted by attacks or failures, affecting operations and reputation 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Growth in sales volume, even with lower prices, shows the company's ability to expand its business 2.
  • Rules limiting new HFC refrigerants could support demand for reclaimed agents over the long term 1.
  • The technology partnership and unlevered balance sheet could support diversification if projects progress as planned 23.

What would break the thesis

  • Gross margin has fallen and HFC market prices remain weak, which could keep pressuring results 2.
  • Dependence on a government customer and a court challenge to its contract create uncertainty about future revenue 12.
  • Rising administrative costs could reduce profitability if revenue does not grow enough 2.

What to watch

  • Development of gross margin and HFC prices in coming quartersQ3 2026
  • Implementation of the new DLA contract and its revenue contribution2026
  • Completion of the Icorium partnership and its effect on costs2027
  • Final EPA technology transition rulenext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 07 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (28 Oct 2026 · results).

The business

Hudson Technologies, Inc. is a refrigerant services company offering solutions from the sale of refrigerant gas through recovery, reclamation and reuse, to energy efficiency services and emergency repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems 1. The company operates through one reportable segment and describes itself as one of the largest refrigerant reclaimers in the United States 1. Revenue for fiscal 2025 was $246.6 million 1, and refrigerant sales still make up the significant majority of revenue.

Segments

Refrigerant and industrial gas sales

The company sells reclaimed and virgin refrigerants and industrial gases, mainly to users in the US military 1. The Defense Logistics Agency contract was re-awarded in August 2026 with an initial term through August 2031 2.

Refrigerant management and RefrigerantSide services

Services include reclamation, laboratory testing, banking, and on-site decontamination using proprietary equipment such as the Zugibeast system 1. Predictive and diagnostic offerings such as Chiller Chemistry and SmartEnergy OPS help customers reduce energy use 1.

Carbon offset projects

The company participates in creating and monetizing verified emission reductions from destroying CFC refrigerants and reclaiming HFC refrigerants 1. This activity is still developing and depends on carbon market conditions.

Market context

The refrigerant market in the US is heavily regulated under the Clean Air Act and the AIM Act, which limit production of new HFC refrigerants while leaving reclamation unrestricted 1. The amended Montreal Protocol aims to cut HFC production by 85% by 2047 1. Refrigerant prices have been volatile, and in the second quarter of 2026 HFC market prices remained at a low level 2.

Trends

  • Phase-down of HFC refrigerantstailwind

    AIM Act limits on new HFC production could raise the value of reclaimed agents, provided reclamation stays permitted 1.

  • Low HFC market pricesheadwind

    HFC market prices stayed depressed in 2026, reducing selling prices and gross margin 2.

  • Weather sensitivity and seasonalitymixed

    Cooler spring and summer weather can reduce refrigerant demand and prices, while customer demand is concentrated in the second and third quarters 1.

  • Advanced separation investmenttailwind

    The announced partnership with Icorium for extractive distillation could increase capacity and efficiency in processing complex refrigerant mixtures 3.

Competitive position

Hudson competes with numerous regional and national companies that sell reclaimed and virgin refrigerants and provide reclamation services, some with greater financial, marketing and distribution resources 1. Competition centers on the performance of high-volume equipment, service breadth and price, especially for refrigerant sales 1. Some competitors have established reputations in servicing air conditioning and refrigeration systems 1.

  • Regional and national refrigerant reclaimers

    Regional and national companies that reclaim and market refrigerants, described in the source without specific names 1.

  • Refrigerant recovery and reclamation equipment makers

    Manufacturers of refrigerant recovery and reclamation equipment, cited as a separate group of competitors 1.

  • Refrigerant suppliers

    Some of the company's suppliers also compete in the market for new and reclaimed refrigerants 1.

  • Bidder in the DLA contract protest

    A competitor challenged the DLA contract award at the Court of Federal Claims; the source does not name it 1.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 23 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 28 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Hudson Technologies, Inc. · 16 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Hudson Technologies, Inc. · 07 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Hudson Technologies, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.