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Track ATI free→NYSEIndustrialsMetal FabricationSnapshot 2026-06-12
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is strong, but earnings quality and management's track record are neutral, indicating some uncertainty. The capital stance is capital unfriendly, and risk is elevated, while the sector backdrop presents a headwind. Peer multiples imply a price about 36% below where it trades (it looks expensive on this basis); the read is fair. The outlook hinges on guidance changes from ATI and the performance of sector bellwethers like CRS, MLI, and ESAB. This read is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 8 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $198.48. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $198 the market pays 56× p/e — above the 38× p/e peer median but in line with its own 50× history. That premium reflects a durable franchise our peer-anchored $146 fair value understates; treat the 'expensive vs peers' read with medium confidence. Analysts: $167–$194. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The market is pricing in roughly 36% near-term growth, well above our forecast of about 2%. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
No fragility gates fired.
For similar setups historically (n=20,154): about 33% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 76% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 69% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=3696).
Over the trailing year it converted 1.96x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=4440).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity, long-term interest rates.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $1.02 → $1.02 (+0.0% / 30d). 5 raised, 0 cut, 7 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d. 100% of analysts rate Buy.
0 positive, 1 negative / 30d. See F4 management tile for the event list.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$194.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$344.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $2,531.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Valuation label changed from 'expensive' to 'full'.
Valuation changed. It rose from "expensive" to "full." Risk fell. The sector backdrop remained a headwind. Recent financial performance was strong.
as of 2026-06-12
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: A rise in operating income means better cost control. It also shows more efficiency.
Confirms:Operating income is more than $50 million.
Disproves:Operating income is less than $50 million.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
No graded news catalysts for ATI yet.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On June 8, 2026, ATI Inc. (the “Company”) completed its offering and sale of $450 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s unsecured 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The offering and sale of the Notes (the “Offering”) were made pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Notes were issued pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of September 14, 2021 (the “Indenture”),…
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
$167.00 – $194.00 (median $180.00) · 5 analysts · as of 2026-05-04
Looks more expensive than peers.
Richer than its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Aerospace & Defense.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
ATI ATI Inc. | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 85 of 100 | full | elevated |
GE GE Aerospace | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 68 of 100 | full | moderate |
RTX RTX Corporation | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 72 of 100 | fair | moderate |
BA Boeing | Below typical Show detailsSector percentile: 18 of 100 | expensive | moderate |
LMT Lockheed Martin | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 58 of 100 | inexpensive | moderate |
2 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=1113).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-12.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-12.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 2 guided quarters · 11.6% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on increasing revenue growth through strategic market expansion and product offerings.
Enhance gross profit margins through operational efficiencies and cost management.
Focus on enhancing operating income through strategic initiatives and cost control.
Why it matters: If growth exceeds 6%, ATI is gaining strength in a slow sector.
Confirms:Q2 revenue growth reported above 6% year over year.
Disproves:Q2 revenue growth reported below 6% year over year.
Why it matters: Improved sector performance can boost ATI's growth potential. This is important as the sector is maturing.
Confirms:Sector growth speeds up to over 10% each year.
Disproves:Sector growth slows further below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Growth in operating income shows good cost control. This matters for ATI's long-term plans.
Confirms:Operating income rises above $170M in Q2.
Disproves:Operating income remains below $170M in Q2.
Why it matters: Improving margins would show ATI is managing costs well amid sector headwinds.
Confirms:Gross profit margins reported above 30%.
Disproves:Gross profit margins reported below 30%.
Why it matters: Higher gross profit margins mean better cost control and more money. This is key for ATI's finances.
Confirms:Gross profit margin increases to above 23% in Q2.
Disproves:Gross profit margin stays below 23% in Q2.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The disclosure set forth above under
Other Events. On June 3, 2026, ATI Inc. (the “Company”) announced the pricing of its offering of unsecured 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The Company’s press release announcing the pricing of its offering of the Notes is set forth in its entirety and filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 30, 2026, ATI Inc. ("the Company") issued a press release (the "Earnings Press Release") announcing its financial results for the first quarter 2026. The text of the Press Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 a…