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Joshua Spector

UBS | Basic Materials

Joshua Spector is an analyst from UBS specializing in the Basic Materials sector. Ranked #1312 out of 4580 analysts, they have issued 176 stock ratings with a success rate of 94.65% and an average return of 13.74%.

Joshua Spector has a well-established track record, with 176 ratings issued in the Basic Materials sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 94.65% and an average return of 13.74%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1312
Out of 4580
176
Total Ratings
+94.65%
Success Rate
+13.74%
Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

CE

Hold

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$58.00

Current

$60.18

Performance

—

Joshua Spector rated CE as Neutral on Mar 18, 2026, setting a price target of 58. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 60.18 with a % move.

WLK

Buy

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$139.00

Current

$111.44

Performance

—

On Mar 18, 2026, WLK was given a Buy rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 139. The stock traded sideways with a % move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

DOW

Hold

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$37.00

Current

$36.91

Performance

—

DOW received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Mar 18, 2026, aiming for 37. Shares remained flat at 36.91, aligning with the neutral rating.

LYB

Hold

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$73.00

Current

$71.20

Performance

—

On Mar 18, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on LYB, with a target of 73. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 71.2.

IPI

Sell

Mar 05, 2026

Target

$25.00

Current

$41.94

Performance

—

Joshua Spector on Mar 05, 2026 assigned IPI a Sell rating, with a price target of 25. The bearish stance awaits confirmation while shares hold level at 41.94.

PRM

Hold

Mar 04, 2026

Target

$31.00

Current

$22.40

Performance

—

On Mar 04, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed PRM with a Neutral rating, targeting 31. The neutral call matched muted market action of %.

MEOH

Buy

Mar 04, 2026

Target

$60.00

Current

$51.20

Performance

—

MEOH was rated Buy by Joshua Spector on Mar 04, 2026, with a price objective of 60. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

TROX

Hold

Feb 26, 2026

Target

$7.50

Current

$7.84

Performance

9.50%

On Feb 26, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on TROX with a Neutral rating and target of 7.5. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 9.50%.

CF

Hold

Feb 24, 2026

Target

$97.00

Current

$123.33

Performance

28.32%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for CF on Feb 24, 2026, price target set at 97. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 97.

CC

Buy

Feb 23, 2026

Target

$23.00

Current

$18.99

Performance

5.32%

On Feb 23, 2026, CC was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 23. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 5.32%.

GLW

Buy

Feb 20, 2026

Target

$160.00

Current

$129.90

Performance

-6.89%

Joshua Spector rated GLW as Buy on Feb 20, 2026, setting a price target of 160. The stock has underperformed, dropping 6.89% despite the bullish target of 160.

ESI

Buy

Feb 19, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$32.33

Performance

-8.93%

On Feb 19, 2026, ESI was given a Buy rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 43. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 32.33 to 32.33, challenging the optimistic stance.

HUN

Hold

Feb 19, 2026

Target

$14.00

Current

$12.21

Performance

-3.78%

HUN received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Feb 19, 2026, aiming for 14. Shares remained flat at 12.21, aligning with the neutral rating.

OEC

Hold

Feb 18, 2026

Target

$6.50

Current

$4.72

Performance

-27.38%

On Feb 18, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on OEC, with a target of 6.5. Weakness in the stock, now at 4.72, supported the conservative rating.

DD

Buy

Feb 11, 2026

Target

$56.00

Current

$45.54

Performance

-11.62%

Joshua Spector on Feb 11, 2026 assigned DD a Buy rating, with a price target of 56. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 11.62%.

ECL

Hold

Feb 11, 2026

Target

$312.00

Current

$272.59

Performance

-10.20%

On Feb 11, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed ECL with a Neutral rating, targeting 312. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

LIN

Buy

Feb 06, 2026

Target

$550.00

Current

$494.05

Performance

10.22%

LIN was rated Buy by Joshua Spector on Feb 06, 2026, with a price objective of 550. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 55.95 to the target.

CBT

Hold

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$81.00

Current

$68.98

Performance

-9.53%

On Feb 05, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on CBT with a Neutral rating and target of 81. The rating matched the stock’s inability to hold above 68.98.

INGR

Hold

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$124.00

Current

$113.11

Performance

-4.86%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for INGR on Feb 05, 2026, price target set at 124. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 113.11.

AVY

Buy

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$226.00

Current

$171.11

Performance

-11.29%

On Feb 05, 2026, AVY was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 226. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 226 target.

APD

Hold

Feb 02, 2026

Target

$285.00

Current

$286.15

Performance

5.59%

Joshua Spector rated APD as Neutral on Feb 02, 2026, setting a price target of 285. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 5.59% to 286.15, revealing unexpected momentum.

PPG

Hold

Jan 29, 2026

Target

$122.00

Current

$103.93

Performance

-10.80%

On Jan 29, 2026, PPG was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 122. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 103.93.

SOLS

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$61.00

Current

$75.15

Performance

44.49%

SOLS received a Buy rating from Joshua Spector on Jan 12, 2026, aiming for 61. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 75.15 to 75.15, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

SHW

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$415.00

Current

$320.70

Performance

-10.33%

On Jan 12, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on SHW, with a target of 415. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 320.7.

LXU

Hold

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$9.75

Current

$14.77

Performance

55.97%

Joshua Spector on Jan 12, 2026 assigned LXU a Neutral rating, with a price target of 9.75. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 55.97% despite the neutral view.

IFF

Hold

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$71.00

Current

$71.28

Performance

3.36%

On Jan 12, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed IFF with a Neutral rating, targeting 71. The neutral call matched muted market action of 3.36%.

FMC

Hold

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$15.00

Current

$14.26

Performance

-5.87%

FMC was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on Jan 12, 2026, with a price objective of 15. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 5.87% decline.

ASH

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$70.00

Current

$51.49

Performance

-19.98%

On Jan 12, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on ASH with a Buy rating and target of 70. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 18.51 away from the target.

AMBP

Hold

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$4.25

Current

$4.23

Performance

-1.17%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for AMBP on Jan 12, 2026, price target set at 4.25. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 4.23.

AXTA

Hold

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$35.00

Current

$28.10

Performance

-14.82%

On Jan 12, 2026, AXTA was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 35. The Hold call avoided chasing into subsequent weakness of 14.82%.

ALB

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$205.00

Current

$166.32

Performance

-1.78%

Joshua Spector rated ALB as Buy on Jan 12, 2026, setting a price target of 205. Shares have remained stable near 166.32, leaving the 205 target still in play.

RPM

Hold

Dec 18, 2025

Target

$127.00

Current

$101.22

Performance

—

On Dec 18, 2025, RPM was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 127. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 101.22, supported the cautious call.

EMN

Buy

Nov 05, 2025

Target

$73.00

Current

$71.27

Performance

16.66%

EMN received a Buy rating from Joshua Spector on Nov 05, 2025, aiming for 73. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 71.27 to 71.27, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

CTVA

Buy

Oct 30, 2025

Target

$81.00

Current

$80.08

Performance

29.79%

On Oct 30, 2025, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on CTVA, with a target of 81. Shares gained 29.79%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 81.

OLN

Hold

Oct 29, 2025

Target

$22.00

Current

$25.78

Performance

20.52%

Joshua Spector on Oct 29, 2025 assigned OLN a Neutral rating, with a price target of 22. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 20.52% despite the neutral view.

CCK

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$117.00

Current

$105.29

Performance

11.69%

On Oct 06, 2025, Joshua Spector reaffirmed CCK with a Buy rating, targeting 117. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 105.29 to 105.29.

MOS

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$28.83

Performance

-18.42%

MOS was rated Buy by Joshua Spector on Oct 06, 2025, with a price objective of 44. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 28.83.

SEE

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$42.00

Current

$41.81

Performance

15.47%

On Oct 06, 2025, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on SEE with a Buy rating and target of 42. The stock’s climb of 15.47% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

BERY

Hold

Feb 07, 2025

Target

$73.00

Current

$67.58

Performance

-3.32%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for BERY on Feb 07, 2025, price target set at 73. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 67.58.

NTR

Hold

Jan 28, 2025

Target

$53.00

Current

$79.55

Performance

51.67%

On Jan 28, 2025, NTR was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 53. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 51.67%.

PTVE

Hold

Jan 10, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$18.01

Performance

2.74%

Joshua Spector rated PTVE as Neutral on Jan 10, 2025, setting a price target of 18. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 18.01 with a 2.74% move.

ALTM

Hold

Sep 03, 2024

Target

$3.00

Current

$5.84

Performance

138.37%

On Sep 03, 2024, ALTM was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 3. The stock rallied from 5.84 to 5.84 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Joshua Spector?
Joshua Spector is an analyst from UBS specializing in the Basic Materials sector.
What is Joshua Spector's success rate?
Joshua Spector currently has a success rate of +94.65%.
How many ratings has Joshua Spector issued?
Joshua Spector has issued 176 stock ratings so far.
What is the average return of Joshua Spector's calls?
Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +13.74%.
What is Joshua Spector's ranking?
Joshua Spector is ranked #1312 out of 4580 analysts.
What types of ratings does Joshua Spector give?
Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.
How can I follow Joshua Spector?
You can follow Joshua Spector by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.
What is the most recent rating by Joshua Spector?
Their latest rating was a Hold on CE issued on 2026-03-18.
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