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Joshua Spector

UBS | Basic Materials

Joshua Spector is an analyst from UBS specializing in the Basic Materials sector. Ranked #1545 out of 4721 analysts, they have issued 201 stock ratings with a success rate of 95.26% and an average return of 11.68%.

Joshua Spector has a well-established track record, with 201 ratings issued in the Basic Materials sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 95.26% and an average return of 11.68%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1545
Out of 4721
201
Total Ratings
+95.26%
Success Rate
+11.68%
Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

SOLS

Buy

Jul 13, 2026

Target

$78.00

Current

$61.06

Performance

0.00%

Joshua Spector rated SOLS as Buy on Jul 13, 2026, setting a price target of 78. Shares have remained stable near 61.06, leaving the 78 target still in play.

ASH

Buy

Jun 10, 2026

Target

$72.00

Current

$65.92

Performance

1.62%

On Jun 10, 2026, ASH was given a Buy rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 72. The stock traded sideways with a 1.62% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

CTVA

Hold

Jun 09, 2026

Target

$86.00

Current

$86.07

Performance

14.74%

CTVA received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Jun 09, 2026, aiming for 86. Investors saw gains of 14.74% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

GLW

Buy

Jun 05, 2026

Target

$228.00

Current

$183.36

Performance

3.25%

On Jun 05, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on GLW, with a target of 228. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 183.36.

DOW

Hold

Jun 05, 2026

Target

$37.00

Current

$30.37

Performance

-10.60%

Joshua Spector on Jun 05, 2026 assigned DOW a Neutral rating, with a price target of 37. The call successfully avoided chasing as shares lost 10.60%.

WLK

Buy

Jun 05, 2026

Target

$117.00

Current

$76.07

Performance

-10.13%

On Jun 05, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed WLK with a Buy rating, targeting 117. Shares slid 10.13% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

LYB

Hold

Jun 05, 2026

Target

$73.00

Current

$58.32

Performance

-9.58%

LYB was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on Jun 05, 2026, with a price objective of 73. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 9.58% decline.

SHW

Hold

Jun 02, 2026

Target

$330.00

Current

$328.97

Performance

—

On Jun 02, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on SHW with a Neutral rating and target of 330. The stock’s lack of movement around 328.97 aligned with a cautious approach.

ECL

Buy

May 27, 2026

Target

$325.00

Current

$271.85

Performance

3.53%

Joshua Spector issued a Buy recommendation for ECL on May 27, 2026, price target set at 325. The target of 325 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

RPM

Buy

May 27, 2026

Target

$130.00

Current

$102.51

Performance

-2.64%

On May 27, 2026, RPM was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 130. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 102.51.

IPI

Sell

May 14, 2026

Target

$26.00

Current

$35.63

Performance

-16.42%

Joshua Spector rated IPI as Sell on May 14, 2026, setting a price target of 26. The Sell call didn’t play out, with shares rallying -16.42% to 35.63.

OLN

Hold

May 13, 2026

Target

$31.00

Current

$21.15

Performance

-25.50%

On May 13, 2026, OLN was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 31. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 21.15.

LXU

Hold

May 13, 2026

Target

$16.00

Current

$11.26

Performance

-23.51%

LXU received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on May 13, 2026, aiming for 16. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 23.51%.

ALB

Buy

May 08, 2026

Target

$264.00

Current

$125.79

Performance

-38.19%

On May 08, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on ALB, with a target of 264. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 125.79.

OEC

Hold

May 08, 2026

Target

$7.50

Current

$6.00

Performance

-21.16%

Joshua Spector on May 08, 2026 assigned OEC a Neutral rating, with a price target of 7.5. The call successfully avoided chasing as shares lost 21.16%.

CC

Buy

May 08, 2026

Target

$30.00

Current

$18.12

Performance

-21.35%

On May 08, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed CC with a Buy rating, targeting 30. Shares slid 21.35% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

CBT

Hold

May 08, 2026

Target

$86.00

Current

$87.84

Performance

2.52%

CBT was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on May 08, 2026, with a price objective of 86. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

PRM

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$34.00

Current

$32.87

Performance

11.96%

On May 07, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on PRM with a Buy rating and target of 34. The stock’s climb of 11.96% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

DD

Buy

May 06, 2026

Target

$59.00

Current

$132.66

Performance

-11.68%

Joshua Spector issued a Buy recommendation for DD on May 06, 2026, price target set at 59. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

BALL

Hold

May 06, 2026

Target

$64.00

Current

$61.30

Performance

3.90%

On May 06, 2026, BALL was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 64. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 61.3.

AXTA

Hold

May 01, 2026

Target

$32.00

Current

$32.07

Performance

—

Joshua Spector rated AXTA as Neutral on May 01, 2026, setting a price target of 32. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 32.07 with a % move.

APD

Hold

May 01, 2026

Target

$316.00

Current

$301.96

Performance

—

On May 01, 2026, APD was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 316. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 301.96, supported the cautious call.

MEOH

Buy

May 01, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$50.92

Performance

—

MEOH received a Buy rating from Joshua Spector on May 01, 2026, aiming for 75. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 50.92 despite the bullish outlook.

VLTO

Hold

May 01, 2026

Target

$101.00

Current

$92.91

Performance

—

On May 01, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on VLTO, with a target of 101. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 92.91.

ESI

Buy

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$52.00

Current

$39.60

Performance

-7.02%

Joshua Spector on Apr 30, 2026 assigned ESI a Buy rating, with a price target of 52. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 7.02%.

XYL

Hold

Apr 29, 2026

Target

$133.00

Current

$121.21

Performance

5.03%

On Apr 29, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed XYL with a Neutral rating, targeting 133. Market strength beyond 121.21 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

SXT

Buy

Apr 28, 2026

Target

$143.00

Current

$114.00

Performance

-7.37%

SXT was rated Buy by Joshua Spector on Apr 28, 2026, with a price objective of 143. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 114.

AVY

Buy

Apr 10, 2026

Target

$222.00

Current

$159.24

Performance

-6.96%

On Apr 10, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on AVY with a Buy rating and target of 222. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 62.76 away from the target.

AMBP

Hold

Apr 10, 2026

Target

$4.25

Current

$4.46

Performance

8.25%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for AMBP on Apr 10, 2026, price target set at 4.25. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 4.25.

FMC

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$17.00

Current

$10.91

Performance

-36.61%

On Apr 09, 2026, FMC was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 17. The Hold call avoided chasing into subsequent weakness of 36.61%.

EMN

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$67.21

Performance

-7.56%

Joshua Spector rated EMN as Buy on Apr 09, 2026, setting a price target of 88. The stock has underperformed, dropping 7.56% despite the bullish target of 88.

CE

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$64.00

Current

$47.92

Performance

-23.09%

On Apr 09, 2026, CE was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 64. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 47.92.

TROX

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$9.00

Current

$6.12

Performance

-31.24%

TROX received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026, aiming for 9. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 31.24%.

LIN

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$579.00

Current

$524.06

Performance

4.12%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on LIN, with a target of 579. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 524.06.

INGR

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$122.00

Current

$99.34

Performance

-13.56%

Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026 assigned INGR a Neutral rating, with a price target of 122. The call successfully avoided chasing as shares lost 13.56%.

IFF

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$75.10

Performance

2.69%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed IFF with a Neutral rating, targeting 75. The neutral call matched muted market action of 2.69%.

PPG

Hold

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$110.00

Current

$113.84

Performance

10.27%

PPG was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on Apr 02, 2026, with a price objective of 110. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 113.84.

CF

Hold

Mar 26, 2026

Target

$140.00

Current

$120.92

Performance

—

On Mar 26, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on CF with a Neutral rating and target of 140. The stock’s lack of movement around 120.92 aligned with a cautious approach.

HUN

Hold

Feb 19, 2026

Target

$14.00

Current

$11.61

Performance

-8.51%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for HUN on Feb 19, 2026, price target set at 14. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 11.61.

SEE

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$42.00

Current

$42.15

Performance

16.40%

On Oct 06, 2025, SEE was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 42. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 16.40%.

CCK

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$117.00

Current

$109.74

Performance

16.41%

Joshua Spector rated CCK as Buy on Oct 06, 2025, setting a price target of 117. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 16.41% toward the price target of 117.

MOS

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$22.31

Performance

-36.87%

On Oct 06, 2025, MOS was given a Buy rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 44. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 22.31 to 22.31, challenging the optimistic stance.

BERY

Hold

Feb 07, 2025

Target

$73.00

Current

$67.58

Performance

-3.32%

BERY received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Feb 07, 2025, aiming for 73. Shares remained flat at 67.58, aligning with the neutral rating.

NTR

Hold

Jan 28, 2025

Target

$53.00

Current

$67.60

Performance

28.88%

On Jan 28, 2025, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on NTR, with a target of 53. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 53.

PTVE

Hold

Jan 10, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$18.01

Performance

2.74%

Joshua Spector on Jan 10, 2025 assigned PTVE a Neutral rating, with a price target of 18. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 18.01.

ALTM

Hold

Sep 03, 2024

Target

$3.00

Current

$5.84

Performance

138.37%

On Sep 03, 2024, Joshua Spector reaffirmed ALTM with a Neutral rating, targeting 3. Market strength beyond 5.84 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

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 +95.26%.
How many ratings has Joshua Spector issued?
Joshua Spector has issued 201 stock ratings so far.
What is the average return of Joshua Spector's calls?
Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +11.68%.
What is Joshua Spector's ranking?
Joshua Spector is ranked #1545 out of 4721 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 Buy on SOLS issued on 2026-07-13.
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