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Joshua Spector

UBS | Basic Materials

Joshua Spector is an analyst from UBS specializing in the Basic Materials sector. Ranked #1459 out of 4625 analysts, they have issued 194 stock ratings with a success rate of 94.45% and an average return of 8.43%.

Joshua Spector has a well-established track record, with 194 ratings issued in the Basic Materials sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 94.45% and an average return of 8.43%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1459
Out of 4625
194
Total Ratings
+94.45%
Success Rate
+8.43%
Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

SOLS

Hold

Apr 14, 2026

Target

$87.00

Current

$81.20

Performance

1.22%

Joshua Spector rated SOLS as Neutral on Apr 14, 2026, setting a price target of 87. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 81.2 with a 1.22% move.

RPM

Hold

Apr 10, 2026

Target

$118.00

Current

$109.81

Performance

0.56%

On Apr 10, 2026, RPM was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 118. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 109.81, supported the cautious call.

AVY

Buy

Apr 10, 2026

Target

$222.00

Current

$172.48

Performance

0.77%

AVY received a Buy rating from Joshua Spector on Apr 10, 2026, aiming for 222. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 172.48 despite the bullish outlook.

AMBP

Hold

Apr 10, 2026

Target

$4.25

Current

$4.20

Performance

1.94%

On Apr 10, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on AMBP, with a target of 4.25. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 4.2.

TROX

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$9.00

Current

$9.12

Performance

2.47%

Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026 assigned TROX a Neutral rating, with a price target of 9. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 9.12.

OLN

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$29.00

Current

$26.09

Performance

-8.13%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed OLN with a Neutral rating, targeting 29. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

OEC

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$7.00

Current

$6.94

Performance

4.05%

OEC was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026, with a price objective of 7. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

MEOH

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$70.00

Current

$54.13

Performance

-6.58%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on MEOH with a Buy rating and target of 70. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 15.87 away from the target.

LIN

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$579.00

Current

$492.23

Performance

-2.20%

Joshua Spector issued a Buy recommendation for LIN on Apr 09, 2026, price target set at 579. The target of 579 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

INGR

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$122.00

Current

$115.25

Performance

0.28%

On Apr 09, 2026, INGR was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 122. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 115.25.

IFF

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$75.88

Performance

3.76%

Joshua Spector rated IFF as Neutral on Apr 09, 2026, setting a price target of 75. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 75.88 with a 3.76% move.

FMC

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$17.00

Current

$17.17

Performance

-0.23%

On Apr 09, 2026, FMC was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 17. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 17.17, supported the cautious call.

EMN

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$73.78

Performance

1.47%

EMN received a Buy rating from Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026, aiming for 88. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 73.78 despite the bullish outlook.

ECL

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$293.00

Current

$274.80

Performance

0.86%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on ECL, with a target of 293. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 274.8.

CTVA

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$80.34

Performance

-3.85%

Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026 assigned CTVA a Neutral rating, with a price target of 88. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 80.34.

CE

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$64.00

Current

$62.03

Performance

-0.45%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed CE with a Neutral rating, targeting 64. The neutral call matched muted market action of -0.45%.

CC

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$29.00

Current

$23.18

Performance

6.14%

CC was rated Buy by Joshua Spector on Apr 09, 2026, with a price objective of 29. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 5.82 to the target.

APD

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$307.00

Current

$291.81

Performance

-1.99%

On Apr 09, 2026, Joshua Spector initiated coverage on APD with a Neutral rating and target of 307. The stock’s lack of movement around 291.81 aligned with a cautious approach.

ALB

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$230.00

Current

$197.75

Performance

14.74%

Joshua Spector issued a Buy recommendation for ALB on Apr 09, 2026, price target set at 230. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 197.75.

XYL

Buy

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$152.00

Current

$121.11

Performance

-6.41%

On Apr 09, 2026, XYL was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 152. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 152 target.

VLTO

Hold

Apr 09, 2026

Target

$99.00

Current

$90.98

Performance

1.52%

Joshua Spector rated VLTO as Neutral on Apr 09, 2026, setting a price target of 99. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 90.98 with a 1.52% move.

PPG

Hold

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$110.00

Current

$114.87

Performance

11.27%

On Apr 02, 2026, PPG was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 110. The stock rallied from 114.87 to 114.87 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

AXTA

Hold

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$31.00

Current

$30.00

Performance

11.86%

AXTA received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Apr 02, 2026, aiming for 31. Investors saw gains of 11.86% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

SHW

Buy

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$380.00

Current

$345.55

Performance

8.66%

On Apr 02, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on SHW, with a target of 380. Shares gained 8.66%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 380.

SXT

Buy

Apr 01, 2026

Target

$115.00

Current

$100.26

Performance

9.51%

Joshua Spector on Apr 01, 2026 assigned SXT a Buy rating, with a price target of 115. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 9.51%.

PRM

Buy

Mar 31, 2026

Target

$30.00

Current

$27.80

Performance

13.84%

On Mar 31, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed PRM with a Buy rating, targeting 30. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 27.8 to 27.8.

LXU

Hold

Mar 26, 2026

Target

$16.50

Current

$13.61

Performance

—

LXU was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on Mar 26, 2026, with a price objective of 16.5. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

CF

Hold

Mar 26, 2026

Target

$140.00

Current

$112.61

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 112.61 aligned with a cautious approach.

DOW

Hold

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$37.00

Current

$35.60

Performance

-5.55%

Joshua Spector issued a Neutral recommendation for DOW on Mar 18, 2026, price target set at 37. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 35.6.

WLK

Buy

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$139.00

Current

$112.61

Performance

0.01%

On Mar 18, 2026, WLK was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 139. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 112.61.

LYB

Hold

Mar 18, 2026

Target

$73.00

Current

$66.27

Performance

-11.88%

Joshua Spector rated LYB as Neutral on Mar 18, 2026, setting a price target of 73. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 11.88%.

IPI

Sell

Mar 05, 2026

Target

$25.00

Current

$35.18

Performance

—

On Mar 05, 2026, IPI was given a Sell rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 25. The stock traded sideways with only a % move, leaving the Sell case unresolved.

GLW

Buy

Feb 20, 2026

Target

$160.00

Current

$164.38

Performance

17.82%

GLW received a Buy rating from Joshua Spector on Feb 20, 2026, aiming for 160. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 164.375 to 164.375, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

ESI

Buy

Feb 19, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$39.02

Performance

9.92%

On Feb 19, 2026, Joshua Spector published a Buy outlook on ESI, with a target of 43. Shares gained 9.92%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 43.

HUN

Hold

Feb 19, 2026

Target

$14.00

Current

$13.35

Performance

5.20%

Joshua Spector on Feb 19, 2026 assigned HUN a Neutral rating, with a price target of 14. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 5.20% despite the neutral view.

DD

Buy

Feb 11, 2026

Target

$56.00

Current

$47.35

Performance

-8.10%

On Feb 11, 2026, Joshua Spector reaffirmed DD with a Buy rating, targeting 56. Shares slid 8.10% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

CBT

Hold

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$81.00

Current

$74.43

Performance

-2.39%

CBT was rated Neutral by Joshua Spector on Feb 05, 2026, with a price objective of 81. Flat performance suggests the Hold view was reasonable.

ASH

Buy

Jan 12, 2026

Target

$70.00

Current

$58.52

Performance

-9.06%

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 11.48 away from the target.

MOS

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$24.57

Performance

-30.48%

Joshua Spector issued a Buy recommendation for MOS on Oct 06, 2025, price target set at 44. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

CCK

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$117.00

Current

$107.15

Performance

13.66%

On Oct 06, 2025, CCK was evaluated by Joshua Spector, who gave a Buy rating and target of 117. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 13.66%.

SEE

Buy

Oct 06, 2025

Target

$42.00

Current

$42.15

Performance

16.40%

Joshua Spector rated SEE as Buy on Oct 06, 2025, setting a price target of 42. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 16.40% toward the price target of 42.

BERY

Hold

Feb 07, 2025

Target

$73.00

Current

$67.58

Performance

-3.32%

On Feb 07, 2025, BERY was given a Neutral rating by Joshua Spector, with a target price of 73. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 67.58, supported the cautious call.

NTR

Hold

Jan 28, 2025

Target

$53.00

Current

$70.62

Performance

34.64%

NTR received a Neutral rating from Joshua Spector on Jan 28, 2025, aiming for 53. Investors saw gains of 34.64% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

PTVE

Hold

Jan 10, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$18.01

Performance

2.74%

On Jan 10, 2025, Joshua Spector published a Neutral outlook on PTVE, with a target of 18. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 18.01.

ALTM

Hold

Sep 03, 2024

Target

$3.00

Current

$5.84

Performance

138.37%

Joshua Spector on Sep 03, 2024 assigned ALTM a Neutral rating, with a price target of 3. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 138.37% despite the neutral view.

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 +94.45%.
How many ratings has Joshua Spector issued?
Joshua Spector has issued 194 stock ratings so far.
What is the average return of Joshua Spector's calls?
Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +8.43%.
What is Joshua Spector's ranking?
Joshua Spector is ranked #1459 out of 4625 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 SOLS issued on 2026-04-14.
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