Is HDSN a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 42.3/100. It is ranked #2,605 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 62/100, Momentum 36/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for HDSN?

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 42.3 ranks it #2,605 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is HDSN in?

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Wholesale industry) with a market cap of $246 million. It is classified as a micro-cap stock.

Does HDSN pay a dividend?

HDSN does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is HDSN's P/E ratio?

HDSN has a trailing P/E ratio of 7.52x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is HDSN?

HDSN's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 27.7%. ROE: 12.4% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is HDSN valued compared to peers?

HDSN's value factor score is 62/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 7.5x, EV/EBITDA 6.8x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is HDSN's debt level?

HDSN's debt-to-equity ratio is 27%. Sector average: 72%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

HDSN has a beta of 1.09, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 45/100.

Does HDSN have high short interest?

HDSN's short interest factor score is 11/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

HDSN Stock Analysis: Top Micro-Cap Reduce (Score 42.3/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
HDSN	-2.44%	+2.74%	+0.33%	-12.41%	+8.50%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-2.37%	-0.86%	-0.00%	-12.05%	-21.03%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.14%	+2.15%	+4.24%	-18.45%	+4.69%	-	-	-

Metric	HDSN	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	7.5x	-77%
EV/EBITDA	6.8x	-2%
Price / Book	0.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
HDSN HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY	42	50	62	36	7.5x	12.5%	27.7%	12.1%	-1.7%	27.0x	$246M

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.5%	0.4%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	0.0%	-0.1%	-0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	-0.0%	-0.2%	-0.3%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	12.0%	-	-	-	-	-	6.9%	20.2%	21.2%	12.4%	7.2%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	-0.6%	-0.8%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%	-0.0%	-0.1%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.1%
ROIC %	16.5%	4.2%	9.4%	27.0%	59.4%	47.1%	3.7%	-8.8%	-17.1%	4.2%	19.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

0.2%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.3%

0.4%

0.2%

0.0%

-0.1%

-0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.3%

0.4%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

-0.0%

-0.2%

-0.3%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

12.0%

6.9%

20.2%

21.2%

12.4%

7.2%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.6%

0.5%

-0.1%

-0.6%

-0.8%

0.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.4%

0.1%

-0.0%

-0.1%

-0.2%

0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

16.5%

4.2%

9.4%

27.0%

59.4%

47.1%

3.7%

-8.8%

-17.1%

4.2%

19.1%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$264M	$237M	$289M	$325M	$193M	$148M	$162M	$167M	$140M	$105M	$80M
	—	$171M	$178M	$162M	$121M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$74M	$66M	$112M	$163M	$72M	$35M	$17M	-$7M	$38M	$31M	$18M
Gross Margin	27.7%	27.7%	38.6%	50.1%	37.2%	24.0%	10.6%	-4.4%	27.1%	29.5%	23.2%
	—	$33M	$31M	$29M	$27M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$7M	$10M	$11M	$4M	$2M	$2M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$36M	$33M	$31M	$29M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$37M	$29M	$78M	$132M	$42M	$6M	-$16M	-$43M	$15M	$19M	$8M
EBIT	$37M	$29M	$78M	$132M	$42M	$6M	-$16M	-$43M	$15M	$19M	$8M
EBITDA	$37M	$29M	$78M	$132M	$42M	$14M	$4M	-$32M	$20M	$21M	$11M
Operating Margin	13.3%	12.4%	27.1%	40.4%	21.9%	4.0%	-9.7%	-25.6%	10.8%	18.0%	10.3%
EBITDA Margin	13.9%	12.4%	27.0%	40.4%	21.9%	9.6%	2.2%	-19.2%	14.0%	19.7%	13.3%
	—	—	$8M	$14M	$11M	$12M	$19M	$15M	$3M	$1M	$776K
	—	$32M	$70M	$117M	$33M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$8M	$18M	$13M	$1M	-$185K	$656K	-$2M	$847K	$7M	$3M
	$33M	$24M	$52M	$104M	$32M	-$5M	-$26M	-$56M	$11M	$11M	$5M
Net Margin	12.1%	10.3%	18.1%	31.9%	16.7%	-3.5%	-16.0%	-33.4%	8.0%	10.1%	6.0%
	$0.28	$0.54	$1.15	$2.31	$0.74	$-0.12	$-0.61	$-1.31	$0.27	$0.31	$0.15
Diluted EPS	$0.28	$0.52	$1.10	$2.20	$0.69	$-0.12	$-0.61	$-1.31	$0.27	$0.31	$0.15
Weighted Avg Basic	—	45M	45M	45M	44M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	47M	47M	47M	47M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$264M

$237M

$289M

$325M

$193M

$148M

$162M

$167M

$140M

$105M

$80M

—

$171M

$178M

$162M

$121M

—

$74M

$66M

$112M

$163M

$72M

$35M

$17M

-$7M

$38M

$31M

$18M

Gross Margin

27.7%

38.6%

50.1%

37.2%

24.0%

10.6%

-4.4%

27.1%

29.5%

23.2%

—

$33M

$31M

$29M

$27M

—

Depreciation

—

$7M

$10M

$11M

$4M

$2M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$36M

$33M

$31M

$29M

—

$37M

$29M

$78M

$132M

$42M

$6M

-$16M

-$43M

$15M

$19M

$8M

EBIT

$37M

$29M

$78M

$132M

$42M

$6M

-$16M

-$43M

$15M

$19M

$8M

EBITDA

$37M

$29M

$78M

$132M

$42M

$14M

$4M

-$32M

$20M

$21M

$11M

Operating Margin

13.3%

12.4%

27.1%

40.4%

21.9%

4.0%

-9.7%

-25.6%

10.8%

18.0%

10.3%

EBITDA Margin

13.9%

12.4%

27.0%

40.4%

21.9%

9.6%

2.2%

-19.2%

14.0%

19.7%

13.3%

—

$8M

$14M

$11M

$12M

$19M

$15M

$3M

$1M

$776K

—

$32M

$70M

$117M

$33M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$8M

$18M

$13M

$1M

-$185K

$656K

-$2M

$847K

$7M

$3M

$33M

$24M

$52M

$104M

$32M

-$5M

-$26M

-$56M

$11M

$5M

Net Margin

12.1%

10.3%

18.1%

31.9%

16.7%

-3.5%

-16.0%

-33.4%

8.0%

10.1%

6.0%

$0.28

$0.54

$1.15

$2.31

$0.74

$-0.12

$-0.61

$-1.31

$0.27

$0.31

$0.15

Diluted EPS

$0.28

$0.52

$1.10

$2.20

$0.69

$-0.12

$-0.61

$-1.31

$0.27

$0.31

$0.15

Weighted Avg Basic

—

45M

44M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

47M

—

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY Do?

Hudson Technologies, Inc. a refrigerant services company, provides solutions to recurring problems within the refrigeration industry primarily in the United States. The company's products and services include refrigerant and industrial gas sales; refrigerant management services consisting primarily of reclamation of refrigerants, re-usable cylinder refurbishment, and hydrostatic testing services; and RefrigerantSide services comprising system decontamination to remove moisture, oils, and other contaminants. It also offers SmartEnergy OPS service, a web-based real time continuous monitoring service for facility's refrigeration systems and other energy systems applications; and Chiller Chemistry and Chill Smart services. In addition, the company participates in the generation of carbon offset projects. It serves commercial, industrial, and governmental customers, as well as refrigerant wholesalers, distributors, contractors, and refrigeration equipment manufacturers. Hudson Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) is classified as a micro-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO Brian F. Coleman and employs approximately 220 people, headquartered in PEARL RIVER, New York. With a market capitalization of $246M, HDSN is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 42.3/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.HDSN ranks #2,605 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY ranks #105 of 180 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

HDSN Stock Price and 52-Week Range

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) currently trades at $6.00. The stock lost $0.15 (2.4%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for HDSN is $10.52, which means the stock is currently trading -43.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $5.11, putting the stock 17.4% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 186K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is HDSN Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) carries a value factor score of 62/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 7.52x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 77%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.94x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.94x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, HDSN trades at 6.77x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, HDSN's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 12.4%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 9.8% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY reports gross margins of 27.7%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 13.3% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 12.1%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at -1.7% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

HDSN Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY has a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 3.66x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $0. Cash and equivalents stand at $90M.

HDSN has a beta of 1.09, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY is 45/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY reported revenue of $264M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28. Net income for the quarter was $33M. Gross margin was 27.7%. Operating income came in at $37M.

In Q3 2025, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY reported revenue of $74M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28. Net income for the quarter was $12M. Gross margin was 32.0%. Revenue grew 19.5% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $14M.

In Q2 2025, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY reported revenue of $73M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.23. Net income for the quarter was $10M. Gross margin was 31.3%. Revenue grew -3.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $13M.

In Q1 2025, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY reported revenue of $55M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Net income for the quarter was $3M. Gross margin was 21.8%. Revenue grew -15.2% year-over-year compared to Q1 2024. Operating income came in at $3M.

Over the past 8 quarters, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $65M to $264M. Investors analyzing HDSN stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

HDSN Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Wholesale industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

HDSN Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) has a momentum factor score of 36/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 34/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 11/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

HDSN vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) ranks #105 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places HDSN in the lower half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing HDSN against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full HDSN vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

HDSN Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy HDSN? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY suggests caution. The value score of 62/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 36/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY (HDSN) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 42.3/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on HDSN stock.

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