JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU) Stock Price

Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU) had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $73.00 to $70.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 21.43% from the company’s previous close.

ATMU has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Citigroup reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Robert W. Baird decreased their target price on shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies from $69.00 to $66.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Atmus Filtration Technologies from $67.00 to $58.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $58.25.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of NYSE:ATMU opened at $57.65 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 2.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. Atmus Filtration Technologies has a 52-week low of $30.94 and a 52-week high of $66.50. The stock has a market cap of $4.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.06, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.58. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $60.22 and a 200-day moving average price of $53.07.

Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 13th. The company reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.09. Atmus Filtration Technologies had a return on equity of 69.78% and a net margin of 11.76%.The firm had revenue of $446.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $422.25 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.58 earnings per share. Atmus Filtration Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. Atmus Filtration Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-3.000 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Atmus Filtration Technologies will post 2.52 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Atmus Filtration Technologies

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its holdings in Atmus Filtration Technologies by 143.1% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 412 shares during the period. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $37,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 87.8% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 849 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 397 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies by 1,498.3% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 959 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 899 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Atmus Filtration Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at $52,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 32.73% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Atmus Filtration Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Atmus Filtration Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its forward earnings view for FY2027, forecasting $3.20 EPS (quarterly: Q2 $0.89, Q3 $0.84, Q4 $0.85). That outlook sits notably above the current consensus (~$2.52), suggesting potential upside to valuation if results follow.
• Positive Sentiment: Atmus expanded its French laboratory to boost testing capabilities — an operational/organic growth move that should help product validation and support sales in Europe over time. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan lowered its price target from $73 to $70 but kept an “overweight” rating, signaling continued confidence in the company’s longer-term prospects despite trimming near-term upside. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: ATMU is being tracked on major market sites (e.g., CNN Markets), which is standard coverage without new company-specific catalysts. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo cut its price target sharply from $67 to $58 and moved to an “equal weight” rating — a more cautious near-term view that reduces the implied upside and may pressure sentiment. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its expectations for ATMU, adding to the cluster of downgrades and contributing to today’s selling pressure. Read More.

About Atmus Filtration Technologies

Atmus Filtration Technologies is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance filter media and filtration solutions. The company designs and produces advanced materials that capture airborne particles across a range of applications, from heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems to industrial and cleanroom environments. By focusing on proprietary meltblown and nanofiber technologies, Atmus delivers media that balances efficiency, airflow and durability for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses pleated and panel filter media, depth filtration products and specialty laminates used in industries such as commercial buildings, healthcare, transportation and power generation.