Here's How Much a $1000 Investment in Allegheny Technologies Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

How much a stock's price changes over time is a significant driver for most investors. Not only can price performance impact your portfolio, but it can help you compare investment results across sectors and industries as well.Another factor that can influence investors is FOMO, or the fear of missing out, especially with tech giants and popular consumer-facing stocks.What if you'd invested in Allegheny Technologies (ATI) ten years ago? It may not have been easy to hold on to ATI for all that time, but if you did, how much would your investment be worth today?Allegheny Technologies' Business In-DepthWith that in mind, let's take a look at Allegheny Technologies' main business drivers.Pittsburgh, PA-based ATI Inc. is a diversified specialty materials producer. The company was created in November 1999 when Allegheny Teledyne spun out Teledyne Technologies and Water Pik Technologies into standalone companies.ATI originally had three main business segments: Flat-Rolled Products (FRP), High Performance Metals and Engineered Products. However, the company, in October 2013, announced the restructuring of its Engineered Products segment.The restructuring includes the integration of the specialty steel forgings business into ATI Ladish’s forgings operations in the High-Performance Metals and Components division and the integration of the precision titanium and specialty alloy flat-rolled finishing business into ATI Allegheny Ludlum’s specialty plate business in the Flat-Rolled Products segment. Other businesses that comprised the Engineered Products division have been classified as discontinued operations, including the tungsten materials business and the iron castings and fabricated components businesses.ATI completed the sale of its tungsten materials business to Latrobe, PA-based wear-resistant products company Kennametal Inc. for $605 million.The company started operating under two revised business segments: High-Performance Materials & Components (HPMC) and Advanced Alloys & Solutions (AA&S), effective Jan. 1, 2020.The AA&S segment (46% of 2024 sales) is focused on delivering high-value flat products, mainly to the energy, aerospace, and defense end-markets that account for around 50% of its revenues. It combines the Specialty Alloys & Components business with the company’s former FRP business segment that included the FRP business, the 60%-owned STAL joint venture and the Uniti and A&T Stainless 50%-owned joint ventures.The HPMC segment (54%) consists of specialty materials and forged products businesses and ATI Europe distribution operations. The segment is primarily focused on maximizing aero-engine materials and components growth. Nearly 80% of its revenues are derived from the aerospace and defense markets.  Bottom LineAnyone can invest, but building a successful investment portfolio requires research, patience, and a little bit of risk. So, if you had invested in Allegheny Technologies, ten years ago, you're likely feeling pretty good about your investment today.A $1000 investment made in July 2015 would be worth $4,177.10, or a 317.71% gain, as of July 30, 2025, according to our calculations. Investors should note that this return excludes dividends but includes price increases.In comparison, the S&P 500's gained 202.14% and the price of gold went up 193.71% over the same time frame.Going forward, analysts are expecting more upside for ATI.Earnings estimates of ATI for the second quarter of 2025 have been going up over the past month. The company is benefiting from strong momentum in the aerospace and defense sectors. This upside is expected to be fueled by increasing demand from every segment, opportunities in Airbus ramp rates and isothermal forgings. ATI is actively implementing measures to ensure its sustainability amid a challenging economic landscape. By diligently reducing costs, the company is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the global economic recovery, particularly within the commercial aerospace industry. The company is in the process of finishing several self-funded capital projects to help augment organic growth and its cost structure.Over the past four weeks, shares have rallied 12.18%, and there have been 2 higher earnings estimate revisions in the past two months for fiscal 2025 compared to none lower. The consensus estimate has moved up as well.#1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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