If You Invested $1000 in Allegheny Technologies a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now

For most investors, how much a stock's price changes over time is important. Not only can it impact your investment portfolio, but it can also help you compare investment results across sectors and industries.FOMO, or the fear of missing out, also plays a role in investing, particularly 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 September 2015 would be worth $4,165.87, or a gain of 316.59%, as of September 3, 2025, according to our calculations. This return excludes dividends but includes price appreciation.Compare this to the S&P 500's rally of 229.19% and gold's return of 201.92% over the same time frame.Analysts are anticipating more upside for ATI.ATI's earnings in the second quarter surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while sales missed the same. The company is benefiting from strong momentum in the aerospace and defense sectors. ATI is actively implementing measures to ensure its sustainability amid a challenging economic landscape. The company is in the process of finishing several self-funded capital projects to help augment organic growth and its cost structure. However, the company is exposed to challenges caused by demand weakness in certain markets. If supply chain issues persist, the orders dependent on Airbus and Boeing might not be realized. Lower cash levels may adversely impact the company's ability to meet its debt obligations.Over the past four weeks, shares have rallied 5.22%, and there have been 3 higher earnings estimate revisions in the past two months for fiscal 2025 compared to none lower. The consensus estimate has moved up as well.Higher. Faster. Sooner. Buy These Stocks NowA small number of stocks are primed for a breakout, and you have a chance to get in before they take off.At any given time, there are only 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. On average, this list more than doubles the S&P 500. We’ve combed through the latest Strong Buys and selected 7 compelling companies likely to jump sooner and climb higher than any other stock you could buy this month.You'll learn everything you need to know about these exciting trades in our brand-new Special Report, 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.Download the report free now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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