Ecovyst, Inc. Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Background and Basis of Presentation (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)

v3.26.3

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($) derivative	Oct. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Derivative
Number of instruments in effect \| derivative	2
Amount of unrealized gains expected to be transferred from AOCI	$ (2,297)
Cash flow hedging
Derivative
Notional amount	$ 650,000
Derivative, cap interest rate (in percentage)	1.00%
Cash flow hedging \| Interest Rate Cap One
Derivative
Notional amount	$ 450,000
Cash flow hedging \| Interest Rate Cap Two
Derivative
Notional amount	200,000
Cash flow hedging \| Interest Rate Cap Three
Derivative
Notional amount	$ 175
Cash flow hedging \| Interest Rate Cap Four \| Subsequent Event
Derivative
Notional amount		$ 150,000
Derivative, cap interest rate (in percentage)		3.00%
Cash flow hedging \| Interest Rate Cap Five \| Subsequent Event
Derivative
Notional amount		$ 200,000
Cash flow hedging \| Interest Rate Cap Six \| Subsequent Event
Derivative
Notional amount		$ 100,000

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