12 Best Mid-Cap Materials Stocks to Buy Now

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11. Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC)

Market Capitalization: $5.36 billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32

Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC) ranks among the best mid-cap materials stocks to buy now. Following the company’s second-quarter financial reports, H.C. Wainwright maintained its Buy rating on Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC) and increased its price target from $180 to $189 on August 5.

For the second quarter of 2025, Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC) recorded revenue of $255.5 million, which was marginally higher than the $250.5 million reported in the first quarter and up 1% year-over-year. In contrast to H.C. Wainwright’s prediction of $1.09 per diluted share, the company’s GAAP net earnings came in at $1.17 per diluted share.

The Animal Health and Nutrition segment’s sales were about $56 million, somewhat lower than expected, while Specialty Products sales came in at $37.2 million, higher than expected. Meanwhile, the Industrial Products segment generated $1.48 million in revenue, which fell short of expectations.

Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ:BCPC) manufactures, produces, and distributes specialty performance ingredients and materials for a range of markets, including industrial, pharmaceutical, animal health, animal nutrition, medical device sterilization, and nutritional.

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