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ESIElement Solutions Inc
$35.19$8.6B
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Element Solutions Inc

ESI
NYSE · Specialty Chemicals
$35.19
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$8.58B
P/E44.5x
52W High$49.25
Volume5.8M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

AI-Driven Revenue Surge Masks Margin Compression

Element Solutions is experiencing a demand inflection driven by AI infrastructure and advanced electronics, with revenue surging 56.4% YoY in 2026Q2 to $977.9M. However, gross margin contracted to 34.2% from 42.6% a year earlier, likely due to metal pass-throu...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

ESI price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+32% Peers

P/E is 32% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 42 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 58% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 27
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue surged 56.4% YoY in 2026Q2 to $977.9M, but gross margin compressed to 34.2% from 42.6% a year earlier, reflecting metal pass-through and mix shifts.

Analyst Consensus+36.7% target
Buy(35 analysts)
16 Buy12 Hold7 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Strong revenue growth

Element Solutions Inc reported first-quarter 2026 sales rising to US$840 million from US$593.7 million a year earlier, indicating robust top-line growth.

Electronics segment outperformance

The company experienced double-digit organic growth in the Electronics segment, contributing significantly to overall performance.

Secure collaboration leadership

Element is a global leader in end-to-end encrypted messaging and secure collaboration, trusted by over 50,000 customers for safety and reliability.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ESI+36.58%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
ESI+34.41%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
ESI+89.76%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+87.48%
5-Year Return
ESI+74.69%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+81.81%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
44.5x
Forward P/EExpansion
19.4x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
19.4x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
44.5x
29.6x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
19.4x
15.4x
80th· High
Price/FCF
37.7x
21.0x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$8.02-77.2%
Base (Fair)$17.22-47.4%
Bull$19.86-43.6%
$8.02 Bear$17.22 Base$19.86 Bull
Current Market Price: $35.19
Trades at a 104.4% premium to Base DCF ($17.22)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.55B+3.8% YoY
Net income
$191M-21.9% YoY
Free cash flow
$228M-22.5% YoY
Operating margin
13.4%-0.6 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)6.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)7.5%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 27, 2026
$0.47+8.7%
vs $0.43
$978M+12.0%
vs $873M
Q2 2026
Apr 28, 2026
$0.41+7.9%
vs $0.38
$840M+18.2%
vs $711M
Q1 2026
Feb 17, 2026
$0.37+2.8%
vs $0.36
$676M+7.0%
vs $632M
Q4 2025
Oct 28, 2025
$0.41+5.1%
vs $0.39
$656M+3.7%
vs $632M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
Head-To-Head Survey: Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) vs. FMC (NYSE:FMC)

FMC (NYSE: FMC - Get Free Report) and Element Solutions (NYSE: ESI - Get Free Report) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends. Earnings and Valuation This table compares FMC and Element

Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Purchases Shares of 16,500 Element Solutions Inc. $ESI

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new position in Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 16,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $788,000. Other institutional investors and

Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
California State Teachers Retirement System Grows Holdings in Element Solutions Inc. $ESI

California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in shares of Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) by 4,566.5% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,778,378 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 12,504,547 shares during

247 Wallst·Sep 11, 2026
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Markets are bracing for Friday's CPI data after a brutal week of selling across stocks, bonds, and crypto, and Wall Street analysts are already reshuffling their ratings on names like Dell, Shopify, Novo Nordisk, and Fortinet before the dust settles.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ESI against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Element Solutions Inc (ESI)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ESI logoESIElement Solutions IncCurrent
$35.19$8.58B44.543.84%7.48%7.5%0.91%
CMC logoCMCCommercial Metals Company
$65.00$7.19B87.84-1.61%6.72%13.65%—
HWKN logoHWKNHawkins, Inc.
$124.55$2.6B31.8511.21%7.29%15.3%—
KWR logoKWRQuaker Houghton
$159.47$2.77B-1139.072.66%4.94%7.1%—
BCPC logoBCPCBalchem Corp
$168.40$5.41B35.458.75%15.14%12.79%—
IOSP logoIOSPInnospec Inc.
$96.08$2.37B20.57-3.65%6.6%9.1%—

Compare ESI vs Peers

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CMC

Most directly comparable listed peer for ESI.

Scale Benchmark

vs AVGO

Larger-name benchmark to compare ESI against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs CMC, HWKN, KWR, BCPC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ESI SEC Filings & Documents

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 20, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 18, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 19, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 21, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 28, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 29, 2025·SEC

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ESI Frequently Asked Questions

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Element Solutions Inc's revenue?

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) reported $3.15B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 331% increase from $731.2M in 2012.

How fast is Element Solutions Inc growing?

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) grew revenue by 3.8% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is ESI profitable?

Yes, Element Solutions Inc (ESI) is profitable, generating $178.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does ESI pay dividends?

Yes, Element Solutions Inc (ESI) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.91%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is ESI's return on equity?

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Element Solutions Inc's free cash flow?

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) generated $131.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ESI back in 2012?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 14+ years of data

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