Element Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals technology company in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments: MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and Element Specialties. Its MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions segment provides assembly solutions, including surface mount technologies, pastes fluxes, thermal management materials, coatings, and other attachment materials; circuitry solutions, such as circuit board metallization, circuit formation products, electronic materials, surface finishes, and film and smart surface solutions; and semiconductor solutions, which includes semiconductor assembly and wafer level packaging materials. This segment serves the mobile communications, computers, automobiles, and aerospace equipment industries. The Element Specialties segment offers industrial solutions, including electroless nickel, plating products, pre-treatment and cleaning solutions, functional conversion coatings, and water treatment; and energy solutions, which includes offshore fluids. This segment serves the aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, and oil and gas production end markets. The company was formerly known as Platform Specialty Products Corporation and changed its name to Element Solutions Inc in January 2019. Element Solutions Inc was founded in 1785 and is based in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Element Solutions declares $0.08 quarterly dividend
Element Solutions declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, in line with its previous payout. The dividend is payable on September 15 to shareholders of record on September 1, with the ex-dividend date also on September 1. Based on the current share price, the forward yield is 0.82%.
Solstice Advanced Materials Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance After Strong Second Quarter
Solstice Advanced Materials reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.148 billion, up 11% year-over-year, and raised its full-year guidance. Adjusted EBITDA was $290 million, a 2% increase, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.3%. The company now expects full-year 2026 net sales between $4.125 billion and $4.185 billion, adjusted EBITDA between $1.035 billion and $1.055 billion, and adjusted diluted earnings per share between $2.75 and $2.95. Growth was driven by robust demand in nuclear energy, electronic materials, refrigerants, and healthcare packaging, with six of seven businesses growing and four at double-digit rates. The company also provided third-quarter 2026 net sales guidance of $990 million to $1.03 billion and highlighted progress on its pending acquisition of Element Solutions, expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Element Solutions Raises 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to $690–$710 Million on AI Electronics Strength
Element Solutions Inc reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $977.9 million, up from $625.2 million a year earlier, and raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $690 million to $710 million, citing stronger demand in Electronics, contributions from recent acquisitions, and improved pricing and product mix. Net income rose to $77.3 million from $47.4 million, with diluted EPS from continuing operations increasing to $0.32 from $0.20. Management also plans to increase capital expenditure to roughly $100 million, including investment in Cuprion active copper technology, linking AI-driven momentum to longer-term growth drivers. Despite the raised outlook, the company remains exposed to cyclical swings in core electronics demand.
Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Solstice Advanced Materials Over Securities Fraud Claims
Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. regarding potential securities fraud or unlawful business practices. The investigation follows Solstice's July 6, 2026 announcement of an agreement to acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including assumed net debt. Despite the CEO's positive remarks about the combined company's positioning, Solstice's stock price fell $12.14 per share, or 15.14%, to close at $68.05 on July 6, 2026, compared to the July 2, 2026 closing price. Investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, extension 7980.
Element Solutions beats Q2 estimates with earnings of $0.47 per share
Element Solutions reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.47 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share and marking a 9.30% earnings surprise. Revenue reached $977.9 million, surpassing the consensus estimate by 11.47% and up from $625.2 million a year ago. The company has now exceeded consensus EPS and revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters. Shares have gained about 49.8% year to date, compared with an 8.3% rise in the S&P 500.
Welltower, Universal Health, Element Solutions move sharply after earnings
Welltower, Universal Health Services, and Element Solutions made notable after-hours moves on Tuesday following their quarterly earnings reports. Welltower advanced more than 4% after the bell, recovering from a nearly 1.5% decline during the regular session, after the healthcare REIT beat second-quarter earnings estimates and raised its 2026 guidance. Universal Health Services dropped about 10.4% in extended trading despite a 2.3% gain at the close, as its revenue rose 8.4% year-over-year but earnings per share missed expectations by $0.03. Element Solutions added to its 1.1% regular-session gain after reporting an EPS and revenue beat.
Ademi LLP investigates Element Solutions deal with Solstice Advanced Materials
Ademi LLP is investigating Element Solutions for possible breaches of fiduciary duty in its recently announced transaction with Solstice Advanced Materials. Element Solutions shareholders will receive $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock, representing implied consideration of approximately $50.10 per Element share, and are expected to own approximately 44% of the combined company upon closing. The investigation focuses on whether the Element Solutions board is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, noting that insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements and that the transaction agreement imposes a significant penalty if Element Solutions accepts a competing bid.
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the proposed sales of TriCo Bancshares, Element Solutions, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, and Solstice Advanced Materials are obtaining fair deals for their shareholders. The firm is examining TriCo Bancshares' sale to First Hawaiian for 2.095 First Hawaiian shares per TriCo share, with TriCo shareholders expected to own approximately 35% of the combined company. It is also reviewing Element Solutions' sale to Solstice Advanced Materials for $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock per Element share, leaving Element shareholders with about 44% of the combined company. Additionally, the investigation covers Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' sale to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for $85.00 per share in cash, and Solstice Advanced Materials' merger with Element Solutions. Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of shareholders.
Element Solutions to release second quarter 2026 earnings on July 27
Element Solutions Inc announced it will release its 2026 second quarter financial results after the market close on Monday, July 27, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, featuring Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Gliklich and Chief Financial Officer Carey J. Dorman. Participants can dial +1 833-461-5787 with Meeting ID 944 148 357 or access the webcast at www.elementsolutionsinc.com. A replay will be available on the same website shortly after the live call ends.
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether Element Solutions Inc, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc, and Solstice Advanced Materials Inc are obtaining fair deals for their shareholders. The investigation concerns Element Solutions' sale to Solstice Advanced Materials for $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock per Element share, with Element shareholders expected to own approximately 44% of the combined company upon closing. It also covers Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' sale to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for $85.00 per share in cash, and Solstice Advanced Materials' merger with Element Solutions. The firm may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of shareholders.
Brodsky & Smith Investigating Four Mergers for Potential Fiduciary Breaches
Brodsky & Smith announced investigations into the proposed acquisitions of TriCo Bancshares, Twin Vee PowerCats, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, and Element Solutions. TriCo Bancshares is being acquired by First Hawaiian in an all-stock deal valued at $63.12 per share, while Twin Vee PowerCats will be acquired by USFM Corporation with shareholders receiving contingent value rights and shares in the combined public company. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is being bought by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for $85.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $10.0 billion, and Element Solutions is being acquired by Solstice Advanced Materials in a cash-and-stock transaction implying about $50.10 per share. Each investigation focuses on whether the respective board breached fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process and secure fair value for shareholders.
Solstice Advanced Materials to Acquire Element Solutions for $14.5 Billion
Solstice Advanced Materials announced it will acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion. The deal aims to create a market leader in specialty chemicals by combining Solstice's polymers and performance fluids with Element's electronics and semiconductor products. Element shareholders will receive $10 in cash and 0.5 shares of Solstice stock for each share held, a roughly 15% premium over the July 2 closing price. Once the transaction closes in the first half of 2027, Element investors will own approximately 44% of the combined entity, which will operate under the Solstice name. Solstice CEO David Sewell will lead the combined organization following the deal's completion, which comes after Honeywell spun off Solstice as an independent company in October 2024.
Jim Cramer Says Element Solutions Inc Is Quite An Important Firm
Jim Cramer praised Element Solutions Inc as quite an important firm amid news that Solstice would acquire it for a $14.5 billion price tag. Cramer called the deal immediately accretive and said it moves Solstice into a higher multiple area in semiconductor chips, adding that he wants to buy Solstice on this. He also tweeted that the merger would create a chemical tech powerhouse and that both stocks could go higher. Element Solutions shares are up 59% over the past year and 51% year-to-date, though down 4.7% over the past month. Analysts at Truist and UBS recently raised their price targets on the stock to $47 and $52 respectively, both maintaining Buy ratings.
Jim Cramer says Solstice pullback may be a terrific buying opportunity
Jim Cramer said on Mad Money that the 15% drop in Solstice Advanced Materials shares following its $14.5 billion deal to acquire Element Solutions may be a terrific buying opportunity. He attributed the decline partly to arbitrage activity, noting that shorting the buyer and going long the target is common in stock-based transactions. Cramer called the merger a very smart deal, highlighting both companies' exposure to hot themes like semiconductors and data centers. Solstice, recently spun off by Honeywell, provides specialty materials for applications including semiconductor manufacturing and data center cooling.
Solstice CEO says Wall Street misread ESI acquisition after 15% stock drop
Solstice Advanced Materials CEO David Sewell argued that Wall Street is misjudging the company's planned acquisition of Element Solutions, following a 15% drop in Solstice shares. The cash-and-stock deal is valued at roughly $14.5 billion. Sewell said the sell-off was partially driven by hedge funds and arbitrage traders making short-term bets, rather than skepticism about the strategic rationale. He emphasized that the combination creates a comprehensive product portfolio and a world-leading advanced materials business serving semiconductors, data centers, and AI infrastructure. Sewell expressed confidence that the share price will follow as the company executes on the growth opportunity.
Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates Fairness of Deals for DAN, ESI, NUVL, BOLD Shareholders
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the proposed transactions involving Dana Incorporated, Element Solutions Inc, Nuvalent Inc, and Boundless Bio Inc are fair to their shareholders. The firm is examining Dana's sale to Eaton Corporation, where Dana shareholders would own approximately 49.9% of the combined company, and Element Solutions' sale to Solstice Advanced Materials for $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock per Element share, with Element shareholders expected to own about 44% of the combined entity. It is also looking into Nuvalent's sale to GSK for $124.00 per share in cash and Boundless Bio's merger with Serapha Bio, where Boundless Bio shareholders would hold roughly 3.7% of the combined company. Halper Sadeh may seek increased consideration or additional disclosures on behalf of shareholders, who can contact the firm at no cost to discuss their legal rights.
Wohl & Fruchter Investigating Fairness of Element Solutions Sale to Solstice Advanced Materials
The Monsey law firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed sale of Element Solutions to Solstice Advanced Materials. Under the deal, ESI shareholders would receive $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock for each share of ESI common stock. Following the announcement on July 6, 2026, ESI shares fell nearly 3%. The firm is examining whether the ESI Board acted in the best interests of shareholders and whether the consideration and exchange ratio are fair, as well as whether all material information has been disclosed.
Solstice in talks to merge with Element Solutions in $27B deal
Solstice Advanced Materials is in discussions to merge with Element Solutions in a merger of equals that could value the combined specialty chemicals giant at $27 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Discussions between the two companies are ongoing, and a deal could come together as soon as this week, though a formal agreement has not been reached and talks could still fall apart. Solstice Advanced Materials officially spun off from Honeywell in October last year, operating as an independent specialty materials company.