Business Description

Element Solutions Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company formulates and sells advanced chemical solutions and materials that enhance the performance of products in consumer electronics, semiconductor fabrication, automotive systems, and offshore energy. Element Solutions is distinctive for its focus on high-value, consumable chemical processes that are deeply integrated into its customers' manufacturing workflows, providing reliable, recurring revenue.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues2,551,2002,456,9002,333,2002,549,400
Cost of Sales1,480,7001,421,2001,414,7001,596,700
Gross Profit1,070,5001,035,700918,500952,700
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses660,700628,800596,800578,600
Research & Development Expenses67,60063,00068,10048,800
Other Operating Expenses80,000
Operating Profit342,200343,900173,600325,300
Interest Expense(53,400)(56,300)(49,300)(51,200)
Non-Operating Income(141,200)1004,800(2,100)
Total Non-Operating Income(194,600)(56,200)(44,500)(53,300)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes265,600287,700129,100272,000
Provision for Income Taxes74,60044,80013,00085,800
Consolidated Net Income191,000242,900116,100186,200
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other200300100800
Net Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations1,6002,1001,800
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders190,800244,200118,100187,200
Basic EPS0.791.010.490.76
Diluted EPS0.791.010.490.76
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding242,000242,100241,400245,100
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding242,400242,600241,800245,800
Shares Outstanding242,700242,182241,534240,790
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents626,500359,400289,300265,600
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents626,500359,400289,300265,600
Accounts Receivable517,700439,600461,800455,800
Total Trade Receivables517,700439,600461,800455,800
Inventories294,700246,200298,900290,700
Other Current Assets143,600224,800147,500176,600
Total Current Assets1,582,5001,270,0001,197,5001,188,700
Net Property, Plant & Equipment319,600276,800296,900277,200
Net Intangible Assets657,200732,000879,300805,500
Goodwill2,241,9002,132,0002,336,7002,412,800
Other Long-Term Assets300,200463,100263,700219,500
Total Assets5,101,4004,873,9004,974,1004,903,700
Accounts Payable165,500121,300140,600132,200
Accrued Expenses264,400229,300217,300200,700
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt10,40011,50011,500
Other Current Liabilities18,700
Total Current Liabilities429,900379,700369,400344,400
Long-Term Debt1,625,9001,813,6001,921,0001,883,800
Other Long-Term Liabilities356,200282,200339,400326,400
Total Long-Term Liabilities1,982,1002,095,8002,260,4002,210,200
Total Liabilities2,412,0002,475,5002,629,8002,554,600
Common Stock2,7002,7002,7002,700
Treasury Stock(393,900)(349,500)(341,900)(334,200)
Additional Paid-in Capital4,279,2004,214,1004,196,9004,185,900
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(308,900)(467,200)(345,900)(298,100)
Retained Earnings(904,600)(1,017,100)(1,183,300)(1,223,800)
Total Common Shareholders' Equity2,674,5002,383,0002,328,5002,332,500
Minority Interests and Other14,90015,40015,80016,600
Total Shareholders' Equity2,689,4002,398,4002,344,3002,349,100
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity5,101,4004,873,9004,974,1004,903,700
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income382,000485,800232,200372,400
Depreciation & Amortization151,200157,600166,700161,300
Share-Based Compensation Expense59,10014,8009,40017,700
Other Adjustments(33,000)(40,700)41,70029,900
Changes in Trade Receivables(57,600)(29,900)(6,800)6,400
Changes in Inventories(39,100)7,800(9,500)(31,200)
Changes in Accounts Payable27,400(1,000)300(100)
Changes in Accrued Expenses(300)33,0009,900(33,000)
Changes in Other Operating Activities(8,900)(20,900)8,000(39,500)
Cash from Operating Activities289,800362,000333,600295,900
Capital Expenditure(62,200)(68,400)(52,700)(47,800)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment1,5001,4004,800
Payments for Business Acquisitions(3,900)(214,800)(22,600)
Proceeds from Business Divestments321,200
Other Investing Activities25,600(1,500)15,900(9,600)
Cash from Investing Activities286,100(73,800)(250,200)(75,200)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,040,1001,297,100
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(202,600)(1,152,600)(1,264,100)(16,400)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(202,600)(112,500)33,000(16,400)
Repurchases of Common Shares(25,000)(151,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(25,000)(151,000)
Common Share Dividends Paid(77,800)(78,200)(77,400)(78,400)
Other Financing Activities(15,000)(15,900)(14,300)(29,800)
Cash from Financing Activities(320,400)(206,600)(58,700)(275,600)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents11,600(13,100)(3,200)(11,400)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash267,10070,10023,700(64,500)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$6.07B
P/E31.63x
P/S2.38x
EV/EBITDA14.35x
Return on Equity7.5%
Return on Invested Capital6.0%
Current Ratio3.68x
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow Margin8.9%

Margins

Gross margin
42.0%
Operating margin
13.4%
Net margin
7.5%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q2 2026 $978M +56.4% 11.6% $114M
Q1 2026 $840M +41.5% 13.3% $111M
Q4 2025 $676M +8.3% 10.3% $70M
Q3 2025 $656M +1.7% 15.4% $101M
Q2 2025 $625M 15.1% $94M
Q1 2025 $594M 13.0% $77M
Q4 2024 $624M 12.0% $75M
Q3 2024 $645M 14.7% $95M

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