Element Solutions Boasts $2.46B Revenue, $244M Net Income and 19% Upside
Element Solutions reported $2.46 billion in revenue, $244.2 million in net income, $0.99 EPS and trades at a 26.03 P/E ratio. Analysts assign it a 2.91 rating score with a $30.75 consensus price target (19.33% upside), while its 1.2% dividend yield is supported by 92.3% institutional ownership.
1. Financial Performance
Element Solutions reported full-year revenue of $2.46 billion and net income of $244.2 million, translating to earnings per share of $0.99. The company’s price-to-sales ratio stands at 2.54, while its price-to-earnings multiple is 26.03, reflecting the market’s premium valuation on its specialty chemistries business. On profitability metrics, Element Solutions achieved a net margin of 9.58%, return on equity of 14.01%, and return on assets of 7.28%, underscoring efficient cost management and strong returns on invested capital in both its Electronics and Industrial & Specialty segments.
2. Analyst Sentiment and Valuation
According to consensus data, analysts rate Element Solutions with 0 sell, 3 hold, 6 buy and 2 strong-buy recommendations, yielding an overall rating score of 2.91 out of 5. The average price target of $30.75 implies a potential upside of 19.33% from current levels. This positive tilt reflects expectations for continued revenue growth in electronics materials and industrial coatings, supported by ongoing semiconductor and automotive end-market demand.
3. Dividend Profile and Risk Metrics
Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share, representing a yield of 1.2% and a payout ratio of 32.3%, which suggests ample coverage by earnings. The stock’s beta is 1.33, indicating 33% higher volatility than the S&P 500. Institutional investors hold 92.3% of shares, while insiders retain 6.9%, signaling strong confidence from large money managers and company leadership in Element Solutions’ long-term growth trajectory.